Out of Africa

An 8x10 I finished this past week but was away from my computer to post until now as a second entry for Daily Paintworks' Sky Challenge. When I was young, my family lived in Africa for 2 years. This painting depicts a large Acacia Tree found in the plains of Africa. We called them "Table Top Trees" due to their flat tops! I loved the dramatic sky in the photo and decided to try the sky challenge again. I like the way the seemingly delicate branches look against the sky. Thank you for looking!

Colossians 4:5-6
"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversations be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

Oklahoma Sky

An 11x14, Oil I did for the Daily Paintworks Sky Challenge.  Nice and loose. Wanted to achieve a little bit of a rickety, old feeling with the silhouette  windmill. There is a road out by a little town named Piedmont here in Oklahoma that the community has collected and placed old windmills. Fun idea. Got some photos this year. One of the things that I love about Oklahoma are the big sky sunsets and and sunrises. Just beautiful. Hope all is well with everyone! Thank you for looking.

James 3:13"If you are wise and understand God's ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom."

First Crown of Thorns Revised

Decided to revise this first Crown of  Thorns 12x12 a little. Back when I was developing this concept I came up with a slightly different composition that I liked better. More detail too. Wanted to show you the results. You can go back and see how different it is from the first. I also noticed the the noses on each piece were getting bigger and bigger! So I have gone back and did a little revision on some of the "noses"!

Philippians 4:4-5
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near."

Crown of Thorns 7

My latest in the Crown of Thorns series. Is another 12x12, Oil. I decided to do another practice run with the blues, purple and yellow color combination before I tackle the big 24x24 canvas. I think I am procrastinating! I will get a grip on it and just do it! The 24x24 is actually on my easel now and I might sketch it out tonight. Who knows. It was so interesting how this painting, (even though I used the same colors) came out differently. I found that it was best to not look at the first painting with these colors. I felt the my spontaneity dissolved if I did that. Best to just let the creative juices go and paint what feels best in the moment! Have a great weekend. Thank you for looking.

Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Still Life Revised

Decided to revise this Still Life. Made the left edge of the tomato on the right a little more distinct. Think I am satisfied with it now! Whew! On to other things! Have a great weekend. Loving this cooler Fall weather. Thanks for looking.

Psalm 105:4-5
"Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. Remember the wonders he has performed, his miracles, and the rulings he has given."