Demo painting

I was asked to do a painting demonstration up at Westmont a few weeks ago.  And even though it was a small class it was still terrifying.  I wasn't scared that I would mess up, I was scared that I'd be boring.  I guess I didn't feel like watching me paint would be terribly entertaining or educational.  Luckily Prof. Sue Savage was there, narrating what I was doing, and making it sound like I was much smarter than I actually am.  Here's the final product. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

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View from 101 - 8x10 - & 2nd Christmas Boutique

I'm not usually a fan of gray days, but it turns out I am a fan of rainy days :) I saw this scene while I was driving home from Ventura one afternoon.  

Also, don't miss the Carpinteria Women's Club Annual Christmas Boutique tomorrow afternoon! I'll be there selling prints, daily paintings, mini ACEO sized paintings for only $25, and more! There's also a raffle and food, it should be lots of fun, and a great way to get original Christmas gifts :) 

Sunday (tomorrow!) December 11, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm

1059 Vallecito Rd. 

Carpinteria, CA 93013

Oil on canvas panel, 8x10 inches

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Palm Reflections - 12x16

I had to put my posts on hold for a couple days because it was SO windy outside, I definitely couldn't get away with bringing a wet painting out to photograph it.  But now it's sunny and gorgeous! I might just spend some time at the beach today :) 

Oil on panel, 12x16 inches

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Miramar Coastline - 8x16

My husband "claimed" this one, so we'll see if he lets me put it up for sale in the Palm Loft show later this month :) 

Oil on 2" cradled panel, 8x16 inches

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Beach Chat - 6x6

I had the best weekend! I love summer by the beach! My sister came down to visit and brought her raft/boat? I'm not sure what you call it, but she made me paddle out much farther than I expected.  Seals grunted at us, and we learned that creepy salamander like things live all over the kelp.  I got to play beach volleyball on Sunday, something I haven't gotten to do in years, SO much fun! 

And of course there's lots of people around on the beach, which makes it the best time to practice these types of paintings :) 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

Available at the Palm Loft Gallery, August 2011

Sunset from Island Brew - 9x12

Back from our trip to Arizona, yes there will be cactus painting in the near future. 

But for now, just another Carpinteria sunset: 

Oil on panel, 9x12 inches

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Our Town IV - Original Oil Painting - 8x10

Continuing the series, I'm really happy with this one, I'm glad I live in such a colorful place :)  

Oil on panel, 8x10 inches

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Prussian Blue Storm - Original Oil Painting - 6x6

I thought I'd have another go at this scene, I think I'm much happier with this version. 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

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Summer's Coming - Santa Barbara Oil Painting - 6x6

And it couldn't get here fast enough! 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches

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Bailard Palms - Carpinteria Landscape Oil Painting - 16x20

These were some of my favorite palm trees in Carp, they were such a good shape! Then they decided to cut them up a few weeks ago, now they're just boring.  This was painted from one of my last reference photos of them. 

Oil on panel, 16x20 inches

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Watercolor Day

I felt a little stale last week, I still liked what I was painting but I felt I needed an exercise to get out of my normal way of thinking.  Working in watercolor forces you to think about everything backwards, just what I needed to mix things up a little. 

Watercolor on 140lb paper, 6x6 inches

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Watercolor on 300lb paper, 6x6 inches 

Santa Barbara Afternoon - 6x12

Date night,  ice skating, bike ride, afternoon nap, movies, and artichoke snack....I love long weekends! :) 

Oil on cradled panel, 6x12 inches

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