Back to painting.

Process pics from painting in May.      

New still life.

In my studio this month. Inspired by the fleeting season of daffodils. 

My first thoughts on composition got moved around.      

This set up.  Took an early pic of the flowers for reference. Didn't take the time to block out all of the background. 

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Bunny is done. This was a great exercise- happy with it and ready to move on.  

Progress

I was able to work about 5 hours on this today. I changed the lighting- blocked off some of the overhead light & focused a floor lamp on the still life. I redid the pitcher- I had the handle to far extended off the side. It is a weird set up. Now that it's mostly painted- I realize it's very strange. Oh well - it's an exercise. The first one is the new lighting. 

 

Then 2 process shots. I'll see what I think next time I come in and see it. 

 

 

A still life in process.

Starting this new piece- 16 x 20- 

I love the rabbit- a porcelain vase- and wandered around Winco this morning to find something that would be interesting with it. Also wanted to make it a limited palette. Those are my interests, directing this painting. 

 

 

 

These 7 paintings are up currently at Sequoia Gallery and Studios in Hillsboro.

  "Respite" 12 X 16  $400

"Strength and Gentleness" 18 X 24 $750

"An Afternoon Walk"  12 X 16  $400

"Blue Ribbon Steps"  18 X 24 $750

 "Miniature Trotter" 18 X 24 $750

" En Route to the Show" 16 X 20 $ 600

 " Power in Motion" 16 X 20 $600

A new series I'm hoping to work on through the summer and fall. Horses, with their gear, working, being ridden - I'm not sure what the results will be. These are my first efforts. 

This one was easy to start, and then I stood back and felt like I wanted to let it sit for a while. I like the way the guy on the R is not really there. It needs a lots more work, but I need to determine the direction. 

This one also came together pretty quickly. All the straps, hardware I don't know the names of. Keeping the background vague and mostly lights and darks  - rather than detailed delineation. 

This one I've struggled with, sanded off 3 times - had to redraw.  And it's been frustrating because I just haven't had the uninterrupted time to spend with it. But I'm enjoying the process, and I will at some point -