Deano's Den ( Gallery)

Swimming Cygnets-Swans

2012-02-06T14:37:00.006-05:00

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Oil on 5x7 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to The White On White Challenge at DPW posted by Ann Feldman.
Ann's Challenge: "For this week's challenge, let's try to paint white subjects on white backgrounds to see if we can find color and value in all that white!"

These three little cygnets with mom close beside was quite a challenge! I had already decided to do the next challenge via the palette knife.
So for me, this was a challenge on top of a challenge.
I hope future viewers can fathom what this painting represents without me following it around to explain it.

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My Etsy

Luke 13^:34 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.

Vietnam Market-Figurative

2012-02-04T08:00:00.006-05:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Connie was the great hostess. Thanks for the wonderful reference photos.

For something a little different, I decided to try my hand at this market in Vietnam.
I aimed to use saturated color in this one. I used both a brush and palette knife. I wanted to use enough colors and ambiguous shapes to show the clamor and excitement of a market.
Thanks for looking!

Luke 11^:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

Nowhere Fast-Hamster

2012-01-31T10:08:00.004-05:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to The Wheel Challenge at DPW posted by Carol Carmichael.
Carol wrote..."Think about the freedom that wheels bring us and paint something with them for this week's challenge."

The wheel may not bring "freedom" to this fellow, but at least there is exercise involved.
Don't feel all alone, little hamster. We all have those days once in a while.
Hope you like it!

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My Etsy

Luke 11^:9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

The Unconditional Kind

2012-01-28T14:59:00.005-05:00

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Oil on 5x7 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Susan was the great hostess. Thanks for the terrific reference photos.

Nothing says "unconditional love" like a child or a dog. These two earthly entities have to be very close to the love of angels.

This is something NEW for me and I really enjoy it....palette knife painting!!!
In the past, I have dabbled with a spot here and there with the painting knife...but this is the real McCoy! In a very few areas I used my finger or a brush to pull things together. I'm very happy with this style and all the color "happenings" it creates.
Thanks for looking!

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My Etsy

Matthew 22:³⁷ Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

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The spammers have been too active lately, so I enabled "comment moderation" again. Now the comments have all but stopped. One got through today.
Do me a favor, please...If you have difficulty leaving a comment please email me at kkayangel2(at)yahoo.com. I would appreciate the "heads up". If there's a problem, I'll remove the "moderation".
Then again, maybe no one is leaving comments because of lack of interest..Lol!

Heartfelt-Figurative

2012-01-24T17:26:00.003-05:00

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to The Seated Figure Challenge at DPW posted by Dana Cooper .
She said, among other things, "Find the simple, large shapes first."

He may have played gigs on stage for big bucks. Now he sings on a corner with a tip box at his feet.
But, you can be sure, each song still comes straight from the heart.

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My Etsy

Matthew 5^:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Innocence-Taiwanese Child

2012-01-21T11:27:00.007-05:00

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Dewi was the great host. Thanks for the terrific tour of Taiwan via reference photos, Dewi.

The wide eyed innocent expression of this Taiwanese child reached out and touched me.
I enjoyed using some of the unusual (for me) colors...violet-yellow-orange.
Thanks for looking!

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My Etsy

Matthew 19^:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

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Update 1-22-12

First, let me say, I really appreciate all your comments! It lets me know someone is "out there". It gives a purpose to blogging for me.

I suspect there has been an email snafu. I had comment moderation on and all my emails have stopped. I took moderation off about an hr. ago and a comment came through. Sorry for all the confusion or if I may have missed your comment sent before 10 am today. Hope it all straightens out....Bummer.

The Boss-Rooster

2012-01-17T15:34:00.006-05:00

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's The Color of the Year Challenge at DPW posted by Kathy Weber.

Here's a shortened version of the instructions: The Pantone Company has selected "Tangerine Tango" as THE color for 2012. So, try to do a painting based around this color.
I found yellow ochre plus cad red light was a close match to the "Tangerine Tango" color.

I had fun laying the paint on extra thick with both painting knife and brush. Hope you like it!

Here's an example of Tangerine Tango

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My Etsy

^{John 14:23} Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.

The Night Watch-Barn Owl

2012-01-14T08:27:00.004-05:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Lin was the great host. Thanks for the terrific reference photos, Lin.

Here's a barn owl in oil on a 6x6 canvas panel.
I had fun pushing the color, laying the paint on thickly, and inventing a background.
Thanks for looking!

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My Etsy

John 14:11 Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.

The Incredible Edible-Egg

2012-01-11T15:04:00.005-05:00

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Oil on 5x7 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's Paint Your Breakfast Challenge posted by Carol Marine.
The assignment: This week your job is to paint your breakfast.

I enjoyed this one. Ironically it's the initial doubt at the outset... later turning into a feeling of success at the finale that ultimately produces the feeling of enjoyment. The deeper the doubt...the more potential enjoyment if successful. Straaaaange.

I first toned the canvas with acrylic using warm colors. This influenced the final strokes of oil.

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My Etsy

John 7^:18 Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.

Irresistable Iridescence-Mallard Duck

2012-01-08T08:08:00.003-05:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Elaine was the great host. Thanks for the terrific reference photos, Elaine.

I had to have a go at the colorful iridescent greenhead.
I tried to be real generous with the paint on this one. I plopped down paint with my painting knife, and then tried to direct the texture with a brush without the brush removing the thickness I wanted to retain.

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My Etsy

John 9:⁵ While I am in the world, I am the light of the world

Apple Still Life

2012-01-05T09:45:00.005-05:00

Carol Marine's original reference photo

My "Change The Color" Painting

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's Change The Color Challenge posted by Carol Marine.
Carol said: "I have always heard that if you are accurate with value you can really play around with color and still have the image "read" as 3-dimensional."
I did a value study first, and then painted on top of that, making sure each color matched the value underneath it( in most places)...some background value was changed a bit.

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My Etsy

John 8:7 They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!”

Fun On The Run-Polo Horse

2011-12-31T17:06:00.006-05:00

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My last painting of 2011

Happy New Year Everybody!!!

Acrylic and Pitt Pen on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Christine was the great host. She supplied the terrific reference photos.

My title refers to the horse on the run and me having fun.

This is something a little different for me.
It's acrylic and Pitt Pen on 7x5 hardboard.
The hardboard is really slick, so the watery acrylic beaded and puddled much, I guess, like Yupo paper. I like the expressionist color and paint movement.
Thanks for looking!

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My Etsy

John 1^:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Not Guilty-Christmas Basset

2011-12-29T10:38:00.005-05:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Aftermath Challenge posted by Carol Marine.
She said, Get down and funky with wrapping paper in all its varieties. De-stress after a frantic family gathering. Break away and PAINT!

