Still Life with Pears

Still Life with Pears,
16 x 20, mixed media

This painting is inspired by some of the old master paintings.  I just love how they tilted the objects toward the viewer to make a better composition.  Watch how I take you around the painting.  The cup and book are linked to the white napkin taking you toward the bowl of pears.  The pear stems tilt toward the vase of flowers and then your eye drops down and circles around again.  Enjoy!

Fiesta Rose Painting

Fiesta Rose 16" x 16", mixed media

A bouquet of white roses from my daughter for Mother's Day inspired this rose painting.  Once I used the bright manganese blue in the foreground, it took on this fiesta feel. 

Just bright and fun....

Happy Mother's Day

"Painter's Daughter" 6 x 6, acrylic and mixed media

I hope you enjoy this painterly floral on this beautiful day.

Flower Girl

"Flower Girl" 4" x 6" acrylic on masonite

This sweet little girl brings back memories of when my girls were little and wanted to make a wish on the pretty dandelion "flower", but they almost crush it in the process.    I painted this like a watercolor with the lightest light against the darkest color.   Her head pops against the background and her darker dress is set against the light flowers.. and yes, it is bright!

Sneak Peek Friday

I had so much fun yesterday at our Thursday paint night.  My daughter, Kristen, is home from college for a short time and 2 of her friends want to join in.  We all joked about how I will be painting with her friends and she will be back at UCSB taking summer school classes. 

I'm wondering if this painting is too textured.  What do you think?

Once again, I am linking up with Studio JRU and all of you lovely Sneak Peek Talents!