Coastal Roasters, Acrylic, 11x14

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Gorgeous day yesterday, so I decided to try out my 'Holland' painting gear. There was supposed to be no wind, and the sky was almost purple it was so blue, so I headed across the street to the coffeeshop. After I was working for about an hour the wind kicked up, I mean really kicked up, and I was clinging to my brushes, palette, paper towel, as they were being tugged out of my hands. So I packed up and came home - and the wind died right down! This is not really a 'Daily Painting', but a plein air painting. Probably should have posted it in my Studio blog, but here goes.. I'm trying to be a little freer, not so tight or literal.

Flowerbomb II, Acrylic, 5x7

I tried to post this within the 'Flowerbomb' that 'bombed' post two posts below this. Blogster is being difficult, and the editing option is missing this afternoon. I think the composition is better in this one, and the highlights are a little better, now I'm going to let it GO, and move on. (Where's Channel #5 when you need a nice, square, yellow perfume bottle?)

Yesterday I tried to do more candy... chocolate covered cherries, to be precise, and I decided to make it more 'interesting' by cracking one open so the goo could flow out. Dis-ASTER! That's another painting that will never see the light of day. I'm extremely distracted these days trying to get ready for my trip to Holland, one week from today. I'll be blogging from there on my Holland Blog, the link to which can be found on the upper right hand corner of this page. Hope you can visit. :)

Starlight Mint, 4x4, Acrylic

One of those little mints that you grab on the way out of the restaurant. Playing, once again, with the clear wrapper and the light dancing on it, and through it. :)

FlowerBomb, 5x7 Acrylic

What would you do if you got new cologne - me, too - PAINT IT! This is 'FlowerBomb' by Victor & Rolf (whoever THEY are) that I got talked into at Nordstrom's on Saturday night. Tim likes it and it's a pretty bottle. It's growing on me, but not my usual stuff. My 'scent expert' is my friend Joan, who will give me the 'yay' or 'nay' when she sees me.

I keep stuggling with glass and reflective surfaces. Some more successful than others. I wonder how much of the less successful stuff I should put out on the blog. But it's a blog, and not a 'website' for strict sales purposes. If I can have fun and share what I'm working on, I'm happy! If other people like it and let me know, so much the better! Thanks to everyone who submits a comment. Each one is appreciated!

It's About Time, Oil, 6x8

This is a clock I love, and I was looking for a nice reflective surface to paint, so why not shiny silver and glass? Once again, I thought I'd never actually do this, then agonized when I realized I'd set myself up to paint Roman Numerals... but in the end, it all worked out. The trick is to not see the glass, the metal, but just paint the shapes and the light. The Roman Numerals were not nearly as hard as I anticipated, either.

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HARRY! (would have been Shrimp, acrylic, 6x6)

The bottom photo is the painting right after I finished it, spent a good couple of hours on it, finally happy with it. I walked over to the computer and heard this horrendous crash, looking up in time to see Harry (my 10 month old ginger kitten) leaping out of the debris of my easel/taboret. The wet painting was underneath the big piece of furniture, with the water from my pail gushing all over the floor around it. Soooo... I guess he thought it was too 'tight', because now it looks like the top photo! Just wanted to show that I wasn't slacking off today, but there isn't exactly a finished painting to show for it. Anyway, what happend was that Harry leapt onto the palette which is on an open drawer, and his weight (10 pounds, maybe) jumping on to it tipped the whole show over. He has a few new nicknames after today. No, I don't t think I'll share them!

PEEPS! 5x7 Acrylic on Board

We all know what these are (mmMMmm). Hope everyone enjoyed their holiday!

Carrot Babies, Oil, 6x8

Found this group bound and gagged at the Fruit Center. Hoping they'll get ransomed, so I don't have to eat them!

You Want A Piece Of Me? Acrylic 6x12

This painting came as a result of a friend requesting a 'crab' painting. I know, I know, but I'm not familiar with crabs - yet! He/she looks angry, but that's probably because he's been boiled! There's a blue lobster (mascot) where I get my groceries... maybe I'll paint that one, too.

It Was A Very Good Night, Acrylic 6x12

In the same vein as 'Party Shoes', I'm thinking of the end of a magical evening out... maybe some dancing, romantic skies, heavenly dinner, fun people to laugh with.

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Walker's Farm Stand, 6x8 oil on board

This is a farm stand down the road from where I live. All summer long they lure visitors in with gorgeous flowers, lucious fruits, herbs and the best corn around. It's a favorite stop on the way to the beach! The colors 'pop' a bit more in real life, am struggling with Photoshop! I painted this between last night and noon today at my friend Nancy's studio. Always great to have another 'eye' to keep you on track!

