Day 11, Oils, Orange Tree

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Orange Tree

Oils, with pallet knife

8 x 10

$55

This is a tree we found in Florence as we were walking to the Pitti Palace. I loved the pealing paint on the walls and the oranges peaking through the foliage. I have kept this photograph for several years now knowing that one day I would paint it. That's one of the great things about a 30 in 30. The opportunity is there to paint all those pictures you haven't had time to or to try all those new techniques that inspired you.

To purchase this painting go to http://www.jillraefinallyart.com/30-in-30.php  Or just hit the "Visit My Web Site" button on the right of this blog. When you get there go to "My Art"  then "30 in 30 in the pull down menu. Please note that oils take a few weeks to dry. I won't be sending this painting out until it is dry and varnished.

Day 10, Pastels, Celebrate the Harvest

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Celebrate the Harvest

pastel

8 x 10

$45

Every year we go to Edward's Apple Orchard to get our apples and of course, donuts. This display caught my eye. It has those beautiful colors of Fall. And I find myself attracted to letters for some reason. The chalk board was very interesting to me.

To purchase this painting go to http://www.jillraefinallyart.com/30-in-30.php  Or just hit the "Visit My Web Site" button on the right of this blog. When you get there go to "My Art"  then "30 in 30 in the pull down menu.

Day 9, Alcohol Inks and Pen, Happy Anniversary Dear

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Happy Anniversary Dear

Alcohol Inks and Pen 

10 x 13

NSF

Today is our 32nd anniversary. Where do the years go? Here's to another 32 or more!

I'm still experimenting with portraits using alcohol inks by making the skin tones exaggerated and bold.. I'm not convinced that this is the way to go. Here's something you may not know about me. Although I love taking photographs, I hate having my picture taken. So I tend to look a bit stiff and my smile a bit forced.

To see more of my 30 in 30s see other dates of this blog or go to my webpage http://www.jillraefinallyart.com/30-in-30.php  Or just hit the "Visit My Web Site" button on the right of this blog. When you get there go to "My Art"  then "30 in 30 in the pull down menu.

Day 8, Pastel, Flower Shop

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Flower Shop

Pastels

aprox. 9" x15"

$65

This was a beautiful little shop Mark and I found in Rome. That's the great thing about Rome, a surprise around every corner. It was good to do a pastel again.


To purchase this painting go to http://www.jillraefinallyart.com/30-in-30.php  Or just hit the "Visit My Web Site" button on the right of this blog. When you get there go to "My Art"  then "30 in 30 in the pull down menu.

Day 7, Watercolor and Pen, Peonies

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Peonies

Watercolor and Pen

8" x 10" with mat

$65

Don't you love it in Spring when the peonies pop and suddenly you have all these wonderful big blooms to bring in the house? 

To purchase this painting go to http://www.jillraefinallyart.com/30-in-30.php  Or just hit the "Visit My Web Site" button on the right of this blog. When you get there go to "My Art"  then "30 in 30 in the pull down menu.

Day 6, Oil, Garden Harvest

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Garden Harvest

Oils

12 x12

$115

Here are some pears and tomatoes from this year's garden. The squash is from Edward's Apple Orchard. We have a lot of pears even though the tree hardly bloomed with the cold Spring we had. I guess it bloomed enough.

I love oils- everything about them; the smells, the texture of the paints, the way the canvas gives when you put a paintbrush to it, the shine of the paint, the way the pigments are serious - you get them on your clothes and they aren't leaving. Lately, I've been doing so many watercolors and pastels that I just haven't had time for the oils. Thanks 30 in 30 it was fun.

To purchase this painting go to http://www.jillraefinallyart.com/30-in-30.php  Or just hit the "Visit My Web Site" button on the right of this blog. When you get there go to "My Art"  then "30 in 30 in the pull down menu. Please note that oils take a few weeks to dry. I would not be sending this painting out until it is dry and varnished.

Day 5, Alcohol Inks, Daylily

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Daylily

 Alcohol Inks
11 x 14

$60

We have many daylilies in our garden. Their blooms last for just one day (thus their name). The spent flowers dry up and turn brown. I have always enjoyed deadheading them. I just turn the hose on "jet stream" and shoot the flowers off their stalks. It's just like a carnival game!

I'm enjoying the freeness of alcohol inks, sometimes my watercolors become so controlled that it's good to let loose. 

To purchase this painting go to http://www.jillraefinallyart.com/30-in-30.php  Or just hit the "Visit My Web Site" button on the right of this blog. When you get there go to "My Art"  then "30 in 30 in the pull down menu.