GUS

Introducing Gus, Strong and Mighty.  I have two grand-dogs.  Gus is the one I see most often.  He is gentle and playful at nearly 10 years of age.  So huggable!

Brown Egg

Another still life featuring the same three 'objets.'  As it turns out, my birthday on Wednesday was on the same day as my birth.  By that, I mean to say, I am 'Wednesday's Child.'  Yes!  I was born on a Wednesday.  Thank Goodness.

This title is a little misleading, n'est-ce pas?  Due to my camera setting, the brown egg is a little orange.  Easter egg, maybe.

One Fresh Egg

I have celebrated another trip around the sun with candles and cakes.  What a wonderful time to be alive.  Still life painting today with three of my faves, subjects, that is.

Saint Harry Potter

There is so much to say about this pup.  He pulled up beside me in a pickup and posed for me.  Completely relaxed and drooling.  What a doll!  I left off the drool, but concentrated on his fabulous coat.  He is one hairy beast.  I tried to convey how very regal and saintly and ready to assist he seemed.

Mother's Day Party

This silver set is ready to party.  I love the handles, sturdy and simple.  Happy Mother's Day to all my friends.

Snow Day in Alabama

These two little Southern boys rarely get to sled.  What a great day when it snows and is icy and school is out.  Ice, ice, baby.

Hee-Haw

Here is another neighbor who lives on the other side.  He is very happy just to enjoy the warm sunshine of a Central Texas February.  Bluebonnets can't be far behind.

Patterns

There are patterns of dark and light in composition.  In this particular painting, I'm trying to create this pattern and to show the heaviest texture in the light.  The shadows are thin, transparent paint.

SILVER SPOON

My hydrangea and reflected-light exercise gave all the beauty and much distress.  I believe it was worth it!

TRIO

The little teaspoons danced right into my painting.  I like the way the shadows worked out with the overall design.

I DO LOVE LUCY

I love her so well that I painted her again this week with a high-key palette.  These eyes seem not only more accurate but more soulful.  Sweet puppy!  Getting to know her has been fun.  I'm not a whole-hog dog person, but I do love a dog who will hold a pose like Lucy does.

Grace

This orchid represents grace and light and a quality it is very difficult to express.  It seems to be lighted from within.  Nature provides the example.

Poppy Season, Spring Has Sprung

Today's work is poppy red, mining all the vast tonal selections of tubed reds.  We are just about to have poppies here at the ranch.  Some bluebonnets have started to bloom.  Best time of the year!

What's for Dinner?

These Italian chefs were preparing for the dinner run.  Hasta to be pasta!

Have a Seat, Cowgirl

Remember Picture Day at school---the photographer in deep West Texas called everyone 'cowgirl' or 'cowboy.'  This outdoor chair would make a nice picture-posing place.  Hot, but restful.

Fully Engaged

This collection of white objects all clustered with a golden pear made for an interesting afternoon.  I was in ellipse squeeze.  I was trying to use three disparate primaries.  My objective was to work fast, to get the composition and drawing going and then to paint like mad.    I did have fun doing this one, though.  12" x 12"

Pesto Sauce

Here is today's humble effort.  I love working with my very limited palette: more ochre, alizarin and ultramarine.  This 12 x 12 seems unified and light.  May try glazing after it dries.