September Poppies, acrylic on cradeled panel, 6x6

This is this morning's effort. It is a darling little bundle of cheer. (But maybe I'm too close to the subject to judge fairly).
 I'm still recovering from the Koi Joy marathon.  ZZzzzzz

I fell out of my routine for a few days but this morning marks a new start in my daily paintings.

Me in my studio

This is me in my studio the other nigh working on the Koi Joy. It was midnight and I had been painting since 5ish. Already there was  Ivory black splattered on my face. I painted on till 6am....napped till 9...and painted again till 2pm then drove the painting out to Sydney.

Koi Joy, acrylic, 36x48"

I've been up all night working on this. I like it....but will  still like it if I get some rest?

Wheel Barrows

It was gray and threatening rain. I was attracted to the explosion of color these wheelbarrows made.

Judy

I went to a portrait painting paint along today. This is the model Judy. I got there later than everyone else and got this last spot. I don't like a straight on side or front. Nest time I'll do better. Promise.

Ross Bay

This morning with the Alfrescoes I painted a dappled shade area on the edge of Ross Bay Cemetery. I had the hardest time picking a spot as I didn't want any headstones in my painting. In the end I just omitted them from the scene all together. So there's some degree of improv here. I have a licence to do so.

first draft

Here's the start. There's still work to do. This is a studio painting based on sketches and photos of Beacon Hill Park sun flowers. It is all too dark for my liking. I like the general composition and the feeling of movement. But There are still changes I will make to that. I'm considering lightening the back ground.....Hmmm.