White Peony on Black #2

"White Peony on Black #2" 10" x 8" Acrylic on canvas panel

Here is another in the series.  The patterns are arranged differently, yet the essence and elegance remain the same. 

This is another example of my faux finishing background.  I love pattern, texture and decorative art.  And it's a super way to feature a painterly, single bloom.

See it on DPW.  Buy it there, too.

Thanks!

Carol

White Peony on Red"

"White Peony on Red" 10" x  8" Acrylic on canvas panel

Another peony and pattern adds to the texture this time. The addition of symbols and coins gives it an oriental flare.

I had made several in the black and tan combination when it felt right to add another color.  This brick red was a good choice. 

Dailypaintworks.com is the place to see this and my other pieces, and to purchase them. 

Thank you for taking the time to look.

Carol

White Peony on Black

"White Peony on Black" 8" x 8" Acrylic on canvas panel

I combined a limited palette with texture, pattern, and a single bloom to make this whimsical, decorative piece.

This is the first in a series of similar paintings I'll be posting over the next few days.  It would make lovely table top art when framed. 

This and all my pieces funnel into Dailypaintworks.com where they can be viewed in my gallery or purchased at auction.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Carol

Watery Lily

"Watery Lily" 12" x 24" Acrylic on wrapped canvas

The small, corporate pond was unremarkable by day, but by night she donned a sophisticated alure in the reflected light of nearby shoppe lights. 

I'm unaccustomed to painting in this realm... dark, really dark values.  This low key painting is one of the few you'll ever see from this artist.  I'm just not comfortable here.  In fact, it kind of makes my heart palpitate, like I'm suffocating to paint this dark.  But it was an experience! 

Watery Lily funnels right into DPW.  If you're interested in purchasing it, or looking at the rest of my paintings in my gallery, click here. 

Thanks!

Carol

Hydrangea Study

"Hydrangea Study" 8" x 8" Watercolor on paper

These were transitional plantings between garden rooms at the Botanic Gardens. The blooms and buds and incidental plants caught my eye as I passed. Dots and lines in particular. Not just the pretty petals. 


This was a refresher in using masking fluid. I masked layer after layer of dry paint.  It worked nicely. I especially like the blue-green leaves on the right. They're so cool in temperature in the midst of quite a warm painting.

See it in my gallery on Dailypaintworks.  It'll be there with 150 of my other paintings, all lined up and perky. Not just stacked, propped or dangling from Fireline in my studio.

Thanks for checking in on me.
Carol

Door County Sunset

"Door County Sunset" 6" x 6" Oil on clayboard panel

We were in Door County on the beach with all the white rocks, but they didn't look white in the diminished light. Diminished as far as the beach goes, but the sky light was absolutely gorgeous over the water. 

I painted this piece on clay board. The paint just wouldn't slather, in the thin way that I use it, so I did most of this painting with my finger—not even my index finger!  My ring finger on my right hand.  Couldn't believe how the paint smeared using it.  HOWEVER, there are three cadmium colors present, so I did it quickly, washed thoroughly and hope I don't succumb to some dreadful artist's disease.

It's for sale and purchase on DPW.

Thanks,
Carol

Light in the Woods

"Light in the Woods" 8" x 8" Acrylic on panel

When the light peeked between the tree trunks at this bend in the stream, it was time to wrap it up for the day. The hike back to the road would use up the rest of my daylight.  


Actually, I didn't stand anywhere near this lovely place to paint it. It is, in fact another attempt at using a palette knife, while looking at a photo.  There's a composition similar to this by Linda Wilder, so I can't take credit for the place, but I did paint this with my own colors and my own take on it.

This one is not for sale.  It was just for practice, but I thought you'd enjoy seeing it.

Carol

Lily Lake, Spring

"Lily Lake, Spring" 6" x 6" Oil on hardboard panel

I drive past this reflective lake regularly.  It's close to the road, with an easy-to-access parking lot. I'm amazed how often sections of the water are perfectly still, while others are wind-swept.  Lily Lake seldom disappoints.

I enjoyed painting the past few paintings listed as being painted on hardboard panels. The surface is a delight to work on. It's smooth, yet has tooth, and is rigid, so there's no bounce back.  I like it. A lot.

This painting, like most, can be seen in my gallery and purchased on Dailypaintworks.com.

Thank you for stopping by.
Carol

Salt and Peppers

"Salt and Peppers" 10" x 10" Oil on wrapped canvas

Red pepper was caught snuggling up to a shapely salt shaker. There is was stroking her curves like a gigolo.  Yellow pepper groveled at his feet—begging him to stick to his own kind. 

Soon after painting pears, a year or so ago, I tried peppers. I liked what they had to offer in the way of translucency, highlights and shadows.  Their stems were great fun, too.

Dailypaintworks is the place to find this and a pretty hefty array of my paintings.  Check 'em out by clicking here.

Carol

Pikes Peak Morning

"Pikes Peak Morning" 8" x 10" Oil on wrapped canvas

From the overlook near Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is a view across many miles of uncluttered terrain that begins with scrub oaks, through pine trees, rock outcroppings and the foothills leading up to Pikes Peak.  It's free for the stopping.

This is a study for a larger painting.  I have collected many images of this view, and hope to do it justice some time soon.

This small piece can be purchased on Dailypaintworks.com.

Thank you,
Carol

Rusted Gate

"Rusted Gate" 6" x  6" Oil on hardboard panel

I drive by this fence once a week, and  it remains as undisturbed as you see it here.  It's a back road to my destination, and easily missed if you're watching the curvy, hilly road.  But I'm vigilant for subject matter, and my camera is ever present.  In fact, my photo on my blog was taken by ME at a traffic light as I held the camera on the steering wheel.  Ya just never know...  

I painted the background last night. The fence tonight. I wanted the landscape to be dry enough to paint on top of, instead of plowing into it with wet paint. I managed to do most of this with a rigger and a maulstick.

See it, buy it on Dailypaintworks.com. 

Thanks a bunch!
Carol