Ballet

The ballet shoes are the inspiration for many of the dancer paintings I have done lately. What girl doesn't want them when she's younger? I took ballet for a year just to own a pair myself. It was worth it! :)

Both paintings were done on black gessoed panels, my favorite way to paint.
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6x6

8x8

Radishes on Glass Plate

Found this gorgeous bunch of radishes while at the store. My older son loves them with salt, so I had an excuse to purchase (and paint)! Thought the glass plate added some nice shadow interest.

8x10 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Paint Tubes

My favorite colors have always been blues and greens. However, when it comes to painting, I just love using all of the juicy reds and oranges. My all-time favorite one is Williamsburg Oils alizarin orange. It is the perfect consistency, gorgeously transparent, and wonderful with cadmium yellow. Next in line are cadmium red medium and alizarin crimson--I adore them together. Decided they would make an excellent trio for a still life painting.

8x8 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Medium Boiled

When you cut open an egg and all you see is pure beauty... Probably the single best thing about being an artist or an appreciator of art, seeing extraordinary in the ordinary.

6x8 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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The Mill

When I want toast and coffee while at home in Wisconsin, I make it. If you want toast and coffee while in San Francisco, you go to The Mill. Delicious breads and coffees--I had some toast with almond butter and a latte; my sister had toast with blackberry jam and a cappuccino. All served on locally made stone dishes. It was a wet morning, but we sat outside and spilled our souls anyway. :)

(2) 6x6 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Hog Island Oysters

This fun little painting was inspired by one of the best meals I've ever had. We went to Hog Island Oyster Co. and had 'em every way I think. Cold oysters are always my favorite, but the cooked ones are prettier to paint.

6x6 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Blood Oranges

Bought some blood oranges at the store; they are such a gorgeous dark red. I love when inspiration is so easy to find! This is the exact same set-up, from two different vantage points and with the light coming from different directions.

6x6 and 6x8 on 1/8" museum quality panels
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Raspberries

All things red (and juicy).

6x6 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Beet Humor

“What did the carrot say to the wheat? Lettuce rest, I'm feeling beet.” 
Shel Silverstein

8x10 on 1/8" museum quality panel

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Bowl of Light

I couldn't resist painting these mandarins as they caught the light in my kitchen.

8x8 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Three Satsuma

Love how dramatic this looks.

6x8 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Grapefruit on Glass

Two of my absolute favorite things!

8x10 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Grapes on Glass Plate

The last glass painting was definitely looser than this one... However, after painting the grapes I felt the plate needed to be tidier or it would attract more of the attention. SO much fun experimenting with this glass; going to keep at it!

8x8 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Glass Cup & Saucer

This antique pink glass was catching the light in the most beautiful way. The pattern is multi-faceted, like a prism. Love it!

8x8 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Beets (3)

Last year I painted two smaller beets paintings from this same photo. It was always my intention to paint them this size and I am thrilled with it! Can't you imagine this hanging in the perfect kitchen?! For now it is wet off the easel and drying where I can see it! :)

12x24 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Bird Plate

I'm in love with this plate and it had to be (if not the star) the supporting cast in this production. Really wanted to keep it loose, and I think I accomplished that. The sunny colors and freshness make me so happy!

12x12 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Elves on Holiday

There is something about these little guys that makes me chuckle.

9x12 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Cocktail, Anyone?

It started with the Moscow Mule and then I was inspired to try painting other drinks. Glass is one of my favorite things, and equally fun to paint. Using transparent colors, I tried to keep them loose.

Both 8x8 on 1/8" museum quality panels
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Satsuma

It makes me so happy to go and find subjects for still-life paintings, and was even more thrilled to find the satsumas again. Can't ask for more than these juicy, delicate fruits--complete with leaves as if they've just been plucked from the tree. Like cooking, painting seasonally is so inspiring!

6x6 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Nestled In

Decided to continue with my measuring cups on patterned fabric theme. These adorable hedgehogs were resting on a cheery table runner. I love the reflected colors on them!

8x10 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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