Monday, September 30, 2013

Pug Shrug

Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portrait

Oil on canvas, 8" x 6".

I've painted my pug, Mabel many times over the last fifteen years and she always has great expressions.  This painting was done from a photo of her being held by a child and she's looking at the camera like a good model.  I painted only her and she looks like she's shrugging with one shoulder with her fat rolls pushed up to one side. Her expression was either one of great enthusiasm or great superiority I thought! 
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Friday, September 27, 2013

Denny's September Hibiscus

Oil Painting Flower Still Life Botanical Floral Garden

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

On a bright, sunny afternoon recently, I saw my friend's potted hibiscus in her yard and had to take a close look.  The yellow blooms were huge and gorgeous!  Her husband is the gardener so the applause all goes to him she said. 
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Calla Bloom

Oil Painting Lilly Still Life Flower Art Botanical Garden


Oil on hardboard panel, 11" x 9"

I'll have to admit that I was inspired to paint a Calla Lilly again after I saw a friend's entry to one of our local art center's annual competitions.  My Calla is different as far as the color of  bloom and background and also hers is a large watercolor and mine is a smaller, intimate oil.  I saw the fun (in my mind) of painting a tall white bloom against a dark background.  Colors bounce around in the light and create interest among the white tones.  The Calla Lilly stalks are sturdy and their blooms display intricate, sensual forms. They always make great subjects to experiment with and learn from .  So, thanks, Jeanette, for reminding me of these beauties!


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Friday, September 20, 2013

Swan Family

Oil Painting Bird Portrait Wildlife Art Water

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12".

A graceful trio of mother swan and two offspring in a quiet pond is a a calming and meditative sight for me.  I loved the lively reflections too.
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Saturday, September 14, 2013

White Lily

Oil Painting Madonna Flower Still Life Botanical Floral Garden

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

I loved the rich color tones that came from using a complimentary under-painting for these lilies. 
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Monday, September 09, 2013

Wary Calico

Oil Painting Cat Pet Portrait Art Feline

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12".

I finished another painting of a feline who is near and dear to my daughter,  Her name is Sarah.  She has many distinct poses and expressions and I find her always fascinating!  She's nearly a perfect cat model.  If she knows this bit of information she doesn't tell. 
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Saturday, September 07, 2013

Daylilly on Doily

Oil Painting Flower Still Life Botanical Floral Garden


Oil on hardboard panel, 8" x 8".

I have many variaties of Daylilies and I always enjoy painting them. I chose this pink/purple variety with white ruffled edges for my first subject in a simple jam jar. Their yellowish green centers are really the most attractive features to me. Daylilies deserve being displayed on doilies too!
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Friday, September 06, 2013

Moody Sky

Oil Painting Landscape Stormy Sky Clouds

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

The inspiration for this playful painting came from a photo I had taken of the sky when a storm was moving in quickly.  I live in Arkansas and this was is a vision of what I saw through the trees on our property.  I loved the colors and the mood!
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