Single Peony, oil on canvas, 8 x 10

While we are still waiting for spring to come its nice to be able to think about what might be ahead in the garden this summer. I spent an afternoon, a very cold and blustery afternoon, working on this simple peony in a glass jar. I really enjoyed the simple and graceful composition with strong lighting. I was so pleased with the result, I arranged a few more in a simple, but larger set up. Maybe I'll get to that this week.
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Single Peony
oil on canvas
8 x 10

Sunflowers, Apples and Copper, oil on canvas 16 x 20

With the winter winds howling outside, it's nice to be able to think of the warmer days ahead while working in the studio. I think this still life grew out of the thoughts of those days which seem so far away. With this painting, I wanted to convey a sense of warmth and comfort through some very common objects. As with all of my paintings, a sense of strong light direction in combination with lost edges was a focus.
Sunflowers, Apples and Copper
oil on canvas, 16 x 20
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"Bits from the Kitchen" oil on canvas, 16 x 20

I thought I would give it one more go with the onions and the garlic, so this most recent still life is the result. I am pretty happy with the ending and the onions and garlic went nicely into the mashed potatoes for this evening's supper.
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Bits from the Kitchen
oil on canvas, 16 x 20
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Mid Day Snack, oil on canvas, 9 x 12

As it has been so rainy lately, and a bit soggy to get outside, I have been doing some studio work. I enjoy setting up casual still lives of everyday objects and this was no exception. I thought just a simple arrangement of the copper shape an apple and some grapes would make a nice little painting and a great, Mid Day Snack.
Mid Day Snack
oil on canvas, 9 x 12
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William Baffin Roses, oil on canvas, 16 x 20

After spending time this spring in Australia, New Zealand and most recently in Edinburgh, Scotland, it's nice to come home to full blown summer in Vermont. These roses grow along the fence in our front yard and this year the blooms were spectacular. Was a nice greeting from the garden after being away for so long.
"William Baffin Roses"
oil on canvas, 16 x 20
sold

"Summer Pickin" 10 x 8 oil on canvas

As mentioned in a previous post, I am spending some time teaching a painting workshop on the Georgia coast. The nice weather here has inspired me to begin thinking ahead a few months when it will be time to plant the garden at home in Vermont. I painted this piece after clipping a few late season blooms and tossing them in an old "Ball" canning jar belonging to my great-grandmother. I enjoyed painting this piece rather quickly trying to retain a sense of freshness and spontaneity.
"Summer Pickin"
oil on canvas, 10 x 8
sold
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