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Sunset over Bristol, Oil on Board, 6x8

This is sunset view of Bristol, RI from the north end of Aquidneck Island. I'd love to say on a clear night there is reflected orange light in the water - but there isn't! Mt. Hope Bridge is in the background.

Party Shoes, 5x7 oil on board

This painting was inspired by my friend Pam Copeman, who is extremely stylish and pulled together, and who loves paintings of shoes. (I mean we ALL love shoes, right?) I love the contrast between the little fur balls and the satin shoe, throw in a honking big fake diamond - do I hear champagne?

Eat At Max's, Acrylic on canvas, 6x6

This is my souvenier from San Francisco, from last year when I took a workshop with Camille Przewodek. We had breakfast at Max's with our friends Kevin and Linda there. Max's is, I guess, a sort of famous little restaurant, and you can buy the coffee cups. Along with stones, shells, seaglass and pie plates I clutter my house with special coffee cups. This one's the perfect size!

Tugboat on the Sakonnet, Acrylic on Board 4x5

This is a tiny painting, but when I photographed it, it enlarged it and shows all the 'grain' of the canvas! The other morning just before 7 a.m. I was having coffee, looking down the river, and I saw this red tug tearing past Gould Island. It was very heavy air, very moist, and Aquidneck Island was barely visable in the background. This is one of those pieces that looks better in real life, the photo doesn't do it justice. Oh, well.

Lilies II, Acrylic on Canvas, 6x6

This is going to be a companion piece to yesterday's painting. Feeling very 'flowery' lately, must be Spring! I may turn these paintings into larger pieces, just enjoying the colors.

The Other Penny, Acrylic on Canvas, 6x6

I love this Chinese Proverb: "When you have only two pennies left, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other". This stalk of lilies was just a stick with uninspiring buds when I bought it on Sunday (yes, it cost more than one penny!), but they bloomed and seem to reach out to give, not receive joy. I had to paint them.

One of Each, 6x12 Oil on Bristol Board

SOLD Went over to Coggeshall Farm last week and found a meadow filled with animals. Sheep, a burro, some sort of ox and a horse. The colors were all muted, and the wind was up, so I took a photo and painted from it yesterday. The sheep still had good heavy coats, which was a good thing, seeing as it's been pretty cold lately!

Orange You Cute! Acrylic on Board, 5x7

Found these tiny onions in the produce section of the market. They're squat and smooth and they looked so good on a sheet of orange tissue paper! The shadow sides are what intrigued me.

Follow The Leader, Acrylic on Canvas, 6x12

The lovely colors and shapes just pull me to paint them. But is everyone really sick of pears? Something new tomorrow!

You may have noticed I had to adjust the colors a bit - my husband prefers the previous, more yellow-y colors... do you??

Sally's Geraniums, Oil on Canvas 5x7

I painted these a month or so ago, but the paint was so shiny it wouldn't photograph well! I don't paint flowers often, so this was a challenge. Feel free to leave comments, I love to read them! And if you're a subscriber, you can now 'respond' and only I will get the response! :)

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One Pair, 6x6 Acrylic on Canvas

Driving to Newport this morning in the snow, I took many photos with the intention of painting a nice winter scene as the storm swirled around me back at home. I had stopped at the grocer's and when I got home I plopped the green pears on some gorgeous blue tissue paper that was on the counter.... forget about the snow scenes - maybe later!

Dreaming of Holland, Acrylic 5x7

Happy Birthday to me! I let myself dream of my upcoming trip to Holland, with my friends Paula, Ros and Sandy... and I painted it! Six weeks from today - yay~ we'll be painting the tulip fields in Haarlem. It's becoming real.

His and Mine, Acrylic 5x7

We all have our favorite things, these are among our 'cherished' coffee cups.

Golden Key, Acrylic 5x7

Tried and tried to paint the treasures Tim brought home from a walk on the beach, but nothing was working. So I painted this key I've been saving in a red bowl made from crushed seashells.

Oh... Fortuna! Oil, 6x6

I like this one better than the previous fortune cookie daily painting. I think the composition's better, paint application more interesting. And I always love reading the 'fortune'!

Waterlily, Oil 6x12

This waterlily is from San Juan Capistrano Mission, where they have a beautiful garden and gorgeous lily pond fountain with koi. I am attracted to the simplicity of the lilies and the wonderful shapes and colors of the lilypads.

