Taming Pthalo by Pamela Blaies

Apples and Antique Silver

6" x 6"

oil on linen

I've gotten a little behind on my posting and blogging. It's been a fun and full week with the kids' end of school parties, getting them ready for camp and my mom visiting. Today I will be working on painting #71 of 100. This petite painting project is so fun - experimenting with color and light, exploring composition and daily practice! On this one, I used Pthalo Blue instead of Ultramarine, just to see what it can do. It is strong and a little tough to tame, but wow, what beautiful deep reds it can make!

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Stocking Stuffers - Daily Study #3 by Pamela Blaies

Comparing Apples to Oranges

10" x 8"

oil

For this little painting, I dug around my fridge to find models. I used a stiff brush for the shadows and the highlights on the table, which let some of the toned canvas show through, giving a textured, transparent look.  Then I used a knife for most of the lighted areas of the fruit.

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Tracy Wall -- "Who's Next?"

Who's Next?
12" x 9"
oil on panel
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"Just Add Color" By Kelli Miller

6x8 oil

This is the finished painting from the value study I posted last time. Doing the value study sure made this painting fly!

"Apple Study" By Kelli Miller

This is a value study I did in Carol Marine's workshop. I learned more from her in 5 days than I did in three years of classes! Love her!

"Trio"

6x6 oil

This little painting nearly painted itself!