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!

 



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!



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!

 



Opportunities

I love opportunities... and especially ones that help others. This came in my email this morning. http//www.dailypaintworks.com:80/Challenges/HelpJapan

Now that my taxes are done and out of the way, I am able to get back to concentrating on painting. I have a "homework" assignment to do for my painting classes I have been taking.

I will also be working on a painting to be auctioned to help the people of Japan. This is a very worthy cause and I hope I am able to do one that someone wants to buy.

Stay tuned .... I will be posting these paintings soon

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Thanks to all who visit and view my blog!

A One-Stroke Painting Challenge

"Tea, Anyone?"

8 x 10 oil on stretched canvas

A few days ago, I began working on a one-stroke painting challenge. This was my first attempt at this kind of exercise. It was very interesting and fun challenge. The idea is to mix one color. Put down one stroke on your canvas/board. If it’s wrong, mix a new color and put a new stroke directly over the first. Mix a new color (feel free to adjust the first color, on your palette, to get the second, but make sure to start a new pile when needed). Put down one stroke. Mix a new color. Put down one stroke. You get the idea. Trying to get myself to do only one stroke was not an easy thing for me. I did surprise myself and am pleased with the results, even though I made several mistakes, given the limited time I had available to work on it that day.

Thanks to DPW for offering the opportunity to participate in this challenge. However, since my browser won't cooperate, it seems I cannot upload it on the DPW site, so I am just posting it here. I will be trying to use this technique more.

Thanks for visiting!