Garlic and Crock Oil Still Life Painting Organic Vegetables Kitchen Art Crock Jar Pot

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8"

This time I attempted a group of garlic as the star of the painting.  I like their subtle color and the forms the bulbs make together.  I hadn't planned to render the objects with as much realism as I did, but that is what happened when I put paint to canvas.  My vision changes after I begin a painting many times (fortunately or unfortunately). The reflections on the table were interesting to me also.
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What's That? Oil Dog Pet Art Portraits Pug

Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8" x 3/4".

I painted this from an older photo of my pug, Mabel, when she was much younger and her tongue protruded only a little bit (it's much longer now). She had this wonderfully quizzical, wall-eyed expression when you got her attention and this look is typical of a young Pug and I've always wanted to capture it in paint. The sides of the painting are painted making it ready to hang unframed if desired.
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Calf in Bluebonnets Oil Painting Cow Art Farm Animal Portraits Calf Wild Flowers

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10"

What could be more pleasant than a Longhorn calf in Texas Bluebonnets?  A friend took some great photos of cattle and donkeys in a bluebonnet covered pasture south of Dallas.  This calf was being protected by the bull.  I was attracted to the image of the calf and his spots blending in with the flowers.  Bluebonnets have a wonderfully sweet smell. 
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Calico Softness Oil Painting Cat Art Pet Portrait Feline

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

I love the intrigue of painting cats and returned to it once again.  A calico, Sarah, was perched on her comfy porch swing and there was an overall feeling of softness to her figure which was compelling to me.  I tried to capture her Calico beauty and mystery as she gazes at us from her cushions. 
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Cantaloupe Slice Oil Painting Fruit Art Still Life Melon Garden

Oil on Raymar Panel 6" x 8" .

This is one of my favorite fruit still-life paintings from the past.  A slice of cantaloupe with a red and white checkered cloth and the glass bowl for reflections. It was fun and rewarding for me to put these visually yummy things together and paint them against a dark background.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak Oil Painting Bird Art Fowl Wildlife Exotic

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 7".

The male Grosbeak has a bright rose-red patch on his breast.  They are large songbirds in the Cardinal family and their song is a subdued mellow warbling.  Beautiful birds!  I like the red and green complementary colors in this one too. 
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Open Yellow Rose Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Botanical Garden

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 8"

The light and shadow pattern on this rose was the attraction for me.  After establishing the shaded areas of the painting, I painted the remainder of the painting with freedom and fun!
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Kune Kune Pig Oil Painting Pig Pet Portraits Farm Animal Commission Art

Oil on stretched canvas. 12" X 16".

Kune Kune pigs are small, friendly creatures similar to Pot-bellied pigs.  They are commonly kept as pets in New Zealand and the UK.  They usually have two wattles hanging from their lower jaw.  They're intelligent and easy to train.  This painting was a commissioned piece. 
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Boomer Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Miniature Schnauzer Commission

Oil on stretched canvas 8" x 10" x 3/4".

Boomer was a commissioned piece from a while back.  I liked his ears and messy, under-cover expression.  This breed is so sweet I think!
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Cape Glossy Starling Oil Painting Bir Art Fowl Wildlife Exotic

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 8".

This bird is a glossy starling and is a South African native.  It was a playful painting for me.  The  striking blue-green metallic feathers along with his yellow eyes were intriguing.  And the best part was his quirky shadow!  These starlings are frequent visitors to gardens and feeders where they live. 
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Rose Bouquet Oil Still Life Flower Vase Garden Impressionist Red Pink Purple

Oil on canvas panel, 12" x 9".

This painting is from a few years ago and was sold to one my most wonderful collectors.  Thanks, Lynn!
I'm exploring new approaches to flower painting with an impressionist feel and I like the way in which these roses and vase came together as a painting. I kept the brushstrokes simple and the colors seem to vibrate with the gold tones throughout the pinks and purples. I also used thicker paint in describing the shapes of the leaves and blooms.
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Sally Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Daschund Commission

Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8"

Sally is a chocolate Daschund and I think she looks stunning in the sunlight surrounded by greenery in this painting.  She's a curious dog and has fun both inside and out.  The heart-shaped leaves of the vines in her yard made a nice background for her portrait.  
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Bizzy Blue Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Shitzus Commission

Oil on stretched canvas, 12" x 9"

I enjoyed painting this sweet Shitzu dog.  His black and white markings are distinctive and I love the bright look in his expression! 
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Nectarines Oil Still Life Painting Organic Fruit Kitchen Art

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 8"

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Red Onions and Garlic Oil Still Life Painting Organic Vegetables Kitchen Art Glass Bottle

Oil on canvas hardboard, 10" x 8"

I really wanted the title of the painting to include "green bottle" but that would be too long I thought.  The things I enjoyed were the strong light falling across the onions and garlic and also the many reflections and shapes in the green glass bottle.  This was definitely a fun piece, but it was one of those paintings that I feel I had included too many details and wasn't what I had envisioned when I started.
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Begonia Blooms Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Botanical Garden

Watercolor on watercolor canvasboard, 8.75" x 11".

I kept watch over my begonia bulb after planting it in a pot and made sure it received plenty of shade so that I could finally enjoy its beautiful leaves and blooms.  My attention to it paid off with these delicately-colored flowers.  I decided to paint them in watercolor on the watercolor canvas I've been experimenting with for some time.  The watercolor paint can be applied in puddle-like forms to make the shapes of the composition which I find interesting.  And many layers can be built up if  I'm careful not to disturb the layers underneath with a heavy hand.  I sprayed the painting with clear acrylic so that it doesn't need to be framed under glass like watercolors on paper must be framed.
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Bee Among Azaleas Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Garden Honey Bee Insects

Oil on canvas hardboard, 9" x 12"

An artist friend photographed a wonderful image of a bee busy at work on a cluster of pink azalea petals.  It became one of many challenge images to paint in our artist group.  The mediums used were oil, watercolor and colored pencil.  This oil painting was my contribution.  I love the translucent wings of the bee covering the azalea bloom.  I still haven't painted the bowl of lemons that the others have finished. 
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If you're interested in bees you may enjoy this article: "Bee Garden 101: How to Plant a Beautiful Bee-friendly Garden"

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Aussie Portrait Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Australian Shepherd

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 8"

Australian Shepherds are definitely easy on the eye and fun to paint for me as a dog admirer.  Their eyes are startling, yes, but what I really like are their folded ears which perk up when they are interested in something or someone.  I had a great time with the grays, whites, black, browns, and the overlapping of all of them in this piece. 
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Radish Family Oil Still Life Painting Vegetable Garden Organic Kitchen Art

Oil on hardboard, 10" x 8"

I liked the feeling of movement that I saw with the radish tails and their leafy tops in my arrangement of these fresh radishes.  I grow different types for a variety of colors and shapes.  It's a wonder to me how painting simple food subjects seems to be so satisfying.   
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Basset Fenced In Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Hound

Oil on canvas hardboard, 10" x 8"

This piece was painted from one of several photos I took of the wandering hound, Molly, when she was lost for a time from her home.  Here she is behind a neighbor's fence waiting for her family to fetch her.  She gave me her friendly expression, or maybe it was a pleading one to be let out.  Bassets are full of wonderful expressions and always interesting to me. 
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