Live Painting at the Boerne Art Fest

I painted this car from a reference photo that I took with my i phone.  The sun was shining just right on the trunk of the car, and I knew I had to paint it.  I painted this painting live at the Boerne Art Fest.  The energy of live painting is so fun.

Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 36"

Green Teacup

11 x 14 acrylic on canvas

This is another painting that I started in class and then finished at home. I really like the red, blue, and green together. The handle of the cup was the hardest part for me to paint, I redid it three times. I think I came out convincingly. We are having a class show and I am choosing this one to display.

Trio of Bell Peppers

11" x 14" Acrylic on Canvas

I love the colors in this painting. The composition could be better. This was a bit larger than my scanner, so I had to photograph it. I took it outside and laid it in the shade to minimize reflections. I think it turned out ok. My favorite is the orange pepper.

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.

Cherry Red

8" x 8" acrylic on canvas panel

I wanted to paint these cherries one last time before they were too shriveled. I love the bright yellow background. The two touching cherries are supposed to draw your eye. It is a composition trick I read about in the book, "The Simple Secret to Better Painting ". It is a great book, and I recommend it to anyone trying to make more interesting paintings.

Lemons and Plum

8" x 8" Acrylic on Canvas Panel

I wanted to paint more loosely here, and to finish the entire painting in one hour. I really like the color combination of red-violet with yellow on a pale lavender background.

Frankoma Plate with Plums

8" x 10" Acrylic on canvas panel

I ordered some new paints and they came today. I love them! They are M. Graham Acrylic colors. They are so much more saturated and true than the paint I have been using. I really was not expecting to see such a difference. They also have a longer "open" time and blend so smoothly. Anyway, I am hoping it will improve the look of my paintings. Here is a Frankoma Plate with some plums.