"D" sketch 11"x14" charcoal

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We finally got together, don't have any snow or ice to get in the way.   I hope all of you have a wonderful New Year!  I'm grateful to all of you for your support and encouragement through out this past year.   Because of you I progress!   Thank you!   Happy New Year!! 

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"Inspection" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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Marbles is one of my favorite things to paint.   I think it has something to do with the mesmerizing glow.  Also this magnifier looks like a robot to me.

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"Marbles on the beach" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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I guess the marbles are still soaking up the sun and surf on the beach, while I soak up the rain clouds back home.

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"Orchid surprise" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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When I looked around the studio this morning for something to paint I found that the orchids I painted a few weeks ago were still alive!   Hard to believe I bought them 6 weeks ago.   

This is my sister's back yard in Port Aransas.  It was 75° every day and this night she had the hot tub (the round thing in the background) heated up with it cascading into the pool and a fire in the pit. It was beautiful!  There was steam coming off the whirlpool and pool.   We took a dip later, it was fabulous!   Below is my sister Cynthia and my dog Whirly Girl on the beach on Christmas Eve!!   Another beautiful day!   Thanks Cynthia for a wonderful time!!

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"Race car maze" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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Lucky is in her race car driving as fast as she can through the ribbon maze, turning the corners on two wheels.   What a rush!

I want to thank all of you for viewing my art and being subscribers and followers.   I am taking a break for about a week during this busy holiday season.   I hope all of you have a Very Merry Holiday and a Happy New year!

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"Golden ribbon" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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Thought I would use the skinny golden ribbon again.   I see that it photographed too dark.   It has been so overcast lately.   We also had an ice storm last night, my steps and sidewalk outside was a solid sheet of ice this morning.    Such a winter wonderland!

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"Copper curls" 6"x6" oil

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This ribbon is some sort of copper mesh with wires on the edges.  Some how the blue background did not photograph as blue as it is.  

    

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"Surrounded" 6 in x 6 in

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I think I have started a new series without doing it intentionally.  I do like keeping it simple by using one type of ribbon.   This ribbon is a sheer magenta with a thin wire on the satin edge which makes it hold its curl.  I like the addition of another object.  

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"Hello Kitty" 6"x6" oil on 'Ampersand gessobord

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 I thought this Hello Kitty Pez dispenser was a great addition to the ribbon.   This ribbon has metal wire on the edges so it can hold it's shape well and the gold fiber along the edge gives off a little shiny spark.   This was fun to set up and the ribbon was in about 30 different positions before I finally quit fiddling with it.   I like the way the light comes through the ribbon making a brighter yellow green glow.   Cool!

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"Glow ribbon glow" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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Well as you know I have been painting orchids for over two weeks.   I was going to paint them until they died but I could not wait any longer they are taking too long.    The other day I painted a ribbon along with the orchid and someone asked me (and you know who you are) if I would do a painting of just ribbon.   So today I thought I would try it.  I love to do ribbon, how hard could it be!  Well I first cut three pieces of ribbon, mint green, copper and magenta and laid them all out, then rearranged them and rearranged them then eliminated one and rearranged them again!  After 45 minutes I settled on this ivory ribbon and took another 15 minutes to rearrange it!   Whew!   I did not think this would be so hard!   Any way here is my attempt today.

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"Russet hat" 8"x10" oil on gessobord

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I love the little thingy on the top of the hat.   Somehow this pose with the hat and hair looks like the middle ages.

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"Littlest escape"

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I loved the ribbon so much that I had to do another one today.   the background was a grayish purple with a yellowish light so I added light yellow to the purple/grey surface.  below:  #13 Bag, Small, red rose chenille. Click here to see more details.

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"Yellow ribbon" 6 in x 6 in

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6"x6" oil on gessobord    I guess you noticed that I added something.   I'm easing into painting something else beside the orchid.   I'm sure ya'll will be glad.   Below: #12 Bag, Small black/tan chenille victorian   Click here to view my ICLAUDIA Project bag blog to see more views and get information about my project bags,

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"Sunshine orchids"

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6" x 6"  oil on Ampersand gessobord

Things have been so hectic around here I'm surprised I have a daily at all.   Been working on some commission work and got a new printer that has a learning curve and a touch screen.   It is so pretty and shiny that I want to take it upstairs with me and stare at it in the evenings.   But alas, I can live with it seated in its stationary position next to the computer space.

#11 Bag, Large red velvet victorian.   $114

Yes it matches the sofa behind it.   The sofa came first.  You can view the details on my project bag blog

I love this inside linen fabric.  The corners have been sewn down to prevent the lining from moving and coming out when you take out the contents.

Detail showing the top contrast binding and the old button that is the clasp.

This is the bottom of the bag showing the six metal feet that keep it off the ground and also serves to hold the fabric to the board that is used in the bottom.

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"Orchid X" 6 in x 6 in oil on Ampersand gessobord

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I love these two colors maybe because the goose is getting fat, meaning that Christmas is coming.   And if you haven't got a penny a half penny will do.  If you haven't got a half penny then god bless you!

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"Orchids unplugged" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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All I can say is if you want some cut flowers for your home that are going to last you should get fresh cut orchids.   I got these on a Thursday, the day after they arrive at the florist I go to, and here it is two weeks later and they are finally showing a little wear and tear.  Finally!

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"Tipped over" 5"x7" oil on gessobord

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I thought with the red flowers and the bright green vase the background needed to be sedate.  It is sort of a gray blue and the light on it adds some yellow.

