Spathe & Spike

"Spathe & Spike" 12" x 12" Oil on wrapped canvas

The mostly white, singular petal of a calla lily is called a spathe. It lovingly wraps around the pistil, which in this species is called a spike. If you recall from past posts, I've admitted to being partial to petals that whorl, like rose and dahlia petals do. But this spathe puts a new spin on my affection for twirling petals. 

Here is number two in my series of calla lilies. I love the subtle color changes, the sweeping curves and the sudden burst of colour.

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Primarily Sky

"Primarily Sky" 6" x 6" Oil on panel

Time of day doesn't matter when the sky looks like this. It's going to be different in a few minutes, anyway. Nothing will be the same.  It'll either be lighter or darker, breakfast or dinner, coffee or wine.  Sky like this signals transition. 

I painted this sky as a demo. There are several things about it that seem to be unique to me.  I'll be teaching sky in Virginia late in the Spring. One like this is a possibility.

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My Checkered Past

"My Checkered Past" Washburn Flying V Guitar Acrylic on wood

I have collaborated with a guitar collector/refurbisher to paint guitars for his clients. This is a Washburn Flying V Guitar that he prepped for me.  I painted it to match, in color only, the existing red of the neck.  After I sign it, he will seal-coat it with the proper high gloss finish, attach the hardware and stings, then list it on his website to sell on eBay.  I will disclose the asking price here on my blog when it's listed on his site.  It will not be for sale on either Dailypaintworks or Dailypainters, although a photo of "My Checkered Past" will appear there. 

Back to flat art tomorrow, I promise :-)

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