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? 

Watercolour and the Nude

These were painted last May in a course called "Water Colour and the Nude" at the VAC.  We had two models one day....that's a rare occasion and pretty lucky!  It is an interesting challenge to get a decent flesh tone and the lights, midtones and darks down in a short pose of about 20 minutes.