Day 18 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days ~ The Nest

The Nest 

5" x  7"

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Panel

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Day Eighteen of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

But not for me, this is painting Eleven for me.  Last week was an extremely difficult week, there was no painting, no inspiration.  I used that time to reflect on how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family.  Now it's time to get back to work!

I love the new painting!  I will be painting a larger version to keep for myself.  

The Nest has sold.  

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Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Ten of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days ~ Wine and Grapes

 

Wine and Grapes

5" x  7"

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Panel

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Day Ten of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

I had high hopes of getting caught up today~  no such luck.  I knew when I started this painting it would be time consuming....but I am so happy with the result.  

I will be spending the evening catching up on stuff like laundry and getting ready for the work week. I also have to ship a painting that sold today.   There will be plenty of time to get caught up.  (Famous last words!)

Wine and Grapes was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality canvas panel with painted sides to allow for display without a frame.  This painting will easily slide into a frame or can be placed on a small display easel.  

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Nine of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days ~ Three Lemons

Three Lemons

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

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It's Day Nine of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

Playing catch up!  I am going to try and finish day ten today, but I do have a date for the Greek Festival tonight, so it may be tomorrow.  It is getting more challenging, not only the time aspect but thinking of something to paint.  Everything that is floating in my head needs to go on a larger canvas and can't be completed in one day......

Three Lemons was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord with painted sides to allow for display without a frame on a small easel or framed. 

Next up~  No hints today!  Check back again later.

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Eight of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days! Me and My Shadow II

Me and My Shadow II

8" x  8"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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It's Day Eight of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

Okay ~ stop looking at your calendar!  It is the 9th....painting everyday is one thing, but trying to get a good quality photo with natural light is impossible to do after dark creating a slight delay~  The weekend is finally here and I can paint and photograph in the same day.

I love painting pears!  They are so versatile.  No two ever look alike.  When I shop for them in the store, I have to do a "test drive" before purchasing---I have to stand it up and make sure it stays upright, quite a few are so lopsided they fall over.

Me and My Shadow II was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. 

Next up~  LEMONS!

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day 7!!! 30 Paintings in 30 Days ~ Autumn Pear

Autumn Pear

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord
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Day Seven of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

I have to admit ~ I AM EXHAUSTED!!! Working all day, fighting traffic on 485, getting home and painting, and trying to get to bed before the alarm goes off in the morning.  I would not be able to do this without Kevin's support.  He is kind enough not to expect dinner or conversation every evening.

This is by far my all time favorite pear, and I have painted a lot of pears.  The funny part of this, I was happy with the painting while I was working on it, but it wasn't until I took photos to upload to the computer that I noticed the leaves~ the ones I didn't know I painted.  One of those "happy accidents" that you wonder how it happened.  Look in the background just above the two leaves on the left....there is a leaf!  Look on the right in the background the clear image of a white leaf!  I didn't plan it, I didn't even know it at the time.  

Autumn Pear was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord with painted sides to allow for display without a frame.  This painting can be framed or placed on a small display easel.  

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Five of the 30 in 30 ~ Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred VIII

Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred VIII

6" x  6" 

Acrylic on Ampersand Gessobord

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"I'm a Tar Heel born, I'm a Tar Heel bred. And when I die, I'm a Tar Heel dead."

Day Five of the  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  

I had my first toss out today.....there are always days when nothing looks quite right, those are the days you clean your brushes, put the easel away, and go see the grandchildren.  The best thing about grandchildren is they think you are the best grandma ever!  After lots of hugs and kisses, pretend tea out of plastic cups, and a rocking chair full of Minnie, Mickey, and me; I return to the studio with an uplifted spirit and renewed confidence~

This is another collector favorite composition that I have painted many times.  The Tar Heel Series of paintings began when my baby headed off to school.  Her and her husband have now settled in Chapel Hill and are raising a little Tar Heel of their own.

Tar Heel Born, Tar Heel Bred VIII was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord with painted sides to allow for display without a frame.  This painting can be framed or placed on a small display easel.  

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day One of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days!

Fresh Cut Lemon

5" x  7" 

Acrylic Paint on Canvas Panel

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It's that time again!  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  I have participated in this adventure for several years.....never really getting farther than day 20. Completing a painting everyday can be a challenge when the real world continues to demand equal time.  

I have started this adventure with a small lemon painting.  There will be a variety of paintings painted this month.  I decided not to choose a theme this year, I am going to paint what pops into my head that day.  Of course, there will be pears, various food still life, baseballs, and I may throw in a rooster and a landscape here and there.

I have high hopes of completing the entire 30 paintings~  wish me luck!

Fresh Cut Lemon was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality canvas panel. Painting can be easily framed or placed on a small easel for display. 

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Three of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days~ Pear 2016-1

Pear 2016-1

6"  x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Day Three of the 30 paintings in 30 days with Leslie Saeta.  My first pear painting for the year!!   I have a feeling there will be many to come.

Pear 2016-1 was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

This painting has sold.  You can find paintings available for purchase at my Etsy.com store. 

Day Four tomorrow~  

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

Day Fourteen of the 30 in 30 ~ Gold September Pear is my #9

 

Gold September Pear

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Day Fourteen of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta and this is painting #9.  I knew it would be tough, but I am still in the game.  I had the pleasure of painting with Susan Vaughn Sunday.  I painted this pear painting and she worked on a large painting with soft pastels.  It was so much fun, but we did talk more than we painted.  We will be doing it again on Saturday.  I can't wait!

Gold September Pear was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish. 

I am painting tulips and will finish it tomorrow, but might not be able to get a good picture of it~  

Thanks for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Nine ~ Painting #7 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!

