Red Climbing Roses

 

 

​When I saw these gorgeous red roses

climbing up this wonderful old crumbling and patched rock wall

- well it was a painting waiting to happen.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Under the Sea

 

 

Painted for daily paint works underwater challenge.

I tried to capture the beauty and wonder of the seascape

beneath the seas surface -

bright coral, intense plant colors and iridescent fish,

all captured in the muted light coming from the seas surface.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Momma Bird

 

Greeting I painted for my mom for Mother's Day!

 

 

 

Garden Shed

 

 

 

​Painted for DPW's Garden Challenge.

I painted an old garden shed, and composed this painting

from the various flowers that grow on the property:

pink rhodies, a bed of blue irises, yellow azaleas, magenta clematis.

Besides the garden implements,

I added birds

and one little lady bug (can you find her) for interest.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Cattle Drive

 

 

Painted from some photos I took on a road trip

through south eastern Oregon, where there are many ranches.

I had to wait on the road because of the cattle drive

- cows go where they want.

It was interesting to watch these cowboys moving the cattle along.

So I took a few pictures and enjoyed the experience.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas

 

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Mimi

 

 

​This painting was done from 'Paint and Draw Together' challenge 

using a photo of the blog owner, Lela Stankovic's sister. 

The photo was taken in bright sunlight,

so I toned down the harshness of the shadows

without eliminating them completely,

to soften and better reveal her features.

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

 

available on my DPW Gallery

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Front Porch

 

 

​A wrap around porch is a pleasant place

to sit and enjoy life;

with the bright colors of spring flowers

and the dappled shade and sunlight.

 

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Fresh From the Garden

 

 

Painted for DPW's Veggie Challenge.

These are a few of my picks from the local farmers market:

turnips, grape tomatoes, ruby red Swiss chard. 

For my painting setup I accented them

with my bottle of Balsamic Vinegar for extra interest.

This was a fun challenge and  besides,

every kitchen needs a painting.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

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Ram

 

Painted for DPW's "Sheep-ish" challenge

from a photo Carol Marine provided.

I like the way the sheep's face seems to be floating

out of his abundant wool.

A neighboring ranch has some sheep

and I have seen them before shearing

where they seem to be huge balls of fluff on feet.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

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Bird on a Twig

 

 

​It's late summer, the leaves are turning

and the Queen Anne's Lace dots the field of yellow grasses;

and this bird seems to be contemplating his journey south

as he perches atop a twig.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available in my DPW Gallery

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Flower Fields

 

 

While traveling last summer,

I came across an old lavender field,

that was mostly overgrown

and dotted with other volunteer flowers.

A young mom and her daughter

were picking bouquets.

While their dog busied himself

chasing enticing scents.

Some photos I took

were the inspiration for this work.

 

6" x 8"  oil on canvas panel

palette knife work

 

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Geraniums in a Tin Pitcher

 

 

​Scarlet geraniums

in a white tin pitcher look lovely

against a bright blue wall.

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available in my DPW Gallery

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