25 minute,unusual lighting 2

Well, the A.P. Art Exams are almost over. My students have the online portfolios submitted now tomorrow they will submit their 5 best pieces and make them presentation ready and send them off to the College Board.

25 minute,unusual lighting 1

It is very interesting to paint the face with lighting from below. All the lights are in unexpected places. It is like doing an abstract painting and you are just looking for color spots. I am beat tonight. I have 8 Advanced Placement Art students. All their online portfolios are due by tomorrow afternoon. Then by Friday each needs 5 pieces presentation ready for the exam. I think I am stressing more than my students. 2 of my students are totally finished but the other 6 have me worried to the last second.

40 minute, unusual composition 5

The camellias were just beautiful this year. They lasted longer than I remember.

45 minute unusual composition, 4

This one I got the egg scale and the table from my garage sale adventures.

30 minute, unusual composition, 3

This little pewter creamer was another wonderful garage sale find. The reflections in it are so fun. The oranges are from our tree right outside the window, so as I work at the computer I can see how pretty it is. When they are cut they are so beautiful.

30 minute, unusual composition, 2

I love this little table. I found it at a garage sale and was just hoping to have an opportunity to paint it! This is a 30 minute oil sketch.

30 minute, unusual composition

I really like this group of paintings. I got some good news. My journal and 2 plein air landscapes were chosen for the 1st judging session for the Academy of Art's Spring Show. I may not make the final cut but even being in the 1st set is progress. This is an 9" X 12", 30 minute oil sketch.