Raw almonds #156

Daily painting #156. 4"x6" oil on primed canvas panel

I was such a glutton today! I bought a bag of raw almonds...we eat a lot of them, in yoghurt, for school lunch boxes, or just a handful to snack on. They are supposed to be so good for you! The almonds I bought today were just so fresh....I ate way more than a handful! I couldn't stop eating them....I don't want to see any more almonds now....serves me right!

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A little posy in a jar #155

Daily painting #155  5"x7" oil on primed canvas panel

I am not quite feeling myself today....I have a bit of a head cold and an aching body. My son is learning for exams and my daughter is catching up on school projects! Not quite a fun filled day ....so a cheerful little posy of roses to brighten up the day!

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Iced Zoo biscuits #154

Daily painting #154. 6"x8" oil on primed canvas panel

Good old Iced Zoo biscuits! I don't buy these often for my kids, but when I do they really make me feel quite nostalgic! I can remember as a kid eating the little white iced animals off the top of the biscuits...and everyone always fought over the blue ones! Anyway....today my daughter Amy had a friend to play and my poor son Ross was learning for exams, so some fun Iced Zoo biscuits were a nice tea time treat!

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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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