Change your life, Change your shoes

I was given a set of oils for christmas. I am usually an acrylics kind of gal, but have been wanting to 'have a go' at some oils for some time ......... This one has been painted on canvas paper (about 21 cm x 21 cm) which proved a really good substrate. Its not so good with acrylics so I thought I would give it a try with oils instead. The rough surface is ideal for slapping on oil colours and I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. I had no idea oils were so much fun!! Those that know me will not be surprsed by the subject matter, since I 'love' shoes. They are works of art in themselves and I am after having a go at painting some cha-cha heels next :-)

Stargazers

Here is the finished article. Painted on canvas paper and about A4 in size. What started out like a great idea to paint on this kind of paper has turned into something of a nightmare as the paper is so textured it took ages to get paint on. If you zoom in on the bigger picture you can see the texture of the linen and although arduous, I am pleased with the final result.

Day 3

What on earth possessed me? This is harder than it looks. Especially when you have young kids rampaging the house.

This is Day 3. Red Gerbera. 15 x 15 cm acrylic on canvas paper, mounted (25 x 25 cm) and backed ready to frame £40.

Gerbera, next to lilies, are one of my favourite flowers. I find them fascinating...the shape, the imperfect symmetry. and their dogged determination to survive in the harshest of conditions.

Painting a day (2)

Willow. 15 x 15 cm painting, mounted (25 cm x 25 cm) and ready to frame. £40 SOLD

Painting in a day (1)

Tempted as I am to post more pics of cha-cha heels and frivilous goings-on, its high time I knuckled down in the studio again, as November is slipping by alarmingly fast.

For this month, I have given myself the target of a new painting every day.
On canvas paper, 15 x 15 cm approx.

I shall be selling with mounts for £40 including delivery. Early birds should email me their orders.

Today is Wednesday and I was in animal mood: Leopard Lily