The face on this little basset's face says it all! He fits the aftermath scenario.
Actually I reached back and copied a painting I made in Dec. 2010. I tell ya, folks, copying ain't easy! It's a great learning experience in itself.
Hope you enjoy it!

NA

My Etsy

Luke 5^:34 And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

Sly Guy-Red Fox

2011-12-25T13:54:00.005-05:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Mike was the great host. Thanks for the terrific reference photos, Mike.

I really liked the sly guy...Mr. fox. I had done a painting of a wolf peering out through autumn leaves in '06. I went back and found where I had posted it on my blog so that I could use it as reference. Then, I just used the same idea for this red fox.

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My Etsy

Luke 2¹¹ Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

Remembering The Gift-Christmas

2011-12-21T09:16:00.007-05:00

Merry Christmas

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's Holiday Cheer Challenge posted by Carol Marine.
This challenge is about painting anything that is meaningful to you this holiday season

I keep our Savior uppermost in my heart.
The true spirit of Christmas is giving and...what you give is Love.
You will receive more back than what you gave...
The wrapped gifts are symbolic...
The true gift is love.

I would like to use this post to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your fondest dreams come true in the coming year.
Thanks to all my blogger friends for all your kind support through the great trail and trial of canvas and paint.
God bless you all.
Luke 2:7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

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This is a question for you bloggers. Have you been having problems with the click to enlarge feature on Blogger? Ever since they started the "Shadow Box" a few months ago, my images won't enlarge and it drives me nuts. The "Shadow Box" feature is the black slideshow page that appears when an image is clicked on. Any thoughts on this will be very much appreciated.

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Update:12,27,11...Looks as if the problem of enlarging the image is solved, at least with this post...Lol. This "shadow box"-Picasa stuff has got it all messed up. Call me retro if you like. I'd like the good old way back.

Paddling Progeny-Ducks

2011-12-17T12:37:00.003-05:00

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Beth was the gracious hostess. Thanks for the great reference photos.

The only thing I like better than ducks are ducklings. Couldn't resist this one.
There's plenty of interplay activity among those young'uns! It's enough to give you a case of the smilies...

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My Etsy

Luke 6:²⁷ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,²⁸Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Christmas Reflections-Still life

2011-12-14T09:31:00.004-05:00

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Merry Christmas

To all my blogger friends who mean so much to me throughout the year!

Oil on 5x7 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Reflections On Water Challenge posted by Layne Cook. Her instructions were to paint something showing the many facets of reflections.
If you can't get excited about painting water, paint something else that's reflective (but not a mirror- that's too direct).

After much mulling around of ideas, I came up with Christmas bulbs as the reflector...very timely!
Then I wondered "what to reflect?". Shortly thereafter, a good friend dropped off a few christmasy goodies her sister had baked. Shazaaam!! There was a Christmas tree cookie! Problem solved!

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My Etsy

Luke 5^:31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.

Hard Fought Portrait

2011-12-10T15:38:00.004-05:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Astrid was the gracious hostess. Thanks for the great reference photos, Astrid.

I believe it was Winston Churchill who said, " Painting a picture is like trying to fight a battle."
I would like to add, "Especially portraits." This one was a battle....I have a feeling the painting won. I am frazzled.
My first mistake was trying to impose deep shadows to the left side of her face (our rt.). The photo reference was more straight on light...like a flash. I wanted to add the shadows to give it a dramatic lighting effect. That's a hard thing to do...just out of your head, with any believability.
After fighting with it for two hrs., I gave up on that idea. So I spent another two hrs. of trying to do the light a little more like the photo.
Stick a fork in it...it's done.

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My Etsy

Luke 4¹⁸The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Kneeling Soldier

2011-12-08T15:01:00.006-05:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Your friend and mine, Sherry, from conservativelybohemian, requested I do a painting for a Vietnam vet co-worker, Jack. She wanted me to add the helmet on the rifle. I believe it was a really fine touch. He's getting this for Christmas.
Thank you,Jack, for your service. God bless all those in service to this country.
This one's heading your way, Sherry!

NA

My Etsy

John 11:25-26 "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?""

Dolly

2011-12-06T13:53:00.004-05:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Best Friend Challenge posted by Polly Madel.
Polly said,"I thought that it would be fun to do a challenge of man's best friend and his/her favorite things."

A toy poodle, Dolly was 6.3 pounds of unconditional love. She didn't seem to prefer any particular toy. I believe Dolly considered me her possession. She always seemed to be watching out for me as much as I watched out for her. Little Dolly was nearly 17 years old. She passed in Feb. 2010.
She has left a hole in this house and in my heart, but I realize such is the nature of life.

Well meaning bloggers and friends have said get another dog. Truthfully...At this point in my life, I'm just not physically capable of caring for a dog properly. I just wrap myself in warm memories...I'm satisfied with that.

NA

My Etsy

^{Luke 1:37} For with God nothing shall be impossible.

His Majesty- Golden Eagle

2011-12-03T12:20:00.005-05:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Jean was the gracious hostess.

Eagles rank pretty high on my preferred subjects. So, naturally, I had to attempt this beautiful golden eagle.

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My Etsy

Mark 11^:25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Bahamian Portrait

2011-11-28T16:45:00.011-05:00

First step

First I used Pigma Pens and a wash of acrylic to get me started...this is in the challenge. Thought about keeping it but decided "Naw"...I have it's image in my file.

30 Min.

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Finished

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Li was the gracious hostess. Thanks for the great references, Li.

At last...one that I am really satisfied with! One of my main heroes is Scott Burdick. Check out his work.
Before doing this painting, I went and viewed loads of his images to let it all sink in. I think that may have helped with the outcome. I have been attempting his style for a long time, and I feel this is the closest I've ever come.

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My Etsy

Mark 11^:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

French Toast-Still Life

2011-11-25T19:13:00.006-05:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Paint your Toaster Challenge posted by Shelley Ross. Shelley wrote: The shiny metal surface creates a playground for tinkering with reflections. The manufactured straight lines are an interesting alternative to organic objects.

My new toaster has a non reflective plastic coating, so it wouldn't do. I dug around and found my old one taking up residence in a corner of my basement. I gave one side a quick Windex shine and set a glass of French merlot wine in front of it.
So this is a French toast to all my art and blogging friends! Thanks for making my day every day.

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My Etsy

Mark 8^:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angel

Eye See You-Cat

2011-11-19T12:57:00.005-05:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Lin was the gracious hostess. Thanks for the great reference of your cat, Dave.
The title "Eye See You" of course refers to the beautiful cat eyes.
My objective today was to push expressive color. Below is how the painting started. It was really blah and boring. That's what made me decide to push the color and add some shadows.

