"Anything But the Pits!"

6"x6"

Oil on Board

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Admittedly, this is a strange title, but when I looked at these cherries, that's what came to mind!  They are SO BEAUTIFUL!!  It is amazing how everyday it is proven over and over that simple things can be the most affecting.  My goal today is to keep my eyes open for more of those gifts as I travel through the hours.

"Three Ripe Cherries" (sold)

6"x6"

Oil on Gessoboard

I'm leading a mini-workshop this week on doing the daily paintings, so I didn't really think I'd be getting any painting done myself, but today it worked out! I won't even go into how much trouble I had with this little guy. . .you don't want to know! However. I painted. That's the point, right? It's been a kick, though. A great group of very interested and talented people who really love to do their art. Doing this has made me go back and review what we covered nearly two years ago at Carol Marine's workshop and THAT has been invaluable! Since that blessed time in Santa Fe, I've really gotten into doing the figurative work and working from photos. Going back to all these notes--and remembering why I took Carol's workshop in the first place--has been like coming home and makes me excited to approach my painting in a different way again.

"Cup Full of Cherries" (sold)

6"x6"

Oil on Board

I don't really have much to say about this painting--it was fun, a good exercise, and I like some of the passages in it. Too, after such a dark-hued painting yesterday, it felt good to paint something with a lightness to it!

"Unstrung" (sold)

6"x8"

Oil on Board

These cherries reminded me of a string of beads that had come apart--so "unstrung" is the name! It was a satisfying painting to paint. Also, this piece and yesterday's really brought back the Carol Marine Workshop I attended last fall. Keeping an eye on edges, trying to see all the color, brushstrokes--all that was really important in her workshop and you can see how well she does it if you click on the link! There is definitely something special about painting something that is set up before your eyes compared to working with sketches and photographs. It's so immediate.