Reclining Apple - SOLD

"Reclining Apple" 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

Teacher's Pet

"Teacher's Pet" 

6x6, oil on hardboard 

Available at Art & Soul from November 25 to December 31.

Tomorrow, Wear Your Tangerine Skirt

"Tangerine Skirt" 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

Or not...it's just the title of this post and painting.  

Top Stitching

"Top Stitching" 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

Another skirt. I've really been digging in the back of my closet! I love the top stitching on this skirt and the wide waistband. Looks super cute worn with leggings, ballet flats or boots...and my usual t-shirt.

I can't believe that it's already Friday. AND Paint Party Friday! So stop by and see what everyone has been painting this week and make sure to share your painting link on the Paint Party Friday blog.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Red - SOLD

"Red"

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

Still having fun with these skirts! I think I'll try them in watercolor soon...

Working Girl Plaid

"Working Girl Plaid" 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

This was one of my favorite work skirts...not too long, not too short! Some days I miss getting dressed up to go into the office! I have all these great work clothes that just don't get used any more. Oh well!  

School Girl

"School Girl"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

When I see a skirt like this I can't help but think "Back to School." I got a little caught up in the plaid this time, I might give this another try soon.

Soft Beauty - SOLD

"Soft Beauty" 

6"x6", oil and collage paper on hardboard  

So, I thought I'd try something different today. I glued some scrapbook paper on hardboard, painted clear gesso over it and painted on top of it all. It was kind-of a nice twist on the usual still life. It was fun to come up with a way to incorporate the paper.

Red Velvet - SOLD

"Red Velvet"

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

Yummy! I wish I could eat it, but I want to paint it at least one more time!!  

Just One

"Just One" 

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett 

6"x6", oil on hardboard

The perspective is off on the cup. I even tried to make it better, but today just wasn't my day.

Red Pepper Row - SOLD

"Red Pepper Row" 

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

In the studio early this morning. I have quite a few errands to run today. I have a feeling this week is going to go super fast!

Last weekend I collected quite a few new "perishable" models to paint. So, I'm trying to get through them before they spoil. Green Bags to the rescue!  

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Hot Plate - SOLD

"Hot Plate" 

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

If you couldn't already tell...the paint is still really, really wet. It was good to get back to what I love!

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Tea For Two

"Tea for Two" 

© 2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6"x6", oil on hardboard  

Things went a little smoother today.

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Lemon Days

"Lemon Days"
©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett
6"x6", oil on hardboard

A bittersweet start to painting. There's always that first painting after you have taken a break. The paintings that I dub "not so good" usually end up growing on me. AND they usually sell. I kid you not! I'm always very surprised. So, it just goes to show you that you are your own worse critic.

I've also decided that I'm just going to be painting Monday - Friday. I think I need to let myself take some breaks.

AND my exciting thought is...more torn collage paintings!
AND how about a COLLAGE - ALONG very soon!
SO start saving your colorful junk mail!!

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Blue Plate Stack - SOLD

"Blue Plate Stack"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6"x6", oil on hardboard

I have such a hard time painting apples and plates. I just don't get the side of the plate quite high enough and the little dimple of the apple where the stem is usually gets lost by the time I'm done painting. Oh, well...there's always next time.

But I do like the colors and the little rose bud pattern on the table.

Grandma's Loveseat - SOLD

"Grandma's Loveseat"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Grandma's loveseat is now at my house. When she moved out of her house to go into an assisted living home she called and asked if there was anything I wanted of hers. Without hesitation I said I wanted her loveseat pair. And she said...They're yours! I think she was really happy and maybe surprised that I wanted something like that from her home. They are very special to me because I can remember spending the night at her house with ALL my cosines and sleeping on the loveseats...until I got to tall.

I can't believe this the last day of JULY! Wow! Where is the summer going? The countdown is on for back to school at our house. (I think I'm the only one counting down.) Tonight we're trying to get back on a more responsible bedtime...no more midnight hanging out around here!!

Summer - SOLD

"Summer"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Dexter the Robot

"Dexter the Robot"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6"x6", oil on hardboard

I asked my son what I should name this robot. He suggested "Dexter." So, Dexter it is. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Soda Bottle and Paper Flowers - SOLD

"Soda Bottle and Paper Flowers"

©2011 Heather HIngst Bennett

6"x6", oil on hardboard

My husband and son recently took a trip to Rocket Fizz and came back with some yummy soda pops. Full or cane sugar. Yes! The real stuff!!

Paper Flowers in a Bottle - SOLD

"Paper Flowers in a Bottle"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Love the colors in this one!