Beatrix

 

10 x 8 inches - oil on linen panel - This is a sweet dog, very young and full of energy.

Zipper

 

 10 x 8 inches - oil on canvas board - This is Zipper. He liked people, especially those who were not particularly fond of cats. He was a fun loving cat, but he is gone now and we miss him.

 

Rapids

 

10 x 8 inches - oil on hardboard - Here is an exercise in creating the illusion of depth.

Yellow Lady Slipper Orchid

 

10 x 8 inches - oil on hardboard - These are hardy and flower in our garden every year. I wish I could convince them to face the front of the garden instead of following the sun.

Cutting Oil

10 x 8 inches - oil on gessoboard - I have not posted for a while because we were vacationing in Hawaii. Expect to see tropical in your future.  Meanwhile, here is one I did before leaving. There is an area near Kitchener Ontario where the farmers work 'old school', cutting out oil all together.

Cedar Branches

10 x 8 inches - oil on linen board - In the shade, trees abandon the lower branches. It makes for interesting patterns against the forest floor.

The Teacher

10 x 8 inches - oil on linen board - Lately, I have been slowing down and taking more time on a few paintings. I did not do them alla prima as I normally do and have changed materials a little.  I am using oil paints with walnut oil and using walnut oil as medium. I also invested in linen boards to try them out.

Morning Coffee at Balzac's

10 x 8 inches - oil on gessoboard - The shadows were tricky on this one. This is my second try and I think it came out ok.

Sitting on the Bank Steps

10 x 8 inches - oil on gessoboard - I have passed this bank on the corner for many years and always wanted to paint a scene with it.  I like the way the sun casts shadows on the door.