Reflections2

I paint these reflections so often, I quit trying to come up with clever names.  It's numbers from now on.
Another month has gone by, I feel like there were times when I had no time and just put together something really quick and they are probably not the best I could have done. On the other hand, I'm very proud of some of them.  But each one has tought me something.   Next month, I will try to budget my time a little better.

Oil on linen.  6 x 6

Sunday, May 29th: Sketches 1

OK, so this is not technically a "painting" is an oil sketch.  Still I enjoyed painting it very much and as always, another learning experience.

Oil on canvas board.  6 x 8

Saturday May 28th: Newly Planted

I went away for the holiday and could not post. So I'm posting the date of the painting along with the name.  And yes, I missed Friday.  That was traveling day and I was too tired.
Anyway, when I unpacked my painting bag, I noticed that I had forgotten my blues!!  all I had was Paynes Grey.  As a result, this painting is way too warm and kind of dark.  The photograph is not helping either.  Still I like the composition, there's a few things that I would change, like adding some cool notes, but I didn't bring it home because it was wet, so,  I'll  probably fix it and repost it  at a later time.

Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Monday, May 30th: Sketches2

I was using some old blue that I scraped from my palette the day before, I'm still not comfortable not having my colors to work with.

Oil on canvas board.  6 x 8

Pear and Lanterns

I was practicing skin tones on a brown pear and then I decided to add some chinese lanterns to make it interesting. Then, I thought it would be fun  leaving the colored canvas show through. This painting gave me some ideas that I would investigate at a later time.  I do love these colors!

Oil on linen.  9 x 12

Self Portrait #2

Self portraits are a problem for me; I have a hard time keeping my head fixed in one spot.  Well, that's just one of the issues, there are a few more.  Like everything else, practice, practice, practice, that's all it takes!  I'l do many more of these.

Oil on canvas.  8 x 8

Lake Around 8:30pm

I painted this practically in the dark.  I was in such a rush to capture the moment that I didn't have time to put fresh paint out. For the land and its reflection, I used whatever looked dark enough and hoped for the best.   It was easier to tell the lighter colors apart.  I love the feel of this painting.  The values will need a lot more study and adjusting, but this one will remain as is.

Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Rosebud

I thought this was going to be quick and easy, I was wrong.  This one is my third try, too tired to try again.

Oil on canvas.  4 x 5

Rain, Rain, Go Away!!!

Rain seems to be the recurring theme this month, it seems it'll never go away!!
Anyway, this painting is a little too warm, maybe to counteract the raw chill; I'm not sure that I would change it, I think it works.  I apologize for the glare on the top of the picture.

Oil on linen.  6 x 6

Clematis

I started a painting of Clematis this morning, but scrapped it and started over because I wasn't happy with the composition.  I couldn't finish it because "stuff" had to get done. I finished it tonight, but I'm not too happy with the end result, but a promise is a promise.  I'll fix it tomorrow or do a new one.

Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Purple Irises

It's hard not to paint these beauties.  They've been inspiring artist for ages. This is my humble interpretation

Oil on canvas.  9 x 12

The Calm Before the Storm

It was just about to start raining when I started painting this.  The colors were very intense and it was very calm, with just some minor movement close to the opposite shore.  I hope I was able to capture the mood.
By the way, this one is #56. Wow! Time flies!

Oil on linen.  6 x 6

Before the Rain

I like this picture as is, the painting surrounded by the environment where it was created.
It was going to rain any minute, so I set up under the big trees for shelter.  It started pouring right after I was finished.
I'm pretty happy with the results, this is a little bigger than my usual dailies because I had more time.  Painting everyday has definitely increased my speed.

Oil on linen.  9 x 12

At the Marina 2

I'm using my "daily" as a means to work out some composition ideas? issues?, that I'm having.
Work, work, work, I love it.


Oil on linen.  5 x 7

At the Marina

I spent the day working on a large painting, so for my "daily" I chose an unfinished section and made a small painting.  So now, when I get to this part, I have worked out some of the problems.  That works!

Oil on canvas.  4 x 5

Fishing

This was done very quickly, I was trying not to get noticed.  I know, a first one for me!
Not bad, it was fun, not too serious.


Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Green Ball

I bought some ceramic balls sometime ago, never knew why or what to do with them, until today.
I might not have done a perfect job, and I probably broke some chiaroscuro laws, but it really made me look at the form and the colors and that's a good thing.


Oil on canvas.  6 x 6

Wisteria

I struggled with this one, It's not easy for me to paint abstract shapes and values.  I admire a painting that looks abstract up close and from a distance you see whatever it is.
Karen, thank you for your help and patience, and thank you Tatyana for your "on the mark" suggestions.

Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Maraschino

Just when I thought this was going to be a so-so painting, the light changed and gave me a second shadow. Love it;  thank you, it needed that!

Oil on canvas.  4 x 5

Cookies and Tulips

I got these beautiful tulips and homemade cookies for my birthday.  I ate the cookies while painting the tulips.
 I'm very please with this painting, I managed the colors as I intended and learned a few things along the way. It was a good morning.

Oil on canvas.  6 x 6