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| 30 Paintings in 30 Days, January 2016 |
Here are all 30 paintings from this month! I love seeing them together like this. Now to clean up my studio and move on to projects that are waiting to get done. Thank you for following me this month.
January 31, 2016
30 Paintings in 30 Days, January 2016
Here are all 30 paintings from this month! I love seeing them together like this. Now to clean up my studio and move on to projects that are waiting to get done. Thank you for following me this month.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 30, 2016
XO
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| XO, 6x8 oil |
Here is the final painting of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge! I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey this month, and can still say that I can't think of a better way to start the year.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 29, 2016
Spending Time Together - Sold
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| Spending Time Together, 8x8 oil |
Two of my favourite perks of the day! Taking a walk and grabbing a cup of coffee. Allowing myself time to think about things other than the task at hand. Recently I'd forgotten to bring a reusable cup, so I thought I would use this one as a prop for a painting.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 28, 2016
Toast and Coffee? - Sold
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| Toast and Coffee?, 10x8 oil |
I never make soft boiled eggs. Probably because I don't care for eating them that way. I imagined this painting to have a soft drippy egg. Well after making three hard boiled eggs, then this one, that was as close as I was going to get. The yolk is more like gelatin than liquid, (more to my liking, if I was going to eat it). This is painting #28 of the month!
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 27, 2016
Soft Boiled - Sold
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| Soft Boiled, 8x8 oil |
I decided to paint eggs for my 27th painting; just three more paintings to complete over the next three days. I really haven't found this challenge as hard to keep up with as in past challenges, although it did get a bit tough around the two week mark. The 'before and after' theme that I chose to follow for the month has been fun, as well as limiting myself to the subject of food or food related items.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 26, 2016
A Study for Jam Jars and Daisies
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| A Study for Jam Jars and Daisies, 6x8 oil |
I actually set up this still life with five jam jars in a row. When I thought of the time it would take to paint it, and the size I would want it to be, I decided that it'll have to wait until after this challenge is over.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 25, 2016
Wild Blueberry - Sold
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| Wild Blueberry, 6x8 oil |
Here is today's painting. I think I like the label on this jar just as much as I like the jam/spread inside. This is my 25th painting of the month, getting close to the end now! Five more paintings to go.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 23, 2016
Golden Beets - Sold
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| Golden Beets, 8x16 oil |
For my 23rd painting of the month I chose to paint this bunch of golden beets. I can't believe I've already painted 23 paintings this year! All of the paintings have been painted from life, without the use of photos. It's a really good exercise, although sometimes the still life will tend to shift or move while I paint. Flowers start to wilt or in this case the beets began to lean to the left more and more.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 22, 2016
Hot & Spicy - Sold
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| Hot & Spicy, 10x5 oil |
If you've ever chopped a jalapeño pepper, then you know never to rub your eyes afterwards. I have done this more often than I care to say. I have tried wearing rubber gloves while handling the cut peppers, but the gloves just seem so cumbersome. This is painting #22, only seven more to go!
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 21, 2016
A Few Jalapeños - Sold
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| A Few Jalapeños, 6x6 oil |
Here is painting #21. I chose to paint jalapeño peppers because I love their deep green colour, (and the spicy hot flavour).
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 20, 2016
Just Because
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| Just Because, 8x16 oil |
I would say Gerberas are one of my favourite flowers. I love that they come in a lot of colours and are fairly large in size. Unfortunately they have no scent.
This is the twentieth painting of the month...only ten more to go!
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 19, 2016
Milk and Cookies - Sold
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| Milk and Cookies, 5x10 oil |
Here is painting #19. Who doesn't love a nice cold glass of milk and a few yummy cookies for a snack.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 18, 2016
Happy Day - Sold
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| Happy Day, 8x10 oil |
There's nothing like a few fresh flowers to brighten the day. Here is painting #18. Happy Monday!
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 17, 2016
Refreshing
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| Refreshing, 16x16 oil |
For painting #17 I decided to get a bit larger. I looked at my stack of smaller canvases and thought how nice it would be to sink my teeth into something larger. What was I thinking! With this size I and amount of time I could have painted at least four small paintings. Oh well, I enjoyed painting it all the same.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 15, 2016
Two Cups
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| Two Cups, 7x9 oil |
Here is painting #15. Fifteen more paintings to go for the month of January!