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My Etsy

Mark 3^:35For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

Happy Days

2011-11-16T15:18:00.006-05:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Shoe Challenge posted by Cheri Homaee.
Cheri asked us to paint significant shoes in our life.

These saddle shoes belonged to my wife who passed away in '04. She loved dancing. So these shoes symbolize her healthy teen days. Although her last few years on earth were very difficult... I know she is dancing now.

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My Etsy

Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Peaceful-Sheep

2011-11-11T16:37:00.008-05:00

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Jean was the gracious hostess. Thanks for the great reference photo.

This grazer just seemed really peaceful nibbling away in the sunshine.
I had fun laying it on thick in selected spots and pushing the color.

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My Etsy

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Veterans Day 2011

Some of you folks probably remember this painting from the past.
I always feel an overwhelming need to pay tribute to all those in service to this wonderful country. Honoring patriotism and God needs to take a high priority in these very trying times.

This painting of a praying soldier was done with love and in support of our troops. God bless them.

NA

Luke 20:36

Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Sharing-Figurative

2011-11-08T19:27:00.005-05:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Crowd Challenge posted by Carol Marine .
Carol posted a photo of a rather large crowd at a restaurant.
We were asked to select and paint a part of it.

I selected a really close crop of a couple sharing a drink, perhaps after lunch.
This one stokes curiosity. Being faceless, they could be anyone we choose them to be...me...or you...or friends that we know. The painting's intent is to invite the viewer into a private moment to search and question.

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My Etsy

^{Matthew 23:10} Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

Jungle Gem- Macaw

2011-11-05T16:10:00.007-04:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Marianne was the gracious hostess. Thanks for the great reference photo, Marianne!

I tried a different approach on painting this beautiful macaw.

First I sketched in some key lines with my black Sharpie. Then I applied very thin oil paint in washes. Lastly I selectively gobbed on thick color in focal areas. Much of what you see are thinned washes. Some of the original pen lines were left visible because I thought they added to the look.
It was fun working with the thin washes! I hope you like it!

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My Etsy

^{Matthew 21:21} Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.²²And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

20/20 Jack-O-Lantern...Mouse

2011-10-31T19:31:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Paint Your Pumpkin Challenge posted by Carol Marine .
She said: In the spirit of Halloween I challenge you to paint your pumpkin!

I combined her pumpkins...
With a mouse I found.

I confess...I love mice ( when they're not running loose in my house, that is)! The pumpkin looked like a perfect temporary residence for this little critter. Stray seeds are an extra benefit.

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My Etsy

Matthew 11: ⁵ The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them ⁶And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Dem Dere Eyes-Ringtail Lemur

2011-10-29T08:13:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. June was the gracious hostess. Thanks for the great reference photo, June!

I liked the look in the little lemur's eyes. They seem open to so many interpretations....Dreamy...sad..angry...tender...Halloweenie.
I first prepared the panel with a coat of black gesso with a smidge of pthalo blue acrylic to make it really black. I love painting over this ground.

Hope you like it!

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My Etsy

Matthew 17:²⁰ And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Fruit Of The Vine-Grapes Still Life

2011-10-26T09:16:00.003-04:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas pad. Divided into 4 3x3 squares.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Ten Minute Challenge - Again posted by Carol Marine .

The rules: Get a timer. Divide your canvas (I used a 6x6in piece of canvas pad) into small squares (or rectangles). They should be smallish - a couple or 3 inches square or thereabouts. Set your timer for 10 minutes. Paint your object in the first square. When the timer goes off - stop! Repeat until you are done. You can rotate your object and/or change the light for each new square.
paint just shapes and colors and values. Paint what you see- not what you THINK you see.

This is the second time they've ran this challenge. But it is very worth while and really should be repeated on your own many times!

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My Etsy

Matthew 12: ⁸ For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Protective-Elephants

2011-10-22T09:19:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Maureen was the hostess, and she provided a great group of reference photos.

I really liked the photo of the momma and her babe! Pictures of this sort always stir my emotions. To me this painting represents love, endangerment, the many times this scene has been replayed over thousands of years...A seemingly endless gamut of feelings wells up....But in the end, and in truth, it is a merely a small painting meant to capture the light in a scene.

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My Etsy

2 John 1:⁷ For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

Pink Barrette-Child Portrait

2011-10-19T08:36:00.003-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Simplify Cute Challenge posted by Carol Marine.
Her instructions basically were to simplify a way too busy background. Then she said: "Feel free to change anything, crop, whatever. Have fun!"
So that's what I did..."have fun"!

I loved trying to paint the effect of the bright sun light on the girl.

Not exactly Vermeer's Girl With A Pearl... but Girl With A Pink Barrette was loads of fun to paint.

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My Etsy

^{Matthew 9:28} And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.²⁹Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you

Cup O' Comfort-Hot Chocolate

2011-10-15T16:10:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Jean, and she provided great reference photos.

The day here is dreary, very cool, and wet, so the hot chocolate seemed to be a perfect fit.

This is oil on a 6x6 canvas panel over black gesso. As a final step, to make the gesso truly black in the painting, I added a thinned Prussian blue on top of the exposed gesso in the background.

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My Etsy

^{Matthew 9:12} But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

Faraway Thoughts-Figurative

2011-10-10T19:46:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Composition Challenge posted by Layne Cook .
Her challenge: she posted a reference photo and asked us to arrange elements into an interesting composition. You should check out the photo at the DPW site.

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My Etsy

James 1:¹⁹ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath

Ladies' Man-Rooster

2011-10-08T08:40:00.010-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Wendy, and she provided great reference photos.

This bird is so slicked up in his colorful best, how could any hen in her right mind resist?

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My Etsy

^{Jude 1:4} For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Spider Doing Pushups-Hand

2011-10-04T15:18:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Hand Challenge posted by Shelley Ross.
She said, "The challenge this week is to paint one or both of your hands in a gesture - the Peace sign, Thumbs up, Hitching a ride, A-OK, or whatever hand pose moves you."

This is the "spider doing pushups on a mirror" which is ordinarily done against the opposing hand.
Just for kicks I photographed my hand doing pushups on a mirror. Whew!...Had to take a beer break after 25 reps....Hmmm...maybe I've been painting too long without working in some exercise?

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My Etsy

Jude 1: ²¹Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

Center Of Attention-Ducks

2011-10-01T12:20:00.003-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Scatty, and she provided great reference photos.

Something about ducks always seem happy and many times humorous.
I liked how these guys were gathered around eyeballing the main duck. They were either admiring him or were about to boot him from the flock for some ducky infraction.

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My Etsy

^{3 john 1:11} Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

Awe Of Autumn-Landscape

2011-09-27T11:37:00.003-04:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Falls' Challenge which was posted by the wonderful painter, Ann Feldman.

