"Mere Shadows"

5 1/2"x 8 1/2"
Oil on Paper
$80

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I went to hear a friend of mine play at O-Cha tea bar last week, and while I was listening to her, of course started sketching. This vase of flowers was sitting on the table next to me. The flowers were pretty, but what really drew my attention was the shadow created by the bright light directly overhead. In this piece, I wanted to give you just a glimpse of the actual object, but then force you to figure out what the rest of the object looks like just through its shadow.

I was also able to film this piece as I worked on it, so if I can edit it a bit, I hope to post it in a few days.

"In Among Blooms"

10" x 14"
Oil on Masonite
$150

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This is a larger piece that I started last week. I like the feeling that you are right in the middle of the bunch of flowers. I also like how the blooms seem to be moving off into the upper left corner. I painted this piece with a palette knife- not my usual technique when doing my daily paintings- but I feel like it adds to the sense of motion in the piece.

"Fire in Bloom"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

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I just love the color in these flowers. It was especially beautiful in the morning light coming through the window of my studio.

"Daisies in the Morning"

6" x 6"
Pencil on Masonite
$80

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Yet another manifestation of my daisies in a jar. I love to see how the lighting at different times of the day changes the composition- The way the light hits the bottle, the colors it brings out in the flowers, the interest it gives to the wall behind them. Unfortunately, my daisies have wilted, but perhaps I will have a new set of blooms to inspire me soon.

"Beauty in Darkness"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

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This is obviously another piece inspired by my bunch of daisies. I really love the contrast of the white blooms against the darkness, and the one flower starting to fade into the background.

"Daisies in a Glass Bottle"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

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I had finished drinking the tea out of this bottle and had set it on the kitchen table. I looked at it, and for some reason felt like it needed some daisies in it. This piece was fun because I had to finish it quickly before the light changed. I will be posting a few more pieces with these daisies over the next few days.

"Hope in Bloom"

4 1/4" x 2 1/2"

Oil on Mat board

$45

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As promised, here is last night's study in colors left on the palette. It is about half the size of the usual pieces, so it is about half the price as well!

"New Growth"

4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Oil on Mat board

$80

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Last night's painting was another 30 minute painting, and also gives me a chance to introduce you to Frankie the plant. Frankie has been with me for several years, and I named him so that I wouldn't forget him when I went home for long holidays. It hasn't always worked, and Frankie has had a few near death experiences, but always seems to come back strong. I really love the color in this one- the lush green leaves and delicate blooms. It really makes me excited about the upcoming spring.