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I find myself painting fashion accessories, cupcakes, produce, and flowers. I love the practice of painting daily because it gives me an opportunity to paint all the items around me that I find fun and chic! I love finding new “models“ to paint – bold, garish fashion accessories; soft, sweet cupcakes; and produce with panache.

January 24, 2012

My Little Kumquats #009

"My Little Kumquats", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

My after school art class for 1st – 4th grade started yesterday. We are studying the Impressionist artists.

I like this suggestion Monet gave to other painters:

“When you go out to paint, try to forget what objects you have before you – a tree, a house, a field, or whatever. Merely think, here is a little square of blue, here an oblong of pink, here a streak of yellow, and paint it just as it looks to you, the exact color and shape, until it gives your own naive impression of the scene before you.”

Trying to make my paintings more of an impression…and it isn’t easy! I think this one is going in my kitchen.

Thanks for stopping by!

January 20, 2012

Cupcake Top #008

"Cupcake Top", 8x8, oil on canvas panel
I know what it means to be a muffin top, but I’m not sure what it means to be a cupcake top.

I’ll be painting over the weekend to try to get a few new cupcakes ready for Art and Soul.

January 19, 2012

Lost in Chocolate Frosting #007

"Lost in Chocolate Frosting", 8x8, oil on canvas panel
Another painting for Art and Soul. I did get a bit lost when painting this chocolate frosting. I’ll have to give it another try some other day. A few of my painting auctions are going to end tonight! You could get a really great deal on an original painting. :)

January 18, 2012

Devil's Food #006

"Devil's Food", 8x8, oil on canvas panel
Switched to oils. I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday! Where has the week gone? Lots of projects happening around here!!

This painting will be available at Art & Soul in February. More information about that coming soon!!