Held, Loosely

I thought these lilies would be an easy composition, with their large broad petals... but white flowers with frills are tricky no matter what size. Third try was the charm with these:

"Held, Loosely"

8x10 inches

oil on paper

$150 (+$10 shipping)

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Here is my first try, not enough subtlety in the tonal changes, and somehow the petals got stripey:

And the second try, in a rush and a huff:

Be persistent, be stubborn! But not on the same day!

Alone Together

I managed to get one more painting out of these Gerbera daisies before they wilted... this time a simpler composition with a more complicated vase.

"Alone Together"
8x10 inches
oil on paper

$150   (+$5 shipping)

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Bright Bunch

As long as we’re working in close quarters, my dad and I are going to engage in a bit of friendly competition (as well as grumbling in commiseration when the materials won’t cooperate).

The last post was his version of the pink Gerbera daisies, and here is mine:

“Bright Bunch”
8x10 inches
oil on paper

 $150 (+$5 shipping)

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Gerbera Daisies

Gerbera Daisies

9x12", $200

Oil on canvas (plus $10 shipping)

Sharing a studio with Robin has been a joy and a challenge. And by challenge, I mean: Game On! Here is the first result of our DDP Smackdown: We set up the flowers and let the paint fall where it may. I was trying to capture the color and contrasts in this image.

Purple Prose

It's been a busy year with a busy toddler, and I haven't had much time for daily paintings, but the stars have aligned and I'm back at the easel -- in my dad's studio! My kids and I are State-side for the fall, and the Double Dutch Painters are officially in residence. 

My first painting in months, was inspired by the exquisite work of Fi Chappelle at Fich Ceramics -- this beguiling bunch of purple tulips in her hand-thrown bud vase:

The simple shapes and creamy colors of her pieces are like candy to me. She doesn't know it yet, but I may need to paint more of her pots...



"Purple Prose"
10 x 10 inches
oil on canvas

$200 (+$10 shipping)


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(original photo image and ceramic bud vase by Fi Chappelle, go take a look at her site!)

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Peonies on Red
8x10", oil on panel, $125
Peonies are incredible, opening from a tight little ball to a lavish, huge, frilly flower.

Loïe — 

I tried to capture her tender heart and curiosity.

— Oil on panel, 8x10"

Azaleas

Azaleas, Jacksonville FL

The azaleas were blooming with abandon. A sure sign of spring.

8x10
Oil on panel
$125 (plus $5 shipping)

Flower Flower Spider

This piece was all about the little blue and white pot. I didn't have a flower to put in it, so I used one the spider plant off-shoots that I never have the heart to toss...

I used a canvas that already had some paint on it, and I decided to leave some of that ground peeking through.



"Flower Flower Spider"
6 x 9 inches
oil on canvas board

$125 (+ $5 shipping)

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Bursting With Life

I love the optimism of the Christmas cactus, blooming in the winter.

"Bursting with Life" 8x10" oil on panel

$75 plus $5 shipping