Jan. 24: Betsy

Betsy
6 x 6 oil on canvas paper
My cousin Carole and her daughters had lunch with my sister and I this winter at Gratitude Cafe.  I took this photo of Carole's daughter, Betsy, while she was listening to our conversations.  She had her eyes nearly closed, relaxed in the moment.  Gratitude Cafe does that to you.  It puts you in a peaceful place.

Jan 23: Jay

Jay
9 x 12 on canvas paper

Our friend Jay posted this pitiful photo of himself in the hospital.  I loved the lighting he had on his face, so I figured he was fair game for a painting!  Maybe it will make him feel better!  Heal quickly Jay!

Jan. 22: Lucky Airstream

Lucky
1962 Safari Airstream
Oil on Canvas 9 x 12

Lucky is our Airstream, which we renovated 3 years ago.  She is a pleasure to travel in, and always a source of subject matter.  That aluminum surface reflects her surroundings, and makes for a wonderful center of interest.  

Jan 21: Cactus

Cactus
6 x 6 on canvas panel

I painted this little guy yesterday, with a premonition
I would be busy today.  I have spent all day in my car, to the airport twice and other errands.  So, having a small 6 x 6 up my sleeve took the pressure off.  I got up and dressed in my 'paint clothes', thinking I would be back home in an hour.  It didn't work out like that.  Throw a flight cancellation in and a slight emergency in the picture, and I am just getting back.  I had Sushi by myself at 2:00, since I missed breakfast, I was still far from home and gave up and had lunch alone.  I suppose I looked like a mess, but that's ok.  Flip flops and wool socks to really make the paint outfit look great.  

Jan 20: The best one yet!

Micah's Friend
9 x 12
oil on board
The evening we had Micah as a model, this gentleman joined our group to draw from the model.  We actually flipped a coin of which one would model.  Micah won.  But, I asked this young man if I could take his photo, knowing I could use it in the 30 day challenge.  I had SO MUCH FUN painting him.  He has that slight smile, great features, wild hair and fun glasses….like mine.  I hope he models for the group some evening.  FUN, FUN, FUN!

Jan. 19: Late post

For Carole
Football and a busy schedule got in the way of posting yesterday.  THis one was completed, but I didn't get to the computer.