A Box of Chocolates

This is the second in a series of paintings done at Leslie Saeta's workshop in Atlanta earlier in March.
We all retained a red bow, but made the color of the box and background our own.  One of the other artists said mine looked like a wonderful "Box of Chocolates".  I liked the name.  I am still amazed that such odd blocks of color up close, make for such a 3 dimensional look from a distance!

Juiciness

still life,oil on gessoboard,6x6,price $50

I had the great joy of attending Leslie Saeta's Palette Knife workshop in Atlanta  a few weeks ago.  Three whole days of painting, learning, and enjoying new friends was exhilarating!
This is my painting from Day 1. I loved mixing the colors!

Grinch Hands

What fun I had painting these!  I made 5 to sell at our Holiday Arts Festival held on McDonough Square each November. The Grinch always makes a grand entrance to take pictures with the kids, so I thought it would be a great addition to make a photo mat for those cute photos! It is painted on suede mat board and the circle was cut out by the gentleman that does my matting and framing.  I hope the Grinch does not carry you away this Christmas!

Peaches Day 24

Peaches

6" x 6"  Oil on Gesso Board

$30

Peaches or apples?  It is a little hard to tell from here.  I think I am failing from trying too hard.  I think with the small format, I need to stick to a simpler picture.  Like one peach. In any case, the bowl was very fun!  I bought it at a local antique shop. It is metal with this wonderful green/gray patina that just begged for the peachy colors to go with it.  Have you ever noticed how many colors are all blended into peaches?  You will definitely see these appear in my pictures again. 

Simple Times Day 23

Simple Times 

6" x 6"   Oil on Gesso Board

$30

This is my sweet corn husk figure that is set out with my Thanksgiving decorations each year.  I don't think that I captured the essence of her petite frame and her gentle spirit, but she may appear in a grouping later.

Thanksgiving Gatherings Day 20

Thanksgiving Gatherings

11x14   Oil on Gesso Board

I'm Back!  After a ten day halt to my paintings as Benny and I cared for his Mom over her last few days and we spent time with family and friends to honor her, I am glad to be back to my painting.  These pieces are favorites around Thanksgiving at my house.  I love and collect copper pieces and this teapot is one of my favorites.  It seems to go with everything fall and it is very, very fun to paint. One must have plenty of Transparent Red Oxide.  The only way to go!  I was also happy with the Indian corn.  I feel like I finally managed to capture the different colors.

Three Amigos Day 8

Three Amigos

5" x 7"   Oil on Gesso Board

$30

Today I decided to go back and tackle the Indian corn.  I learned a lot and immediately after posting the picture, see some things I would like to change.  I guess that is what learning is.  I definitely love the smaller formats.  

Yes, you must have Indian corn for it to be fall.  I love using paint to create the fall colors. I used to think that orange was a terrible color, but lately, I love it's many different hues. The only time orange is a terrible, even despicable color is when it is on any football team.  Oh, that gives me even more ideas of favorite things to paint.  GO DAWGS!