Monday, September 16, 2013

Mt. Lemmon Morning 8" X 16" Oil on linen panel

                                                                              
Mt. Lemmon near Tucson offers a nice break from the intense temperatures we get in the summer months. It's a great place to hike, picnic or camp and the pine trees and running streams offer a refreshing break.

The colors in the rocks were fun to play with, and although the reference photo taken by my son who often hikes in the area showed very lush and dense vegetation, I tried to cut back on the amount I put in the painting. Only after completion did I realize I situated the rocks right smack-dab in the center. Hmmm!

This painting will be available beginning  tomorrow, September 17th in an auction at DailyPaintworks.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Thirst Quenchers 10" X 6.5" Pastel

                                                                               
I am a real fan of oranges both to eat and to paint. Luckily, I live in a locale where citrus trees can grow, so at certain times of the year they are easily available and as fresh as can be. In fact, sometimes neighbors have so many they can't use them all. Then, the local food bank profits and so do neighbors as often bags or boxes of citrus fruits are put on the curb with a "Free" or "Take Me" sign.

The light in the reference photo is what  caught my eye. It brought out the vivid color of the oranges and created dark shadows...something that painters love.

This painting will go on auction at DailyPaintworks beginning tomorrow, September 12th.
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