AT THE FARM

8"x 10"

OIL ON LINEN PANEL

This painting was done in a morning painting session with Jean Koeller on the grounds of Harmony Farm. The weather was wonderful and it was such a pleasure to spend the morning outside. Check out Jean's paintings.

Painting 13

6"x 6"

OIL ON GESSOBORD

The last few paintings have been on Gessobord because I forgot to order the panels I like to use. I usually do my small paintings on Raymar canvas panels. The Gessobord has a matte finish and feels rather chalky to the touch. The first strokes of paint almost feel like they are being absorbed by the gesso. Over the years I have tried just about any surface out there for painting and have loved them all for varying periods of time. Then I fall out of love and try another one. I recently bought Centurion oil primed linen panels for a workshop I will be taking in MD next week. When I wipe out an area, I am always frustrated by the color that is left on the canvas. My hope is to be able to wipe down to the white without having to deal with so much of the leftover color. We will be painting from a model which I have not done in years. I suspect there will be lots of wiping. The artist is Nancy Seamons Crookston. Check out her work, it is beautiful.

Painting 12

6"x 6"

OIL ON GESSOBORD

We went to an outdoor wedding on Saturday and this was our sunset view on the trip home.

Painting 11

6"x6"

OIL ON GESSOBORD

This is an eastern sky with the western sunset reflecting on the cloud to cause this brilliant color. I'm sure this happens all the time but I have just not noticed before. Now I am constantly looking skyward and thinking about how I would paint it and what colors to use.

Painting 10

6"x6"

OIL ON CANVAS PANEL

These sunset paintings are a real challenge for me but I'm having fun with them. My goal for  the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge is to paint looser and I think I'm getting better at that. The challenge for the next few days will be finding time to paint.

Painting 9

6"x6"

OIL ON CANVAS PANEL

A view of rolling Ohio farms. Very soon now there will be a lot more color here as the leaves turn to beautiful oranges and reds. It has been dry for a while, which usually translates into more fall color.

Painting 8

6"x6"

OIL ON CANVAS PANEL

This is a scene from the desert in Southern California.

Painting 7

6"x6"

OIL ON CANVAS PANEL

All I have to say is, clouds are difficult to paint. It might be like trying to paint snowflakes.

Painting 6

6"x6"

OIL ON CANVAS PANEL

The reference photo for this painting was taken one evening while I was driving by the airport in winter.

Painting 5

6"x6"

OIL ON CANVAS PANEL

Another Ohio farm sunset. Watching the sunset from the farm was a real treat since we are closed in by trees. We don't see sunrises (and honestly I wouldn't get up early enough) or sunsets unless we are out driving.

Painting 4

6"x6"

OIL ON CANVAS PANEL

No drama here but still fun to paint. At this point I am trying to do two paintings a day to get caught up.

Painting 3

6"x6"

OIL ON CANVAS PANEL

 

 

I am a little behind in getting to 30 paintings but hope to catch up now that the weekend is here.  

DAY 2

6"x6"

Oil On Canvas Panel

Sunset view at Rue Farm last month.Rue Farm

30 Paintings In 30 Days Day One

6"x6"

Oil on canvas panel

I decided at the last minute to join a painting challenge for September. At first I wasn't going to do it because my painting time has been limited lately. But I decided to do as many paintings as I can and be happy with the outcome. I chose skyscapes  and landscapes to take myself out of my comfort zone of always painting still lifes. I also want to loosen up and paint a little faster. This is my first painting but haven't had time to post until now.
This 30 paintings in 30 days challenge was created by LESLIE SAETA.