WIP Old Fashioned

This is close to being done, but I need to finish the bird and clean it up.

Old Fashioned, Oil on board, 11x14

This is what happens when I handle power tools. I was hedge trimming and well, did something stupid. I ended up in the ER and had to get stitches. It is not catastrophic and I still have all my digits, but most importantly, it is not my painting hand. I am really angry with myself, but I will get over it.

I am back now...

I have been away from my easel for three weeks now. I had a wonderful show in San Dimas despite being blindsided by one of the worst migraines I have ever had at the show. We stayed to look for a new home in San Diego, but we are not moving soon. So now I am back and ready to work...between planting a garden and flowers that is. I am terribly behind in the 60/60 challenge but did these today...

Pepper 1 and Pepper 2, oil on board

3x3 and 4x4

I recently went to an antique store here in Elk River, and found many little amazing treasures tucked in corners. When I find myself in a slump for ideas, I go to all different places for inspiration. This amazing place is three stories and filled with all kinds of things. I saw this cabinet full of tea cups and this painting came to my mind. It was a LOT of work, but I had a great time doing it. The peonies are from my garden from last year, I can grow mold, but not much else. But, I do have a green thumb with my peonies, mostly because the more you leave them alone, the better they do.

This is Tea Time,  12x18, Oil on board.

Just a quick funny...

Not to offend anyone, but we hear all of these questions (except 7) at every show.