Red Flowers

On location oil on board 8" x 8" C$95. framed

I'm simplifying a lot these days...just want to get to the point.

Creek

On location oil on board

8" x 8" C$95. framed

This place is just down the road from the Funky Farm...I've always loved lily pads and have painted them many times. I've been looking at other blogs a lot lately too and what a great way to see what other artists are doing. It's very educational...

Funky Farm

Oil on board on location

8 " x 8" C$95. framed

Pretty funky allright...still painting even though life is hectic...

My Lake

On location oil on board 8" x 8" $C95. framed

Still painting even though I'm madly busy getting my gallery ready for the fast approaching season. One day at my nearby cottage the reflections were totally wonderful. Some things to keep in mind: reflections are always directly below the object, whereas shadows can be on an angle depending on the sun's location...and reflections are usually slightly darker than the value of the object itself.

Rockingham Church

On location oil on board 8" x 8" C$95. framed

I might not be able to paint daily, but I am trying to paint often. These little 8" x 8" quickies are great for playing with colours and compositions.

Avocado

I'm still working on the fruits and veggies series. They are fun and great practice.

Valley Barn: before and after

This one really needed more warm colour and contrast.

Tea Lake: Before and After

This week I've been altering a few paintings that are several years old...not BAD paintings, maybe some compositional challenges...but also my palette is more varied now and so I wanted to rework them. I find this process very interesting, so I'm posting before and after versions and would be happy to hear comments from anyone...

On location oil on stretched canvas 15" x 30" C.$950. framed