30 paintings in 30 days, Landscapes ACEO size

ACEO landscapes, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, Mixed Media 

(Watercolor, Gouache, Acrylic and Pen and Ink)

September 1-30, 2014

I finished the challenge, and I did all 30. Now there is another one. 30 ACEOs in 30 Days, with a Christmas/Holiday Theme. It starts October 15 to November 15, 2014. Go to the Facebook Page to sign up. It will inspire you to make lots of ACEOs for your Etsy or Ebay store if you sell online. Or you could make lots of stocking stuffers. 

Day 30: The Covered Bridge

Day 29: Poppy Field, Abstract Expressionism

Day 28: Desert Cabin

Day 27: Log Cabin on a Snowy Winter Day

Day 26: Red Barn, Autumn Trees

Day 25: Rocky Shores

Day 24:  Bull River

Day 23: Rocks

Day 22: At the Dock, A Sailboat at Sunset

Day 21: Light and Dark, Sun and Shadow, A Tree

Day 20: Misty Morning Mountain Lake

Day 19: Cloudscape and Buildings,
Impasto Technique with Palette Knife

Day 18: Sunset on a Calm Lake

Day 17: The Eiffel Tower

Day 16: Ocean View, Palm Tree Silhouette

Day 15: Winter Sunrise on the River, Bare Trees

Day 14: Birch Trees in Autumn. Fall Leaves

Day 13: Blue Skies with Fluffy White Clouds

Day 12: Sailboats in the Marina at Sunset

Day 11:  Pine Tree by a Mountain Lake 

Day 10: Bridge Over Colored Waters

Day 9: Storm Clouds Forest Rain Coming

Day 8: Lone Fall Tree in the Mountains

Day 7: Sail Away into the Sunset

Day 6: Street Lamps in the Park

Day 5: Abstract Forest Path

Day 4: River at Sunrise

Day 3: Pine Trees Mountain Lake Mountains

Day 2:  Man Alone on a Bridge

Day 1: Colorful Castle by the Sea

Day 29 and 30

Day 29

"Apple Pie in a Blue Pan, with Apples"

11x14 Acrylic on Canvas Board

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This one was painted awhile ago as a sample for a class I was teaching.  I have run out of steam for the food paintings.  But the pie is steaming!

Day 30

"Fruit and Pitcher"

8x10 Still Life Acrylic on Canvas Board

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Here is another still life food painting done for a class. The background was very textured.  I am using it for my last one in the food series.  I have to paint 25 more Artomat blocks today so that should count for something!  I paint every day and the challenge for me was to keep to the theme I chose.  Mostly I did that.  A couple of animals in there, but more food than not.  

Day 27: Peaceful Pig

Day 27 of 30 paintings in 30 days, Jan 2014

"Peaceful Pig" 

8x8 Acrylic on wood panel with 3/4 inch sides

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Another NON-Food painting.  Well, we know he will not be bacon because he is at the Ironwood Pig Sanctuary and seems downright happy and spiritual.  I found that after painting a bunch of pigs for auction to raise money for the pig rescue organizations last year, I became a vegan.  Looking into an animal's eyes gives you a glimpse into their soul, and this guy just speaks to me!  I had to paint him.   Tomorrow back to food paintings.  

Day 26: Big Yellow Pepper

Day 26 of 30 paintings in 30 days

8x8 inch "Big Yellow Pepper"

Acrylic on Ampersand Panel

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Only 4 more days to go and I will have accomplished another goal or painting challenge.  Since I am retired, it is not a matter of finding time to paint, but rather inspiration.  Choosing a theme has helped, although I have gotten a bit bored at times and painted something else.  I painted a pig for tomorrow's posting.  It's been awhile since I painted piggies!

