June 28th,  2014

Still trying to develop the brush and color coordinations.  Tried some different subject matter.

Monuments !16 x 20)

Canyon Falls (16 x 20)

Iguazu Falls (16 x 20)

June 23,2014

The post for today is a lesson in patience.  I've tried to realize that I can devote more time and do not have to finish a painting in one effort.   The following is one I did over several hours covering two days.  (I get a chance to paint in the afternoons from about 2 to 4:30).  I am glad that I have listened to my artist friend and have devoted more time to my lessons.

A Yard (24 x 30)

June 21,  2014  Summer Solstice

Took my time for this one and devoted two days of three hours each to try and slow down.  I took a few breaks in between to observe the progress.   Anyway  here it is.

Canyon (24x 30)

June 20, 2014

Trying to get a handle on slowing down my efforts.   It seems that when I start a new subject and get going I find it hard to stop and take a breath.   I want to continue and finish what I started which doesn't lend itself to a more detailed product.   I am learning and hope to relax and take my time.  

Yesterday I tried to just work on black and white and produced the following.

By the Sea ( 24 x 30)

June 17, 2014

Tried something new today.   little still life with boats at the pier.     Dark background and color..

All Tied Up  (16 x20)

June 16, 2014

Tried a beach scene today using less bold colors,

Secured for the day (16 x 20)

Fathers Day June 15, 2014

Tried some different style and subject matter to learn about technique and color in different ways.

 (18 x20)  Slough near Moss Landing

(24 x 30)  Arazon Canyon

Nevada Canyon (16 x 20)

June 12, 2014

Posting a couple efforts over the last few days:    Using Indian Yellow,  etc.

Near Thunder River Africa (18 x 24) (X)

Near Moss landing CA  (16 x 20)

June 10, 2014

Just want to thank Anna and Juan Jenner for their contribution of $100.00 to Peninsula Volunteers Art Fund raising efforts.

Celadon Jar

June 7, 2014

Started after a short layoff and wanted to try an interpretation of a scene near Naples Fl.

West view Naples FL.  (18 x 24)

June 4, 2014

My first try in June.   I seem to go back to trees for some reason.  Still learning about them.

(24 x 30)  Brich trees