Friday, June 29, 2012
White Cup Cherries on Gold
I kept the palette simple to unify the composition. This still life is toplit, so the rim of the cup and the tabletop are light. And the light is reflected back up under the cup and under the cherries too.
Labels:
6 x 6 oil on panel,
cherries,
cup,
still life
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Seabold Hall Bainbridge Island SOLD
Done at a class on Bainbridge Island at Seabold Hall. This is the building in which the class was held. I painted quickly but chased a few shadows across the page. I am fond of the patch of blue sky in the trees; I kept it dark so that it reads as part of the background. After I finished I realized that the peak of the roof should not have been on the edge of the canvas.
Labels:
6 x 6 oil on panel,
Bainbridge,
landscape
Monday, June 25, 2012
Two Sailboats
Two sailboats silhouetted against the dark green hill of Maury Island near Dockton, Washington. Late afternoon sun casts a yellow light on the sailboat, and turns the shadows lavender.
Labels:
7 x 9 acrylic on panel,
landscape,
Maury,
sailboats,
Vashon
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Pt. Robinson Lighthouse with driftwood SOLD
The old Point Robinson lighthouse on Vashon Island sits low on the beach close to the point. There is an ugly modern tower just to the left of this view but it didn't seem to go with the mood of the painting so I left it out. This July 4 is the low tide festival this year --between 10 and 3 the lowest tides of the year will uncover rocks, sandbars, and tidepools that are not visible for the rest of the year.
Labels:
6 x 8 oil on panel,
beach,
landscape,
lighthouse,
Vashon
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Yellow Centered Jonquil Charcoal Wall
Another jonquil painting from this spring. I like to paint flowers with simple structure. Also, jonquils hold their petals for several days as cut flowers. I like the strong turquoise and charcoal colors.
Labels:
6 x 6 oil on panel,
blue,
glass,
jonquil
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Jonquil with Vertical Blue and Turquoise
This was painted this spring when the orange centered jonquils were blooming. I have discovered I really like blue and white together. The smidgeon of orange and green and gold contrast with the dominant blues and make them seem even bluer.
Labels:
6 x 6 oil on panel,
flower,
jonquil,
still life
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Single Cow SOLD
A very simplified background with sharp light outlining the cow's back and head. I especially like the streak of orange in the background.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Cherries Cup and Bowl SOLD
Labels:
6 x 6 oil on panel,
bowl,
cherries,
cup,
still life
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Tall Silver Bowl Three Cherries
Another painting of cherries again on gessoboard. Although the surface is smooth, it creates texture by showing every detail of every brush stroke. I like the suggestion of shine and reflection.
Labels:
6 x 6 oil on panel,
cherries,
still life
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Three Red Cherries, Black ,White, Gray
I found cherries in the store and managed to paint a few paintings before I ate all the cherries. This is smooth gessoboard rather than Raymar panel; the brush strokes are more apparent and maybe a little looser. It also makes it easy to wipe out an area because there is no texture to hold pigment.
Labels:
6 x 6 oil on panel,
cherries,
reflection,
still life
Friday, June 8, 2012
Twisp River Trees
Last fall on a visit to the east side of the Cascades we drove up the Methow Valley and found this stand of golden trees near Twisp. It was a perfect fall day with warm sun shining through golden leaves. The next day was overcast and rainy, and snow was falling in the passes as we scooted home before winter. This painting is in my show in Anchorage this June at the Artique Ltd Gallery.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Nason Creek Fallen Log SOLD
A view of Nason Creek near Lake Wenatchee. Low angled sun breaks through the spot where the tree has fallen. This painting is in my show at the Artique Gallery in Anchorage this June.
Labels:
10 x 20 oil on panel,
creek,
Nason Creek,
trees
Monday, June 4, 2012
Near Chiniak SOLD
View of a tidal creek on the road to Chiniak on Kodiak Island. A very cool and misty scene with lush green grasses and very gray sand. This painting is in my show at the Artique Gallery in Anchorage this month (June)
Labels:
12 x 16 oil on panel,
Alaska,
Chiniak,
creek
Saturday, June 2, 2012
White Sand Beach SOLD
The white sand beach is at the end of the road at Monashka Bay on Kodiak. Late afternoon sun turns the mountain pinkish orange. This painting will be in my show at the ArtiqueLtd Gallery in Anchorage in June.
Labels:
6 x 12 oil on panel,
Alaska,
Kodiak,
landscape
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