Freedom Lies in Being Bold - #3 in Fifty's Fashion Series

"Freedom Lies In Being Bold" - Robert Frost

12" x 12" Acrylic on canvas with 1 1/2" painted sides

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This is the third painting in my "Fifty's Fashion" series depicting women living in the 1950 - 1960's. I love riding my bike and have rented bikes on several holidays in other countries and certainly enjoy the freedom it affords me. The freedom to go, see and explore for myself is what I thought these two women were experiencing.

This painting and 3 more from this series has been juried into the Federation of Canadian Artists, Calgary Chapter "Spring Into Art" show (see invite below).

"Growing Together"

Today's Daily Painting Challenge is "Growing Together". I read a great quote last night that sums this painting up..."It's a happy talent to know how to play" - Emerson

"Growing Together"

6" x 3" Ink on Tile
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"Nanking Cherries"

I started this painting at the end of Dreama Tolle Perry's workshop in May. Life seriously went sideways and I finally just finished it. It certainly feels good to be painting again!

"Nanking Cherries"

Oil on linen panel 8"x8"

 

Wait Up!

"Wait Up!"

11" x 14" Water colour

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I had so much fun with the last zebra painting, I had to do one more! This time with the wonderful trees that were in the background of Joan's photo.  This zebra was smaller and behind the other three and looked like it was trying hard to catch up in the heat.

Three's Company

"Three's Company"

11" x 14" Watercolour

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This was fun to paint, letting my imagination and love for colour loose. I based this painting on a photograph my friend Joan took on her vacation. Love it when friends share photos to paint as I please!! I would love to go to Africa but will have to use my imagination until then!

"Summer's End"

"Summer's End"

Oil on board 8" x 6"

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This hydrangea was painted near the end of it's life, which is why the colours are not bright and bold. The yellow background adds softness to the painting. It was very peaceful painting this one.

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Restful Summer Memories

I needed something that would be mellow to paint, something I could lose myself in, take a mental break from the clatter in my brain. I found it in this picture Sue Bingham  took  in Chase. It was a wonderful picture of a dock ladder, very calm water and mountains that feel like they are resting as well. Sue is generous with her art of picture taking and allows me to paint to my heart's content (a huge thank you!). I hope you find it peaceful, calm and inviting memories.

10.5" x 14" Water colour on 200lb paper

White double archival mat to fit 16"x20" frame $150

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Hiking in Palm Springs

This is a painting of the hills behind Palm Springs. The rocks tower over you in several places as you wind on a worn path with scrub brush and flowers. We started our hike just past the tennis club and wound our way up. The view of the city was breath taking and you could see for miles!

Hiking in Palm Springs

Water colour on  200lb paper 10"x14"

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Two water colour studies

These two water colour studies were done after watching a Sterling Edwards DVD. It was an interesting way to work and I like his teaching style. I will try some of my own photos next. I wasn't sure what I wanted to paint and in what media so the timing of this from the library was perfect. I like different things about each picture. I don't usually use Thalo colours, but it seemed to work in the first picture.

7" x 10.5" on 200lb water colour paper

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