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 25: Leeks, Green Onions, Scallions?

Day 25 of 30 paintings in 30 days

Leeks, Green Onions, Scallions?

10x8 Acrylic on canvas board

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I thought I was painting leeks, but in looking at the final result, they look a lot more like green onions or scallions.  The hairy part was the funnest to paint. This one was easy for me, lots of double loading of the brush with the acrylics and blending, but trying to not over blend.  

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 21: TUXEDO CAT PPF

Paint Party Friday:  I painted a lot of stuff this week, mostly food, but this is my favorite and it only took me about 20 minutes.  Sometimes it just feels right!

I painted this cat for the Daily Paintworks Challenge of the week, using only burnt sienna, deep turquoise and Tit. white on a wooden panel-  very smooth surface with acrylics and it almost painted itself. 5x7, with 3/4 inch sides.  I love this tuxedo cat!!!

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Day 23: Sushi

Day 23 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Sushi, California Roll"

8x10 Acrylic on Canvas Board

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8x10 Acrylic on Canvas Board - Sushi, a Japanese food consisting of cooked vinegared rice, avocado and vegetables, in this case.  Vegetarian food because I don't eat raw fish!  This is what I have when the family goes out for Sushi.  Still Life, Original, not a print.  Small fine art.  SFA.  

Day 22: AVOCADO Still Life Food Painting

Day 22 of 30 paintings in 30 days

"Avocado Half with Pit"

6x6 Acrylic on Ampersand Panel

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Something healthy for a change.  This Avocado is raw, vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Hey, I can eat that!    

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.

Day 18: Canned Fruit in a Ball Jar

Day 18 of 30 paintings in 30 days.

 

"A Canning Jar with Crabapples"
Acrylic on Gessoed Board, 6x6 inches

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Square Art, small fine art, 6 x 6 inches.  Acrylic on gessoed panel.  A Ball canning jar full of red fruit.  It could be tomatoes, cherries, baby beets, or what it reminds me of is crabapples from the tree over my sandbox in the backyard when I was a kid.  Mom canned those little gems every year.  Yummy! Still Life SFA by Penny StewArt