45 minute cup, 22

This is the last of the cup still life. Once I finish this class I would like to come back to these and make a few changes and resolve them a little more. I have about 23 more sketches done that I have not posted yet. I will post them as I get time. I am doing unusual compositions in still life right now and really enjoying it. The idea is making me think outside the box. I like that. This information is something I can really run with!

45 minute cup, 21

This is another 45 minute oil sketch. It is 11" X14". It is interesting how the inside of the cup looks green.

45 minute cup, 20

Again these are only quick studies. This one is 45 minutes and I know to be a finished painting I need more paint in the background and more modeling in the cups but this was fun! I am tired but my grades for my high school students are in and I am free to do my quick studies for a few weeks! It will be very nice.

25 minute cups, 19

Sorry I have been trying to keep up with my class and had to stop posting here to get a little extra time for my quick studies class. I liked this series of cups but I got my worst grade on them so... see what I know.   Apparently I have a lot of tangents in them. Actually this piece has a tangent where the spoon tip touches the tiny cup.  When this class is over I would like to actually take these quick studies to completed paintings.

I just got some big news. I took 1st and 2nd in oil painting at the Lodi Art Annual which will be at the "Woodbridge Winery" the weekend of March 19th, 20th and 21st.

25 minute cups, 18

Remember this is a 25 minute oil sketch. Good night all. Rest well. Thank-you all that came to the reception at Mon Petit Chic. I so appreciate your moral support. The show will go on through the month of March if you were not able to make it to the reception.(The address is 330 West Lodi, Ave., Lodi, Ca.) It is a real cute shop and my paintings feel right at home there. It is a cozy place. See for yourself.

25 minute cups, 17

The idea to do the cups came from Carol Marine. Her cups inspire me and since I also love antique things, I added the tiny cup and saucer. Again this is only a 25 minute painting. My opening reception is tomorrow night at Mon Petit Chic, 330 West Lodi Ave, Lodi, Ca. from 6 till 8:30. Come it will be fun!

40 minute figure, 16

Sorry, I have not been posting. I am painting many quick studies but with high school issues, loading and unloading the kiln every few days, I just had to let some things go. This is not as important to me as meeting my deadlines for my class and making sure my students get the guidance they need in my classroom. This is a 40 minute oil quick study. When the timer rings it is over!

I am having an art show at Mon Petit Chic, in Lodi, Ca. by Fiori's Butcher Shop. It is the month of March and I have over 25 pieces of art in the show. The opening is Friday night, March 5th from 6 to 8:30. Come if you can!!