JUST RESTING

JUST RESTING

8 x 6

oil/stretched canvas

$100
SOLD

Wow, I really have to learn to photograph my paintings so that they show the actual colors of the painting! I do realize that the camera can't be totally accurate but holy socks!  As was the case with the last post, this one came out much darker than it actually is (particularly the storm clouds which really don't stand out as much as the photo indicates).  It kind of throws off the whole mood of a painting. Time for some professional help! 

This was one of those afternoons that started out gloriously sunny, warm and promising.  Gradually those threatening clouds began to mesh with the pretty, sunny clouds and it became a contest as to how the afternoon would wind up!

What do you think happened?

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AT ANCHOR

AT ANCHOR

12 x 16

oil/oil primed linen board

$250

Beautiful, calm bay waters under a very confusing sky.  Somewhat stormy, somewhat serene, on a warm summer evening.

The perfect place to drop anchor, enjoy a great glass of wine while taking in some of nature's sunset drama.

***(please note that the colors appearing here are brighter than on the actual painting)

TAKING IN THE VIEW

TAKING IN THE VIEW

12" x 16"

oil/stretched canvas/sides painted

$250

I was most fascinated by the faraway moon in this photo.  I'm not sure why, but it seemed to be rather ethereal compared to the roughness of the rocks (palette knife) and the earthiness of the valley and distant mountain range.

Our two friends appear to be relaxing and taking in the entire expanse of the scene in front of them.  Good advice for all of us.

MIDNIGHT JAZZ

"Midnight Jazz"

by Victoria Montesinos

8 x 8 (my version - hers is much larger)

oil/canvas board 

Not for public sale

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DIVE! DIVE! 8 x 8

DIVE!  DIVE!

8 x 8

oil/canvas board

$85

This one was done for two challenges!  The Daily Paintworks challenge was to paint something in motion....and have it look like it's in motion.  I think this little guy is definitely in motion...and I think his buddies won't be far behind!  You know how that ice is!!  This was a fun challenge....you know me and my animals AND my water!  So this filled the need to paint all my favorites.

The second challenge is, of course, the '30 in 30' challenge that I've been working on since January 2.  What's getting difficult at this point is where to put all the 'wet' paintings!!  I don't have big, long shelves in my studio on which to place them, so I fear they may be in places unsuited for wet oil paint!!!

I'm not at all sure how many paintings I've done so far this month, but I think, practice pieces included, I should be right on the money or only one behind.  It's been a great challenge as it has made me feel obligated to be in my studio, painting, EVERY DAY ~ and that's what I was having the most trouble doing.  This just proves that with a little discipline it's possible to paint daily and still have a life.  So it's all good!

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http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/corinne-murphy/taking-in-the-view/172606

VICTORIA MONTESINO STUDY 12 x 9

Victoria Montesinos study

12 x 9

oil/stretched canvas

 private collector

This is my entry to day 11 of Leslie Saeta's '30 in 30' challenge.  As you can see, there haven't been 11 entries posted here for this challenge.  There is a reason for that.  There were a couple (few?) that were simply 'unpostable'!!!  I am calling them 'practice paintings', and that they were.  Everything one paints is another lesson and another experience.  But I didn't see any need to, um, bother you with all of my lessons and experiences!!!

This one, on the other hand, was more fun than I've had in ages at the easel!! This is a copy, my version, of a fabulous painting by a fabulous artist by the name of Victoria Montesinos.  She does the most amazing abstract work and as I was leafing through her beautiful book, I thought "why not try to duplicate this style?  It couldn't be more different than my usual work, so let's do it!!".  Of course it's nowhere near her work, but it was terrific fun and makes me want to do more!  This one did, however, take me 2 days to finish, so I don't know if it qualifies for this challenge!!

What happened to the birds idea?  Not sure.  Stay tuned!!

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