Landscape 1

Painting #24 - 4x6 oil on panel
This was fun.  I did this with my budding art student, Paige!  We will be doing a series of landscapes at her request.

Surprise Christmas Gift

Painting #23 -8x10 oil on panel. 
I can post this now that Christmas is over.  It was a gift from one friend to another.  The receiver loved it and was super excited.

Trees in the Mist

Painting #22 - 16x20 Acrylic on canvas 
This painting was challenging because I did it in acrylic and this medium dries so fast.  I think I achieved the look I was going for though.  A mysterious, misty feel.

Best Friend

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Painting #21 - 11x14 oil on panel 
This dog is like a child to it's owner, an older woman who's children have been out of the house for a while.  He's her very best friend and close companion on most outings.

Fall Leaf

Painting #20
Fall Leaf Study, 6x6 watercolor
I haven't posted for a while because the last few paintings I've done are Christmas gifts and the clients asked me not to post.  :(  I broke away from oil to do this one, and used watercolor.  I may attempt it in oil on panel though.

Favorite Dress

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Painting #19 - 8x10 oil on panel
Wow, now that school is underway, it's a little more challenging to get to the easel.  I wanted quick, loose brush strokes for this one.  Working on skin tone.  It's so interesting to see how many colors can be mixed for skin.  I want to do more like this. 

The Pears

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Painting #18 - 5x7 oil on panel
I wanted to do a classic pear still life, and even though it's dull compared to my two previous paintings, it was a nice change.  I still have so much to learn about shadows, highlights and color mixing.  Hopefully I will show improvement as I go.