 

Cuddle Pears

6" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord 

$59.00

Day Nine of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta and this is painting #7.  Yes, after the massive fail with the peaches, I took some time off and regrouped. Everyone can have a bad day and a

 bad painting.  I am very pleased with Cuddle Pears.  Red pears are so fun to paint.  I will catch up with the group this weekend and paint like crazy.

Cuddle Pears was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

This painting is currently available for purchase at my Etsy.com store.

Thank you so much for following me and my adventures with the 30 in 30~

Check back Saturday for more paintings!

Torrie

Day Five of the 30 in 30 ~ Little Pumpkin

Little Pumpkin

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

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Day Five of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta and I am caught up!  This took much longer than I anticipated!  Tomorrow is a new day and hopefully the next painting will not be so challenging.   I went to the Farmer's Market today......I'm thinking of painting peaches....or I might just eat them!

Little Pumpkin was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

Tomorrow is day Six~  moving right along!

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Day Four of the 30 in 30! Prickly Pear III

Prickly Pear III

5" x  7"

Acrylic Paint on Gessobord

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Day Four of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta and I am running late!  I was very ambitious when I thought I could finish this with the limited time I had to paint.  Yes, I have learned my lesson. I will be completing day five today and posting this evening.   I have painted this before, it always makes me homesick for Texas and brings back memories of making Prickly Pear Jelly.  

Prickly Pear III was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

This painting has sold.

Day five will be painted tonight.  I have yet to decide on what to paint today for day five.  Maybe I will get inspiration from the grocery store, which is where I need to go now before everyone starves to death!  Check back this evening to see day five!

Thanks for stopping by,

Torrie

30 in 30 Day Two!! Me and My Shadow

Me and My Shadow

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Gessobord

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Day Two of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta. 28 more paintings to go~  I wanted to paint a really loose pear painting and just have fun.  I am so pleased with the way this one turned out.

Me and My Shadow was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality Ampersand Gessobord. Painting can be placed in a small frame and also be placed on a small easel for display.

This painting has sold.

Now off to paint!  I think there will be another still life for Day 3~  Check back tomorrow to see if I change my mind~

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Time for the 30 in 30! 30-Paintings in September Day - 1

Robin's Blue Eggs IV

4" x 6"

Acrylic Paint on Watercolor Paper

Collection of the Artist

It is that time again!  30 Paintings in 30 Days in September with Leslie Saeta.  I have participated in this adventure for several years.....never really getting farther than day 20. Completing a painting everyday can be a challenge when the real world continues to demand equal time.  

I have started this adventure with a small bird nest painting.  I love painting nests almost as much as painting pears!  I picked out a special bird cage frame at the art store and had to then paint something special to go in it.  I chose to paint on paper as it would be easier to slip into the frame.  I know I said it was in the artist's collection, but I am giving it to my daughter who already has a spot for it in her foyer. 

Tomorrow's painting~  A small colorful pear.....what else!

In the coming days look for avocado's, lemons, flowers, landscapes, and whatever comes to mind! Have a wonderful evening and I will see you on Day 2!

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Happy New Year! Baseball IV the first of 2015~

Baseball IV

6" x 6" x 1.5

Acrylic Paint on Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available for Purchase

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Happy New Year!  2015 is going to be the best year ever!  

It is that time of year again~  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta   I am very excited to start painting again.  I have had a rough few months and have missed daily painting.  I plan on a strong comeback by participating with over 1000 other artists to paint 30 new paintings during the 30 days of January~ wish me luck!

Baseball IV was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality deep gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for display without a frame. Painting was finished with a light coat of varnish.  

This painting has sold.

Tomorrow look for an avocado~

Thank you for stopping by~

January Pears

 

January Pears

5" x 7"

Acrylic Paint on Ampersand Claybord

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Day Two!  Thirty paintings in thirty days in January  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta.  I am keeping up~  28 more to go!!

You know there are always going to be pear paintings~  I love the way this one turned out.  I am thinking of not painting on canvas ever again.  I so like the way the paintings turn out when I use Ampersand Gessobord, Claybord, or  Aquabord.

January Pears was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on Ampersand Claybord.  Painting can be easily slipped into a standard size frame or  placed on a small easel for display.

Tomorrow is another day and another painting!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie

Day 2 ~ Sunflower I

 

Sunflower I

6" x  6" 

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Day 2 ~  Thirty paintings in thirty days in September  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta.  

I don't paint sunflowers very often.  I saw a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers at the market and decided it was time!  Look for several paintings of the flower throughout the month~

Sunflowers I was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for hanging without a frame. Painting can also be placed on a small easel for display.

This painting has sold.

I am off to a good start~  looking forward to 28 more days of paintings~

Thank you for stopping by~

Torrie

Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days is BACK!!

Another Green Pear

6" x  6"

Acrylic Paint on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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It's that time againg!  Leslie is doing it again~  Thirty paintings in thirty days in September  ~30 Paintings in 30 Days with Leslie Saeta.  I am very excited about participating in the challenge again, trying to complete a new painting daily.  I tried in January and didn't make it~  If at first you don't succeed......

This is the first painting~ 

I always start with pears.  They are familiar and I love painting them.  Next, is sunflowers.   I bought a bouquet of sunflowers, I have never painted them and they will be my next adventure~  There will be paintings of all shapes, sizes, and compositions.  One down, 29 to go~

Another Green Pear was painted using professional artist grade acrylic paint on a museum quality gallery wrapped canvas with painted sides to allow for hanging without a frame. Painting can also be placed on a small easel for display.

This painting has sold.

Check back for day two and sunflowers!

Thanks for stopping by!

Torrie