675 VanGogh Sunflowers

I went as far as I want to go with this painting. At least at this time. The paint is very thick and luscious and uncooperative. So I'll leave it to dry and then see if I'll refine the details.

The flowers I used for this painting are now wilted. Though maybe they'll be good for drawings.

A friend gave me some beautiful shasta daisies in an amazing  pottery vase today. I'm feeling inspired.

675 VanGogh Sunflowers

 II got these great big sunflowers today at Thriftys. I set them up like a VanGogh painting. Will have to finish this painting tomorrow. Like the way the leaves are wilting. Hope they hold up overnight though.

The painting beside the setup.

674 Classic Car Show

Here's a quick plein air I did at the Classic Car Show in front of the Empress. There were over a thousand classic cars there. Imagine!

673 Yellow Roses in a Jar

$550

I picked up these yellow roses from Thrifty's this morning.  They are more leaves than flowers but I like the way the leaves look through the jar.
Flowers each have a meaning. Yellow roses signify joy.  Makes sense somehow.
Oil on canvas 16x20"

672 Little Carnation

$100

Here's the last of last weeks floral bouquet. I've been struggling lately with my reds. Sorry about the glare. Oil on gesso board, 6x6".

671 Rose in a Jar

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This is the same rose that was in the last floral painting. It out lasted the other flowers. Well other than the carnation. This rose is called Fame.  It's from the Empress rose garden.  Oil on board, 8x10".

Beach Days

Here's a compilation of some of the sketches from the Beach.