Appletini

Acrylic on Canvas, 11" x 14"

Today my Mom came over and we painted together. It was so much fun! We are taking a class together and I did another painting of some limes and a wine bottle, but I wasn't happy with it and I tried to fix it but it just wasn't working. When I fix it, I will post it.

So we set this up and painted, and I am really quite happy with the way it came out. I am especially proud of the glass effect. The other thing I like are the "Munsell" color complements. If you are not familiar with the Munsell color wheel, you should google it. I think it is better for painters once you have your traditional color wheel down.

8" x 8" acrylic on canvas panel

This apple gave me fits. I repainted it 3 times, each time trying to simplify more and more. I did end up with something that I am happy with. When I compare it to my first apple, I can see that it is much better. I love the yellow-green and bright pink together.

Hot Banana

8" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas Panel

I love the active colors in this one. Mostly warms with just a little touch of blue and green. Again, my goal was to complete it in under one hour. I love painting bananas, I think because they are an easy fruit to get the shape correct. So much easier than a round fruit.

Tea for Three

8" x 10" acrylic on canvas board

Another painting I did on the second day of the Carol Marine workshop. In this painting we could choose our subject. This is the same teapot I have painted before, and I think it is much better than the last time I painted it. I love the acid green and pastel teal of the background.