OIL PASTEL

While clearing & cleaning in preparation for next months show I came across this small oil pastel, probably dating back to 2006 or 2007. It measures 5x6" and therefore qualifies for my "small works" file.


Planetary Oil pastel 5x6"

THERE IS MORE TO ME

than trees, barns and fences, and this little painting is proof of that. As always, I painted the sky, not knowing what would follow. This creature was happy to oblige me. Getting him into the studio was easy, getting him to lie down and pose was much more difficult.


Looking out acrylic 6x8"

THE SKY IS NOT RED-ORANGE

Leaving behind the deeply warm skies I love to paint, I turned to the dark stormy skies that I love to paint. OK, maybe I just love to paint skies, moody skies of any color. Often I will paint the sky and then decide on what will follow. That is what i did in this little painting using a theme I like so much, light falling against the dark background.


Summer Storm Coming acrylic 6x12

DEEP PURPLE

After 3 aborted attempts I finally salvaged a painting out of this 8x8 canvas.

MORE POTATO CHIPS

I have a few more recent miniatures to share with you. I really am trying to make my way to the larger canvas on the easel but without much success. Oh well, maybe tomorrow. In the meantime:


Summer Tree acrylic 10x8


Fall Tree acrylic 10x8

25+25=50

Green Mountains diptych 5x5 each acrylic


Green Mountain #1


Green Mountain #2

I will be out of town for a week so there will be no more miniatures for a while. I suspect this will be harder on me than for you. I have to warn you, I'm thinking smaller, maybe 3x3 or 2x2?

TWENTYFIVE SQUARE INCHES

CLOUDS acrylic 5x5

A VIEW WITHOUT A ROOM

This is a companion piece to yesterday's 8x8 miniature. If I can stick with my early morning resolve, I will start work on the 30x40 canvas on the easel.


The View acrylic 8x8"

BIG SKIES AND SMALL WORK

Clearly I am addicted to big skies and broad plains as much as I am to barns and trees. I have stopped trying to reason why a long time ago. Although I have a blank 30x40 canvas sitting on the easel waiting for me, I have been spending my time on the watercolor streetscapes and these small panels. (Did I mention that in October I will be participating in a show of small works with 2 other Lowertown artists?)


Standing Alone acrylic 8x8"


Dusk acrylic 5x5"

TRACTOR ROAD

Tractor road acrylic 6x12"

I am enjoying working on these miniatures. They often give me ideas that can be used on larger canvases. And if you find yourself in need of some instant gratification, they can meet your need.