Field of Dreams

"Field of Dreams"
6" x 8"
Oil on canvas panel  

There aren't many undisturbed fields near where I live, so when I see one, I photograph it. I grew up in rural southern Michigan where my parents purchased land from a dairy farmer.  They built a home for the eight of us with their own hands, while milk cows grazed. Not until the last of six parcels sold did the fences come down and the cows find new homes.  

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Another Day

"Another Day"
6" x 8"
Oil on canvas panel

I open my eyes, happy to see that it is no longer night, that another day has dawned as promised.  Another day -- another chance to laugh and love. I'm thankful to have another ... day.  

I painted a large white rose over the past couple of days.  I hate it. It's grotesque and disgusting. It's the worst thing I've painted in decades.  There, I've done it, gotten that little chore out of the way! LOL :-)

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

"He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not"
24" x 24"
Oil on hardboard panel 

A dear friend sent several photos of gerbera daisies for me to paint. I'm fond of white flowers, so this one really appealed. It will hang in my solo show next month, comprised entirely of single, large blossoms.

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Passing Storm

"Passing Storm"
6" x 6"
Oil on panel

Just when you think the sky couldn't possibly lose its clarity, a storm cloud builds; lightning stabs the tender places and thunder stomps its feet. Fortunately, it's a passing storm, one that will make the blue sky all that more welcome.  

I'm painting a large gerbera daisy that just doesn't want to be finished, so I will post this to hold your interest, in the meantime.

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Liz's Tea Party

"Liz's Tea Party"
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas panel

I attended a bridal shower tea this afternoon. The centerpieces were tiny teapots filled with flowers. When I asked to take one home, I was given permission to take it as long as I painted it — tonight.  So here it is in all its tiny splendor.  

I painted from life tonight, which was as refreshing as the party itself.  In fact, today was finally warm enough to wear a strapless sundress!

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Morning Walk

"Morning Walk"
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas panel

I walked through the woods before the morning sky had tucked away her colourful persona and dressed for the day as her true blue self. 

I continue my series of trees, in preparation for my landscape workshop in Iowa.  I have so much to learn.

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Pine Family

"Pine Family"
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas panel

In a sunny spot on the forest floor pine siblings are in their third or fourth summer at their parents' feet. 

I received a gift of many small canvas and hardboard panels recently, so I will be painting in different sizes than my customary 6" x 6" square.  I'm excited to try a new format, although some of them are squares... but 4" x 4".

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