No. 842 Ornament Reclining on a Ribbon

Ornament Reclining on a Ribbon

Oil on Canvas

I have a difficult time convincing my students and, lets face it sometimes myself, the extreme value of doing a value study as a first stage to developing a painting. Values are so important to creating a strong design and sense realism. Doing a value study helps you focus on this important aspect before adding the complexity of color. 

Created as a demo in class, I'm sure this value study had everything to do with the success if the painting above.

Speaking of class, there are openings in the Wednesday morning and evening class for anyone who is interested. The focus in class this month is skies, big glorious skies!

Oh yes, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Wishing you all the very best this year!

No. 840 Vintage Ornament #2

Vintage Ornament #2

Oil on Gessobord

6" x 6"

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Merry Christmas Eve! (If you're not reading this before midnight). If I had to choose which day I like better Christmas or Christmas Eve, I would choose Christmas Eve hands down. Can't beat the thrill of anticipation!

-Susan

No. 834 Santa on a Ribbon

Santa on a Ribbon

Oil on Canvas Panel

7" x 5"

I did a painting very similar to this a couple of years ago. It's a glass ornament I inherited from my mom. She was very, very fond of Santa. I've looked for glass ornaments as charming as this one for years and have yet to find one I like as well as this one. So why not paint it again?

-Susan

No. 822 Ornament Mini

Mini Ornament #1

Oil on Canvas

3 1/2 x 2 1/2

Mini Ornament #2

Oil on Canvas

3 1/2 x 2 1/2

Mini Ornament #3

Oil on Canvas

3 1/2 x 2 1/2

I have a bunch of my paintings on display at a great little art show near Mt. Vernon. I created a whole series of mini ornament paintings especially for the show. I'm thinking they would make great stocking stuffers. I'll be working there next weekend. If you are able, come by and say hi!!