I first toned the canvas a purple to keep in line with Ann's suggestion for this challenge.

This is a typical Oct. cornfield scene in northeast Ohio.

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My Etsy

^{1 John 4:20} If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

English Sheepdog-Portrait

2011-09-24T13:11:00.008-04:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel..

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Bonnie, and she provided great reference photos.

I believe this is an Old English Sheepdog.

I tried to use the principles of Yin and Yang in this puppy portrait.
This means opposite factors. Thick paint versus thin...Light vs dark...Warm vs cool. I also like the ability to look down through the development (layers) of the painting. From the thick finishing strokes right on down to beginning...the bare spots of canvas...with all the development in between.
At the moment, I'm happy with how this one turned out.

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My Etsy

^{2 Peter 3:8} But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

Pride- Child Portrait

2011-09-22T16:18:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel..

This is my second contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Valri, and she provided great photos to work from.

I came upon a new find (for me) Peggi Kroll-Roberts. I really like her freeing style of painting...plenty of paint with less detail. Posterized in a way. Check her out.

Anyhow, I decided to try the proud fisherman with this approach. As usual I put in a bit too much detail, but it was fun and may need a few more tries.

Once again, thanks for the great refs, Valri!

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My Etsy

1 John 1^:5This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

When You're Smiling- Portrait

2011-09-17T15:36:00.007-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard panel..

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Valri, and she provided great photos to work from.
The lady in this painting is Valri herself.

I figured that if you're brave enough to put her photographic portrait up, I should be brave enough to attempt it.

I was reminded of the song "When You're Smiling" as I painted and the last line: "Keep on smiling
Cause when you're smiling
The whole world smiles with you". This carries a strong subliminal message to "smile".
I believe I must have had a smile for the entire painting...good medicine, bur the face muscles are a bit stiff.

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My Etsy

1 Peter 5^:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.¹¹To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Beyond Value-Liberty

2011-09-15T14:57:00.003-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's The Value Challenge posted by the very fine artist, Liz Wiltzen.
Liz said: "Simplify, simplify, simplify.

This is all about finding the large abstract shapes. If you take color out of the equation, it gets you looking at things in a whole new way.

So here’s the deal, you can use only 4 values. Lots of squinting and comparing will be required - and some decision making about what to make darker or lighter to stay within the 4 value range. The goal is to create an interesting, linked pattern of shapes. Look for opportunities to bring values closer together in order to lose edges and connect shapes. It’s magic when you find them!"

Perhaps because we are still within the shadow of the 10th anniversary of 9-11, I chose to paint the Statue Of Liberty yet again.
This priceless thing called liberty...beyond value...that needs our vigilant protection always.
I managed to maintain only four values as requested (I think).
Thanks for the great challenge, Liz! :)

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My Etsy

1 Peter 1^:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:²⁵But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

Radiating Personality-Portrait

2011-09-10T17:37:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel..

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Lin, and she provided great photos to work from.
The lady in this painting is Lin herself. The reference photo seemed to radiate character and personality. So, I gave myself the challenge to try and capture that in this painting.
It was surprising how much fun this one was! At the moment, I'm happy with it.

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My Etsy

James 4^:14Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away

9/11-Never Forget

2011-09-09T16:45:00.004-04:00

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Acrylic on approx. 8x11 gessoed watercolor paper.

This great lady saw it all come down on that dreadful morning of September 11, 2001.
The purest of blue Autumn skies was turned gray with smoke and red with flames.
The terrorists laughed and applauded while America cried.
America changed forever.
Now we are told to leave out the first responders...and to leave out prayer and mentions of God at the 10th year memorial gathering.
You all must do what is in your hearts.
I must do what is in mine...I shall remember....who the heroes were....who the villains are...and who our Holy Savior is.

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My Etsy

Hebrews 11^:16But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Pondering Porker-Pig

2011-09-05T11:12:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's The Paint your Pig Challenge posted by Carol Marine .
This weeks’ challenge was very simple. Paint a pig. Any pig

I found a pig painting I posted on my blog clear back in Oct, 2006. Check it out here.
I was struck by this old '06 painting! I thought, "This is better than what I'm painting today!"
Mixed emotions. On the up side, I was doing work then that I like even more today, with the passage of time. On the down side, I somehow feel like I've been regressing backwards instead of progressing.
At this moment, I feel like going back over my old paintings and injecting some of that approach into my present work....That's what I attempted to do with this new porker.

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My Etsy

Hebrews 12^:7 Be patient when you are being corrected! This is how God treats his children. Don't all parents correct their children?

Concentration-Child Portrait

2011-09-02T19:42:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Li, and she provided great photos to work from.

I have been checking out the methods of one of my favorite artists this week. Her name is Carolyn Anderson. Take a look at her great Russian Impressionist style. This beautiful child fit right in with her type of subject matter....so I decided to try it with her technique.
It was educational and I really enjoyed the experience.

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My Etsy

Hebrews 11^:3 Because of our faith, we know that the world was made at God's command. We also know that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen.

Old Mill Revisited

2011-08-31T09:37:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's The Rectangle Challenge posted by Mary Douglas.

The challenge was to build up your painting through a series of rectangles. A great way to simplify.
I inadvertently didn't follow the instructions to the letter. I wasn't aware of this until I went back and rechecked the instructions after I completed this submission.

This is a redo of the Old Mill Challenge of June 25.
I really enjoyed this very freeing exercise! Thank you, Mary!

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My Etsy

Hebrews 1^:14 Angels are merely spirits sent to serve people who are going to be saved.

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The original painting done on June 25

Focus-Cougar

2011-08-26T16:30:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Gail, and she provided great photos to work from

I chose this cougar because of his apparent concentration on something...possibly lunch.
"Concentration" made me think of "focus".... Which led to the title and the goal of this painting.
I tried to keep the majority of the painting soft edged and open to interpretation. The focus, or emphasis, is very selective and limited in area.
I think I was sorta successful with this one...anyhow, it was fun!

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My Etsy

1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear ... "

Lucky Bug-Cricket

2011-08-24T09:04:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's "The Superstition Challenge" posted by Gwen Duda.
We were challenged to do a painting based on a superstition.
A cricket in the house is supposed to be good luck. Here, boy....I need all the luck I can get!
I love to hear their song.

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My Etsy

Hebrews 3:⁴ For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

The Frosted Flakes Guy-Tiger

2011-08-20T16:39:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The host was Mike, and he provided great photos to work from. In fact, the tiger reference really looked Grrrreat to me.

I set myself the goal to push the color this week for a more expressive painting. I feel this one is more in line to how I painted a few years back. It was really enjoyable!

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My Etsy

Titus 3:⁷ Jesus treated us much better than we deserve.He made us acceptable to God and gave us the hope of eternal life.

