Rose & Vase - Day 2

Day 2 of the 30 Day Challenge.  I love this long glass vase, and am working on flowers... Yellow rose.

Rose & Vase

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P-397, "Almost Guacamole"

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Firsts today.  I thought I'd do a series with palette knife, but decided to combine with a brush. What I'm really working on is color studies and brushwork.  I loved the process in my last workshop with Michael Stiernagle; block in very roughly with thin transparent paints then go back with the heavier brush work.  I'd like to get down to the minimum number of brush strokes for each shape as an exercise.

This little piece is called "Almost Guacamole, " since I'm missing the jalapenos and mushing!  I got these amazing, huge avocados at Costco's yesterday; couldn't resist painting it!

Wrigley - Dog #17

Wrigley is a rescued German Shepherd.  His “parents” found him with the Southern California German Shepherd Rescue (SoCalRescue).  Their director, Marcy Astorino is an angel.  She and her hard working volunteers have saved hundreds of lives since I’ve known them.  This rescue is one of the two that 50% of all profits for my dog paintings are donated. 

Wrigley is now “living the life,” plays at Balboa Park and is dotted on by his “parents.”  They won this portrait at a SoCalRescue silent auction!

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