Christmas Ornament

An 8x8 oil I have just finished. Another one for my Christmas Ornament Series. I have noticed that I have been gravitating toward the more vintage looking ornaments. Interesting. I love this muted green color and decided to pair it with the rosy red on the ornament and back it up with the vibrant purples for the background. Fun to do! I just love Christmas. Hope you like this one.

Roman's 14:10
"You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God's judgement seat."

Beaver Lake

An 8x10 oil that I completed Plien Air last week at Euereka Springs. Set up on our cabin deck and this is the view. Early morning hour. Birds waking up and singing softly. Wonderful experience. I might add a couple of eagles that were flying around and a boat dock on the left. Have not had time to paint this week, going back to work. Plus am on call starting last night. Arhggg! I'll get it in! I'll paint some this evening I think. Yeah! We met some really nice artists/gallery owners in Eureka Springs. I would like to paint and own a gallery when I grow up!

2 Thessalonians 3:6
"In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching you received from me."

Owl

Re posting this one in order to get it to show on Daily Paintworks "on line" gallery, You might check this site out. Shows lots of artist's work. Great variety. . Sorry for the repeat!

Beaver Lake. First Sign of Fall

An 8x8, oil I completed on site while at Eureka Springs this week. First time I have tried the "Plein Air" thing! After a close encounter with a giant spider and 3 curious geese...I wasn't sure the outdoor painting was for me! But things calmed down and I was able to enjoy painting in a peaceful, shaded area, listening to the birds, soft breeze and fresh air. You get the picture. This area of the lake was just across a little inlet and the blazing group of trees against the darker green trees with touches of red behind caught my eye. Don't know what they are, but they are trees that are the first to turn to their fall colors. I love the symmetry of this composition. There were also stands of slim grasses showing up on each side of this group of trees The day was bright and clear. Perfect lighting!

Psalm 115:14-15
"May the Lord cause you to flourish, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."

Owl

I'm on a roll! 2nd post today! Just finished this one. I tell ya...Owls can be really scary looking! This guy had these bright orange eyes that just won't let you go. And of course that fall color of orange compelled  me to paint this owl. This was a fun one to do. I'm getting all the painting in that I can on the weekends. Can't seem to do much during the work week. Oh well.... Enjoy...thanks for looking!

Galations 6:1-2
"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

Three Pears

8x10 Oil. These three beauties caught my eye with their beautiful muted fall colors. I am all about fall color these days! We are going on a trip soon to see all the fall foliage east of our great state of Oklahoma. So many years, we miss out on the fall color due to our erratic weather here. Either too hot/cold or too dry/wet! So this year we are packing the car, I'm packing my paints and a new little paint box that I can set a small canvas up in and paint on the go! This will be the first time I have tried that in years. I did this once maybe 10 years ago, but it was a big production with all my big equipment, easel etc etc... This time I am going small and light! I will let you know how it goes!

Philippians 4:13
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

Wagon Full of Pumpkins

An 8x10, Oil. Just love pumpkins! Have been working on getting ready for a couple of Art Shows and have had little time to paint. One is in Madill, Oklahoma, sponsored by the local Art Club, Oct 22nd. The other is here in Kingfisher, November 12th, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.  Nice to get back to my easel. It is finally cooling off here in Oklahoma and feeling like the Fall Season. I have my Pumpkins and Mums on the front porch for decoration. Enjoy. Thank you for looking.

Galations 5:22-23
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."

Vintage Christmas Ornament

An 8x8 oil. Wanted to achieve that old vintage look with this one. Again, brings back memories of all the ornaments we used to use on our Christmas tree when I was a child. For some reason I associate the soft moss greens in this background with Christmas's in the past too. I will probably do an ornament in those greens soon. I will think about it. Anyway...I love the purples and little touches of red and yellow in this one. Enjoy!

Philippians 4:8
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things."

"Flip a Coin". Daily Paintworks, The Hand Challenge.

An 8x10, Oil I just finished for the Daily Paintworks...Hand Challenge. Great practice for skin tones! I kept playing with the colors for the skin and nails. I really couldn't tell you exactly what colors and amount of each color I eventually came up with.  I ended up mixing color in right on the canvas board. A dab of this and a little of that! Fun to do.

Galations 6:2
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ"

Jana's Christmas Ornament

An 8x10 I just finished this evening. I photographed it inside with my light stand I use to paint at night. A little bit of a glare....but not too bad. This is my interpretation of a wonderful Christmas Ornament that my dear sister-in-law made for our family years ago. We hang it on our tree every year! I took a real close up photo of it last Christmas and then cropped it some more to get this composition. It is actually a quilted, fabric, stuffed ball ornament fashioned in a star pattern. Fun to do.

