Sunday, November 17, 2013

"Pink" - 8 x 8 inches - oil on canvas - SOLD

"Pink" - 8 x 8 inches - oil on canvas
There is just something about donuts.  They always make people smile.  Whenever I sell a donut painting, I feel like I need to paint another.  My last one sold not too long ago at Art on Main so it was time!  I kept this one loose and simple - no sprinkles.  

Monday, November 11, 2013

"Mahjong Marathon" - 12 x 12 inches - oil on canvas - SOLD

"Mahjong Marathon" - 12 x 12 inches - oil on canvas
I know a crazy group of women who love to play Mahjong.  Besides their weekly game, a couple times a year, they book a hotel room and go off on a "retreat" where they play game after game of Mahjong.  There is barely time to eat, sleep or even take bathroom breaks.  This group is hardcore!  And, the stakes are high.  On a good weekend, you can rake in about $10!

I started this painting over the summer but life got in the way and I didn't finish it until last week.  I had taken a number of reference photos and spent a long time deciding which had the best composition.  I settled on this one as I liked the arrangement of their bodies which created pleasing shapes on the canvas. 

For various areas, I used alternate reference photos.  One example is the woman in the blue shirt.  In the original reference, her arm was at a strange angle and just didn't look right.  I was able to use another photo and found a much better angle.  

2014 Desk Calendars: Don't forget to order (or pick up) one of my 2014 desk calendars - they make a great holiday gift.  I only make a limited number and once they're gone, they're gone!  They are available at Art on Main, or, click here to order by mail.  
2014 Desk Calendar

Sunday, November 3, 2013

"Blue Vase with Bird" and other news - SOLD

"Blue Vase with Bird" - 10 x 10 inches - oil on canvas
Ok, so I haven't posted in a while.  I'll blame the Red Sox for keeping me up late night after night for the past few weeks.  Go Sox!

About "Blue Vase with Bird": For those who attended my painting demo a few weeks ago, I finally finished it.  Basically, I had to finish the 2nd apple and the background but I also worked on other areas such as the bird and the cloth.  We had a group discussion on the color of the background.  I was undecided as to whether to go with a light or dark background.  A dark background just seemed too heavy so I kept it light and bright.  Purchase info for this painting is below.

2014 Desk Calendars: Don't forget to order (or pick up) one of my 2014 desk calendars - they make a great holiday gift.  I only make a limited number and once they're gone, they're gone!  They are
available at Art on Main, or, click here to order by mail.  

Monthly Give Away: I finally picked (and notified) my winners for my September and October give-away (sorry, I was a bit behind on this!)  Check your inbox for an email from me.  For more info and to be eligible for my give-away, click here.

Upcoming Event: And finally, Art on Main is hosting our monthly Wine & Nibbles event on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5 - 8 p.m.  Our guest artist is Sue Marion and Concord Teacakes will be supplying the nibbles...yum!  B there or B square!