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.

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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.

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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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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

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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Autumn Mist 2

 

 

Another painting of the foggy mist from the river,

but this time the temperature had dropped during the night

and the trees still had a dusting of frost on them from the mist

 

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

 

available on my DPW Gallery

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Autumn River Mist

 

 

In fall, we get fog along the river

and it moves as mist through the trees on the farm,

creating a lovely scene with the fall colors softened in the distance.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

 

available on my DPW Gallery

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Autumn Country Road

 

 

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year, 

that it can lend a cheerful and glorious ambience

 to this once vibrant and productive farm,

now overgrown and returning to it's natural state.

 ​I wonder how many families have lived in

and enjoyed life in this old abandoned country farm house.

Maybe a new family will take up the challenge

and bring life back to the rooms and land.

 

5" x 7" oil on canvas board

 

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