September 30 in 30, Day 24

Day 24

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

These lovelies are from my garden. This is a painting I was working on last June. I just couldn't figure out how to paint this. Then all of a sudden yesterday I knew what to do. Paintings are funny that way. You can't rush them. They are created when they are ready to exist.

Garden Dahlias

Alcohol Inks on Canvas

8" x 8" Gallery Wrapped Canvas

$85

September 30 in 30, Day 15

Day 15

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Today was an incredible day to sit outside in the shade and paint away.  It was our third plein air session and my favorite so far. We sat outside the Veteran's memorial Hall which was built in 1902 and dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt. This building is full of war memorabilia from the Civil and Mexican wars along with a stunning theater on the second floor.  And no, silly me,I didn't take pictures - next time.

I sat outside and painted North which included the facade of the Coronado Theater. Opened October 9, 1927 it was an atmospheric style theatre and movie palace. The inside is beautiful with it's ornate decorations of Spanish castles, Italian Villa's and Oriental dragons.

At the Coronado

Watercolor and Pen

9" x 12"

$75

September 30 in 30, Day 13

Day 13

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.


I wanted to try something a bit different with the alcohol inks. These dahlias, from my garden,as not as bold colored as other flowers I have done in the past.
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Dahlias with Black Eyed Susans

Alcohol Inks on Yupo Paper

8" x 12"

$95

September 30 in 30

Day 12

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Day 12 brings my finished demo from this week's alcohol ink class. It was such a blast. Anyone want to join the next class? It will be held at Katie's Cup on a Wednesday at 11:30 to 2. Details to follow.

Poppies II

Alcohol Inks on Yupo

8" x 10"

$65

If you're interested in hosting your own alcohol ink party just let me know in the comments below or email me at: moreart@jillraefinallyart.com