Day 30 - Show Off

DAY 30 - Show Off

Day 30.

It's over.

I made it.

I'm finished.

I did it!

I love it!

I'm tired!

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These daisies are in my yard, all over my yard, in every garden in the yard.  They spread like wildfire.  But they are fun and cute and we love them.  But the one in the middle seems to be showing off.  Staring right at me as if to say, "I'm the biggest, prettiest and best flower in the garden".  There's always one show off in every crowd, even in a crowd of daisies.

Thank you for following along during the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.  It has been hard, there's no doubt.  But I have learned many things.  I've learned there are many beautiful scenes in eye shot of my front door, since that was my theme.  I've learned more about perspective this time than at any other time in my art career.  I've learned to paint faster and to see more and better.  I've learned that to make an impact you have to put the dark and the light together.  As I've said, I've learned a lot.

I hope you will join me, if you are in the area, this Friday, Oct., 3, from 4-8 p.m. for my opening reception.  I will have all 30 paintings on display and you too can learn a little bit about each one.  We'll have food,, fun and friends and hopefully you will join us.

 

Day 29 - Precious

Day 29 - Precious

And isn't she just. . . 

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We raise goats, sheep, rabbits, pigeons, and apparently cats at JumbleBerry Farm.  But this little beauty was born this past spring and I painted it from a photo.  She actually was in the kitchen when I photographed her and just a few hours old.

Goats are pretty weak things when they are born and often struggle to survive.  Sheep on the other hand are strong and tough, they bounce around almost immediately and are very alert and fun.  And they are so CUTE!

Thanks for following along on this fourth 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.  I'm tired.  You're tired.  But, you're also invited to an opening reception this Friday, Oct 3., 4-8 p.m.  There will be fun, food, and friends and hopefully you'll be there too.

 

Day 28 - My Blue Heaven

Day 28 - My Blue Heaven

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As seen from my back door on the farm.  Sunsets are so beautiful there, but they don't last long.  I snapped this beauty last night on my cell phone and painted it Saturday for Sunday's painting.  I love clouds and atmospherics and have struggled with them.  I feel like I had a break through with this painting.  Another break through during this challenge.  My how much you learn when you get the brush in your hand every day.  I'm also sad to see the challenge almost over.  Not really.  I'm exhausted.

I have always tried to stay ahead during these challenges, this is the fourth one I've done.  But this is the first time I've been ahead since day 1.

Thank you for stopping by today.  Please know you're invited to an artist reception Friday, Oct. 3 from 4-8 p.m. featuring the 30 paintings in 30 days.  If I painted something that belongs to you, and you want it, you can have a 10% discount that night.  We'll have fun, food and friends and art.  Please stop by.

Day 27 - Red Case

Day 27 - Red Case

 8" x 8" acrylic on a panel

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So is this tractor vintage or antique?

I know it's beautiful, that's for sure!

But it has its problems.

For one thing, it's all red.

Red is hard enough to paint, but this is all red so it's hard to get the true shape.  Even the engine is red.  It has a little hood over the steering wheel and those fenders are huge.  All those great shapes and only one color.  You have to make lots of varying shades of red to show the shape.

I must have mixed up six or seven shades of red.

This is not something I see everyday from my front door, but during the festival it's here
for everyone to see.

Day 26 Two For Tea

Day 26 - Two For Tea

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Day 26.  I've made it to day 26 in the 30 paintings in 30 days Leslie Saeta challenge.   There are over 1,000 artists world wide participating in the challenge this year.  This is the fourth time I've participated in THE challenge.  It has been a challenge this year since I opened the gallery.

This still life was painted in the gallery with customers coming in and out this morning.  Some saw it in a pretty primitive state.  "Oh, that's nice", some politely said.  We all know in the beginning things don't always look nice, but it does eventually get there.  Usually.

I bought this teapot at a recent local auction and it is enamel so it bounces reflections everywhere.  The apple was fun to paint, but the pear kicked me around for a good while, but in the end, I conquered.

Thanks for stopping by today.