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 14, 2016
Party of Pears - Sold
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| Party of Pears, 12x6 oil |
Here is painting #14 of the painting challenge. Almost half way there! Out of all the 30 day painting challenges that I've done, I'm finding this to be the easiest. I'm thinking that it's partly because I have developed good work habits and have learned to manage my time well, but I also think I have become more efficient in how I paint and know where I want to go with each painting that I start. Let's see how the next 16 days will go!
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 13, 2016
A Lone Pear - Sold
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| A Lone Pear, 6x6 oil
Sometimes the stars just do not align properly! I made an attempt to paint a pear last night. It took me about four hours and I was struggling with it the whole time. I know I wasn't focused, but it was a simple little pear. I looked at it this morning and decided I should try it again with a different pear. I painted it within two hours without a hitch. So I took a photo and uploaded it to post here. After typing the title my keyboard stopped working. Luckily I'm able to use another device to post it. Then I looked at the date and yes, it's the 13th day, 13th painting, hmmm.
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I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 11, 2016
Dessert is Coming - Sold
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| Dessert is Coming, 8x10 oil |
Sometimes, before painting a still life, I would have all sorts of ideas as to what I would like to paint. Setting up one arrangement after another. That's how it went with this set up. In the end I chose to go with this simple set up. I love this point of view and seeing the layers of colours.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 10, 2016
A Good Start - Sold
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| A Good Start, 8x8 oil |
Here is painting #10. Already a third of the way through the challenge. I think the biggest challenge is what to paint next. Since my theme is 'before and after', the 'before' painting is hard, because I also have to think about the 'after' painting at the same time.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 09, 2016
Fast Food - Sold
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| Fast Food, 12x6 oil |
Here is painting #9. All my paintings this month are from life. I've been asked what my painting set up is. I always stand when I paint. To get this angle I've place a small table on top of another table. I find that sitting and painting is hard on the back.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 08, 2016
Trois Petits Macarons - Sold
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| Trois Petits Macarons, 6x8 oil |
This is my 'after' painting of Les Petits Macarons. Originally I had the idea to paint the pink cookie by itself with a bite taken out of it, but that painting will have to wait. These cookies have become part of my collection of still life objects in my studio...they are a couple months old, (hard as rock unfortunately). I'll have to wait to take a bite out of some nice freshly baked ones.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 07, 2016
Les Petits Macarons - Sold
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| Les Petits Macarons, 6x8 oil |
I love macarons. I love that they are so colourful and have wonderful flavours. I also love that they remind me of my trips to Paris.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 06, 2016
Simple Things - Sold
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| Simple Things, 12x6 oil |
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 04, 2016
The Sweetness Within - Sold
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| The Sweetness Within, 12x6 oil |
Here is painting #4 of the challenge. I enjoyed working on this painting, it came together very quickly. Hopefully the rest of my paintings in the challenge will come together as nicely as this one.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 03, 2016
Bowl of Sunshine - Sold
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| Bowl of Sunshine, 10x8 oil |
It's the third day of the year, and it already feels like New Year's Eve was ages ago, as we all get back into our regularly scheduled lives. The only difference is, the house is still filled with Christmas. Besides the clementines, chocolates, and games still around, the house is filled with festive decorations. Even the beautifully decorated Christmas tree is still looking almost as fresh as the first day we got it. Too bad Christmas can't last just a little bit longer.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 02, 2016
The Hidden Treasure - Sold
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| The Hidden Treasure, 9x7 oil |
Here is my second painting of the year. Well, actually I lie. I did do another painting of the whole pomegranate that I may post at another time. After cutting open the ripe pomegranate and painting it, I made a salad and added some of the pomegranate seeds to it. Yum!
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
January 01, 2016
A Pomegranate - Sold
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| A Pomegranate, 9x7 oil |
Happy New Year! I can't think of a better way to start the year than doing a painting a day. I always have good intentions in December, but my time seems to get eaten away somehow, finding very little time to do the thing that I love most, painting. My goal this month is to get back to basics, doing simple little paintings from life. My theme of the month will be 'Before and After'.
I'm a Canadian artist, living in Burlington, Ontario. I'm inspired by the things I see day to day in my kitchen, my backyard, around my house and in my studio. There is 'everyday beauty' everywhere. I paint with oils, a brush and a splash of imagination.
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