Showing posts with label still life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label still life. Show all posts

Friday, May 21, 2010

Fresh Bunch

10 x 12 Oil on canvas board
email: mcary1@maine.rr.com
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I have always admired other painters versions of radishes. I always wanted to try a painting of these colorful veggies, and here it is!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Bouquet

10 x 12 Oil on canvas panel

This was my first attempt at roses. I thought it would be hard to paint, but I really tried to keep them simplified and I think it worked. Helps when you don't pressure yourself, I just thought I would try them and wouldn't worry about the outcome. Happy Mother's Day to all!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Spring is Here

10 x 12 Oil on canvas board

The lowly dandelion comes to life, still life that is. The bouquet of choice for toddlers to give to moms, but they really are a versatile plant, although pesty! I used to hunt the tender new greens with my father when I was little, and we would make salad with them, full of iron... good for you. My sister, the plant lover, has made dandelion wine, (I have never tasted it, so can't vouch), and she has roasted the roots and made coffee!! How's that for this pesky little ..... dare I say....weed! They don't last more that a few hours in a vase, (in case you had ideas for a centerpiece)!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Ovals

10 x 10 Oil on board

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

No Bowl of Cherries

8 x 10 Oil on masonite

Another in my mini series of cherries and reflections, minus the glass bowl, hence the title.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Stemmed Glass

8 x 10 Oil on masonite
$125.00 unframed

I do love doing these still lifes with glass, I have to say that this looks better in person!
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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Turnips and Jar

6 x 6 Oil on masonite
$50 unframed

Friday, February 5, 2010

Bowl of Cherries

9 x 12 Oil on masonite
$125 unframed

I don't know what it is, but the combination of the white cloth, cherries and reflection in this made it very enjoyable to paint. Simple pleasures!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Companions

8 x 8 Oil on canvas board
$75.00 unframed, additional for framing
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Not the greatest name for this painting, sometimes you just can't come up with something clever!!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Bunch of Buoys

6 x 6 oil on masonite
$65.00 unframed
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Typical scene around here, buoys present a vibrant color pallet for the artist!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Blue Hue

6 x 6 Acrylic on masonite
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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Apples and Oh's

6 x 6 Acrylic on masonite
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I have to say that this was a fun fabric to do, I think I am going to search for more of these fun patterns.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Sunflowers and Stripes

6 x 6 Acrylic on masonite
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I have been wanting to paint this striped pitcher for a while, and it goes so well with these sunflowers. I may have to do it again. Another sunny flower painting in the cold, warms up the day!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Coffee Break

8 x 8 acrylic on canvas
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This is a variation of mediums. I have a little show this weekend and wanted to not worry about drying time, so I switched to acrylics. I was a little worried about using them as it has been a while, but I have enjoyed it, especially the quick drying time. I guess each medium has good points.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

2 For Tea

8 x 8 Oil on board
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This is an object I could paint over and over. I love the shape of this teapot and the colors and reflections within.

Friday, November 13, 2009

4 Pears

8 x 8 Oil on canvas
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I experimented with color and shadows on this one.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Breakfast To Be

8 x 8 Oil on canvas
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Not only is it a challenge to finish a painting and be happy with it, taking the photograph and having the picture do the painting justice can be frustrating. Lately, I think my paintings are much better in real life. I think I could use a little photo workshop! This is definitely better in real life!