Going Big and Giving Thanks

Still Life with Roses, Figs and Mint Julep Cup,  Oil on 8"x10" Linen Panel
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Above is the biggest oil painting I've done to date. I must say, it's been challenging not reaching for the small brushes, but I really enjoyed working on a "big" canvas.

Now about the GiveAways: I can't say how honored I am by your support, comments and for the time you take to visit my blog. THANK YOU. I had so much fun doing the GiveAway and cannot wait to do another soon.
THE WINNER IS Sally. Sally, I decided to let the winner choose between two paintings-the two below. You have until Sunday to let me know which one you want and where you'd like it mailed.

Pink Rose on Linen,  Oil on 4"x6" Linen Panel

Still Life with Roses in Vase,  Oil on 4"x6" Linen Panel

  

April Oil Paintings

Still Life with Pear and Daffodils,  Oil on 6"x6" Linen Panel
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Still Life with Roses in Vase,  Oil on 4"x6" Linen Panel

A Giveaway as a Thank You!!!!

Mint Julep Cup with Pear and Coral Fabric,  Oil on 5"x7" Linen Panel
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Still Life with Roses in Glass,  Oil on 6"x8" Linen Panel
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Still Life with Peach Roses in Glass,  Oil on 5"x7" Linen Panel
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Pink Rose on Linen,  Oil on 4"x6" Linen Panel
I am so thankful for your support... so much that I am giving this 4"x6" oil painting to one of the lovely subscribers to my blog who leaves a comment. Just leave a comment saying that you have subscribed to my blog, now or in the past. The subscription widget is on the top right hand corner of the blog. If you are listing anonymous, please e-mail me a contact e-mail, so that I may inform you in case you win. A name will be drawn and announced on April 30th. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

On the Sunny Side... Yellow Pears, Daffodils and Roses

Still Life with Roses in Porcelain,  Oil on 6"x8" Linen Panel
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The small porcelain pitcher above arrived from France a couple of weeks ago and I've been so excited to paint it. It's so sweet, it will be included in two more compositions that I've sketched out. The tiny daffodils are a few of the flowers that came in from the bunch I planted last year. I get so tickled every time I see things starting to show signs of growth. 

Still Life with Tazetta Daffodils,  Oil on 4"x6" Linen Panel
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Still Life with Pears and Grapes,  Oil on 6"x6" Linen Panel
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Mint Julep Cup and Pink Tulips

Mint Julep and Tulips Still Life,  Oil on 6"x6" Linen Panel
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Mint Julep Cup and Tulip Still Life,  Oil on 6"x6" Linen Panel 
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Pink Ranunculus Still Life,  Oil on 5"x6" Linen Panel
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Black Jug and Mandarins Still Life,  Oil on 5"x6" Linen Panel
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Oil Paintings of Tulips

Mint Julep Cup and Tulip Still Life,  Oil on 6"x 6" Linen Panel
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Tulip Still Life,  Oil on 8"x 4" Linen Panel

Feeling the Love

Strawberry Half Still Life,  Oil on 4"x6" Linen Panel
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Roses in Bottle Still Life,  Oil on 6"x6" Linen Panel
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My French Country Home,  Oil on 5"x6" Linen Panel
NFS

This tiny group is all over the place in style, but they are reflections of my current mood towards the current time.

I am still working on the landscape, which is from a photo taken by Sharon, from My French Country Home.

Ready for Spring

Pink Tulips in Antique Vase,  Oil on 5"x6" Linen Panel
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Pink Tulips Still Life,  Oil on 4"x6" Linen Panel
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My Picasso from Tiffany's

Still Life with Tiffany Box and Rose,  Oil on 4"x6" Linen Panel
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Still Life with Fruits in Bowl,  Oil on 5"x7" Linen Panel
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A couple of Valentine's ago, I received a Picasso from my high-school sweetheart, my sweet husband. Okay not a Pablo Picasso painting or vase or any of the other items he created, but rather a heart necklace created by Picasso's daughter, Paloma Picasso. I love my necklace; and I must say, I was rather giddy with joy due to the fact that it came in the beautiful blue box that we all know so well. So, this week I created a painting of my blue box. The colors make me crave Spring even more. I hope you enjoy it.

Cherry Still Life,  Oil on 4"x6" Linen Panel
Private Collection

Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin and Me

Still Life with Pear and Ceramic Jug,  Oil on 4"x 6" Linen Panel
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I have admired and so loved the quietness of Chardin's work for years. These gloriously timeless works have inspired my latest paintings. The one above being the first completed. I am excited about what he has taught me through the brush strokes he left on his canvas.

The jug in the painting, I found during my Christmas visit to San Antonio. One of my sisters, spoiled me by taking me to the cutest antique shop I have ever entered and gifted me a gorgeous antique glass vase and a beautiful enamel container, both of which I can't wait to include in still lifes.