Day 27: Door County Dream

Door County Dream
9x12 oil on linen panel
$325

                                                           

Day 27: The day was throwing snow, ice and sleet at me in Wisconsin and I didn't want to stay here sooooo...I went to Door County (in paint of course!)! This delightful garden is in front of a beautiful restaurant in  Bailey's Harbor. Lush is the only way to describe it. 

Day 26: January Thaw

January Thaw
10x20 oil on panel
$450

                                                             

Day 26: OK so I went to the store and the tulips were on sale. So beautiful and such a song of new life. I live in Wisconsin and spring can come late here. Spring flowers in a vase can actually save us from the despair of winter!! 

Day 25: Redtwigs and Sunflowers

Redtwigs and Sunflowers
8x10 oil on linen panel
$225

                                                            

Day 25: This is the first painting in this series that I have painted from a photo...but I just had to do it. To keep it fresh I use a very quick sketch in clean pure chroma just enough to give me an idea of the space. Then I get out my palette knife and begin to lay in color...thick. I am really happy with this one! Hope you like it too!!

Day 24: Gunmetal and Bamboo

Gunmetal and Bamboo
10x8 oil on linen panel
$195

                                                            

Day 24: I had limited time to paint today so I thought I had better keep it simple. Not so simple was the gunmetal glaze on this pot that I love! Every time I looked I saw a different color in the dull sheen. Great learning experience!

Day 23: Moss Rose

Moss Rose
8x8 oil on panel
$150

                                                             

Day 23: Moss Rose is the pattern I often associate with my Grandmother, Rondi. She had a small set of tea cups and sugar/creamer set. When she passed away I received it and added to my collection of it over the years. Got to tell you...I loved my grandmother! She came to this country at 18 through Ellis Island by herself. The oldest of 18 children she ended up in Chicago. All the time I knew her she had a heavy, heavy Scandinavian accent. She referred to me as "Vendie" with a V and a singsong sound.

Day 22: Quantum Learning

Quantum Learning
20x10 oil on panel
$450

                                                           

Day 22: So I woke up this morning and my hubby had arraigned this still life on the counter with some of his favorite things! Had to paint them...had to...know what I mean?? Late 40's era Chevy trucks of which there are many at our house including a full sized one in the drive way longing to be completed. It has been that way for awhile. I have visions of us bombing down the road in it one day!! 

Day 21: Little Yellow Pot

Little Yellow Pot
20x10 oil on linen panel
$450

                                                              

Day 21: Walking the dog in the freezing cold I found this small branch on the ground...buds that will never bloom and something wonderful about it's twists and turns. I have always loved this small yellow sugar pot and use it often when serving people breakfast in bed as it fit's well on the small tray and it's cheery color is a great wake up.