Apple Lessons - daily painting,still life

6x6" oil
Here is my apple painting from the workshop - working on edges,putting the paint down and leaving it alone among other things

The Journey - My October - 6,plein air,landscape

10"x20" oil on canvas. $400
They say its all about the journey..... couldnt agree more. this little challenge for myself - painting outside everyday from life - is teaching me so much...for one thing I REALLY like painting outside...2.- french easel is better than pochade box...unless painting in the car!...3.-Squinting IS reeaally important.... 4.- edges are key...need to pay more attention...5.-I am soooo lucky to get to do this today....and so on,and so on....

Autumn Woods- My October 5 -plein air,landscape

6x6" oil on masonite. I love the woods in October - the darks trunks against all that color - gorgeous.
every now and then I like to set a time limit for a painting - to keep things loose - its what i did here. 25 min. then on to the next. I'm happy with it.

One Tree Hill - My October 4 - plein air,landscape

6x6" oil on masonite. One Tree Hill. and one blurry photo - I'll swap it out tomorrow when I can get a better shot....

Roadside - my october - 2 - plein air

6x6" oil on masonite-
cold and gray with rain on the way! painted this along the roadside, then went and got a hot latte!

Journey - My October series - 1, plein air,landscape

6x6" sold oil on masonite. painted en plein air.
October days like this are just the best....decided that painting outside everyday till Oct 31 would be a good way to honor my favorite time of year. ....stay tuned for a little taste of "My October"

Last Look - plein air, daily painting

6x6 oil on gessobord
Ran by this tree today. Something about it made me go home and get my paints. Maybe it was those last few leaves hanging on, the blue/orange -my favorite combo, or the 'personality' of the tree...whatever it was, glad I went back.

'Leaves" :daily painting,plein air,autumn

6x6" oil on masonite SOLD
I cant think of a good title. I asked my husband (who is tired of this question) and he said "Leaf Me Alone" :-)
I still dont have MY computer so I have to admit that I color corrected this with 'auto correct'. needless to say its NOT correct color. The sky is a much prettier blue and the leaves are more yellow. Its the best I can do for now.
These tree tops were my muse last winter. Today they drew me in again, the yellow against the sky was just too yummy and because of the storm expected tomorrow, they'll be gone soon.

Street Fall

6x6" oil on masonite sold
It actually FEELS like summer today, but I am done with summer weather! So, in denial, I painted Autumn today. Besides the people doing their thing at the beach, people doing their thing on the street is a favorite subject matter. This one, is a sortof 'chicken or egg' scene. Not sure wether he fell off his bike and then noticed the interesting leaves OR did he notice the leaves and thats why he fell off the bike? No matter, as a mom of boys, this image speaks to me. Its what little boys do ---they ride and fall off bikes, they wear striped shirts and jeans and boots. They love their boots. They think helmets with flames on them are the coolest things ever. They are curious and busy and loud and get dirty. Little boys rock!