Better With Age-Still Life

2011-08-18T16:12:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's "The Happy Birthday Carol Challenge"! Posted by her hubby, David Marine.
Happy birthday, Carol! Thanks for being such a huge source of inspiration to so many!
The older the violin, the sweeter the music. The older the wine the better the taste. Thanks for another great year of sharing.

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My Etsy

John 1^:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Morning Glory-Rooster

2011-08-13T12:14:00.004-04:00

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Oil on a 6x6 canvas panel.
Working within the square format was something different for me.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess, Kay, provided great photos to work from.

For the thick strokes, I loosely mixed paint (not over mixed) on the palette. Then I would pick it up on my palette knife. Then pick paint up from the knife with a scoop of the brush. And lastly, apply it in one stroke. This seemed to give some nice unexpected blends and broken color.

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My Etsy

1 Timothy 6^:7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

Eye Opener

2011-08-10T09:33:00.003-04:00

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Acrylic on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's Paint Your Mug Challenge . The challenge was issued by the very accomplished artist, Karla Uphoff .
Karla said: Paint the favorite cup or mug you reach for when you want something hot to drink. I think what we drink out of tells a lot about our personalities.

Black coffee in my black cup is my eye opener. My constant studio companion.

This is acrylics applied in many thin layers, like a watercolor. I did a lot of negative painting around the brushes. It didn't come off as I envisioned it, but hey, I'm still investigating this technique.

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My Etsy

James 3^:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Tough Guy- Iguana

2011-08-06T16:11:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess, Astrid, provided the photos.

The iguana (spiny iguana, I believe) looks like a tough customer from it's facial expression. I just invented the background to sorta reflect his personality.
He's not really sitting on a BBQ grill...Lol!

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My Etsy

Philippians 4:⁶ Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.⁷And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Light Show-Still Life

2011-08-03T15:51:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's The Black & White to Color Challenge . The challenge was issued by the very accomplished artist, Belinda Del Pesco .
The challenge was to paint a color version of a black and white image she posted - in any color harmonies you'd like, but keep the values accurate.
A very useful and educational exercise!

I had fun exploring color combinations and observing all the stunts the light played in the photo!
It was reflecting, refracting, and blurring by the aerial perspective. Thus my title: "Light Show".

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My Etsy

Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Fred And Ginger-Beijing Ballroom Dancers

2011-07-30T15:53:00.004-04:00

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Acrylic on Canson coldpress watercolor pad. Approx. 10x12 in

Here's Astaire and Rogers doing their thing in Beijing.

The acrylic is applied thinly in layers, like watercolor.
This is my attempt at the Ted Nutall technique. I came across his site and was impressed with his paintings. I think I could use a large dose of patience when attempting his great style.

I painted this as the last painting for The Flying Moleskin project. This is going to Vern Schwarz, a very accomplished artist with whom I have had many email conversations. He is an all around great fellow and I'm proud to call him a friend.
Yes, sadly, this is the last one and finishes TFM project. All in all it has been a wonderful experience conspiring and transpiring with a great bunch of artists! I love ya all!

Get ready, Vern...This is heading home to you!

NFS

Philippians 4:¹³I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Sunlight Seeker-Rose

2011-07-26T12:52:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW Nature's Arrangement Challenge. The challenge was issued by the very accomplished artist, James Coulter .

James said: "For this challenge you'll have to go outside (yes, even if it's hot). Choose some flowers on the ground and stand from one to six feet away from them. Use only these colors: Ultra Blue, Cad Yellow Med (or Lt), Cad Rd Lt and white. Limit your painting time to one hour (don't cheat!). Using only three brush sizes (large, med and small) start with a large brush and cover the canvas with thin paint (not runny), getting most of the large, dark areas blocked in. Then work dark to light, thin to thick. Have a focal point with darker darks, lighter lights, more intense color, thicker paint and fewer sharper edges. The rest of the painting should support that area with less visual energy (softer edges, less intense colors, less contrast). Use the smallest brush only at the end and in the focal area only (last 15 minutes). Use a value scale of at least 8 to 2 (dark to light). And try not to use white to lighten unless it is a cool color (blue or purple). "

There's a lot of good advice in this challenge. I found it really tough to attempt a red flower with such a limited palette! Would have loved to have added some alizarin crimson, burnt sienna, and
quinacridone red.

Philippians 4^:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Floral Fragrance-French Window

2011-07-23T13:23:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess, Catherine, provided the photos.

I chose this scene because I viewed it as an opportunity to get really loose and do a lot of implied detail. It may look as though it were done very quickly...but not so. This one took as long to complete as many of my detailed paintings do...around 2 hrs. Kinda like an orchestrated fight! Lol!

Song of Solomon 2:12 "Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land."

Amazing Grace

2011-07-19T16:14:00.007-04:00

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Acrylic on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW The Color Of Music Challenge. The challenge was issued by the very accomplished artist, Lesley Spanos.
She said: Your challenge this week is to paint a favorite piece of music. Interpret what you hear with pigment. The only rule is that you must tell us the title of the song you painted.

I chose "Amazing Grace" as my song to paint.

The chorus:
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

The words caused me to think of the homeless man...who, in this world, has fallen as low as he can go. But Christ gave his life so that this lowly man may be forgiven of all by Grace.
This painting symbolizes the once blind man seeing the way to Heavenly Glory!
This same great gift is freely available to us all!

NA
1 Peter 5:10 "God always gives you all the grace you need. So you will only have to suffer for a little while. Then God himself will build you up again. He will make you strong and steady. And he has chosen you to share in his eternal glory because you belong to Christ"

Nearer To Thee- Landscape

2011-07-16T12:15:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess, Jean, provided the photos.

I was really tempted to try a great looking cat (jaguar, I think), but I was still seeing spots from last week's cheetah.

This is Mount Rundle in Alberta, Canada. Gorgeous scenes like this remind me of the constant presence of our Creator. The mountains seem to be in symbolic prayer to the Heavens.

Genesis 1^:5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day

Shining Individuals-Still Life

2011-07-12T15:30:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
This is my contribution to this week's DPW Reflections Challenge. The challenge was issued by the very accomplished artist, Abbey Ryan. In her challenge, Abbey says:"pay particular attention to your excitement about the reflections. Once you find something that catches your eye, use your painting time to make a visual inquiry about the nature of reflections."

With that in mind, I chose the bottle of olive oil, the mixing bowl, and my favorite dark ruby red glass salt/pepper shaker. Each has it's own individual reflective qualities. In assigning personalities to them, the grouping reminded me of a group of bright folks...each contributing to the conversation.

Galatians 1:3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever.

