Sunday, November 22, 2015

Lavender Pink Roses


 
 
 
Luscious lavender pink roses in a pearly vase.
The abundant foliage and daisies in a jar
with flowers scattered about waiting to be arranged.
Painted for the DPW  "Another Rose" challenge. 
 
6" x 8" oil on canvas panel
 
$35.
available on my DPW Gallery
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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Steller Jays in Winter Apple Tree

 
 
​We have many Steller Jays
that seem to stay around at least in early winter.
These two are sitting in the bare apple tree,
with only snow on it's branches.
 
8" x 6" oil on canvas panel
 
$35.
available on my DPW Gallery
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Monday, November 16, 2015

Faded Old Glory

 
 
Painted for DPW Old Glory challenge.
When traveling around the US I often saw flags painted on barns.
Some were fresh and new and others as faded
as the old barns they were painted on.
I have long wanted to paint one, and this challenge gave me the opportunity.
I chose the fading flag and old barn
because it reminds me of the long standing patriotism of the country.
 
6" x 8" oil on canvas panel
 
$35.
 
available on my DPW Gallery
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Friday, November 13, 2015

Last of Summer's Roses

 
 
The last of this year's roses,
full blown and dropping petals,
but still is a bright summery spot indoors.
 
6" x 6" oil on canvas panel
 
SOLD
others available on my DPW Gallery
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Calla Lilies

 
 
Thought I'd try something a little different
- it's fun to experiment with painting styles.
This work was done from a picture I took this summer while traveling.
The calla lilies were so tall I couldn't see inside their trumpet shaped flowers.
Thy were nestled in a garden of other smaller blooms of blues and orange.
 
6" x 6" oil on canvas panel
 
$30.
available on my DPW gallery
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Monday, November 9, 2015

Cardinal Pair

 
 
The seasons are in transition from autumn to wintery weather.
A pair of pretty cardinals rest in a tree laden with the early snowfall.
Wonder where they are going.
I have my feeder out, maybe they will visit.
 
6" x 6" oil on canvas panel
 
$30.
available on my DPW Gallery
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Sunday, November 8, 2015

Pansies


 
Used the Pansies that I purchased
to paint one of the cards I send my Mom.
I have these blank watercolor cards
that I occasionally paint florals, birds etc. on,
to help brighten her day.
Actually it was her suggestion
a few years ago, that I paint her cards
and send them to her.
I have been doing so ever since.
 
NFS
 
 

Foot Bridge

 
 
​Painted from DPW's challenge photo
of a footbridge across a river in a lovely autumn setting.
 
8" x 6" oil on canvas panel
 
$35.
 
available on my DPW Gallery
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

To Crown the Year

 
 
Recently, I was driving through the countryside
where I live and saw this scene.
I knew that I would have to paint.
It had so many elements that are quintessentially fall in the PNW.
When the rains return, the skies are cloudy and gray;
the cover grasses of farmland fields show a surprising springish green color;
and of course the autumn trees putting on their full show.
 When I finished the painting, I thought the line of trees
banding the farmer's field looked like natures jewelry .
I then, remembered a line from the psalms
that I had always wanted to use for a title
"To Crown the Year!"
A simple painting that I feel reveals a beautiful truth about this season -
it truly is the crown of the year.
 
5" x 7" oil on canvas panel
 
$30.
available on my DPW Gallery
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