Turquoise Rose, 6 x 6, oil on panel

Aren't these just the cutest? So in case you haven't guessed, the theme for my second week of paintings is ballet!

Baby Steps, 8 x 10, oil on canvas panel.

I love painting ballet shoes. There is something about the satin, the ribbons, that creates such wonderful, subtle color. These need a little more work, but I am posting them anyway so I can get it done!

Slippers, 6 x 6, oil on panel

This one was tough! We have this bush that blooms every late summer. It makes these spectacular white trumpet flowers that are so fragrant. I have no idea what the name is, but I think I was able to capture the weird tentacles.

Trumpet Flower, 8 x 10, oil on canvas panel.

OK so I missed a day - life happens! I tried to set my timer and do this one in an hour like I have tried with the rest, but nothing doing....took me about 2 1/2.  Yay weekend! Lots of painting ahead.

I have to give credit to Carol Marine for this setup. The oranges are positioned almost exactly like a demo she did for our workshop last month. She is truly a genius! Mine did not turn out nearly as good as hers did, however. :)

"Egg and Oranges"
8 x 10, oil on panel

OK so I am already behind in this challenge, offered by Leslie Saeta at http://lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/#, but here is my first painting of some of my favorite things - can you guess? I will be posting another by tonight to catch up.

This one is called "Guilty Pleasure" 6 x 6, oil on gessoboard.

Lottie's Window
oil on panel, 6" x 6"
$65

Yikes! I didn't paint for 2 days, so now I am in catch-up mode. This one is of a window display in downtown Walnut Creek. There is a great ice cream shop there that has the most beautiful and simple window. Also the best ice cream (e.g. bailey's and toffee) and coffee (Blue Bottle). I will be painting like mad this weekend, hopefully i will get more posted soon!!