Lemons 'n Blueberries, an Original Oil Painting

Spring has been in the air lately and I decided that for a moment at least, I would deter from the dead trees of Winter. Lemons always summon thoughts of freshness, and what more appropriate time than Spring! Add a few blueberries as a reminder that on the heels of Spring comes Summer and its bounty!

"Lemons 'n Blueberries"

5" x 7"

Oil on Canvas panel

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My Favorite Things #3, An Original Oil painting by Rebecca Jennings

This spinning wheel was a gift to me from my husband just months before he died. I loved the smooth wood of the wheel and the paddle. The spinner would sit at the right side and work the paddle with their feet to make the wheel go at a smooth, steady speed. The wool would be fed carefully onto the wheel, go full circle and, at the practiced touch of the spinner's hands, come out the other side as yarn to be knitted into warm clothes or woven into blankets. 

This wheel is now in the possession of my eldest daughter who has become a fiber artist in her own right. This painting is a gift to her. 

"Afternoon Reflections"

 12" x 12" 

Oil on stretched canvas

(Private Collection)

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My Favorite things #2 - Childhood Memories

A detailed image of this painting.....

Oh, the memories of iced-up windows, with beautiful frosted patterns and glittering ice crystals....... I can still remember the feel of it! We were most fortunate, back in the days of single-paned windows. When it was bitter cold outside yet toasty warm inside, it was said that Jack Frost would pay a visit during the night and leave behind his handy-work.......   Few in our times have the opportunity to experience such deliciousness!

"A Visit from Jack Frost"

10" x 8"

Oil on canvas panel

(Private Collection - Not for sale)

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My Favorite Things #1, an Original Oil painting by Rebecca Jennings

I have decided to do a series of "My Favorite Things", where memories of childhood days are the primary focus.The strings attached are not only strings of the skates, but of the strings of my heart tied to my childhood. Come along with me on my journey into the carefree days of a past, all-but-forgotten way of life.  Together we will reminisce and recreate happy times.

"Strings Attached"

10" x 8"

Oil on Canvas Panel

These  old skates hanging on a nail on the covered porch wall remind me of the kids of our little town meeting at Myers' pond to go skating several times during the winter. The bigger boys would shovel any new-fallen snow off the ice. Sometimes there would be a wood fire far back on the bank to warm our hands by. It was a regular meeting place for all the neighborhood, kids and adults alike.

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Happy May Day! An original oil painting.



"Lily of the Valley"

6" x 6" oil on stretched canvas

 

One of my older paintings, according to the Farmers Almanac, Tis is one of the celebrated flowers os the Month of May. I though it fitting to re-post.

 

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Day 25-26-27 30 Paintings/ 30 Days Painting Challenge

 

Day 25 - My favorite snack is apples with peanut butter.

It's a great "get-over-the-I-need-dessert" substitute; a good-for-you protein and energy filler!

  I enjoyed painting the different colors in this Gala apple!

"Gala Apple"
4" x 4" mini, oil on canvas panel

Day 26  - This scene is at the top of the hill from the Camp Huaco Springs campground. I would drive up there for signal to make phone calls. This is also where I saw the road runner.

"Tree Grove, Texas Hill Country"
4" x 4" oil on canvas panel

 Day 27 - This is probably my most favorite of the flower world. These are some I grew while living in Kentucky. As these giant beauties follow the path of the sun, they stand as a reminder to me that the best path in life is to........

"Follow the Son"
4" x 4" mini, oil on canvas

 

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Day 19-20-21 30 Paintings/ 30 Days Painting Challenge

Day 19 -  I snapped a couple photos of these two at the Port Aransas beach in December. There were many people there enjoying the sunshine, but this scene captured my heart. It looked to me like a Grandfather and Grandson out to enjoy the day together. This was my second attempt at figures. My intent was to get the information down. I plan on a larger, truer painting later on.

"Pals"

4" x 4" mini, oil

 

This is one of my favorite wildflowers, the Wild Geranium. I like them so much I once embroidered them on a set of lavender sheets and pillowcases.

"Flowers of the Field"

4" x 4" mini, oil

 

Day 21 - A scene from on the Niagara River while visiting my sister last fall. The sun was going down behind clouds, casting beautiful colors on the water.

"Peaceful Waters"

4" x 4" mini, oil on canvas

 

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Days 10-11-12 Painting Challenge, 30 Paintings / 30 Days

As I had not planned to do this challenge because of traveling, most of these paintings are a result of day by day happenings, but are all original from my set-ups or photos.

Day 10 - The socks I have been knitting were put on the back burner so I could concentrate on painting. They will be waiting when the challenge is completed. 



"Baby, It's Cold Outside"

4" x 4" mini

 

Day 11 - I saw this little ice cream shop as I was leaving Port Aransas TX one day. Now, ice cream is very hard for me to pass up, and I felt no need to do so that day! Such a cute place, with brightly painted tables and benches placed on the deck to sit and enjoy your ice cream while watching the sea gulls come and go.

"Screamin' For Ice Cream!"

4" x 4", mini

 

Day 12 - I had been a grump the last couple days and realized I was out of my "happy fruit" so I made a trip to the local W*M store and picked up some groceries. What a difference that made!

"Happy Fruit"

4" x 4", mini

 

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New Year - New Challenge! Day 1 - 30 Paintings/30 Days

Happy New Year to everyone!

A couple days ago I became aware of another 30 Paintings / 30 Days Challenge. Although I am traveling this winter again, I decided to go ahead and give it a try. I am not, however, linking in to the official challenge as I often do not have access to internet. But I decided to do it for myself anyway.



"Left - Overs"

4" x 4" Mini oil on canvas board

All my paintings for this challenge will be done on this size.

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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.

 

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Three of these veggies grew in my garden.... the tomato is a figment of my imagination  :)
The tomatoes in my garden are a Roma variey, but I have been hungry for a sandwich made from

these big ol' tomatoes!!

"Heirloom Veggies"

8" x 16" Oil on prepared Luan board

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Happy Thanksgiving, Ya'll!

.... just something different yesterday,

resulted in......

"Now, children......"

8' x 10" oil on canvas panel

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My "Happy Thanksgiving Day" card

to all of you!