Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Selkirk Station, acrylic 8x10


Here's this morning's attempt. I went painting as a guest of the sketch club.  It was a  hot sunny morning. I did this little painting over a burnt sienna ground. I think it gave it a nice warmth to go with the day's temperature.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Poppy Party, acrylic 8x10


I couldn't resist making changes to this piece. Should I increase the chroma? What do you think? Should I make the pink poppies more intense?

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Poppy Party, acrylic 8x10


Poppy paintings are my number one seller in originals or prints. I think it's because poppies are the most whimsical and happiest of flowers. When I paint poppies I almost feel like a fairie could suddenly appear from behind a petal.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Parliament Through the Garden, acrylic 8x10


I've wanted to paint this scene for a long time. I love seeing the roof of the legislature through the garden.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Garden Work, acrylic 8x10

This scene from James Bay Community Garden this morning. Fall is in the air and there is much to do to .
This is very primary but I like that about it.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Red Barn


Here's today's attempt. This painting turned out well finally but it was a constant battle with the changing shadows.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Mt Tolmie 16x20 acrylic on canvas

Okay, I did it again. When I saw the last post picture I realized the change I made adding dark shadow to th tall grasses against the distant grays I didn't like it as much as the pale grasses. This is truer to the real scene and changing it took away the hot dry feeling of that morning. I like this even better.