Pt. Reyes Garden

One of my co-workers asked me to do a commission piece - a painting of a family vacation home in Pt. Reyes, California.  I don't usually do commission pieces as I tend to get all anxious about whether or not the end result will be the right thing - but am trying to let go of that - and just enjoy painting.  The nice thing is that I have "free reign" of how I want to paint the house/garden.  The house is sort of rustic looking - I didn't find it that interesting -- but I did like the garden and decided to focus on the chairs and the garden.   I may do another one - we'll see.  But, this is the first attempt.  (8x10)
Linda

Bitsy

I have a very talented artist friend who lives on the East Coast, Susan Medyn.  She has an adorable cat named Bitsy who broke her leg.  Susan is having a special art sale to help with vet bills. 
Go to http://susanmedyn.com/ for Susan's blog to see her artwork and read the full story about Bitsy!
Linda

Pie a la mode

For a little change of pace today, I painted a still life, using only a palette knife.  (8x8)
Linda

Sketchbook pages

I wanted to do something creative today but didn't feel like painting in oil.  So, I pulled out a couple magazines and just did some sketching of figures.  When I first started drawing many years ago, I always used a pencil and had a kneaded eraser in my hand - did a lot of erasing and always wanted to be "perfect".  Now, my preferred tool is a extra fine point Sharpie.  I guess I have grown in the respect that I now don't worry if it's perfect or not.  Sometimes things that aren't perfect are more charming.  My requirement is to have fun.  Of course, it feels good if a drawing/sketch does seem to capture the feel or essence of the figure.
Linda

Blondie

Here is a little French girl creation I painted yesterday.  (6x6 on gessobord)
Linda