"Scrambled Eggs Maker"

each canvas is 2 1/2" square

Framed in one, 4-holed frame

I have painted from the reference photo before but had lots of fun cropping it up to these bits. I think that may paint from other already used references too. I learn more each time I do it.

"My Cows Love the Shade"

24 x 30cm

oil on panel

SOLD

So often when I take my walk up to the park to see the Highland Cattle there I find them napping under the trees. I slowly work my way into their midst so as not to startle them and to let them know that I am a friend. If I could, I would actually go up and give them a big cuddle but I know that they would not put up with that so I have to just use my imagination and pretend that I do.

"Falling Fence"

3 x 5

Oil on panel

SOLD

The autumn sun shows at a lower and lower angle as the year gets old. This makes for some great photo opps and painting references. There are lots of these rickety old fences around in this part of England. You will see more paintings of some of them one of these days. Working this small not only gets a painting done faster but ends up teaching me more and more about painting in oils.

Figuratives

Noodle

7 x 5

oil on panel

SOLD

Free Range Chickens in the winter make for eye catching and different painting possibilities - especially when those chickens double as pets (sort of). Noodle is the calmest one of the 6.

Jenny

18 x 24cm

oil on panel

SOLD

On skype there is a way to take photos of the people you are talking to while you are talking. I loved the lighting that was going on during this conversation so I took loads of photos in hopes for this one. I had fun.

Puppy Love

9 x 12

oil on panel

SOLD

The love and emotional involvement that those closed eyes depict just screamed connection with this scene. I am not sure the dog is feeling the love - maybe a bit too much lovin' who knows - but I sure was.

Nap After a Float on the Pond

8 x 10

oil on panel

SOLD

Swimming in the pond can take it all out of you. I love how the hammock seems to swallow him up and cradle him to sleep.

Pregnant Pause

9 x 12 

oil on panel

Mommy is about to pop at any minute but still had plenty of patience and attention for #1 child. I love how the California sun hits them.

Cockerel at Round Oak Farm

The Young Cockerel

18cm x 24cm

oil on panel

SOLD

What is there about chickens that pulls one to paint them? Color, shape, odd elegance and grace? I saw all of them in this one.

Young Cockerel #2

24cm x 18cm

oil on panel
SOLD

I like looking for the colors within the black and white.