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"Red and tan" 5"x7" oil on gessobord

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I like the red against the neutral background.   It was such an overcast dark day.   I find it hard to paint when the light is not so good.  

I have been spending my nights and weekends on making very cool Project Bags and you can view them on my other blog, click here.   This latest venture has been taking up all my extra time and I can't wait to make the next one. 

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"Green glow" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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This one looks almost abstract in the way the paint and colors play off one another.

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"Orchids tiptoeing" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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I hope all of you had a good Thanksgiving!  I ignored the studio for a couple of days and was surprised when the orchids were still there looking great.   It might be that the room is cool.  Each time I go to work on these I think I won't be able to do anything interesting but I fiddle with it long enough until something happens.  So this is my effort today.

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"Side by side" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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I was straightening up my stack of paintings and came across this one that I hadn't posted.   Since i had so many things to do today I thought I would post it as my daily and take a mini break.

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"Orchids to the left" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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These orchids just keep hanging on so I keep painting them.  This light green pot is my latest thrift store find, don't you love it!

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"Orchids diagonally" 6"x6" oil in Ampersand Gessobord

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When I started the painting the light was fine but soon it became overcast and I had a hard time seeing what color value I was using.  Had to hurry to make sure I got a photo in time.  Whew!

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"Floating Orchids" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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Those two orchids that look like they are floating on the edge of the bowl are actually hooked on with the stem of each.   Isn't it strange how each of them look so very different but actually have the same petals.   And you might say "What have you been smoking?"  I would reply "Nothing! I swear!"

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"Pepper head #2" 11"x14" oil on canvas board

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Today has been just one of those days.  The model did not show up, I called and she missed her ride so I had to go and pick her up.  By the time we got back and set up an hour had passed.   It all worked out fine and we worked later than usual.    

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"Two orchids, five buds" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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Looking at this right now the two buds out front look like a pair of ballet toe shoes.

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"Orchids to the right" 5"x7" oil on gessobord

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This series started by accident, I swear!  There I was painting movers and shakers then along comes these beautiful orchids.  What is a person to do?  I have to paint them before they disappear, don't I?

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"Green bowl, red orchid" 5"x7" oil on gessobord

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It is amazing to me how long orchids last.  I was asked to talk a little bit about my lighting.   I work in a room with two tall 8.5 foot north facing windows.   Most days that is great light for painting, seeing my colors and so forth but today was an exception.   Today was dark, overcast and dreary and most of the time I could not even see what color I was putting on the canvas.  I think that is why the shadow of the bowl is so dark on the one above (now that I look at it... why didn't I see it earlier?!)   I had to set up a spot light for my painting and palette but most days I don't have to do that.   Now with my set ups I have two main surfaces that I work from one is an old hospital table that raises and lowers so I can get different heights.  That is where I do most of the ones I look down on.   The other one is a tall lie flat storage cabinet that stands 46" high and that is the surface that I use for eye level, I usually sit on a tall stool for either set up.   Now the lighting,  I use a regular bulb in a telescoping stand and I usually have the light low so it cast nice long shadows.  On the tall table I have an old desk lamp from the 40"s that is a goose neck.   I think the bulbs are 60 W and one of them is a new florescent, you know the swirly kind.

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"Red orchids" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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After working on a larger work involving these orchids I thought I should use the orchids before they wilt. Doing this grayish, purplish background is not easy for me, I keep wanting to add more color.

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"Dots" 6"x6" oil on gessobord

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Many times when I set up a scene I am looking at the shadows as much and sometimes more than the objects themselves.

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"Shake rattle & roll" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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On this one the title came first.   I had to use it as a title!  I like the sunny lighting and atmosphere.  

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"The stare down" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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The salt shaker and the marble are having a stare down because the marble found the salt and the curry in a compromising position and the marble used to have a thing for the curry.

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"In the spotlight" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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I like this line up with the two of them in the spotlight.   I wanted to call it "caught in the headlights" you know, like a deer, but it was too long to put on ebay.  What to they know.

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"The Shakers" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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I love the way that the curry is reflected on the glass surfaces.   Also the glow of light coming through the bottom of the curry jar.  The lack of color in the background makes the yellow of the curry and the white of the salt stand out.

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"Two down" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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I was going to have all of them on their side but the curry stains and I did not want it to get on the sides of the jar because it would change the way the glass looked.

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"Red sequin dress" 9"x12" oil on canvas

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If you look at last weeks painting you will understand about the dress wearing the model.   With all the netting you can see why she might get lost.  All you women will understand and all you men will have to imagine how this dress can overtake ones person.

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"Laying down on the job" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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I like the absence of color except for the red rubber gasket.  These are challenging with the ellipses.   I like this one. 

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"Salt & curry" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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After many days and hours of fretting and pulling my hair out I finally decided what this next series is going to be.   Are you ready?   Jars and shakers.   I'm not sure how it will pan out but I'm going to give it a try while I let my hair grow back in.

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"Sake & miso" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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So when you go to a Japanese restaurent you might order hot sake and miso soup to start.   This is what you might see.   

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"Eel hand roll" 6"x6" oil on Ampersand gessobord

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Eel is delicious!   For all you who don't eat sushi, the eel is cooked and the outside of this roll is a wrapping made of seaweed which really does not have any flavor to speak of it just holds it all together.   Yum!

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"Carolyn in red" 11" x 14" oil on canvas

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The model had fun today wearing the red tulle dress with sequins.   Or maybe the dress wore her.  Either way it was quite festive.  Maybe next week I will put more of the dress in the picture.

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