Stir Crazy

The snow envelopes our house like a huge silent blanket, the stillness broken only by the rumble of the snow plow as it scrapes and scratches its way through the slush and ice.

I suppose I try to make the best of it. I have been painting still life, trying to improve my techniques. I go to work but the church is dark and empty because the preschool classes and the adult day care program are cancelled due to the cold and snow. This is January in Northwest Ohio and we haven't had one this cold and snowy in a long time.

Here is a 9" x 12" painting I did Sunday. I am a bit behind on posting because I've been trying to organize my art business for the new year and it's a bigger job than I thought. I'm taking this one to work because I like it a lot and I just sold one that is hanging in my office.

Grapes with Green Pot

Still Life Painting with Pears and Grapes

I love painting still life: the way the light falls over the forms is always interesting and when you throw a reflective object into the mix, like this silver sugar bowl, it really takes the painting up to another level.

Silver with Pears

11" x 14"

Wildflowers in a Vase

I planted some wildflowers in May and they are starting to look a bit droopy so I picked some of the better ones this morning. After I arranged them in a small vase I took them outside and proceeded to paint. The lovely yellow daisies look awesome contrasted with the lovely violet specimens. The dark shadow behind them is our white shed, in deep cast shadow. I'll miss my flowers when they're gone but I have this little painting to remind me that spring will be here again in April.

SOLD