Moth #153

Daily painting #153. 6"x6" oil on primed canvas panel

I found this little moth on the table in my studio. He was sitting so perfectly still that I tapped him gently to nudge him away, but sadly he didn't move. At least he had not fallen victim to the torment of my cats as he had all his feelers and legs in tact and his fragile wings were perfect! I have to admit to being fascinated with moths, they are such ethereal creatures and have such beautifully patterned wings which are often unnoticed and overshadowed by the beauty and color in a butterfly. I am fascinated at how they are drawn to light ...
I have completed a few little sketches in my sketch book of this little moth and somehow it seemed fitting to paint him as one of my daily paintings. It was like he picked the perfect spot to sit and wait for me to come and marvel at him....
(You would be forgiven for thinking I am a bit crazy....my kids would agree with you! They want to know if now that I have finally painted the moth, can I please get rid of it!)

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Colours in the late afternoon sky #152

Daily painting #152. 6"x6" oil on primed canvas panel

We arrived home later than I hoped this afternoon, but one bonus was that by the time we arrived home the sky was already changing to deep afternoon oranges as the day started to bid farewell! The main part of our house faces east and of course faces the sunrise so I often observe the beautiful morning. Getting home later ended up being a real bonus....or else I would not have noticed the beautiful colors changing in the late afternoon sky as I probably would have been indoors!
You would be forgiven for looking at the image as a rather abstract array of colors.....my husband did dare to ask " what is that?"....he should have known better! A simple observation of the changing sky....

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Rose study No.3 #151

Daily painting #151. 4"x6" oil on primed canvas panel SOLD

A quick little study in my studio today. After the more precise little images painted in ink, pen  and watercolor from last week, I felt like I needed to spend some time playing with my paint, using bigger brushes and working quickly to create form!

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Nectarine #150

Daily painting #150  5"x7" oil on primed canvas panel SOLD

Healthy eating with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables after our indulgent weekend of constant restaurant meals! These nectarines are so sweet and juicy and I bought a tray of them yesterday. I wanted to paint a couple of them today but only found one left.....!

Today I have reached another little milestone...150 paintings in 150 days! I have surprised myself!

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Oil paint #149

Daily painting #149. Pen, ink and watercolor on A5 watercolor card

Today I was so happy to get back into my studio! I have to admit to spending more time tidying up my space than actually painting, but the tidy up was long overdue! Getting your workspace feeling like a space you want to live in is so important ....it creates the atmosphere which influences your emotional response to getting work done! So my tubes of paint have lids on again and neglected brushes have been given a little tender loving care. I have a clean glass palette and jars of dirty turpentine have been removed....I am all set and ready! I have really enjoyed working with the pen, ink and watercolor, but am looking forward to working with those 'juicy' oils tomorrow.....
I will paint #150!!!! 150 paintings in 150 days!

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Spoon and berry jam #148

Daily painting #148. Pen, ink and watercolor on A5 watercolor card

Four days of hotels, restaurant food, Johannesburg traffic and sitting around the cricket field....it's time to head on home! YIPPEE!!!! There is just no place like home .....

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Acorn #147

Daily painting #147. Pen, ink and watercolor on A5 watercolor card SOLD

Today I was reminded of one of my childhood stories I remember listening to (I am sure I still have the book somewhere) about Henny Penny and Chicken Licken and how they are off to tell the world that the sky was falling down on them! What they believed to be the sky falling down was actually an acorn landing on their heads! A silly little story ....however I was reminded of it today because of all the acorns that were falling on heads while we watched cricket today under the shade of some giant oak trees! It certainly felt like the sky was falling down ....

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