Doctor 12

6.5" X 6.5"

Oil Sticks on Art Board

This is a painting of my doctors hallway.  I really really like this painting! I like the walls and the texture. The sun coming in on the floor. I am happy with it.



It also helped getting through my doctors appointment as I dreamed of painting this. Must do again.

Signature 11

6.5" X 6.5 "

 

Oil Sticks on Art Board

 

 

I always forget to put down my signature. Well, honestly, it's not that I forget but rather I feel that my signature takes away from the painting. I mean, who wants to see my signature, right? I have been reading lately that a signature is actually very important to a painting. It makes the painting official, either it be initials or a full name, it should be included. So I am making a conscious effort to include my initials in my paintings from here on out. I can't believe how hard it was! My initials are in the bottom right hand corner of this painting. Funny, the "s" seems cropped out! I didn't do that on purpose, I swear! Even while posting this picture, I seem to be having trouble with showing my initials. That's telling isn't it? Well, it's there. I am slowly getting used to it. 

 I really like this painting. Even though I live in Florida, I haven't been to the beach since August. I should be ashamed of myself! The beach is calling me. I can hear it in the waves of this painting. I can see myself sitting in the yellow chair under the umbrella. I prefer the shade. I am not a fan of the sun so you will rarely catch me sunbathing but rather under an umbrella people watching. Well, watching my kids is more like it.

 

I will see you soon, beach! 

Reflections 10

 

 

6.5 " X 6.5 "

 

Oil Sticks on Art Board

 

Okay, so I tried a figure finally. I instantly noticed that my hands gripped the oil sticks harder, and my mind wants to make details. I wanted to accomplish so many things with this little painting. That's my problem when it comes to figures. I want it all....color, emotion, detail, vagueness, expression. I quickly became exhausted with the painting and called it done. I like some parts of it. The parts I left alone, like the back of her neck.  I  wish I would've left the painting alone instead of dulling the colors. I have to try this again soon.

On a positive note, this is my tenth post! Yippee for me!!



By the Window 09

 

6.5" X 6.5"

 

Oil Sticks on Art board

 

 

I have this pretty vase on a table in my home that I have been wanting to paint so I finally got a chance too! I allowed myself to change the colors of the walls and floor since my real home colors are boring. I like the picture. I may do it again and work on the table some more as the perspective is off. I did accomplish transparent window curtains by gently adding a white oil stick on top of the bottom paint. I like that part the best and excited that I did it in one sitting. 

Red Flowers 08

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6.5" X 6.5"

Oil Sticks on Art Board

I know. Green again. But I am very pleased with this painting! I used my viewfinder again. Used a copyright free picture as my reference and propped up the viewfinder to the Ipad. It just makes it easier to place objects in relation to each other. I am finding painting scenes of interiors very enjoyable. It's hard for me to find references that I like or find interesting enough to paint though. Always a critic....gotta do something about that.

Daisies 07

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6.5" X 6.5 "

Oil Sticks on Art Board

My husband gave the girls and I these beautiful daisies. I used one of the viewfinders I made to look for a nice composition. I am definitely warming up to the viewfinder. It's actually quite fun!  I love the way they came out! I did have to wait an hour to put down the last whites on the daisies. That's the best part with these Shiva Paintstiks. I usually complete a painting in one sitting but if I need the picture to pop with a little color, I wait about 40 minutes to an hour to add the color I want. The oil paint is still wet but I can go in and mark the painting with the color I want and it stands out. The wait is not long so I don't feel its cheating. 

In Time 06

 

6.5" X 6.5"

Oil Sticks on Art Board

 

I am working on color combos. It's a bit funky but I like it. I used my palette knife to make marks, which I am loving. I have abandoned my brushes but so far I am not missing them...yet.