Sunflowers, Black Plums, oil, 10 x 10
Wow, finally done! So thankful I could do it this time…January just proved too difficult. Feel like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Next to clean up my space and meditate on what’s next. Wish I could keep this pace up, but I definitely need some down time…it’s just going to be a question, as always, of how much.
Red Rose, Pomegranate, oil, 10 x 8
A variation on yesterday’s painting set up.
White Rose, Pomegranate, oil, 10 x 8
A lot of stuff to attend to today about the accident 11 months ago…it’s just the gift that keeps on giving. Meanwhile, I managed to paint this nonetheless.
More Magnolia, oil, 16 x 12
Well, we’re almost at the end of the 30 days, so I tried this subject again and I am pleased with my progress over the last 3 weeks. I’m really curious what could happen if I could keep going without stopping…but I know I’m going to need at least a week off soon.
Hot Pink Zinnia, acrylic, 6 x 6
I have tried to find the color of these zinnia in oils to no avail…so I thought I’d play around with acrylics because there is a tube that comes closer…but it’s still problematic…Any other color tends to dull the purple and make it gray….maybe it’s just not the best subject for oils…or acrylics! Still, even approaching this wonderful color is fun.
Farmers Market Zinnia, oil, 12 x 12
Haven’t been to the farmers market in a while. These were a last minute $3 purchase that I’m glad I made.
Sunflower in Square Asian Vase, oil, 8 x 6
The last of the bouquet…and I may try to squeeze one more painting out of it.
Fallen Sunflower,oil, 10 x 8
I was going to do a study or several of the sunflower but found it drooped out of the vase….so went with this instead.
Sunflower, Choke, oil, 10 x 8
Switched the flowers around, and voila, another set up.
Choke Floral, oil, 10 x 8
So I’ve been trying to be less ambitious in an attempt to be more focused and get through the 30 days…but I couldn’t resist this weird autumnal bunch–with the cross between a sunflower and an artichoke flower?? Strange white green leaves to top off the challenge. Wonder if I’ll continue with this bouquet in some form tomorrow…