30 in 30 - Day 30 - End of Summer I and II

 End of Summer I

11" x 13" - acrylic, pastel, intense pencil on canvas paper - $30

End of Summer II

16" x 12" - acrylic & ink on watercolour paper - $30

Today is of course the last day of September and the last day of the month long challenge of painting 30 paintings in as many days. I actually completed two today and am still not sure which one will be my final challenge piece. I really like them both. Similar palettes and styles and both inspired by travels in France. It has been fun, and I have very much appreciated those of you who looked, commented and purchased my work. 

Have a wonderful weekend.

30 in 30 - Day 29 - Cloud Reflections

Cloud Reflections

10" x12" - acrylic on canvas - $35

This is the penultimate day of the 30 paintings in 30 day challenge. I had such fun yesterday starting with a black ground and painting with loose brush strokes that I worked the same way with this one The composition is based on a photo I took at our cottage several years ago, on a windless day when there were these great big dramatic clouds reflected on very calm water. 

30 in 30 - Day 28 - Farther Afield II

Farther Afield II

16" x 20" - acrylic on canvas - $125

I am always experimenting with different brushstrokes, especially when I have new brushes, and they helped me work a little looser in this landscape. I also started with a black ground, which you can see in places and I think that added some depth to the colour. It's day 28 in the Challenge - yahoo!

30 in 30 - Day 27 - Farther Afield

Farther Afield

8" x 11" - acrylic & ink tense pencil on canvas paper - SOLD

It's now day 27 in the "30 paintings in 30 days" Challenge and the end is in sight. Not that it hasn't been fun, but I am missing painting big canvases, and taking more time with each work. But,  I also think there is a lot to be said for painting quickly and being more bold which always seems easier on smaller surfaces. So it's back to the easel......

30 in 30 - Day 26 - Candyland

Candyland

8" x 11" - pastel over acrylic - SOLD

It's day 26 in the Challenge!

30 in 30 - Day 25 - September Colour Field

September Colour Field

8" x 11" - acrylic on canvas paper - $30

It's day 25 in the Challenge - almost there!

30 in 30 - Day 24 - Miss Molly

Miss Molly

11" x 11" - acrylic on canvas paper - NFS

Our beloved black lab Molly passed away in June at the ripe old age of 14.5 years. She was our third lab and though a strong-willed puppy (she never did come when I asked, even politely) she developed into a delightful companion over time. And of course we miss her. I have been wanting to do a senior portrait of her for awhile, and this is it, the 24th painting in the 30 in 30 challenge. As you can imagine it's not for sale, however, it is an example of the pet (mostly dogs and some cats) portraits I do on commission - so if interested in having your pet immortalized - please contact me - I charge $175 for a 12" x 12" on canvas.  

Have a great day!