Warren Dunes State Park

8"x10" acrylic on Canvas Board

Had a great time camping at Warren Dunes for a few days this week. I did this plein air painting on the beach. I thought it turned out well. There were a ton of people coming and going but I decided to leave them out of this one. Seagulls were flying around and they happened to land on the driftwood log in front of me. I tried to capture this in the painting. I loved the way the trees faded to a faint blue and blended into the water in the background. The trees and greenery had so much texture and variety of shape. I had fun painting this and I have really enjoyed  painting on site. It is very challenging but also very rewarding.

Silver Lake

8"x10" acrylic on Canvas Board

I did this plein air painting on Vacation this weekend at a cottage in Michigan. It was so much fun and relaxing. It has been a while since I have done a painting and posted to my blog. So I am exited to finally post something again. I am pleased with the way this one turned out.

Vacation was a blast and much needed. We camped for 2 nights and stayed with my Mother-in-law and my Uncle at the cottage for 2 nights. I really enjoyed spending time with family and seeing my kids so happy and having such a good time. I am truly blessed.

3 Pears

6"x6" acrylic on masonite

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I spotted these pears at the fruit market and thought they were so beautiful. What caught my eye was not only the unique shapes but the varied color of each one. I love how the reds blend into the greens. I was surprised to find that one had a leaf still attached. I could not decide which one I wanted to paint so I painted 3.

Cat

6"x6" acrylic on Canvas Board

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I did this painting for "The Whole Cat and Kaboodle Challenge" at http://www.dailypaintworks.com

Banana's

Finally found some time to do a painting. I managed to paint this one in less than an hour. I am not enjoying these late nights at work. Really missing my painting time. Hopefully by the end of the month I will be back to it.

NO PAINTING TIME

I have been extremely busy at work and have been working very late hours. I am sorry to say that my painting a day has been put on hold or at least slowed down quite a bit. It's going to be like this for at least a month or so. Hopefully I can squeeze a few in these next few weeks?

Pair of Pears 2

6"x6" acrylic on masonite

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Strawberry Plate

 I am usually not one to go back into a daily painting but I couldn't help myself. It took on a different look when I looked at it with my eyes open this morning. I really felt the painting needed some depth. Below is what I saw but above makes the painting more dynamic. I am happy with the change.

6"x6" acrylic on masonite

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Coke Bottle

5"x7" acrylic on Masonite

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Another bottle from a garage sale. This bottle is from the 1960's. One side says Coke with the letters spaced out and the other side says Coca-Cola.

Old Wine Bottle

5"x7" acrylic on Masonite

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I went to a garage sale over the weekend and found this old bottle along with many others. There is no lettering on the bottle except the crest that is molded on the front. I can also see that the bottle is hand made because it is not perfect in shape. There are also many bubbles and defects within the glass itself which tells me it was hand blown. I am not sure when or for whom this was made but I have a feeling it may be worth something?

I was so excited to paint this bottle and I think it turned out fairly well. I am looking forward to painting the next one!