Cute as a Bug daily painting

I've seen crickets dipped in chocolate, but this guy is too cute for that. "Cute as a Bug" Oil on gallery-wrap canvas, 6"x 8" Available at Daily Paintworks

Hot Fudge Melon daily painting

Is this a strange combination, or would it be delicious? "Hot Fudge Melon" oil on canvas, 8"x 6"

Painted Poppies daily painting

The original of this was a watercolor, full-sheet 22"x 30." It won Best of Show in the Coachella Valley Watercolor Society show two years ago and sold in the first hour of the show. This was one of those for me that I kinda hated to see go. I decided to have some fun and do a small quick oil in it's memory. "Painted Poppies II", oil on gallery wrap canvas 8"x10" available at Daily Paintworks
Follow up on my grapes that sold on eBay last week..... The buyer loves it and told me today he's bidding on two more for companions and hint, hint would like a "lemon." Guess I'd better go paint some lemons.

Joined at the Hip Olives daily painting

I love painting olives. Some paintings are a struggle and some are a breeze. These olives were fun! I've painted these before, but was drawn to paint them again with a more muted color palette. When I first began painting I always worked from life. With the advent of digital photography and home printing I switched to working from photos. Painting from life feels more authentic. This time while using the photo as a composition reference I set out olives to view for color. It was great having the olive smell in the room. It made the painting feel more real. Upon completion I ate the olives...yum. Available at Daily Paintworks

Gratitude daily painting

I found an envelope in the street awhile ago filled with my neighbor's income tax papers. It had fallen off the roof of her car as she was on the way to the accountant. She was rather panicked, needless to say, and was so grateful I had found them that she sent me this lovely bouquet of flowers. Now, I'm the grateful one. "Gratitude" oil on canvas 8" x 10" available at Daily Paintworks

Rustic Roses daily painting

I'm trying to loosen up and do work that's a bit less detailed. Many of the paintings that I really admire have extremely loose brushstrokes. Not as easy at it looks. Seems it takes a lot of effort to look effortless. One of my favorite quotes is Thomas Jefferson's "If I had more time I'd write shorter letters." I think that translates to painting, also :-} "Rustic Roses" oil on canvas 8"x 6" available at Daily Paintworks

Sunkissed daily painting

Okay, so this is my third sunflower in 10 days. I'm in the mood. Plus, the first one sold so maybe more will follow. Went back to the watercolor piece I had started in one of my demos and decided to finish it yesterday. Getting back to watercolor was like being with an old friend. Felt good. I was afraid for a minute that I might have forgotten how. So nice not to have to wear latex gloves or breathe paint fumes while painting as I do with my oils. "Sunkissed" watercolor on #300 Arches cold press, 9x9" available at Daily Paintworks

Connect the Dots daily painting

Another cupcake...no calories. This one took forever. I say again that it is easier to paint larger. I could have easily done a 12" x 12" in the time this 6" x 8" took. Painting alla prima...all in one session....sometimes makes it difficult to add shading, etc. When the paint is still wet it's difficult to layer. When trying to darken an area the brush can actually pick up the underlying color and blend for a not-so-dark result. Tricky business this business of art. This piece is available at Richard Danskin Galleries in Palm Desert.  Contact gallery to purchase. "Connect the Dots" Oil on gallery-wrap canvas, 8" x 6.

Rose on Top daily painting

I painted this while watching "Cupcake Wars" They invented that show just for me. I just signed up for a new auction site created just for Daily Painters by Carol Marine. The charge is only 3% for sales compared to eBay's 9%. eBay is now even adding your shipping costs to the total amount they use to calculate the percentage. Carol is a very successful daily painter whose works sells daily for well over $150. You can see my auction here. To see other art in the auction click here. I think the quality of work is higher in general than eBay
"Rose on Top" oil on canvas 8" x 6"