Perusing The Menu-Cheetah

2011-07-09T15:39:00.009-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess, Jean, provided the photos.

I about gave up starting on this beautiful cheetah three separate times because I had no idea of what I wanted...Lol. Finally, I just started applying paint runs to get inspired.
Now, I'm happy with how it turned out. It was one of those paintings that keep you in suspense until the end.

I could just imagine by the intense look in his eye that he's picking out his lunch. Hmmm...What looks good today? Gazelle...antelope...hare...??? Think I'll go with the gazelle. I hate hare in my soup.

Thanks for looking.

2 Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

The Crew-Painting Tools

2011-07-05T15:01:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
This is my contribution to this week's DPW Paint What You Paint With Challenge. The challenge was issued by Carol Marine. It went something like this...challenge this week is to paint what you paint with. Brushes, paint tubes, pastel sticks, paint cans, etc. - paint what you like.

So there they are...The crew. A badger brush, a color shaper, and painting knife.

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My Etsy

1 Corinthians 15^:58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

In God We Still Trust

2011-07-03T14:06:00.003-04:00

Happy Fourth Of July

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is a rerun from 2010. I have just changed the wording a little.

The principle of our republic is based on God given rights! Understand, that if America loses God...we lose those rights.

I am proud of the the USA. Look at any country (or person) closely enough and you will see faults. But there's an overwhelming amount to be proud of...not ashamed of.
So this coming Monday...Happy birthday America!!!! Know that you are still loved!

God bless the USA!

2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Please take a minute and listen to this song.
In God We Still Trust

Forever Friends-Big Ears And Chloe

2011-07-02T15:36:00.008-04:00

The start

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Done

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Acrylic on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess, Elizabeth, provided the photos.
These are her two cats, Big Ears and Chloe, caught in a touching moment. She lost both of them a month apart, from two different terminal illnesses.
I know how much this hurts from my own experience with my little dogs.

The acrylic is used much as thinned watercolor...looking for an expressive feel.

Thanks for looking.

My Etsy

2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

One In A Mill-ion -The Old Mill

2011-06-28T08:29:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my interpretation of the photo to the DPW Old Mill Challenge.
The challenge was issued by artist Jean Nelson , who wrote:
"Often we encounter a scene when either en plein air painting, or from a photo that has potential to be a nice painting. But it needs to be cleaned up a bit, maybe a seasonal change, information deleted or added, cropping, etc.. This photo is just that kind of challenge. It has potential, but needs the imagination of the artist to make it an interesting painting."

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My Etsy

2 Corinthians 12^:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Free Spirit- Native American

2011-06-25T16:15:00.005-04:00

First pass

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Finished

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The host, Dominic, provided the photos. By the way, Happy Birthday Dominic!

I just knew I had to try the Chieftan when I saw him. I wanted to do this with a sort of controlled looseness...Strange term, huh? Using a triad of orange, purple, and green at first, I loosely laid out the portrait.
Then I would rub areas with a rag...streak through paint with a blurring brush stroke...smear parts with my fingers. Creating a looseness which I would go back over and re-establish certain parts.

I've included my start...a little over an hour. Then I got carried away with the destroy and repaint process...and spent perhaps another three hrs.
Maybe I should have stopped sooner, but it was fun and a great learning tool about working with paint....pretty freeing.

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My Etsy

"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed"
John 8:36

Reflecting On Good Times-Watermelon

2011-06-22T11:43:00.008-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to the DPW Challenge.
This week's challenge was posted by Carol Marine. Carol wrote: "Often when we are trying to render a subject, we SEE one thing but our BRAIN tells us something different. And too often we trust our brains when we shouldn’t, and our art ends up looking awkward. There are several “tricks” for getting past what our brain is telling us. Chief among these is SQUINTING! But another way to practice is painting upside down.
So, this week, I challenge you to paint this still life, upside down, from start to finish! I tried to pick a subject that would be compelling enough, simple in parts, but also fairly complicated."

I have used this great method in a limited way in the past. So this challenge was challenging indeed and very instructive.

I also invested a little more time to achieve a more developed painting.

Happy Summer Everyone!!

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My Etsy

Genesis 1:¹² And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.

How The Helican-Pelican

2011-06-18T16:35:00.003-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The host, Beth, provided the photos.

I picked the pelican, even though I think it will be a very popular choice this week.

It brought to mind this poem:
A wonderful bird is the pelican,
His bill will hold more than his belican.
He can take in his beak
Food enough for a week,
But I’m darned if I see how the helican.

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My Etsy

1 Corinthians 10^:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Balanced Diet-Still Life

2011-06-14T18:17:00.007-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW Challenge.
The challenge issued by Cathleen Rehfeld is to "create a stack of something that is balanced, in many ways. Literally balancing things on top of other things, and balance in color, color compliments, neutrals and bright color, composition, negative/positive space, and then paint it!"

Ta Daaa...The Balanced Diet! Though I must admit, all the food groups stacked in sandwich fashion loses out in the appetite appeal...could it be the protein flipping around???

My Etsy

1 Corinthians 2:⁹ However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—

Look Ma! No Brushes!-Blue Heron

2011-06-11T11:41:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The host, EP, provided the photos.

As host this week, EP issued a challenge to paint using a palette knife.
I had been contemplating making a palette knife painting for YEARS. I would often apply paint with a knife to portions of my work.
But this is my first ever 100% knife painting, Thanks to you, EP!
I don't know how successful it is, but the point is, I finally did it!

Thanks for looking!

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I would very much like to add that Don Micheal, Jr. has been my inspiration in the unique world of palette knife painting. I have followed his wonderful work for several years. Please do yourself a favor and check him our HERE.

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My Etsy

Romans 14^:11 It is written: “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’”

Happy Father's Day-Still Life

2011-06-09T13:48:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW Challenge. This week, it's the Gift Challenge presented by Carol Marine.

I decided to combine it with Father's Day to kill two birds with one stone.

In looking back at some of my older art on this blog, I felt my present style is getting more understated...laid back...even ho hum perhaps???
So I decided to kick painting inhibitions in the butt with this one, and add plenty of color pizazz!
I must admit, it feels great! Exciting again!
At this point, I don't know if it's over done or too wild to even hold together as art.
I'll let you decide that for me with your comments (if you will be so kind).

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My Etsy

Romans 12^:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

On The Wind-Horse

2011-06-04T15:27:00.008-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The host, Skappy, provided the photos.

I had to paint this beautiful horse. It made me think that her spirit was running on the wind, inspiring her to try to keep up .

When I first started on this one, I was very hesitant... not knowing which direction to take it. One color suggested the next color. So I wound up with this. It was so unplanned, it's like looking at someone else's work. I kinda like it.

Thanks for looking!

