30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 14

"Twirling Poppies"

in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

6" x 6"

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This morning I had a little dilemma.... my shipment of art supplies, that was supposed to have arrived last week, was delayed due to the weather. My choice of canvas sizes for today's painting was either a 2'x4' ginormous panel or an itty bitty 1" square. Neither choice was too appealing. Luckily, my stalling/praying tactic worked and the shipment arrived this afternoon! Whew!

Today my daughter and I studied Georgia O'Keeffe in our Meet The Masters art program and it's what inspired today's choice of subject matter. This poppy reminded me of dancers twirling around the room so the title was chosen. 

Does anyone else feel like choosing a title is one of the most challenging parts of painting? It seems like I spend more time doing that, and photographing, and posting etc;..than actually working on the piece! Why don't I ever remember to think of a title WHILE I'm painting?

Tomorrow is a new day..maybe I will remember!

Have a GREAT evening!

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 13

"Sunset Palette"

in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

12" x 12"

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Today I decided to share with you a sunset view from my deck. Every time I see a sunset like this, it reminds me of an artists palette. I am simply awed and amazed at the beauty of God's creative hand! I LOVE spending summer evenings out on the deck... enjoying a cup of coffee while the humming birds buzz past, and the clouds swirl around as the sun is setting. Regardless of what craziness might be going on in your life, taking time to watch the sunset is a great reminder of the bigger picture, and that each day is a precious, unrepeatable gift!

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 

PSALM 118:24

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 12

"Heels"

in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

6" x 6"

It's day 12 and to be honest I wasn't feeling super inspired today. This was just a quick study of a purple glass shoe. 

It was the second day in a row that I started painting late in the day..not my best time. I was also wiped out from the tension of that CRAZY Seahawks game!

Tomorrow is another day with another blank canvas waiting to be filled with color! I have no idea what I will be painting yet. Hmmmmm?

Sweet Dreams everyone!

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 11

"Broncos"

in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

8" x 8"

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It's 11pm on day 11, you could say I'm cutting it a little close! 

Our daughter is visiting from Seattle and we decided to go x-country skiing today..then we had lattes and the next thing I knew it was 5 o'clock and I hadn't started painting yet. Yikes! 

I already knew I was going to paint another helmet because after posting the Seahawks helmet on Facebook there were a couple Bronco fans that put in a special request. ;)

Someone mentioned that I wouldn't be loyal to my team if I painted an opposing team's helmet. But while Seattle is my #1 team I still root for the other teams (when they're not playing my team). How do I decide which team I want to win? The uniforms of course...may the team with the best uniform win!

I happen to love Denver's uniform, so painting the Bronco's helmet was fun. I just hope no one requests a Bengal helmet painting..bleh.

So there you have it, my game winner picking strategy and another day of the painting challenge complete! 

Here's to a big win for the Seahawks tomorrow!!!! 

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 10

"Bus Stop"

in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

8" x 8"

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Day 10 and I had so much fun painting umbrellas yesterday, I just had to paint another one. I love people watching, at the mall, the airport, the beach, you name it. People come in all shapes, sizes and personalities..they can be pretty interesting and entertaining ! This group is definitely a colorful looking bunch.

Today is Friday and my daughter drove over from Seattle to stay for a week. This painting challenge is going to get interesting!

Have a super weekend everyone!

:)

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 9

"Rainy Day"

in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

8" x 8"

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Day 9 and still going strong. What is so great about a rainy day..the umbrella of course! They come in so many fun sizes, colors, and designs. Do I own one? Yes. Is it cool? No. It's plain black and the only exciting thing about it is that it pops out at the push of a button. I almost bought an amazing Monet umbrella when I was at the museum in St. Louis..but I didn't. I should have. 

I did buy a huge Elvis umbrella once. It was for my mother-in-law who oogles over him and insists he's still alive and just in hiding somewhere. 

I guess the next time a see a cool umbrella I will just have to buy it..then  see if I can remember to take it with me on a rainy day. : )

Have a great evening friends!

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 8

"Flower Power"

in Oil on Museum Quality Panel

6" x 6"

$125.00

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It's day 8 and I'm tired of painting snow! I  had to switch things up a little and try something different. I thought it would be fun to go a little more abstract today. Technically, you can still call this a "winter" painting because what woman doesn't like getting flowers year round..right? I just received a lovely bouquet from my husband a few days ago. Of course I love to smell and look at them often, as I dream of warmer days ahead. : )

During this challenge I am having fun experimenting, loosening up, and letting the paint fly! 

See Ya Tomorrow!

: )