Still Life

 I haven't done many still life paintings.  It's been fun and to try a few during this time when our paint-out groups aren't meeting.  Our wonderful and generous Saturday Painting leader/organizer has given the group weekly prompts which have been fun to try.  They keep us painting and sharing our efforts.  My most recent piece is a watercolor of a green glass with a cactus in water for the "Transparent" prompt.  I also tried a gouache piece of some shells and a swan planter for the "White" challenge.  A few months ago I painted a postcard as a Thank You for some pretty carrots that friends dropped off for us.  They were irresistible to paint before eating.  I'm sure there are more still life pieces in my future since I'm staying close to home.  

7" x 5" Watercolor

5" x 7" Gouache 

6" x 4" Watercolor Postcard

Birthday Flowers

 My birthday was last month.  Our daughter came by for a socially distanced porch visit.  It was so nice to see her since we haven't been able to see each other too often during the pandemic.  She usually brings me a birthday bouquet as she did for this birthday.  I've never tried painting or sketching the flowers before.  They were so pretty,  I had to paint them.  I did a watercolor and also a dry mixed media sketch on toned paper using pens and pencils.  My florals need more practice!   

7" x 5" Watercolor 

8" x 5" Mixed Media Sketch