The Bucket

It's so interesting that while I am painting a painting (like the one below) I am really concentrating on getting the proportions of the girl correct, making adjustments as I go along . . . and I sign my name and then look at the size of the bucket - it's almost bigger than she is!  But, it was just a little study (8x8) and good practice.
Linda

Camellias

Went to painting class today (first time in about 6 weeks) - wasn't sure how I would handle the transition back to traditional painting after doing all my whimsical characters.  I guess I was a little uptight as the first try had me wiping the canvas clean and starting over!  But I am happy with the final results.  (8x8 on canvas panel)
Linda

Flower Girl

The latest character . . .

Inspiration

I find these days that the whimsical characters have made me more aware of interesting/quirky items that people wear - a funny hat, a wild pair of glasses, or a funny combination of clothes.  I tuck it away until it fits on just the right character.
So, meet Miss Hollywood . . .

Red

I had a lovely day of painting today - it was a beautiful spring day in Southern California - so, I moved my easel out onto the patio!  Here is what it looked like:

and here is "Red" (6x6 on gessobord).
Linda

Bird Man

The newest addition to my whimsical series:  Bird Man (6x6 on gessobord).
Linda

Beret Boy

Spent a lovely afternoon painting . . . it's so different when I paint the whimsical characters . . . there doesn't seem  to be any pressure of having it turn out a particular way . . . the painting just sort of develops as I am painting . . . much more fun!
So, here is today's "Beret Boy" (6x6 on gessobord)
Linda

Beanie Girl

Here is today's creation . . .
Linda

The Cook

Here is a little "Cook" i did the other night . . .
Linda