Day 7: 30 Days 30 Paintings

Cyclamen, 8" x 8" oil on panel

Thought I'd paint another of my flowering plants before it gave up the ghost.  The background colour makes me feel warm, much needed on this freezing cold day!

Day 6: 30 Days 30 Paintings

Amaryllis, 8" x 8", oil on panel

Thought I would paint some of the flowering plants I have around the house while they are still blooming well.

Day 5: 30 Days 30 paintings

Tooth brushes, 8"x 6" oil on panel

Time for some new toothbrushes...these look a little baffed out!  They were fun to paint, though. 

Day 4: 30 Days 30 Paintings

Bowl, Cup and Cherries, 6" x 8", oil on panel

I think I chose a good month in which to paint every day.  It is just far too cold and miserable, not to mention dangerous, to go out and do anything else!  I am enjoying keeping company with ordinary things.

Day 3: 30 Days 30 Paintings

Jug and Paintbrush, 8" x 10" oil on panel

I like the shape of this jug;  truth is, I like most jugs and realized in looking around for things to paint that I have amassed a small collection!  I also like to use colourful napkins and dishtowels or tablecloths in still life.  I found it a bit easier to paint bigger than 6" x 6".   

Day 2: 30 Days 30 Paintings

Fun House Paint Tube 6" x 6", oil on stretched canvas
This was a challenge because of the glass jug and the weird distortion of the paint tube.  I have heard that you should paint what you see, but sometimes what you see doesn't make a lot of sense!   Still, it was a fun challenge, if not the most successful painting.  Onwards and upwards!

Day 1: 30 Days 30 Paintings

Jug, 6"x 6", oil on stretched canvas.
This is my first painting of the New Year.  I am going to try to do a daily painting in the month of January, hence the small size.  I spent a bit of time tidying up my studio space and making sure everything was organized yesterday and then went for it.  I am curious to see how a new rhythm will sort itself out and excited to see what I can come up with.  I didn't realize just how small 6x6" really is...how do some painters fit in whole scenes?