Day 24: Garlic and Onions

Garlic and Onions was done for a class I taught a while ago in beginners acrylics.  It was a different style for me, sort of abstract, and we painted very quickly and in a very loose style.  I am using it for Day 24 of the 30 paintings in 30 days.  I think I am getting bored with painting food.  Maybe I should switch for the last few days of the month and go back to ACEO's for awhile.  I am back in my watercolor class starting this week and we are painting some really challenging street scenes.  Sometimes it is difficult switching back and forth from watercolor to acrylics and even oils this month which was a stretch.  So, here is Day 24:  

Garlic and Onions

9x12, Acrylic on Canvas Board

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Day 20: Appetizers, Crab Cakes

Day 20 of 30 paintings in 30 days, Jan 2014

"Appetizers: Crab Cakes with Dill Sauce"

6x6 Acrylic on Ampersand Flat Panel

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More food. These were the appetizers served at the workshop dinner.  Crab cakes with dill sauce.  I love painting on these smooth panels we used for the class.  I usually paint on canvas boards, and these are so different.  Leslie recommended this surface for oils, but they are great for acrylics if you are trying to get lots of detail.  Ampersand Museum series panel, 1/8 inch thick with a premium acrylic gesso surface - no preparation needed.  Just paint away!

Day 19: Blueberry Muffin

Day 19 of 30 paintings in 30 days, Jan 2014

"Muffins"

8x10 Acrylic on Canvas Board

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I took the reference photo for this one myself, with my Iphone camera, and even figured out how to get the picture into my computer.  I ate the blueberry muffin, but the other was either bran or chocolate chip, and I figured two would be over the muffin top, so to speak.  I have lots more photos of the wonderful food we ate at Leslie Saeta's workshop last week.  Can't wait to paint them.

Half Way to 30 in 30, Food Paintings, PPF

Paint Party Friday:  Day 17 of 30 paintings in 30 days

Topic:  Food, or Culinary Delights

“Happy Birthday Cupcake #1”

Oil, 6” x 6” on canvas panel

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I just finished an intense 3 day workshop using oil paints with a palette knife taught by Leslie Saeta in South Pasadena, CA.  Great fun, and I learned a lot, especially about marketing my art, pricing, selling on the internet and improving my web site.  Now all I have to do is implement the ideas starting today!

This cupcake is my very first oil painting ever.  It is not dry yet, and won't be for awhile.  That's one thing I don't like about oils.  My acrylics are dry by the time the day's painting session is over, not cured, but dry.  The palette knife technique we learned was really interesting but it does not work with acrylics very well at all.  The oils give me a headache and nausea, even the ones that are water based, so I am not sure how I will do any more oil painting, but I may try wearing a respirator.  

See more of my 30 day paintings in 30 days here.

30 Painting in 30 Days: Challenge for January PPF

This month I am signed up for Leslie Saeta's Palette Knife painting workshop on Facebook for 30 days. I have never painted much food, so at my daughter's suggestion, I think the topic of the month will be "Culinary Delights."

Day 16: Jan 16, 2014
"Eggs, Veggies and Meat"
9x12

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Day 15:  Jan 15, 2014
"Bottle of Wine and Glass"
12x9

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Day 14:  Jan 14, 2014
"Canned Meat"
9x12 Acrylic

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Day 13:  Jan 13, 2014
"Bread, the Staff of LIfe"
Acrylic 9 x 12

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Day 12: Jan 12, 2014
"Going Bananas"
9x12 Acrylic on Canvas Board

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Day 11:  Jan 11, 2014
"Ketchup and Fries with a Burger on the side."
9x12 Acrylic

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Day 10:  Jan 10, 2014
"Taco Tuesday"
Acrylic 9 x 12

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Day 9: Jan 9, 2014
"Homemade Cupcake and Strawberries"
9x12 Acrylic

  

Day 8:  Jan 8, 2014
"Watermelon"
Acrylic on Canvas Board 9 x 12

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Day 7: Jan 7, 2014
"Cookies and Milk"
Acrylic on Canvas Board, 9 x 12

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Day 6: Jan 6, 2014
"Huevos Rancheros with Avocados"
9x12 Acrylic on Canvas Board

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Day 5: Jan 5, 2014
"Large Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza"
Acrylic 9 x 12 inches

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Day 4: Jan 4, 2014
"Coffee and Biscuit"
Acrylic 9 x 12

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Day 3: Jan 3, 2014
"Toast and Jam"
Acrylic 9 x 12 inches

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Day 2:  Jan 2, 2014
"Banana Split with Extra Whipped Cream"
Palette Knife Acrylic 9 x 12 inches

 Day 1:  Jan 1, 2014
"Hamburger with Big Buns"

I used a palette knife and Slow Dry Acrylics to paint this juicy hamburger with melting cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and secret sauce.

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