Sunday, December 31, 2006

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Friday, December 29, 2006

Thursday, December 28, 2006

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

brussel sprouts 7x5.5

I've heard that the average American eats three brussel sprouts per year.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Monday, December 25, 2006

rusty can 5.5x7

The subject of this painting may, at first glance, seem to have nothing to do with Christmas. The can depicted was a gift from my son. About a week ago he was walking the dogs with my wife and he came across this object down by the river. There are a number of old mining camp dumpsites along the American River near our house. Anything of real value, like old bottles and tools have long since been scavenged by collectors of such things, but Clint, being aware of my daily painting project, is ever on the alert for interesting items. He spotted this can, brought it home, wrapped it up and put it under the tree. I opened it this morning and loved it! He knows I like to do rusty things. I especially like how this is rusted all the way through at the bottom.
Merry Christmas!
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Sunday, December 24, 2006

two lemons 7x5.5















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Saturday, December 23, 2006

anthurium 5.5x7

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My wife and I went to a florist to find something for me to paint and we saw these strange looking flowers. We both really liked their deep red color and shiny texture. It was a real joy to paint this.

Friday, December 22, 2006

Thursday, December 21, 2006

cannonball 5.5x7

This is a four pound civil war cannon ball dug up in Manassas Virginia.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Saturday, December 16, 2006

Friday, December 15, 2006

seed pod #3 5.5"x7"

I've painted a couple of these before. They're seed pods from a liquid amber tree. My students all complained that I had painted these before. I had to point out that the first one was done a long time ago (August I think). The pod had not dispersed it's seeds yet. The second one was taped to the backdrop and was relatively new. This one is standing on a dark green cloth and was found in a gutter. Soaking in water has turned it a dark gray color insted of the warm tan that they are when they first loose their seeds. Anyhow, I just felt like painting it. I like their structure.

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Monday, December 11, 2006

mandarin 5.5x7

It's mandarin season in Northern California. Auburn even has a mandarin festival. I was going to paint something else today but I really liked the leaf on this mandarin that I found in our break room.
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Sunday, December 10, 2006

Saturday, December 09, 2006

satellite 7x5.5

This is a train ball bearing and a ten pound shot put. I like the rusted and beat up surfaces.
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Friday, December 08, 2006

Thursday, December 07, 2006

bottle with seed pod 5.5"x7"

Soda used to be bottled in these ceramic bottles because glass bottles at that time were not strong enough to contain the carbonation without exploding.

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

leaf & shell 5.5"x7"

One of my students, Ciara Teel, loaned me this shotgun shell to paint. It seemed a bit simple so I stuck this leaf in it. It makes some sense since turkey hunting and colored leaves are both autumn things.
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Monday, December 04, 2006

Sunday, December 03, 2006

egg #3 (breakfast of champions) 6"x7"

A group of daily painters all decided to paint eggs today. Their efforts can be viewed at the Daily Painters Gallery.
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Saturday, December 02, 2006

cinnamon roll 7"x5.5"

I'd like to thank everyone who participated in my art room benefit auction. We raised $248.00 to purchase some much need tools and supplies.
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Friday, December 01, 2006