Proverb's 3:6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Sand Dunes and Ocean

An 8x8 oil I did using the left over paint from the Teal Ornament painting. Used a pallet knife. I just love the speed and freedom of using so much paint and pushing it around on the canvas board! Using a pallet knife is so much different for me than a brush. I like both. But sometimes it is nice to switch it up! Looking at all the blues, teals and sand color on that pallet made me think of the beach. So this is what I came up with. Have a great weekend.

Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
"I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink and find satisfaction in all their toil - this is the gift of God."

Teal Frosted Christmas Ornament

Remember the vintage Christmas ornaments that were "frosted" and had the chunky metal topper/hanger on them? That is what I was going for on this one. Another memory from my childhood. This is an 8x8 oil I finished last night. I am having fun with this Christmas Ornament series! I have a bunch of paint left on my pallet....I think I will do something with it. Don't know yet. Will post what I come up with.

Proverbs 11:2
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."

Daily Paintwork's Fall Challenge

An 8x8 oil for this week's Challenge to do a Fall scene after toning a canvas with an unexpected color. I primed my canvas panel with a light purple for this painting. I live in Oklahoma and the fall color isn't out yet. I used a cropped photo of fall leaves on the ground from years past. Fall colors are my favorite color combination! Really enjoyed this challenge. Thank you Ann.

Proverbs 16:3
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans"

The Big Pumpkin

Got off work early today...so thought I would post this painting I finished last night. Getting into the Fall season with this close up of some pumpkins. I LOVE pumpkins! The colors, shapes, texture.....So I think it is proper for me to start out this fall season with some pumpkins. This is a 12x12 oil. I cropped down a photo to get this composition. Hope you like it! Happy Fall!

Proverbs 15:1

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Red Star Christmas Ornament

This is my first in a new series of Christmas Ornament paintings. An 8x8 oil. This is a soft stuffed cloth ornament with beads and stitching decorations. Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. I have ornaments that date back to my childhood that Mom saved for all of "us kids". My sister and brother decided to give me all the Christmas stuff when Mom and Dad passed away. They knew I would keep them safe! Boy .... do I ever miss Mom and Dad. Sometimes during the Christmas season, I get a little sad. I guess that is common. I will dedicate all of the Christmas Ornament paintings to them.

Proverbs 16:20
"My son, keep your father's command and do not forsake your mother's teachings."

Three Little Pigs

An 8x8 oil I just finished this morning. Feels good to paint.  Has been several days since I have picked up my brushes. Took the day off from work today and the morning has been great. Pretty weather outside, sunshine streaming through my studio windows. I have had my eye on this reference photo that I found several weeks ago. This will be an addition to my baby animal series. I believe I will stop with the little animals for now and start to do some Fall and Winter stuff. This cool crisp weather here in Oklahoma is getting me in the mood!

Proverbs 10:4
"Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth"

Moonlight...Sunlight?

A little 5x7 oil that I dreamed up. Used a palette knife. I seem to really let it go with the color when I work with a palette knife! Entitled "Moonlight"....guess it could be "Sunlight"...I dunno! Either way, I like the colors and of course the texture. I want to start on some Fall and Christmas season paintings. Have been mulling over some ideas. I have one more canvas ready to do for my "Baby Animal" series. Three baby pot-belly piglets! Hope it turns out.

Romans 16:17
"I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them."

Autumn Crops

A 5x7 oil I did a few days ago. Little time to paint this week. Used a palette knife on this one. The photo shows the distant hills grey. There is more green to the hills than is showing. Again, I am discovering the uses of a palette knife. Lots of  paint. The colors mix right on the canvas.  Lots of texture. Love that! Pushed the colors a little in the crops. Made for a colorful piece!

I Corinthians 15:58
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

Young Man. Daily Paintworks 4 Values only Challenge

An 8x6 oil I have done for the Daily Paintworks Challenge, using 4 values only. I used 2 values of flesh color , black (mixed with a dark blue and green) and white. Had big piles of these 4 colors on my palette. Did alot of squinting, as instructed! I noticed that the blue color came out when near one of the lighter values. Decided to leave as is at the eyes and the tips of his hair. Very interesting challenge. Thank you Liz.

I Corinthians 16;13-14
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love."

Blue Eyed Kittens

Took the day off from work today! Decided to finish this 12x12, oil.  I started this one this past week end. I can't seem to bring up enough energy to paint in the evenings after a full day at work. This photo struck me with the 4 pair of blue eyes starting right at me! You can just imagine what each one is thinking! "Hello...wanna play"..."Who are you...and what do you want?"..."Hey! Lets go!"...."Whoa! You look different upside down!"

This one was a little more difficult doing a group of little animals. Fun to do. Again...had to do one of the kitten's eyes over several times. I won't tell you which one! I just love how the kittens are all jumbled and cuddled up together.

Psalm 139:23-24

"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."