Water Works

When I saw this image on the screen, one of my first thoughts was about how the water worked in this painting. I allowed the water to be its on brush in many passages. I experimented with various stages of moisture and really liked it.

Under The Leaves

Another kitchen counter painting. With a floral arrangement, one can make many paintings.

My Way Or The Highway

A small painting completed from life last week. I had a floral arrangement on my kitchen counter last week this is one of the paintings from that setup. I also had some cherry tomatoes and cups in the setup. I will post those soon. The title came to mind when I was examining the painting before scanning it. I worked on a stone surface that works similar to the Yupo surface. I like it because you can work in multiple layers.

A little watercolor study for a larger painting. This one is 3 by 5 inches. New England foliage season.

Weird Iris

Another painting that I started and completed during the West Austin Studio Tour. I tend to get a lot of work in during the tour. I spend the time painting and talking to visitors. I was also showing off and breaking in my new IBA-CO Pallette. I initially named this painting because something about it was off. Today I thought of Georgia O'Keeffe and her close ups of flowers. The painting is less weird now.

Expressive Flowers

I must be ready for spring; that's the only explanation for these flower paintings. Below is a very colorful painting of my Uncle with a different palette. I must admit that the larger painting is turning out to be a lot more conservative with the color.

A Flower

This little study was inspired by the photo posted below that I took in 2008. We were visiting the Fort Bragg Botanical Gardens. On the edge is the beautiful coastline and inside are amazing flowers.

Arlene's Poppy

A poppy that grew on its own in Pam's mom's yard.

Tree Buds

A tree in Pam's yard has these flowers. I love working with red.

Garden 2

Another painting from the garden.