Classic Still Life

Just a still life -- but no matter the subject matter, it's still practice.
This is an 11x14 painting on canvas panel . . .

More palette knife

I am having so much fun -- continuing to experiment with the palette knife.  Here is my latest "Daisies in Turquoise Jar" (8x8 oil on gessobord).
Linda

New Paintings

I have had a dear friend from the Bay area visiting for a few days and we spent some time painting during her visit.  (Her name is Mary Valente -- check out her blog - she is a very talented painter: 
http://mary-valente.blogspot.com/)

We experimented with the palette knife . . . here are a couple of mine:

Both are 6x6 on gessobord panels .
Linda

Persimmons

When I first started painting, I had a thing for painting persimmons . . .painting after painting of the fall fruit.  When arriving at class today and finding out that we could paint a still life of persimmons, I was quickly on board.  I am attaching today's painting and one of my very first paintings of persimmons (hopefully, you will be able to tell the difference).
Linda

Cottage House

Saturday was painting class - what I like about being in a painting class is the collective creative energy of the group and the interaction between fellow students and the teacher.  Generally, people are very complimentary and encouraging about each other's work.  I know I can do a painting in my studio but it can be a solitary experience. 
So, here is my painting from yesterday.
Linda

Superbowl Pear

I am still experimenting with the palette knife.  Using the palette knife versus using a brush is sort of like preferring crunchy peanut butter to creamy.  So much texture with the palette knife - much smoother with the brush.  Both are very fun to do . . . I feel like I don't have near the control with the palette knife - but that keeps me loose!  so, here is one crunchy and one creamy.
Linda

Traditional Still Life

Painted a traditional still life today . . . in sort of a Cezanne-like style . . .