No. 390 But wait there's more......

 

The Allium Collection No. 6

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

 

 

I know, I know but I just can't seem to help myself. Those onions still speak to me..... :)

No. 388 The Allium Collection #5

The Allium Collection #5

Oil on Gessobord

6" x 6"

Never would I have imagined having this much fun painting something as ubiquitous as an onion.  Also, a peak-a-boo view of another bowl made by my mom.

No. 372 The Allium Collection No. 3

The Allium Collection No. 3

Oil on Linen Panel

7" x 5"

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Back to those gorgeous onions again. This is one of those set ups that I didn't design but just happened to notice. If I had put the onions right back in the kitchen when I finished the first two painting,s I wouldn't have seen this. (I love it when I can justify being a "casual housekeeper") 

Setting up your own daily painting practice: Step #6 Make a Commitment

This may sound scary but actually is quite magical. We're not talking about a life time commitment here, just for however long you have chosen to do this. Once you've decided that no matter what comes, you are going to do this project, the skies of your mind will clear. No more trying to decide if this is worth it, can I handle it, how will I handle it and on and on and on. Just agree with yourself that you will take one day at a time and do what it takes to get it done. Then you'll find your brain really kicking in to figure out how to make that happen.

No. 369 The Allium Collection No. 2

Tha Allium Collection No. 2

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

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Does this look familiar? Yep, it's the exact same still life set up. The only difference is the way it was lit. Yesterdays painting was lit with a combination of natural light from a window and, since it is so darn dark here in the northwest during the winter, some artificial light. This still life was lit exclusively with artificial light. I use a special bulb recommended to me by Elizabeth Kincaid. It brings out the most amazing colors. They are Lumiram Chromalux full spectrum bulbs. You can purchase them through Cheap Joe's or Jerry's Artarama.

Yesterday's painting to compare with today's:

Which effect do you like best?

Coming tomorrow: Step #4 In starting your own daily painting practice - What to Paint