No. 785 Sunny day with the Tulips 2

Sunny Day with the Tulips 2

Oil on Gessobord

6" x 6"

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That beautiful day in the tulip fields, we were there ALL day. This was painted in the lovely evening light. The group that evening grew by two dedicated students coming up and painting after work.

Yes, that's dedication!

Connie and Carol arrive!

Connie getting started

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Carol laying on some nice thick paint.

Diana hung in there all day long!

Until next year tulip fields!

No. 713 Tulips in Celadon Teapot

Tulips in Celadon Teapot

Oil on Linen Panel

7" x 5"

I finally got a chance to take a few photos of my new studio. Here's a couple to start you out with...

For all the non-French speaking people it says "Welcome to the Little House of Magic". For all you French speakers, I promise to change the accent on the "a" to the right direction tomorrow. :)

Ready for work! It's important to me that each student has their own still life set up. This way they have complete control over subject matter, lighting and design.

Probably my favorite photo of the studio, a little section of my prop collection. As you can see, I have a few props to share with my students. :) There are more photos to share with you tomorrow...

No. 704 Tulips with Coffee

Tulips with Coffee

Oil on Linen Panel

7" x 5"

Painting tulips has been a struggle this year. This is one of the few I really like.

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No. 627 Admiralty Lighthouse - Mini Plein Air

 

 

Admiralty Lighthouse - Mini Plein Air

3" x 5"

Oil on Linen Panel

 

It's become a bit of a tradition.  On one of the first mild days of spring, I find myself drawn to paint this lighthouse every year. The wonderful smell of the sea, the wind rustling in the trees and the sun on my back is quite the balm on a winter weary soul.



No. 620 The Last But Not The Least

 

The Last But Not the Least

Oil on Gessobord

6" x 6"

 

While it looks like this will be the last of the tulip paintings this year it is also the one I'm most pleased with. Oh tulips, you rascally devils, we will meet again.



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No. 618 Double Whites Revisited

 

 

 

Double Whites Revisited

Oil on Canvas Panel

12" x 9"

 

I was so enthralled with those glorious tulips I had to paint them one more time in a larger format.

 



No. 617 The Cadyville House 2015 - Plein Air

 

 

The Cadyville House 2015 - Plein Air

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

 

I simply love painting this home. There is something about those bright red azaleas in front of the very charming blue home I cannot resist. It helps that the owners are very charming too.

 

Off to the right of the house is the carriage house bed and breakfast. If you are looking for a great place to stay in Snohomish just blocks away from many boutiques, restaurants and antique stores, this is the place for you. Just call Joanne & Merle Kirkley at 360-568-5390 for more info or check their website cadyvillecarriage.com. 

 



No. 613 Brunch with Tulips

 

 

Brunch with Tulips 

Oil on Stretched Canvas

11" x 14"

 

Another lovely bunch of tulips from the tulip fields in Mt. Vernon.

 

Intense preparations are under way for the first day of class on Wednesday.

So many ideas it's hard to narrow it down!

No. 611 Cherry Blossoms with Pears

 

 

Cherry Blossoms with Pears

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

 

Out of the four paintings I did with cherry blossoms, this one is by far my favorite. Spring is an absolute feast for the painter that loves flowers. Each year I think I need to clear my calendar so I have plenty of time to enjoy the bounty. Sadly, each year I forget to do just that.

 



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No. 601 Daffodils and Green Apples

 

 

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

 

Continuing on with the daffodil theme...

I have to say if you want a fresh fruit prop that goes the distance you can beat apples. Pears, I've discovered, are another matter.

 

No. 599 Mini Spring Morning

 

 

Mini Spring Morning

Oil on Gessobord

6" x 6"

 

This is the painting that inspired the larger version I posted a couple of days ago. Come to think of it that's the way it's supposed to work, right? You do a small study to find out if an idea is worth the time, energy and materials to create a large version. Well, what do you know. :)

 

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No. 598 Red Vase on a Spring Morning

 

 

Red Vase on a Spring Morning

Oil on Canvas Panel

8" x 8"

 

You could say this painting is a combination of the paintings in the last two posts. I painted it a couple of weeks ago. The painting I completed today has much less paint and texture. Shucks, I'm disappointed to see how much I've regressed in my efforts to put more paint on the canvas in two weeks. I need to redo the Zimin workshop. Sigh.

 

 

No. 597 Spring Morning

 

 

Spring Morning

Oil on Stretched Canvas

11" x 14"

 

Every since the Zimin workshop I've been feeling the urge to paint larger. This is a dangerous proposition as larger paintings are much more difficult for me to sell. I suspect the danger is part of the attraction. :)

No. 594 Tulips with Red Scarf

 

 

Tulips with Red Scarf

Oil on Canvas Panel

7" x 5"

 

At this point I have way more paintings than words so this will be a short and sweet post. I believe I've mentioned that I love red, right? :)

 

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No. 587 Post Zimin Workshop Study

 

 

 

Spring Still Life

Oil on Stretched Canvas

11" x 14"

 

Okay, this one was completely designed and painted by me using ideas I gleaned from the workshop. Hopefully it looks like I learned something. :)

No. 582 Potted Tulips

 

 

Potted Tulips

Oil on Linen Panel

7" x 5"

 

We have had an incredibly mild winter this year. Spring appears to be here and I understand the tulips will bloom a full two weeks early.

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No. 581 Tulips and Teacup

 

 

Tulips and Teacup

Oil on Gessobord

6" x 6"

 

I have almost a two week backlog of paintings to post! Time can sure get away from a person. Sorry, I haven't gotten any photos from the Zimin workshop on here yet. The paintings from the workshop are dry enough to photograph. Now we just need a nice overcast day...

 

In the meantime, this is one of my favorite tulip paintings so far this year.

 



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No. 578 Spring Still Life

 

 

Spring Still Life

Oil on Linen Panel

7" x 5"

 

Daniel J. Keyes is probably my all time favorite still life painter. His lush compositions amaze me to no end. Occasionally I attempt a lush still life along the same line. Sadly, they don't come even the tiniest bit close to Mr. Keyes paintings but it's worth the stretch.

 



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No. 428 Spring in the Snohomish Historical District - Plein Air

 

 

 

 

Spring in the Snohomish Historical District

Plein Air

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

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We've had some spectacular spring weather lately. Perfect timing for peak bloom of rhododendrons and azaleas. So I made a bee line for downtown Snohomish. I love this little old house which appears to be on the verge of being consumed by these beautiful bushes.

 

 

 

No. 423 More Golden Tulips

 

 

 

 

More Golden Tulips

Oil on Linen Panel

7" x 5"

 

In this painting I get the feeling the tulips are just on the verge of exploding into a cloud of petals...


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