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Copper Kettle / Study

Color! The richness and variety of the orange in the kettle, fabric and flowers are complimented by the blue green of the foliage. To my eye this is irresistible!

Saturday, February 15, 2014

In The Mirror....

I had planned to sketch some objects on my bathroom counter, when I looked up and saw my image in the mirror and changed the plan.  It still fits  into the Almost Honest category , so I painted it.
watercolor/ Yupo  12 1/2" x 10"

Saturday, February 8, 2014

3 Eggs




One of the domestic sketches in the series I'm calling Almost Honest.  Decide for yourself.....

watercolor   10" x 12 1/2"


Monday, February 3, 2014

Scissors and Pens

I am working on a series in which I paint just what I see before me, not arranging the objects as in a traditional still life. These small works are almost drawings, using restricted color which emphases the basic "bones" of the painting.

10 1/2" x 12"


Saturday, January 25, 2014

Kitchen Still Life


As I was making coffee one afternoon.....

12 1/2" x 10" watercolor and charcoal on yupo

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Still Life

Saturated color  and the tools of my trade....

watercolor/ yupo  9 3/4" x 13 3/4"

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Backyard Apple Tree

I continue to be absorbed by the energy of growing things - one of our basic everyday miracles..
This sketch is another stab at getting that in paint.
watercolor/ yupo   10 3/4" x 9"

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Big Sur View

This painting tells a story by the use of strong diagonals and 2 primary colors. I need to remember how effective simplicity can be !
watercolor on Yupo  16" x 20"