Spring, Abstracts, Flowers and Puppies for PPF

ACEO: "Vanessa," A Baby in an Easter Bonnet and Pearls

Painted from a reference photo on Paintmyphoto.ning.com

Abstract Expressionism, Watercolor 5x7

Another "experimental" painting in watercolor class. We painted the outlines first, then filled in with color. Not sure how I feel about this one.

9x12 Watercolor on 140# hot press paper

Done from a photo on a blog challenge. Buildings are not my favorite, but that's what a challenge is for, right? Stretch . . . .

8x10 experiment with watercolor on gouache, 

then sanded with rough sandpaper, torn edges,

and mounted onto a backing board. 

Sunflowers, ACEO size

painted for DPW weekly challenge

Variation of the Morton Salt Girl ACEO

Painted for several challenges, Water, Puppies and Umbrellas!

A couple of Scruffy Stray Sad Eyed Dogs for 30/30 National Puppy Day

An ACEO of "Little Drops of Water in the Rain"

Springtime, Robins, Birds and Nests for PPF

Happy Springtime!

"Feed Me," Big Mouth Hungry Robin

Our ACEO 30/30 challenge group in Facebook has a Spring Theme this week so here is my first baby robin, painted from a photo at morguefile.com. His mouth (beak?) is too big, but you would not know if you did not see the reference photo. 2.5 x 3.5 inches watercolor and pen on heavy paper. If any of you like to paint tiny, it is an open group. We change themes every week, and only paint ATC size, but it keeps my ebay store in stock!

Robins Eggs in a nest in a tree, and Naked as a Jaybird Baby

Mama Robin in a nest and a Cute Baby Bird.

Birdhouse and a bird and a proud Bluejay

I am having way too much fun doing these. All sketches/illustrations were done with watercolor and outlined with a pen and a touch of Higgins white ink. I am getting much faster and better with sketching by doing these every day. The small format makes me feel comfortable with being loose and free with my strokes. And I am not worried if I have to throw away a tiny piece of wc paper, but mostly they turn out amazingly well!

Spring Flowers: Lilacs in a Mason Jar

Lilacs in a Mason Jar:  ACEO

We always had lilacs growing near our house as a child, and a bouquet of thse flowers always brings me happy memories of Spring!  An empty mason jar was perfect to use for a vase.  The smell still makes me swoon.

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Day 25: Mother Nature, Spring is in the Air

ACEO:  Mother Nature, Spring is in the Air

Day 25 of 29 Faces Challenge

Acrylic on 140# paper.  It's nice and sunny today in Southern California, and I feel Spring in the air, so here is Mother Nature to bless the day with her kind and gentle visage.

 ACEO refers to the size - 2½” x 3½” - also called an ATC or artist’s trading card. Signed by artist. Complete contact info on back - comes in a protective sleeve.  The photo looks bigger, but it is truly the size of a baseball card.  Original, not a copy, painted with acrylics on heavy paper.

For Sale:  http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/penny-stewart/aceo--mother-nature-spring-is-in-the-air-acrylic-on-paper-original-art/124813