Mississippi Cotton

8 x 8 oil on stretched canvas

Having grown up in the Mississippi Delta, this was a common site in the fields all around.  I miss seeing the fields full of cotton ( looked like snow).  I've moved and cotton is not farmed here like it was in the Delta in my day.

Square Books - Complete

12 x 16 oil on linen

Finally got to the finished stage and signed!  Yay!   Lots of neck strain on this one!

Square Books - Beginning

12 x 16 oil on linen

This was started yesterday and I worked more on it today but am still not finished - just got tired of working on it today.  Hopefully I will complete it tomorrow.  Buildings are tough to get level especially when you are using a piece of linen not mounted on a board yet.  I had it taped to my painting board slightly askew yesterday resulting in much re-working today.

Drawing 5/12/14

graphite on newsprint

I'm posting this from my drawing class last night because I really haven't painted much lately.  We were supposed to do a value study from one long pose last night.    I draw too fast and tend to leave out details/nuances  so my goal is to be a little more deliberate in the future.   Since I was late,  I ended up on the side of the model which was mostly in shadow...bet I get there on time next week!!!!  

Same Song, Second Verse

12 x 16 oil on stretched canvas

A re-do of same reference photo (my hydrangeas from last summer).  They haven't started blooming this year.  I am trying to get some paintings ready for a show this weekend so I thought I would pull this one out again and try, try again!  

Double Whammy

12 x 12 oil on stretched canvas

A double whammy for me for sure!  I was trying to paint in a higher key plus trying to paint roses!  Tough, but I learned a few things in the process I think.  I will have to try this same pose again and see what results the next time.  I still want it to be much lighter!

Buckhead Creek

8 x 8 oil on stretched canvas

This is a view of the creek at the park where our grandchildren like to play.  It's a neat park with lots of equipment for them to play on and even has stepping stones across the creek - beautiful setting.  Note:  I re-did this and removed some trees.  After posting yesterday, I saw too many verticals so I removed some trees.  This photo isn't as clear as yesterday's--it has some morning glare on the left--but I like it better without all the trees and reflections.