Siamese Sitting in the Sun

I painted this for this week's "window challenge" on DPW.  I used a photo I found on Pixabay a while back.  I have been wanting to paint it for a while now, but other things kept popping up.  I love the sun shining on this elegant feline!  Now say the title three times fast!

8x6
acrylic on canvas panel

Sweet Nana

This is one of my newest commissioned pieces I've been working on.  I started with a completely different painting that just wasn't working.  Once I switched gears and began working on this one, it just flowed so nicely.

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

Ready For Some Fun

While visiting my mom on Oahu earlier this month, I was able to get some much needed beach time.  This day was a particularly beautiful day at Waimanalo beach. This little boy especially caught my eye.  He was charging into the water to catch up with his older siblings who had escaped their mother's sun screening grasp just minutes earlier.

6x8
acrylic on gessobord

Busy Bee

I really enjoyed working on my last painting with the bee, so I decided to do another one.  I think my daughter is probably cringing right now because she is deathly afraid of bees!

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

The Pollinators

Another one for the flower challenge.  The colors really drew me to paint this.  Enjoy!

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

Flower Challenge

This week's challenge on Daily Paintworks is to paint a flower.  I used the photo provided by Carol Marine.  I struggle a bit when painting flowers, so I thought this would be a good chance to work on my botanical skills (besides, I really liked the colors for this one!).

5x5
acrylic on gessobord

Windward Oahu Sunrise

The challenge this week for Daily Paintworks is to paint clouds.  Sounds easy enough, right?  Well, that's what I thought until I actually started painting!  This is my 3rd attempt at a "cloud" painting,and the only one I'm satisfied with.  Hope you enjoy it!

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

Automatic Sprinkler

I am infatuated with dogs shaking off water!  Have you ever watched one in slow motion?  It is absolutely hilarious!  I am trying to paint in 4's.  Subject matter, that is.  So this wet pup completes my canine series (for now- I can't go too long without painting dogs!).  I'm thinking I might start on some landscapes or seascapes next.  Or maybe not.  Tomorrow will tell.

8x6
acrylic on gessobord

BEST IN SHOW!!!!!

I am bursting with joy this morning because last night, at the 2017 Olympia Art League juried art show, my painting, Coastline, was awarded...BEST IN SHOW!  I couldn't believe it when my name was called.  All I can say is, Wow!  I didn't expect that!  My other entry into the show, Three Broads Abroad, was awarded honorable mention!  What a night!  It feels soooo good to get rewarded for the hard work I've been doing.  God is good!!!

Coastline
20x16

Three Broads Abroad
16x12

Big Smile

This is how I feel today...Happy, because the sun is shining!  Enjoy!

6x6
acrylic on gessobord