The Gathering - Sold

The Gathering, 24x12 oil

Day 30, 'The Gathering' of food for preparation, the gathering of paintings in 30 days, the gathering of people doing and watching this challenge! It's been a great experience to be a part of this gathering. I will definitely continue painting daily, therefore I will be posting regularly, but some paintings will require more than a day to paint, so the postings won't always be every day. I will be taking my weekends off though, (mostly). Thank you for being a part of this with me; I really have appreciated your comments and encouragement. 

One More for the Road - Sold

One More for the Road, 6x6 oil

Day 29 a little treat. A fun little painting, playing with the different tones of the inside of the box. My second last painting for the challenge!

Afternoon Light

Afternoon Light, 8x8 oil

Day 28, I painted what's sitting on my window sill. So far it's managed to stay alive, despite my neglect. Ivy is a bit more forgiving than most plants, (I'm guessing).
Two more paintings to go and the 30 day challenge is complete! So what shall I paint next...?

In Hot Water - Sold

In Hot Water, 6x6 oil

Day 26, I painted a monkey tea infuser. I just couldn't help myself! I found this at the market yesterday and I had to buy it. I like to paint teacups and I have a little monkey collection. It was destiny!

On the Chopping Block - Sold

On the Chopping Block, 8x8 oil

Day 25, shallots. Continuing with the farm theme, I went to a 'Winter Market' today and among other things, I found some shallots. I wasn't planning on painting them, but when I poured them out of the bag, they looked so playful with their twirly ends, I thought I would give it a go.

Here is a photo of the painting in progress.

The Strut - Sold

The Strut, 6x6 oil

Day 24, I painted a rooster. Painting farm pictures brings back fond memmories of when I was a child. My Grandparents used to have a small farm in what is now pretty much the centre of a busy city, (Mississauga, Ontario). My family lived in Toronto; it was such a treat to drive out of the city to visit them.

Morning! - Sold

Morning!, 6x6 oil

Day 23, grapefruit! I was at a bit of a loss as to what to paint today, then I saw the grapefruit. The deep pink colour of the flesh was gorgeous. The unfortunate thing was that I had to find something else to eat!

Five Flavours - Sold

Five Flavours, 6x6 oil

Day 22, a package of candy. I started with a partially opened package of Life Savers Candy, that I thought would make a nice little painting.  Then I had the idea of displaying every colour of candy in the package. Well of course I had to open the whole thing before I was able to find every colour! So this is what I ended up with.

Done for the Day - Sold

Done for the Day, 12x6 oil

Day 21, a pair of skates. These skates can say so much, depending on how they are placed on the floor. With the laces all twisted, and the skates leaning over, it makes me think of a child who is tired after a fun afternoon of skating. The skates are dropped by the door and forgotten until next time.

Following the Stream

Following the Stream, 8x8 oil

Day 20 started off as a plein air painting, but it started to snow. I quickly took a few photos, so I could finish it at home, and packed up my gear. This is a painting of a beautiful spot in Ancaster, Ontario. With the big rocks and boulders, the stream, trees and surrounding hills you could easily forget there is a bustling city 10 minutes away!

The Boat to Nowhere - Sold



The Boat to Nowhere, 8x8 oil

Day 18, I painted en plein air in North Bay, Ontario. Luckily it had stopped snowing long enough for me to get this little painting done. I'm not too sure if this ferry boat is in use during the warmer months but it's certainly not going anywhere soon. It's on Lake Nipissing. There were a few fishing huts, and snowmobilers on the lake and in the distance I could see the Manitou Islands. Wish I could have stayed there longer.

Who's Setting the Table? - Sold

Who's Setting the Table?, 8x8 oil

Day 15, I'm half way there! I love the way these bright colourful plates look all stacked up, sitting on the tablecloth. The challenge in this painting was certaintly the plates through the bottle of water.

The Forest - Sold

The Forest, 6x6 oil

Day 14, I can't believe I've been painting every day for two weeks. What a wonderful way to start the year off! I found it really tough in the beginning but now it's just routine. After the 30 days are over I think I'll take the weekends off, so I'll be refreshed for a new week of painting. Todays painting was inspired by my daughter asking me questions about my global footprint, as I was putting away a few remaining decorations from the holidays.

Blue Skies - Sold

Blue Skies, 6x6 oil

Day 12, a cupcake! The recent warm spell, (January thaw), had me thinking of sunny days and picnics, and you can't have a picnic without cupcakes!

All In a Row - Sold

All in a Row, 24x12 oil

Day 11. Wow I'm finally done! I couldn't help but paint this arrangement! I knew it would be a long haul. These cups keep appearing in my paintings, so I thought that they deserved to be the feature of this painting.

The Sheriff

The Sheriff, 6x6 oil

Day 10, I painted my dog Keefer. Yes, I have two dogs. He is straight forward, kind and strong, our watch dog. When I give him food, he eats, when I tell him something, he listens, (with a tilt), and he is always at my heels. One of his special talents is walking up stairs backwards when he's carrying a toy that is too large for him. His very favourite thing is getting a treat.
That's my dog Keefer.

Lady Lu

Lady Lu, 6x6 oil

Day 9, I painted my dog Luci. She's a spunky little dog who knows what she wants. She's as agile as a cat, (and as finicky as one), but so friendly, she loses all pride. Her prized toy is her ball that seemed to appear in our backyard one day, and is at her happiest when she's chasing it! The only thing she'll bark at is a cat. That's my dog Lu.

Catching Up - Sold

Catching Up, 8x8 oil

Day 8, These buttery little gingerbread men were given to me at Christmas time. Dressed so modestly in their unfrivolous attire, they were put aside for chocolates and cakes, patiently waiting for a moment like this.

Two of a Kind - Sold

Two of a Kind, 8x8 oil

Day 7 painting of clementines. These beautiful orange fruits are so attractive with their bright green leaves. They disappear so fast in this house I had to hide a couple so that I could paint them!

Heading Home - Sold

Heading Home, 8x8 oil

Day 6, I headed to Dundas, Ontario.  I love going to Dundas! Although it was cold, it wasn't as cold as Gravenhurst was the other day. There are some wonderful shops downtown and the main street has a lot of character. It's a pleasure just to browse the shops and stop for a coffee.

Plein Air Painting, Gravenhurst

                                   

For painting #3 I started a plein air painting in Gravenhurst. After about an hour into the painting it started snowing and my feet and hands were freezing. So this is as far as I got before wimping out and packing up. Hopefully I'll be able to finish the painting using a photo, (in the warmth of my studio). There was a sign not too far away that said "Beware of Bears" which made me worry just a little bit, although I think they would be hibernating.

Clean & Dry

Clean & Dry, 8x8 oil

Day 2, my pretty little teapot. I found this teapot while shopping for Christmas presents.