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My Etsy

Proverbs 3:⁵Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.⁶In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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This beautiful rose was painted by the very gifted artist, Liz Holm! It is her gift to me in my moleskin as part of The Flying Moleskin project.

To Liz: I absolutely love it, Liz! I have personally always found roses to be nearly impossible to paint, so this great gift from you is amazing!

I will cherish it!

Cardinal-Glowing Visitor

2011-06-02T10:56:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW Challenge. This is the Outside Your Window Challenge presented by Ann Feldman .

This is a frequent flyer to the bird feeder just outside my studio window. As I paint or browse on the puter, I can watch all the action from the diners. This handsome cardinal and his mate are regular daily guests. I have actually observed the male feeding a seed to the female on a couple of occasions! Ain't love grand ! It was in early Spring, so it may have been part of a pre nesting ritual.

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My Etsy

"Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?" Job 35:11

Memorial Day 2011

2011-05-28T15:12:00.005-04:00

Memorial Day 2011

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Please take some time today to quietly thank God for the multitude of servicemen and women who gave their all for this nation we are so blessed to be living in.

When you are out and about and you see the military , don't be embarrassed to thank them personally for all they do.

Remember always to praise and pray. Praise our finest young citizens in the service...And pray for peace.

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My Etsy

James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Progressive Cow

2011-05-28T08:26:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The host, Connie, provided the photos.

The very photo of this cow reminded me of a Connie van Winnsen style painting. Check her site out.
I have been a real fan of her art for quite a few years. So, in tribute to her I attempted this cow more or less in her style. Looking at it now, I see that perhaps some of the colors may need a higher chroma.
Anyhow, this is a tribute from me, Connie.

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My Etsy

^{John 1:1} In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Life Lessons-Canada Goose

2011-05-24T10:40:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW Challenge. This is the Value Challenge presented by Carol Marine. It went like this: For you guys using oil, paint on a burnt umber ground, wipe it down to a mid value, paint in the darks, and wipe out for lights (with paper towel or q-tips - try dipping in mineral spirits for the really white stuff). Use ONLY burnt umber (or raw umber if that’s all you have) - no white!!!

I painted on my standard 5x7 factory gessoed hardboard using burnt umber. Normally I add my own textured gesso. But this time I used the very smooth finish knowing it would be easy to wipe back to the light value. But the darker values slid around like grease and were really difficult to nail down. Anyway, here it is. A fine learning experience.

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My Etsy

Proverbs 30: ⁵ Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Fallen Star-Water Lily

2011-05-21T12:01:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The host, Robert, provided the photos.

Don't let the strange title throw ya. According to an Indian legend, the water lily was once a star. It fell from the sky on the water and changed into a flower. Come to think of it, it does resemble a star. For me, it certainly is the star attraction of a pond.

I really like the color combo of Thio Violet with the accompanying greens, blue, and touch of yellow.

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My Etsy

^{Proverbs 21:2} A person may think their own ways are right,
but the LORD weighs the heart.

Break Me Off A Piece Of That Blankety Blank Bar-Cat

2011-05-16T16:05:00.008-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW Challenge. It was hosted by the fabulous artist, Dreama Tolle Perry. She posted a photo of this cat. It will be great fun to see the many creative versions that are sure to come!

Once again I used the rounds in place of the usual flat brushes. I smooshed the paint on thickly and looked for spots where I could push the color and be a bit creative with it. I loved trying to render that strong sidelight!
All in all, I'm happy with it. Plenty of fun!

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^{Proverbs 16:24} Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

The Sentinel-Canada Goose

2011-05-14T16:57:00.004-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess, Lin, provided the photos.
I chose the Canada Goose who looks so alert. Geese elect a guard, or a sentinel, to watch out for predators while the rest of the flock is busy attending to business such as feeding. Quite a responsibility. This guy looks like he's up to the task.

This is oil on a 7x5 hardboard. I tried to push the color and be generous with the paint. I switched brushes from my usual flats to rounds that use to be my mainstay some time ago. Guess what? I like 'em all over again!

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My Etsy

^{Proverbs 14:30} A heart at peace gives life to the body,but envy rots the bones.

Salad Fixins-Vegetable Still Life

2011-05-11T08:23:00.003-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW Challenge. It was hosted by the fine artist, Diane Mannion.

This week's challenge was to paint a vegetable from life. Direct painting. Take a break from those photos. Not only will this be good practice but healthy too. Really look at your subject, study it closely and you'll see colors and shapes you never noticed before. Have fun with it and when you're finished... eat your subject.
I did as instructed and the resulting salad was delicious!

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My Etsy

Proverbs 16: ² All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

Sneak A Peek-Pekinese

2011-05-07T14:20:00.007-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Sneak a peek at this Peke! When I snuck a peek, I knew I just had to try him/her.
This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Angie was the hostess and graciously supplied the reference photos. Thanks, Angie!

I had fun with the thick, textured paint and the many colors I added to the "white" fur.

Thanks for peeking!

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My Etsy

Proverbs 13: ⁷ One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Color Me Happy

2011-05-04T08:58:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW Challenge. It was hosted by the fine artist, Carol Marine.
The challenge was to paint a self portrait....Those very words cause me to cringe a bit. I had done a few in the dim past but I could always find a more appealing subject virtually anywhere! For example, it could be anything on a table...anything in the yard...anything stuck to the bottom of a theater seat...Lol...Anything.

I pushed the colors on this one to add interest and spirit. I tried to keep it fun.
I titled it "Color Me Happy". Now that title sounds a little innocuous. I kinda favor title #2.."It's Hard To Be Humble". Based on the Mac Davis tune of the same name.

Part of the chorus goes like this:
"Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
when you're perfect in every way.
I can't wait to look in the mirror
'cos I get better looking each day"

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My Etsy

Proverbs 10: ³ The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

The Thinker-Red Fox

2011-05-01T09:29:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my painting for the WDE at Wet Canvas. Wendy was the hostess graciously supplied the reference photos.

The red fox appealed to me...looking so deep in thought. I loved the sharp sunlight on the head and ears. The background is pure imagination. I used it as a chance to play with loose, impasto, colorful blobs of paint on the end of the brush and the palette knife.

Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoyed it!

My Etsy

^{Proverbs 2:7} He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,

Oblivious-New York Lady

2011-04-28T13:45:00.007-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW Challenge. It wsa hosted by the fine artist, Linda Popple.
I really enjoy this weekly challenge. It forces me to paint an extra piece each week. Plus I enjoy jumping in to paint from an unfamiliar picture with a hurry-up deadline. Actually, the DPW Challenge doesn't impose a deadline...I self impose it to get it done within that week. It's like flying (or painting, Lol) by the seat of your pants.
It is great fun to see the various solutions these fine artists come up with!

