ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR PAINTING ON A BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY IN SW BLUE RIDGE VIRGINIA

 

Hey Friends,  I had the huge joy of getting outside to paint some of the beautiful greens finally popping out everywhere.  It is still a bit chilly in the shade but I loved it.

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Took a photo AFTER I had finished.  Don't know why I can't remember to do this all along.  I think a timer would help.

 

Hoping you all are getting outside too, even if it's just to mow the lawn.

 

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ORIGINAL PAINTING TO CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY

Hey Friends,  I just posted this in my ETSY Shop.  I love to work on these symbolic eggs and their nest.  Most of the texture is created with a tooth pick !

 

I scanned this view hoping you could see the gold leaf better.  You can see it's shiny but not gold.

 

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Thanks for stopping by.

 

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Some New Work on Ebay and Painted Papers Workshop at Sedalia Center

 

Hey Friends,  Listed these little jewels in Ebay the other day.  Please check them out by Clicking Here for Ebay

 

 

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And go to our website for the Double Line Painters to find out more about the workshop coming up on August 23rd.

And go to the website for the Sedalia Center where the workshop is being held.

 

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Little DragonFly and Plein-Aire in Botetourt

 

Hey Friends,  A sweet little Dragon/Damselfly briefly resting on a purple butterfly bush, buddleia.  They are such flitty little creatures.  I keep every dead one I find.  They are my "models".

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And a few photos for your enjoyment.  DLP and I went to the Greenfield Park in Botetourt this morning to paint.  It 'twas a gorgeous day.  Nice breeze and sunshine.  The very best time of the year.  Above is my canvas panel already toned with a burnt orange.

 

And this is about half way through the painting process.  The canvas is covered now with the local colors.  I stopped at this point to get started on another.  I think I have finally figured out the way to paint in the field.   I do a better job if I start in the field and finish up in the studio.  If I know a space very well, I can continue, like I do when I'm painting at home or the neighborhood.  I guess I'm not as easily distracted as when I'm in a new space.

 

This is my 2nd start.  For me I think the ideal situation would be to go to each new area for a week.  Paint only in that space for a week.  Then jump in my motorhome and go to the next town.  Now if I can get my little plastic motorhome to start, I'll be all set.

 

 

Last shot of some local residents.  The white one had a funny little top knot on his head.  Go ahead and be envious, we had a wonderful day in the office.

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Day 30 of Leslie Saeta's Challenge "Yellow Can"

Hey friends,  Is this the last day?  I just listed this in Ebay  for auction starting at a penny.  Over the years I've done a bunch of water cans with flowers, a bunch.  Just one of those subjects I never tire of.
 I might be crazy but every time I try to put a link to ebay with the "Click Here" close to the edge , IT will NOT work.  It won't connect.  So now I put it in the middle, CLICK HERE, for Ebay.

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