Red Rider

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This ol' workhorse really appealed to me.  I took this photo out near Nicassio; forgot I had it. There is something wonderful about old red tractors, no?

Regarding the auction for Oklahoma - thanks to  winner Jack R..and to those who bid on this good cause (I can't thank you personally because the auction site doesn't show the bidders; only the winner)  So far - the artists have raised over $3400. I'm proud to have been a part of it.

White Nasturtiums..who knew?

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My 'models' for this piece were quite surprised to see they were painted white rather than their real color - orange.  I thought I was being so creative to paint them white...artistic license and all that.  But then I learned that, sure enough, there are white nasturtiums. Who knew?  No wonder they were miffed.

Just received confirmation that I'll be teaching about six classes this Fall.  Stay tuned; I'll post them on my website and here.

Pinkies on the auction block

   
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As you know, I used an auction for the fundraiser piece posted last week. It's been pretty popular. A reader wrote and asked if I plan to use it for other work I post.  Not sure it's right for big paintings but for small pieces it might be a fun way to go, so I'll give it a try.  The Click link above takes you to the bidding site. (live June 6)

The big flowers from the bouquet didn't last long but these little gals are going on three weeks.  Tiny but mighty.  This piece comes in a floating frame - white beach wood.

Red Rower

Three stages to final (above):

        Sketch

blocking in values 

first pass at color

My second rower painting and so enjoying this little (soon to be) series.  Maybe I should join the woman's kayak group that meets each morning at Corte Madera Creek, just 10 minutes from here.   Naw-not likely. They meet way too early.

Thought I'd include the process here - the top painting is the final.... the next three images include: sketching in the composition; secondly - blocking in the shadows vs. lights; the third is my first pass with color values.  The top and final pictures included refining shapes, value and color issues.

Update on the Oklahoma art auction:  so far, seven bids on Tumbling Poppies.  Only two days left.  We'll have a winner soon - and more funds for the donation total. Thanks to all who have participated.

Art for Oklahoma..p.s.

Thanks for the heads up from one of my readers who pointed out the link in the post below didn't work.
I've made it so it will take you to the art auction to raise money for those who lost so much in the Oklahoma tornados.

Or to make it easy super easy: I'll just repost it here.    Good luck - you may win and do something very kind.  To bid on Tumbling Poppies, or another piece of art - Click Here.