Desert Nocturne

Although I was not able to complete my 30 paintings in 30 days challenge, I will likely try again later on. I had to leave the desert early as I had come down with a severe case of food poisoning. I did make it back to Tucson where I finished recuperating. Fortunately, I was able to paint this scene the day before getting sick.

 

"Moonlit Desert Near the Mountains of Ajo"

8" x 10' Oil on Canvas

(a "through-the-window" painting)

 

Boondock camping in the desert near Ajo, Arizona, I awoke early one morning and could not get back to sleep. The moon was very bright and I was enjoying the peacefulness outside my rv window. There is a gigantic cross lit every night on the mountain over the little town of Ajo. It happened to be in perfect view at 3 am that morning. I captured this scene by using my little 4" flashlight to look at my paint and canvas. I had such fun painting this one!

 

 

Saguaro at Sunset 30/30 #17

'Saguaro at Sunset"

4" x 5"

Oil on stretched canvas

 

 

This is part of the painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. I am having such fun painting some of the main types of cacti I have seen her near Tucson, AZ. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

This challenge has been offered by artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge, and seeing the efforts of other artists as well.

Some of my paintings are available. If you see something you are interested in purchasing or would like me to do a commission for you, please email me privately at sunnybrook.7@gmail.com for details on pricing .

Thanks for viewing!

Paths in the Deser t- Cholla Cactus 30/30 #16

"Cholla Cactus"

4" x 5"

Oil on stretched canvas

 

This is part of the painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013. I am way behind but will keep going even if I don't finish in 30 days.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

This challenge has been offered by artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge, and seeing the efforts of other artists as well.

Some of my paintings are available. If you see something you are interested in purchasing or would like me to do a commission for you, please email me privately at sunnybrook.7@gmail.com for details on pricing .

Thanks for viewing!

Ranger Station buildings 30/30 #15

'Ranger Station"
4" x 5" Oil
on stretched canvas
This painting is from a photo of some older buildings at the Ranger station at Rio Grand Campgrounds in Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas. I enjoyed this park immensely while I was there.

 

This is part of the painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

This challenge has been offered by artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge, and seeing the efforts of other artists as well.

Some of my paintings are available. If you see something you are interested in purchasing or would like me to do a commission for you, please email me privately at sunnybrook.7@gmail.com for details on pricing .

Thanks for viewing!



Mini Paintings 30/30 #14

Another mini painting.... I am glad I had these pins to do as I have been arguing with the flu bug the last couple days, and have not been up to doing too much.

"Sunset at Energy Lake"

1 1/4"

Oil on Metal Pin

This is part of the painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

This challenge has been offered by artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge, and seeing the efforts of other artists as well.

Some of my paintings are available. If you see something you are interested in purchasing or would like me to do a commission for you, please email me privately at sunnybrook.7@gmail.com for details on pricing .

Thanks for viewing!

Mini Paintings, 30/30, #'s 12 and 13

"Goldfinch and Bluebird"

1 1/4" each, Oil on metal

My little grandson insisted on giving me these metal pins with a chevy emblem on them when I visited them in Texas last fall. I kept them and decided to re-purpose them at some point to put on my hat. Thanks to the DPP Challenge blog this month I found the perfect use for them!
 

This is part of the painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

This challenge has been offered by artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge, and seeing the efforts of other artists as well.

Some of my paintings are available. If you see something you are interested in purchasing or would like me to do a commission for you, please email me privately at sunnybrook.7@gmail.com for details on pricing .

Thanks for viewing!

 



Barrel Cactus - 30 Paintings/ 30 Days #11

 

"Barrel Cactus"

4" x 5" 

Oil on Stretched Canvas

There are just so many different cacti and desert plants near Tucson, Arizona I want to paint them all! This one also resides in my brother's front yard.

 

This is part of the painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

This challenge has been offered by artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge, and seeing the efforts of other artists as well.

Some of my paintings are available. If you see something you are interested in purchasing or would like me to do a commission for you, please email me privately at sunnybrook.7@gmail.com for details on pricing .

Thanks for viewing!



Hot 'n Cold - 30/30 #10

I have been falling behind in my 30/30 daily paintings, but I am determined to finish. There is so much to do here in Arizona, and so much to see; as well as putting all the time I can into visiting with my brother and sister-in-law. 

 

"Hot 'n Cold"
(Keeping warm in Arizona)
4" x 5"
This chiminea is near the patio here at my brother's home, with a stack of wood nearby ready to create a warming fire. Arizona has had record lows in recent days, the lowest since early 1900's according to my brother.

This is part of the painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

This challenge has been offered by artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge, and seeing the efforts of other artists as well.

 

Some of my paintings are available. If you see something you are interested in purchasing or would like me to do a commission for you, please email me privately at sunnybrook.7@gmail.com for details on pricing .

Thanks for viewing!



Prickly Pear Cacti - 30 Paintings/ 30 Days #9

 

"Prickly Pear Cacti"

4" x 5"

The idea for this painting is another setting in my brother's front yard in Tuscon, AZ. I am certainly enjoying the time here and being able to paint some of the beauty I see around me.

 

This is part of the painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

This challenge has been offered by artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge, and seeing the efforts of other artists as well.

Some of my paintings are available. If you see something you are interested in purchasing or would like me to do a commission for you, please email me privately at sunnybrook.7@gmail.com for details on pricing .

Thanks for viewing!



