Four Paintings, One Palette

This was a busy week, with many distractions but I managed to paint right through all the visitors and conversations around me. Quite a feat! A few years ago I would never have thought I could do it. But being at the Foundry has taught me to breathe deep and persevere rather that pulling my hair out. These are small simple studies but they do seem to have a nice freshness about them. And I don't feel resentful as I do some weeks when I've wasted too much time.

Different Strokes Portrait

This painting was done from a photograph provided on the blog "Different Strokes From Different Folks", where artists are encouraged to paint or draw their own interpretations. This month artists from all over did paintings of another randomly chosen artist. What fun! Check out the link by clicking on the post title above. It's interesting to see the interpretations. I'd love to do more.

Two Small Ones for the Week

The plan was to do one hour paintings again this week, one as a warm to start each day and get me
in the zone to conquer larger pieces. Well, I just couldn't quit. So I spent 3 days on these two 8 X 8 paintings.

My daughter asked me for a Santa painting. So here it is Betsy.
Here's Santa • Oil • 8 X 8

This Thanksgiving once again I brought out and used my grandmother's china. It always brings back memories and makes me think of my loved ones who used these pieces. I love how the light hits and reflects and the way the shadowed curves accent the gold trim. It's part of the holidays.
Grandma's China • Oil • 8 X 8