Cow 82 STANDING TALL

6x6 inch
oil on gessobord
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Sometimes I find it a little challenging when my subject is mostly one colour except for the shadows and highlights, I tend to add a little extra colour to spice things up a bit, like the bright orange in the hair, the soft pink around the eyes...and of course my old standby chartreuse.

Cow 81 HEAD HONCHO

6x6 inches
oil on gessobord
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This is another painting I started with a white canvas...no underpainting, I am really enjoying the process, it's like someone turned a bright light on while you were painting...change is always good to shake things up a little.

Cow 80 BABY MAMA

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
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I started this painting on a white canvas...no under paint, and sketched it with indian yellow.  I like that it is really crisp, the cow stands out so much against the background. 

Cow 79 INNOCENCE

6 x 6 inches
oil on gessobord
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There is something wonderful about anything as soft and wispy as a baby calf, and so very innocent. I used a very limited palette and worked on enhancing the soft curves and leaving the brushwork very loose.

Cow 78 BFF

size 6 x 6
oil on gessobord
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These two cows were great to paint, I used a limited palette and kept things very simple.

Cow 77 DEEP IN THOUGHT

6 x 6 inche
oil on gessobord
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I like that this cow fills the canvas, sometimes it seems more effective.  Lots of oranges and golds with hints of pink...enjoyed painting him.

Cow 76 THE BELL BOY

6 x 6 inches
oil on gessobord
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I haven't painted many pure white cows, it can be a challenge sometimes because of my colour addiction.  That being said I really enjoyed just trying to keep the colours and shadows soft though I did get to add a little pop with the landscape.

Cow 75 GREEN ACRES

6 x 6 inches
oil on gessobord
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Today I was in my studio in town, whenever I am not sure what to paint I go to the cow...never fails to get the creative juices flowing. 

SELF-ASSURED

6 x 6 inch
oil on gesso board
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I haven't painted a cat for quite some time, I used much more paint than usual, I just kept layering until I got the effect I wanted.

Cow 74 THREE'S A CROWD

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
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I couldn't seem to get this painting right, I worked on it for two days and couldn't figure out what I didn't like about it.  I finally wiped the face and started from scratch giving it more colour and definition to differentiate from the cows in the forefront.  I am really happy with the outcome.

GENTLE SOUL

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
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I saw this beauty at my favourite bakery, she was sitting calmly while her owner was busy with other things. I loved how the light was shining against her.  This piece is very loosely painted, I love the messiness of her coat.

CHOICES

6 x 6 inches
oil on gessobord
$50.00

I am becoming hooked on painting still life.  I love that you can pick a favourite object and use it as a subject, I am a fan of bright coloured pottery and glass ware so I have a great assortment to choose from.

CARROTS AND TOMATOES

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
$50.00

I absolutely love the colour of this bowl and when I lay the carrots in it.the colour just popped, then when I placed the tomatoes beside it  everything just came together...a perfect still life.

TOMATO BEAUTIES

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
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We were at the farmers market and there was a booth with the most amazing tomatoes...the colours were spectacular. At that moment I decided I would paint a fruit/vegetable still life which I have never done before. It took me much longer than usual to paint but I love the outcome.  I probably spent as much time studying the tomatoes as I did painting them.  

Cow 73 TANK

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
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All of my yellows, reds and oranges got a workout today.  I did the sketching with a dark mauve, I like how the warms just pop against it. I used two brushes throughout this painting and a little paper towel to move the paint around in spots...lots of play.

Cow 72 KING OF EVERYTHING6

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
$50.00

I started using a couple of transparent paints again, they are really nice to use for underpainting and then to mix with your other colours. I am trying not to make my darks to dark, I sometimes tend to do that. I am happy with this painting, I love the expression of the cow.

WAIT FOR US

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
$50.00

Loved painting these pigs, used to a very limited palette to achieve the look I wanted...loose strokes and I left the detail right until the very end.

CODY

8 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
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This is a commission I did for a couple of their beloved dog who I am sure they miss everyday.

OVERLOOKING SALTSPRING

10 x 10 inch
oil on 3/4 inch wrapped canvas
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Yesterday I took the day off from painting and watched a video of Daniel J Keys, one of my very favourite artists. I tried incorporating some tips I have learned, I have watched the video several times and always pick up something new.  I took this photo a few months ago, it was quite a grey day but still so beautiful, I took the liberty of adding  more colour than was actually present.  I really enjoyed working on a large(for me) canvas as my usual size is 6 x 6 inch.