Pride- Child Portrait

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel..

This is my second contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Valri, and she provided great photos to work from.

I came upon a new find (for me) Peggi Kroll-Roberts. I really like her freeing style of painting...plenty of paint with less detail. Posterized in a way. Check her out.

Anyhow, I decided to try the proud fisherman with this approach. As usual I put in a bit too much detail, but it was fun and may need a few more tries.

Once again, thanks for the great refs, Valri!

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1 John 1^:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

When You're Smiling- Portrait

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard panel..

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The hostess was Valri, and she provided great photos to work from.
The lady in this painting is Valri herself.

I figured that if you're brave enough to put her photographic portrait up, I should be brave enough to attempt it.

I was reminded of the song "When You're Smiling" as I painted and the last line: "Keep on smiling
Cause when you're smiling
The whole world smiles with you". This carries a strong subliminal message to "smile".
I believe I must have had a smile for the entire painting...good medicine, bur the face muscles are a bit stiff.

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1 Peter 5^:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.¹¹To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Lucky Bug-Cricket

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's "The Superstition Challenge" posted by Gwen Duda.
We were challenged to do a painting based on a superstition.
A cricket in the house is supposed to be good luck. Here, boy....I need all the luck I can get!
I love to hear their song.

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Hebrews 3:⁴ For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

Summer Sun into Autumn Sun

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This landscape was posted on Wed. It was done quickly and posted immediately thereafter. It was a summer scene and I felt it was devoid of life...just "blah".

I appreciate the input of my artist friends... Celeste Bergin and Pam Holnback. Please check out their fine blogs. They made several suggestions that I immediately recognized as true. I was merely temporarily "blinded" because of the freshness of the work.

For one thing, I am presently surrounded with fall colors and my muse just didn't want to tackle so much summer green. So I re-worked it into an Autumn landscape.

I'm happier with it now...but, of course (as always), there remain areas in question.

Here's a side by side for easy comparison.

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Proverbs 3:3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Got Milk??

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My submission for this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. The ref photo was supplied by Jean.
The challenge for this week was to paint using only three primary colors. I chose Ult. Blue, Yel. Ochre, and Transparent Red Iron Oxide...just.to see what might happen.

The TRIO + YO yielded a great color for the colt! I think it is more vibrant than burnt sienna, my usual choice.
But after I got the horses laid in, I realized I would have to add to my palette. The Ult. Blue and Yel. Ochre made a dull green...like spinach...not bright enough for me. So I added Cad. Yel. Med. Then, what the hey, I added Aliz. Crim. to mix in some of the darks.
Hope ya like it.

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Matthew 10:22 All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.

Monet's Cockerel

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my submission to the WDE at Wet Canvas. The image was graciously supplied by Kat. This rooster/cockerel is a resident at Monet's garden in Giverny, France.

Trying something New! I did something different (for me) on this one. Instead of going for the largest brush I could handle, I went with two of my small brushes...plus the palette knife in choice areas. Even though I used small brushes, I resisted the urge to control every stroke which leads to over detailing. I tried to keep the strokes loose and gestural. I like the effect.
Do you think it's too "busy"?

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^{Isaiah 66:13} As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."

Memorial Day - Seat Of Honor

Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my submission to WDE at Wet Canvas. The reference photo was graciously submitted by Desiree.

The original photo showed a beautiful elderly couple sitting on a bench. There is something uplifting about seeing a couple like this. I compels me to consider all they have seen and been through.
I changed things by adding the uniform and flag to create a Memorial Day tribute to the military heroes. I hope the painting honors all who fought for the US and all the faithful partners who stuck with them throughout it all.

Despite all the ugly rumors, American pride is still alive and well. God bless all who are in the service of our great country...and all who ever were.

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

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Colossians 1: 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you

Where The Buffalo Roam

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my submission to Gary Keimig's Wilderness Art Challenge. Gary is a mighty talented artist and photographer who resides in the perfect location...in the Rocky Mountain beauty of Wyoming! He snapped this magnificent bull bison at Hot Springs State Park. What a lucky man!

A few years back, due to some buyers, I fell into the niche of buffalo/bison art...so I'm fairly familiar with them. This was especially fun to paint!

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Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Ms. Moose

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Gary Keimig shot the photo of this female moose in Wyoming. A great artist himself, he lives in a land of fascinating subjects for an artist...from wildlife to landscapes. He recently started monthly Wilderness Art Challenge featuring wildlife. So...this is my submission to the April challenge. Thanks for the inspiring photo, Gary! :)

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Isaiah 35:5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.

Windows-Rousillon, France

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

My submission for WDE at Wet Canvas this week. The reference photo is a scene from Rousillon, France and was supplied by Joan.

I used the palette knife quite a bit on this one. I really liked using it for doing basically straight edges quickly. Very handy for architecture.
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12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Idol Tryouts-Sunrise Serenade

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Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.

Looks as if these two gulls are trying out for American Idol. Hope they win! They're sure putting their hearts in it.

Just felt the need to cut loose with color/bravado.

Below is the prepared canvas panel. I love working on this type of surface. First, I haphazardly applied drops of white and black gesso. I brushed it enough to give it a marbled effect. Then dried it with a blow dryer. Second,using acrylic paint, I put a few small dabs of yel. ochre at the top...cad. red lt. toward the middle...and alizeron crimson at the bottom. These were loosely brushed around. This creates an exciting surface that looks ready to stand alone as a piece of art. Painting with oils on top of this is a true
pleasure.

The prepared panel

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1 timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

The Swing Of Things

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

The photo for this painting was supplied by Tim for this week's WDE at the fabulous Wet Canvas.

Tried to keep it free and easy.... Not overly detailed...Plenty of paint in each stroke.

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matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

Sedona Sun

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Here is my submission for this month's A Day Not Wasted painting challenge. The proprietor is Lee Brown and he uses a high dynamic range (HDR) photography process to capture the colors. His photos are great to paint from!
This is from Red Rock Park in Sedona, Az. Beautiful rock formations! You should really zip over there and enter...you have all of April! :)

This painting is in direct contrast to my previous post (Apr.10) of the Smokey Mts.
The Smokey Mts. was painted from very little detail information in the reference photo.
Whereas Sedona has an overwhelming amount! Had to be selective on what to include.

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psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

Smokey Mt. Morn

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my submission to WDE at Wet Canvas. The image was supplied by Mary. Thanks Mary!
The original photo was fairly dark and largely monochrome blue. I kicked up the color and add some morning light. I'm pretty happy with the result. Hope y'all like it! :)

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philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Crown Of Gold

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my submission to Saundra Lane Galloway's great blog, Art For Life. This month her challenge features super animal shots from the Denver Zoo. Come on , artists!! Join in! :)

I love painting the big cats!
The way in which the sun illuminated the outer edges of the lion's mane, I was reminded of a crown...and , well...after all...he is the King of beasts.

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Revelation 14:14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
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Thank You, Martine Alison

I have been given the Happy 101 Award by Martine Alison! Thanks, Martine...I am honored. Martine does wonderful, thought provoking, art. My friend all the way over there in France has the Dollhouse blog. Please check her out!!
I will have to pass on naming other artists to receive this. Just check out my blog list. They are all very award worthy!