Sunflower, 8x10 oil on canvas

I have had more time to paint lately than I expected.  I never thought I could sit down and complete a painting in one sitting.  I am learning not to box myself in when I paint, forget the rules now and then and throw perfection out the window!

This seems to be an adventure in self discovery.

Flower, 6x8 oil on canvas

Fruit, 6x8 oil on canvas

Thought I would try another still life. Not liking the way the pomegranate turned out so much, but I do like the apple.

Pear- 8x10 oil on board

This is my first oil painting in years. I hadn't painted much for the last 5 years and then last year I started using acrylics. I started getting this desire to dig out the oils again. When I smelled the paints and got that familiar, comfortable feeling I realized how much I missed it.

"Strong One" acrylic on canvas

 

God gave me a vision for this painting about a year ago. It was interesting working on it because it was all from a picture in my head- a new experience for me. I used acrylics- also a new experience for me. I have been playing with acrylics for a year now. Still learning. Always learning.

Orange Rose- 11x14 oil on canvas.

I painted this a few years ago. I love roses. And I love painting with oils.

I have recently been inspired to start a blog focused on my art. This is a huge step for me, as I tend to be an extremely private person- too private. It is time to let the world see what I have been keeping to my self all these years! I love the idea of doing a painting a day that I have seen on so many others sights. It seems it would be nearly impossible for me to accomplish one a day but one a week might work. We'll see what happens!