Orchids

An artist, don't remember who, said that he did not truly see something until he drew it.  Nothing could be truer when it comes to orchids.  I always thought they were beautiful, but it wasn't until I painted one that I realized how amazingly symmetric they are.  Exquisite petals precisely arranged again and again.  Every flower is perfect!!
I have painted many orchids and never feel that I have done them justice.  Next time you see one, look closely, you'll be amazed.

Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Fall Colors 3

There's this crooked tree across the lake that I just love to paint.  This was done around 7 this morning when everything was very still.

Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Gesture Sketch# 5

I did several sketches tonight, here's one of them.

Oil on paper.  9 x 12

Marshes in the Fall

I was very happy to be painting in my favorite spot today.  The green of the marshes has turned to gold.

Oil on canvas.  10 x 10

Fine Crystal, Cheap Wine

I started this painting in the morning, got sidetrack, picked it up again in the afternoon.  I think this is as finished as it's going to be.

Oil on linen.  7 x 5

Later Sunset

This is the second painting. I decided on a vertical composition to add a little variety.
The sun was very low in the horizon and everything was bathed in an orange glow.  The blank area on the lower right hand corner is where my thumb was holding the canvas as it got very windy.  Did I mentioned cold?

Oil on canvas board.  7 x 5

Earlier Sunset

I had a little more time today, so I painted 2 sunset scenes about one half hour apart.
This is the first one, the sun was still high on the sky and it was blinding.  I wasn't sure how the painting was developing because I couldn't see very well.  I was just trusting my intuition that the values and colors were correct, or close enough.  I was pleasantly surprise when I got home and saw the end result.

Oil on canvas.  4 x 6

Fall Colors 2

Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Apples in a Row

I came home with a nasty cold, not that I ever had a nice one, and this is as creative as I can get.
Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Mug

This mug had other things around, but I didn't like the arrangement after I was done, so I got rid of it.
So, here it is, a lonely mug on a blue background.

Oil on linen.  6 x 6

Morning Mist

I read that Claude Monet (1840-1926), used to get up before dawn to paint the early morning mist in the Seine. I understand why,  I too get up very early to paint the serenity of the water at this time.

Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Early Snow

It looks nice to have the fall colors and snow colors together in a painting. The damage that such an early snow storm caused, however,  is not nice.

Oil on canvas.  6 x 8

Couch and Screen

Somebody once told me, as a positive comment, I'm sure, that I paint all different subjects.  I knew that wasn't accurate; I don't paint interiors.  Reason being that if I'm setting up my portable easel, I want to be outdoors.  Well, I don't want to be outdoors in this wet, snowy day.  And my couch looked so inviting, that I decided to paint it.
I found this painting somewhat difficult, the colors are all very similar and there isn't a lot of value changes. I must talk to my decorator.   On top of that, perspective comes into play.  So, here is my very first interior painting.  More will follow; soon, if it doesn't stop snowing.

Oil on linen.  6 x 6

Nocturne

No pretty sunset today, but it was a beautiful night.
I know, the buildings are crooked, maybe I'll fix them, most likely I won't.  I like the picture, it captures the mood of the moment.

Oil on canvas.  4 x 5

Fall Colors

The beauty of fall is short lived; got to enjoy it while it lasts.
About the craft, I had a hard time making the reds recede into space, I guess because it's been a while.  Well, practice makes perfect, they'll get better.

Oil on linen.  5 x 7

Sunflowers

I painted early this morning, did not have much time.  This painting is very unfinished.

Oil on linen.  6 x 6

Gesture Sketch# 4

I switched to paper, it makes more sense because I can do several and not have to carry a lot of stuff!

Oil on paper. 9 x 12

Rose in a Glass Jar

I didn't feel much like painting today, so of course, I had to pick something not so simple.  The unusual format is because I couldn't make up my mind where to crop the composition.  I chose to include everything.

Oil on canvas.  4 x 12

Cloud Study # 3

These clouds rolled in around noon, very pink and soft.  A landscape painter cannot do too many cloud studies.

Oil on canvas.  6 x 8

Battery Park #8: View from North Meadow

With the days getting shorter, I might not catch a sunset next week.  If this is the last one for a while, I don't mind, I like this one the best.

Oil on canvas.  4 x 6