Sunflower with Cherries

Oil on Panel
6"x 6"
SOLD

My sweet husband brought me a large bouquet of yellow flowers on my birthday, I pulled out this single flower for another go at simplifying the shapes of the petals while keeping it loose. Eventually, I will find the courage to paint the whole bouquet. If you are interested in this painting, click on the link above for my Dailypaintworks auction, bidding starting at $50.00.

Sunflowers with Pears

18" x 14"
Oil on Linen
$400.00
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After working on a few paintings from photos, I have decided to get back to painting from life. In this painting, I tried to capture the strong sunlight coming in from the window, which illuminated the still life from behind. In the end, I am fond of a few areas in the painting, but not sure it all comes together as a finished piece. The composition was a challenge, along with harmonizing the colors. A friend suggested that I add something blue, hence the little vase, which turned out to be my favorite part of the painting.Thanks - E!
Tomorrow I head outdoors again for some more plein air painting!!

Kitchen Window - Sold

8" x 10"
Oil on Hardbord

This is the view from my kitchen window, painted for this week's DPW challenge, "The Outside Your Window Challenge." I did not use a photograph this time - just set up my easel in the kitchen and got to work. My time was limited since I needed to finish before the kids woke up, which probably helped in keeping me from overworking the painting. I have to admit, I much rather paint the kitchen sink than clean it.

Sunflower Tea - 2

8 x 10
oil on hardboard

I decided to use the same subject matter as my last post - Sunflower Tea 1, for the DPW Challenge this week. I wanted to see how different my painting would look using the approach of one color per stroke. The painting definitely has more dimension, but it was difficult to not lose the drawing while being so free with the brushstrokes. Somehow I still managed to overwork and fuss too much in certain areas. I might try this challenge again, only this time I will force myself to step back after every single stroke.

Sunflower Tea - 1



6 x 6
oil on canvas

I am having the hardest time working on smaller size canvas, it takes me so long just to fit all the elements in the composition. I seem to be challenged by anything under 8 x 10. However, I do like the color in this one - it lifts my mood. Do you think the sunflower weighs it down on the left too much?