JEAN GUY - commission

6 x 8 inch oil
on 1/8th inch thick gesso board
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Such a nice treat to paint an orange tabby, sitting there looking so happy with himself...meow.

In the light

6 x 8 inch

oil on panel

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I was painting at my studio in town yesterday and this was my view, I kept looking at the light on the flowers it was so beautiful, I eventually headed out to take pictures...there is nothing like spring, the flowers are so brand new.

Sun worshipers

6 x 8 inch
oil on panel
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I love the wildness about sunflowers.  They are always a joy to paint.  Because my  painting style is loose they are the perfect subject

Tuesday afternoon

6 x 8 inches
oil on panel
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I find the gessobord so much easier to apply paint to, the paint goes on like butter.  I know that I will paint this vase many times..I  love the colour and the shape.

Comforting

6 x 8 inches
oil on panel
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Several people suggested that I paint some horses.  So here is my first attempt, I do love the shape of their head and their beautiful soulful eyes.  I really enjoyed doing this painting.

Cow 35 Amused

6 x 8 inches
oil on panel
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I am really enjoying playing around with whites and of course painting another cow.

Yellow house

6 x 8 inches
oil on panel
$65.00

I have painted this scene before and will probably paint it again, it is taken from outside my studio at the Old school house art gallery in Qualicum Beach, I love character buildings. This building was saved by the towns people 25years ago from demolition.  It is the center of everything in our small village. 

I believe in love

6 x 8 inches
oil on panel
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I met this little doll while I was out for a walk with my dogs, I had to take a few pictures.

She turned out quite blue, more than I had originally wanted but I like the look of the painting...I always try to remember there are no rules with creativity.

Cow 34 Sweet baby

6 x 8 inches
oil on panel
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I have painted this cow before, for this painting I cropped the photo so I just painted the head.  I am pleased with the light and I really like the nose.

In the pink

6 x 8
oil on board
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The more I paint...the more I paint.  Having said that, it definitely gets less stressful  the more time I  set aside to create.  I am really enjoying the confidence that comes with doing a painting most days.  

Pink day

6 x 8
oil on board
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This painting came together quickly,  I think that when there is just so much colour I work much faster, looking forward to each brush stroke...love pink and green together.  It seems part abstract part impressionist.

Together we shine

6 x 8
oil on board
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I am really enjoying painting on a black panel  At first I had a lot of trouble figuring how to start the paintings, now I look forward to it.   

Dancing cosmos

6 x 8
oil on board
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Another floral, I had taken a picture of these flowers in the fall, it was still really warm then and they were still going strong.

On my living room mantel I have 4 empty frames set up and when I finish a painting it goes into one of the frames so I can get the full impact.  I am particularly pleased with this painting, I like that every corner of the canvas is full of colour and movement, I think the pattern would make a great duvet cover.  The more I paint the more I look forward to painting.  

Cow 32...I belong in a story book

6 x 8
oil on board
$65.00

I was at my studio today working away on this cow painting, one of my friends came to visit took a look at the cow and said it belongs in a children's story book.  

Cow 31...black and white

6 x 8
oil on board
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I really enjoyed painting this cow,  I am trying to use less strokes.  Still loving the limited palette.

Cow 30...I have time on my side

6 x 8
oil on board
$65.00

I haven't painted for about a week and it wasn't for  lack of trying.  It seemed that every time I picked up my brush after about an hour the canvas would end up being wiped or going into the garbage.  This morning I headed into my studio unsure of the outcome, I am happy with this painting, I used a bright purple underpainting and changed up my usual colours.

Cow 29...The Boss

6 x 8
oil on board
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I used a purple underpainting which I am going to do more often,  I like the outcome, it just seems to give a richness to everything.

Cow 28...Sturdy is what comes to mind

6 x 8
oil on board
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I didn't use as much paint as usual,  I was being very thoughtful of where to place my brush strokes,  I loved the shape of this cow...nice and sturdy.

Cow 27...Full bodied

6 x 8
oil on board
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When I thought I was finished this painting I decided to add little bits of colour to give it a little bling.  I like the end result...the tricky part is knowing when to quit.

Cow 25...Baby

6 x 8
oil on board
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So I really let my paintbrush dance with this sweet little calf.  I decided to add grass at the end and am really pleased with the finished product.  I tried to stay really loose with my strokes.