Lilly is Single.

"Lilly is Single"

14x16

Original Oil on Canvas

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     Pretty Lilly here was the first painting that I did in the Nancy Medina workshop.  This also means that it is one of my very first oil paintings, done with a brush, and also done using fresh flowers as a model.  I chose this single big and full beauty very carefully, anticipating what kind of challenge I was up for.  I remember my heart was racing and I was beginning to sweat a bit.  I think that came from being among so many artists.  I know I began to compare myself to all the others before there was even a need to compare.  At the end of the day, I was unhappy with it, so I took it to my hotel room and continued to work.  I haven't had time to work on it until now, but I think a few days to soak in my training helped.  I've made lots of changes and I do love this one now!  My husband made the comment, that the glass looked just like a glass of water!  What more could I ask for? I am pleased with the sharp focal area and the subtle color changes within the painting. I think Nancy would really approve of my painting.   What about you?  Do you think the glass looks like it has water in it?  

Emmie

"Emmie"

12x14 Watercolor on Arches 140# Paper

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     This is my #5 in the 30 day challenge.  I painted it a couple of weeks ago as a Christmas commission.  My holiday life is not quite over, therefore, getting to my brushes has not happened yet.  My family members will all be gone after tomorrow and our lives will hurriedly get back into a groove.  My studio is warming up right now, calling my name.  Perhaps I can sneak in there and get really started on this challenge.  I always feel like I'm cheating when I'm not really painting daily.  It is what it is right now, and this is Emmie.  I enjoyed doing her and really like the way the ground turned out.  I bet she's really a fun little companion.  

Reflections 2 work in progress

     Some hours later on this second try on reflections according to Carrie Waller.  This is very tedious, and not something to do in a hurry.  I'm listening to some really good stuff concerning end times, prophecy, and mixing with worship music.  I'm learning so much, in more ways than one.