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My Etsy

^{Proverbs 1:8} Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. ⁹ They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.

Noom From Thailand-Portrait

2011-04-24T10:22:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to the WDE on Wet Canvas. The hostess was Dewi. She's from Thailand and offered up some great photos of Thailand and it's people. I liked the composed, confident, look on this fellow's face (his name is Noom).

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My Etsy

I Can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Easter 2011

2011-04-23T09:07:00.003-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

I wish you all a happy and blessed Easter. Please remember the true meaning. Keep love and hope alive in your hearts.....The best is yet to come.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Luke 23:34 NIV
Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Mark 16: ⁴ And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

Chick Trio

2011-04-22T07:47:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my submission to Carol Marine's DPW Challenge. As per the challenge, this is a split complementary of yellow orange, blue, and purple. This applies to the colors of the objects or areas within the painting...not the palette.
I know that the principle is sound. But I'm not too sure about the result I achieved. Will have to evaluate it more/longer.

I like the symbolism of chicks at this time of year. The promise of New Life at Spring! Easter! God's Promise to us!

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My Etsy

^{Luke 23:23} But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. ²⁴ So Pilate decided to grant their demand. ²⁵ He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.

Easter Pinup-Keeta The Cat

2011-04-17T09:15:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my painting for the WDE at Wet Canvas. Shar was the gracious hostess this week who supplied the reference photos. This was done from a picture of her cat, Keeta.
Keeta was decked out in the Easter bonnet in the photo in an inside setting. I added the floral setting from another reference photo. I like how it all came together.
I managed to give it plenty of texture and color.
Hope you all like it!

Sold

My Etsy

Romans 12:³ For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

"You Lookin' At ME?"-Chicken

2011-04-13T15:41:00.006-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

The tough expression on this ol' bird kinda reminded me of Robert De Niro in "Taxi Driver".

This is my submission to Carol Marine's DPW Challenge. This one was fun 'cause I have a thing for painting chickens...Lol!
I lay down a lot of paint on this one using both a palette knife and brushes.

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My Etsy

1 Peter 1:24 "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the Word of the Lord endures forever."

Triple Header-Doggies

2011-04-10T15:38:00.005-04:00

Painting Progression
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Step #1

I first applied mid tone gesso for texture then toned it with thinned reddish acrylic.
I used thinned mixture of pthalo blue, aliz.crimson, and burnt umber to make a fairly detailed line drawing. In a painting this complex, I figured I had better have a pretty good map!

Step #2

I first established the darks with the same thinned mixture I used for the drawing. Then I started adding the different patches of colors trying to keep them colorful (push the color).

Finished painting

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard. This is my submission to the WDE. Kay was the hostess and very graciously supplied the photo...Thanks, Kay!

I tried to get a lot of broken color and freshness into this one. I enjoyed the attempting.

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My Etsy

Galatians 1: ¹¹ I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. ¹² I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

In My Father's Footsteps-Landscape

2011-04-05T10:02:00.005-04:00

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my submission to the DPW Challenge. This week, it's hosted by that tremendous artist, Carol Marine.

Loved piling the paint on with brush and palette knife.

This picture struck me as a road that had been walked by generations of people. Each traveling in their own thoughts, yet all very similar. Then I thought of the many roads Jesus traveled...and how we all should strive to walk in His light.
Such are the confessions of my meandering mind...Lol.

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My Etsy

^{Luke 24:32} They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

Deano's Den ( Gallery)

Swimming Cygnets-Swans

Vietnam Market-Figurative

Nowhere Fast-Hamster

The Unconditional Kind

Heartfelt-Figurative

Innocence-Taiwanese Child

Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

The Boss-Rooster

The Night Watch-Barn Owl

The Incredible Edible-Egg

Irresistable Iridescence-Mallard Duck

Apple Still Life

Fun On The Run-Polo Horse

Not Guilty-Christmas Basset

Sly Guy-Red Fox

Remembering The Gift-Christmas

Paddling Progeny-Ducks

Christmas Reflections-Still life

Hard Fought Portrait

Kneeling Soldier

Dolly

His Majesty- Golden Eagle

Bahamian Portrait

French Toast-Still Life

Mark 8:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angel

Eye See You-Cat

Happy Days

Peaceful-Sheep

Sharing-Figurative

Jungle Gem- Macaw

20/20 Jack-O-Lantern...Mouse

Dem Dere Eyes-Ringtail Lemur

Fruit Of The Vine-Grapes Still Life

Protective-Elephants

Pink Barrette-Child Portrait

Matthew 9:28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you

Cup O' Comfort-Hot Chocolate

Faraway Thoughts-Figurative

Ladies' Man-Rooster

Spider Doing Pushups-Hand

Center Of Attention-Ducks

Awe Of Autumn-Landscape

English Sheepdog-Portrait

Pride- Child Portrait

When You're Smiling- Portrait

1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.11To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Beyond Value-Liberty

1 Peter 1:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:25But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

Radiating Personality-Portrait

James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away

9/11-Never Forget

Hebrews 11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Pondering Porker-Pig

Hebrews 12:7 Be patient when you are being corrected! This is how God treats his children. Don't all parents correct their children?

Concentration-Child Portrait

Hebrews 11:3 Because of our faith, we know that the world was made at God's command. We also know that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen.

Old Mill Revisited

Focus-Cougar

Lucky Bug-Cricket

Hebrews 3:4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

The Frosted Flakes Guy-Tiger

Titus 3:7 Jesus treated us much better than we deserve.He made us acceptable to God and gave us the hope of eternal life.

Better With Age-Still Life

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Morning Glory-Rooster

Eye Opener

Tough Guy- Iguana

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Light Show-Still Life

Fred And Ginger-Beijing Ballroom Dancers

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Sunlight Seeker-Rose

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Floral Fragrance-French Window

Amazing Grace

Nearer To Thee- Landscape

Shining Individuals-Still Life

Perusing The Menu-Cheetah

The Crew-Painting Tools

Matthew 19^:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Mark 8^:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angel

^{Matthew 9:28} And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.²⁹Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you

1 Peter 5^:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.¹¹To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 1^:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:²⁵But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

James 4^:14Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away

Hebrews 11^:16But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Hebrews 12^:7 Be patient when you are being corrected! This is how God treats his children. Don't all parents correct their children?

Hebrews 11^:3 Because of our faith, we know that the world was made at God's command. We also know that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen.

Hebrews 3:⁴ For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

Titus 3:⁷ Jesus treated us much better than we deserve.He made us acceptable to God and gave us the hope of eternal life.

John 1^:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Philippians 4:⁶ Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.⁷And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:¹³I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4^:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

2 Corinthians 12^:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

1 Corinthians 10^:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Romans 12^:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.