Agave Plant - 30 Paintings / 30 Days - #8

I am participating in a painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

 

"Agave Plant"

4" x 5"

This is only one of the numberous varieties of Agave plants that grow in the desert, this one being of the blue variety. It grows in my brother's front "yard" in Tucson. I am amazed at all the many forms of cacti here and will be doing more painting of some of them.

This challenge has been offered by talented artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge, and seeing the efforts of other artists as well.

 

Some of my paintings are available. If you see something you are interested in purchasing or would like me to do a commission for you, please email me privately at sunnybrook.7@gmail.com for details on pricing .

 

Thanks for viewing!

 



Desert Sunset 30Paintings/30 Days #7

I am participating in a painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013

The challenge has been offered by talented artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge and look forward to seeing the paintings of other participants as well.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

 

"Desert Sunset"

8" x 10" oil on masonite

Seeing all the colorful mountains through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona this winter in my travels, I decided to let my mind wander and creat a figment of my imagination,  trying to apply my goals for ths challenge. I believe I was fairly successful! I welcome constructive critiques.

thanks for viewing!

 

 



The Boot Strap 30 Paintings / 30 Days - #6

I am participating in a painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013

The challenge has been offered by talented artist Leslie Saeta. Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists. I am glad to be participating in this challenge and look forward to seeing the paintings of other participants as well. 

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

"The Boot Strap"

4" x 5" Oil on stretched canvas

I have been visiting my brother and wife in Arizona during my travels this winter.

This boot belongs to my brother. He does leather work and made these straps with silver conchas and a silver buckle. I thought it would work well for one of my small challenge paintings.

 

If you see a painting you like, or would like me to do a commission for you please contact me privately by my email (sunnybrook.7@gmail.com) for pricing and details. 

Thanks for visiting my blog!

 



Let Your Light Shine - 30 Paintings / 30 Days - #5

I am continuing on with the 30 Day painting challenge hosted by talented artist Leslie Saeta.

Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists.I am glad to be participating in this challenge and look forward to seeing the paintings of other participants as well.

 

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV.

My theme is centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Improving and diversifying my painting subjects has been one of the main goals of my travels. My goals for this challenge are to pick up speed in my painting, and be freer in my use of color and brushwork.

"Let Your Light Shine"

4" x 5" Oil on canvas

 

My porch light had burned out on my RV, and a couple nights ago I missed the step in the dark. I was not hurt, but it was a good reminder to get a replacement bulb installed. ( it uses those auto tail-light bulbs) This painting is also a reminder to" always let our light shine"!

 

Thanks for viewing!



30 Paintings / 30 Days - #4





I am participating in a painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013

The challenge has been offered by talented artist Leslie Saeta.
Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists.
I am looking forward to this time of painting, and seeing the paintings of other participants as well.

My theme is going to be centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Painting has been one of my main reasons for my travels.

"Evening Boat Launch"

4" x 5" Oil on cnavas

 

I enjoy watching the boats that I've seen at the various camping areas. Some go out fishing; other just to enjoy the movement of the water.

 

If you see a painting you like, or would like me to do a commission for you please contact me privately by my email (sunnybrook.7@gmail.com)

Thanks for visiting my blog!

30 Painting in 30 Days / #3

I am participating in a painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013

The challenge has been offered by talented artist Leslie Saeta.
Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists.
I am looking forward to this time of painting, and seeing the paintings of other participants as well.

My theme is going to be centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Painting has been one of my main reasons for my travels.

"Treat Them Special"

3.5" x 5" Oil on Canvas
 
I have found its a good idea to have extra dog treats when your pups are out of their normal routine and in unfamiliar surroundings. One of my pups slipped their collar. Fortunately I thought quickly enough to offer Curley Joe a treat, to which he came running right to me.

He might have been dinner for a javelina!!

 

If you see a painting you like, or would like me to do a commission for you please contact me privately by my email (sunnybrook.7@gmail.com)

Thanks for visiting my blog!

30 Painting in 30 Days #2

             I am participating in a painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013

The challenge has been offered by talented artist Leslie Saeta.
Link here to join in or see paintings of other artists.
I am looking forward to this time of painting, and seeing the paintings of other participants as well.

My theme is going to be centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Painting has been one of my main reasons for my travels.

"Breaking the Time Habit"

3.5" x 5" oil on Canvas

While traveling, I am attempting to slow down and enjoy the moments, savoring the special ones; the visits with family, the magic of a campfire, the birds and wildlife, the sunrises and sunsets, the reflections upon a lake, the sharpness of the cold wind. Wherever my travels take me and whatever the season, I want to experience it to the fullest.

 

If you see a painting you like, or would like me to do a commission for you please contact me privately by my email (sunnybrook.7@gmail.com)

Thanks for visiting my blog!

30 Paintings in 30 Days - #1

I am participating in a painting challenge to jump-start my painting efforts for 2013

The challenge has been offered by talented artist Leslie Saeta.

Link here

 

My theme is going to be centered on my travels this winter in my 1996 29' Winnebago RV. Painting has been one of my main reasons for my travels. This ... is the beginning!

"In the beginning ... Winnebago Winnie"

3.75 x 4.75 Oil on stretched canvas

(private collection)

 

I am looking forward to this time of painting, and seeing the paintings of other participants as well!

 

If you see a painting you like, or would like me to do a commission for you please contact me privately by my email (sunnybrook.7@gmail.com)

Thanks for visiting my blog!