Curvature

8x16
oil on canvas board

Final painting for the Red show. This is a new take on a photograph I've painted from before. I like the juxtaposition of the red hips against the abstract background. Choosing which part of the rose bush to focus on and which hips to include in the painting was a large part of the fun with this one.

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Red Tulips

6x12
oil on canvas board

Another for the Red show at Columbia Art Gallery in Hood River, Oregon. I enjoyed pushing the contrasts in this one. I'm looking forward to seeing other artists' interpretations of the red theme.

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Garden Sunshine

6x8

oil on canvas board

Unfortunately, this isn't from MY garden, but another painting done at the local garden center, bless them.

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Five Pots & A Plant

8x10

oil on canvas board

I had a really pleasant experience painting this group of pots at a local garden center. I sat on a bench in the shade, eating my lunch as I painted. I managed to keep my brush out of my mouth...

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Balsamroot

8x10

oil on canvas board

I've never claimed to be a botanist or horticulturist, but if I keep painting flowers, I might be able to name more than roses, tulips and dandelions... if short-term memory loss doesn't slow me down!


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California Poppy

6x6

oil on canvas panel

This was an experiment and a challenge. I've never done an up-close study of a flower en plein air. I learned a lot doing it, and will be trying more in the future. One thing I learned was don't try it on a windy day!

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