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Haymarket Peppers, 6x6 Acrylic

Conor brought these peppers home for me to paint. Talk about personality! They had such beautiful shapes and multiple shades of yellow, orange and red. They're just fun!

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Full Moon Over The River, 8x10 Oil

Last night Tim and I went for a drive and the moon was just massive and golden, suspended over Fall River, MA. It was surreal, yet romantic. It made me feel like anything could happen, like magic. I had to paint it today. The photo, once again, has a lot of glare due to the wet oil paint.

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There's One In Every Crowd, Oil 6x8

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I was thinking of Carol Marine's wonderful paintings (see link on the right side of the blog) and I had these apples and one of them 'stood up' better if it was on it's 'head', hence the title. It was so great to use these colors, and the paint was very wet when I took the photo... nothing I did could get rid of the glare. Later, when it's dry, I'll try to repost a better, less shiny photo.

Starbucks Coffee Break, 6x6, Oil

This new cup and saucer from the ORIGINAL Starbucks in Seattle is a gift. I love the creamy white of the cup and the purply shadows. OK, I love Starbucks coffee, too!

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Oh! My Sushi! Acrylic 6x6

Tim's favorite lunch. I stole a couple to paint! Had to fight Harry (the cat) for ownership. I love the avocado colors. OK, so I still don't actually eat them...

Pineapple, Acrylic on Canvas, 6x12

Splurged on two this week, one to eat, one to paint. This one had the best leaves. Mmmm...

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Onion Parade, 12x6, Oil

These little onions are beautiful and full of muted colors. Not sure, once again, if it's really finished, but it's what I did today!

Dog Show Pug, Oil on Canvas, 4x4

This was done a few weeks ago, but I'm testing out my 'subscription' group to see if it works. Snowy day, haven't been able to paint yet, heading to the studio (should take about TWO HOURS!), but this was part of a series done from sketches at the Boston dog show in December - all small dogs. I ADORE pugs, too!

Salt 'N Peppa, Acrylic 6x6

These salt & pepper shakers are favorites of mine, though it's so damp here we have to change the salt every time we use them I love the green glass.

The Last Two Sparrows, 6x6 Acrylic on Bristol Board

Not really the LAST two sparrows, but in terms of the daily paintings. I'll continue to work on these birds, hopefully nailing the shapes and loosening up a bit, but I think I'll move on in terms of subject matter. It's funny, people either love or hate birds. Some folks are a bit superstitious. I'm just fascinated by them. Then again, I'm fascinated by a LOT of things...

Sometimes You Just Have To Sing, 6x6 Acrylic

Enthralled with the sparrows, still. I've been out painting some plein air in Bristol, you can see it at http://welcometomyartworld.blogspot.com/.

Tulipmania, 6x6 Acrylic

These tulips are amazing. I had to paint them before Harry (the kitten) ate them ALL. I spent today painting plein air in Bristol with oils, it was so free and easy to swish these flowers on with acrylics.

Pick A Pepper, Oil on Illustration Board, 8x8

Painting with my buddy Nancy Colella (www.nancycolella.com) this afternoon, still focused on these hot peppers.

Wrong Way! Oil on Canvas, 6x12

Little hot peppers were irresistable at the grocery store. I love the colors and shapes.

5 a.m. Can't Sleep, Must Paint, 6x12 Acrylic

Getting a little more comfortable with the glass, although it could just be lack of sleep! Mom's wineglasses. Can't wait for the coffeshop across the street to OPEN!

Let's Get Into Some Wine, 5x7 Oil on Canvas

Thought I'd try some glass, to work with some nice reflective surfaces, so here's one in oil from the studio. No, I didn't imbibe, just painted!

Mom's Coffeepot, 5x7 Oil on canvas

The reflections were a challenge. There's me in my yellow painting smock right in the middle of the pot!

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With A Nod To Duane Keiser, Acrylic 6x6

Duane is the big kahuna of Daily Painters, starting the whole thing a few years ago. He recently did some eggs, and Mary Sheehan Winn did some last week or so, so I was thinking of these two, but decided to make things tougher by laying the little glass bowl on a red towel. What was I thinking?

Little Sparrows, 6x12 Acrylic on Canvas

Watching birds is something I love to do (and the cats love to 'help' me). I think they each have such unique personalities, if we take the time to observe them.

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Is It Yellow Enough? Acrylic on Canvas 6x6

Yup, I got a new palette knife and I was afraid to USE it because it is so pretty!

With Love, From Spain, Oil 5x6

Tim brought home this beautiful little dish from Spain for me.

Birds Of A Feather, Oil 12x12

Sparrows outside my kitchen window...