Single #655

Daily painting #655 6"x6" ink and acrylic on primed panel

I have answered quite a few questions over the last couple of days (on various social media platforms that I share my daily paintings to) about why I have not put any of my little daily ink and acrylic florals into my online store. Well in case you too were wondering...I hadn't put any of them up for sale because I viewed them as little experiments and had kept them in my studio to mull over and work with as I explore and investigate a little further. But the response to them has been overwhelming, so thank you for all the kind comments and encouragement...it's wonderful to be encouraged to 'play' some more! 

Last night after answering the same question for the umpteenth time, I decided to choose just 3 of these little inky experiments and load them onto my Tictail store. They sold immediately and I couldn't be more overwhelmed and grateful for the support and interest in these little paintings! Thank you....

So I promise to load a few more. Keep an eye out on the online store, you can visit it by clicking on the highlighted writing below. South African friends can message me privately or email at heidishedlock@gmail.com for prices in ZAR and for direct purchases. 

Abundant thanks....

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Calandiva flowers #654

Daily painting #654 6"x8" oil on primed canvas panel

These are growing in a pot on the windowsill in my studio. Last week they had tiny little buds. Today they have opened up into heads made up of tiny little flowers. The last 2 days have been so incredibly hot and humid that I am sure they are not going to last very long so I am enjoying the moment!

But NOT the heat....away with you summer now...enough! Sorry if you are experiencing massive snow storms and here I am complaining about the heat. We are experiencing massive and devastating country wide droughts and the Cape is fighting destructive fires. The weather the world over has been a little crazy and extreme! Mother Nature's wrath!

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Sunday rose #653

Daily painting #653 5"x7" oil on primed board

Compositionally this little daily painting didn't work...the rose ended up too high but I do like the loose mark making and the layering that happened, so all is not lost! 

It is Sunday and it has been a busy week. My children have a load of schoolwork to catch up on today before the start of another busy week, so it is a quiet day in the Shedlock household with everyone getting busy so that this afternoon we can all have some time out to relax!

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Cherry heart #652

Daily painting #652 5"x5" oil on primed canvas panel

Two halves that make a whole.

A cherry cut to reveal the little stone inside...opened up...fleshy hearts glistening like little ruby jewels....

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Not a cloud #651

Daily painting #651 6"x6" oil on primed board

My husband arrived safely in Dubai where he will be coaching the Gemini Arabians for the next 4 weeks in the Masters Cricket League Championship. So I awoke early this morning to check that his flight which was arriving in the early hours of the morning, had landed safely. It also didn't help that despite having an entire king size bed to stretch out on, the cat was sleeping right on top of me! He could have had a fine choice of spaces to curl up on but he had to sleep on top of me which meant he slept soundly and I didn't!

So I awoke to enjoy the sunrise. Cloudless, beautiful and peaceful....but the stifling, still and heavy heat of the morning was too much and I quickly retreated back into my cool bedroom (thank you for aircon), my cuddling cat and my book until I had to wake the kids up for school. 

Happy Friday!

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Today's the day #650

Daily painting #650 5"x7" oil on primed canvas panel

Today marks 650 daily paintings.....quite an achievement, if I say so myself, considering that I have continued to work on other paintings, continued teaching my painting classes and running a busy household! Today is also the day my husband leaves on his 4 week adventure to coach the Gemini Arabians in the Masters Cricket League Tournament being held in Dubai.

So this morning I was awake early...my best time of day to contemplate and gather my thoughts!

"Day raised the blue banner, and sounds of life shuddered from sleep: a shout, a laugh, a bird cry brazen in the light, and doves trembling stories of love."
From The Mountain Shadow by Gregory David Roberts

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End of a protea #649

Daily painting #649 6"x6" oil on primed board

The proteas from my desk are near the end....the petals have shriveled and dried out, their colour is more dull and they are becoming brittle...but there is still an element of beauty!

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