#274 Strawberries and a Bowl

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Painting was really hard last week.  I was in a funk.  Started multiple paintings, but didn't like most of them.  This was the first one I actually enjoyed the process.  An encouraging artist friend, Gina Brown, reminded me that frustration is part of the process and helps us grow.  So true.  

10x10 inch oil on canvas. Email me at suitabledesigns425@gmail.com

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#221 Pink and Green Berries

Donated (6x6 in.)

I didn't paint for almost a week because I was out of town visiting family in Texas!  On Tuesday I attempted painting a purple/pink rose for the DPW Challenge, but it wasn't quite right.  So I wiped it off on Wednesday afternoon.  Last night, I tried to do something more simple and it was good for getting back into the swing of things.  Still trying to decide what I'm going to paint tonight.  I have a couple of apples and an orange.  Or I might try the rose again!  

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#186 Pretty in Pink

SOLD (6x6 in.)

I had the hardest time getting an accurate photo of this painting!  This is as close as I could get it.  I painted these strawberries because I wanted to simplify.  My last few paintings have been a struggle!  This one was just fun.  I've never used a pink background and I had a lot of fun with that.  The pink in the painting is actually a little richer, but still soft.  I used Carol Marine's method of painting from island to ocean.  Started with the berries, next their shadows and finally the pink.  I added a few leaves at the very end, but most of them were painted with the berries.  Next up: something sliced.  I bought the fruit yesterday at Sprouts...hoping to paint it tonight!

6x6 inch oil on gessobord  Email me at suitabledesigns425@gmail.com

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