Day 30, Paintings 29 and 30! Yippee!!

I am so happy that I was able to finish 2 paintings today. I did the drawing and underpainting for “Almost Home” last night so I would be able to complete both. I painted “Rushing Water on the LaCrosse River” plein air this afternoon at one of our city parks, with a bit of finishing work at home tonight. As I look at both photos I can see areas that still need work- including correcting some shadows and angles – but for tonight let’s call them finished, okay?

“Almost Home”, 8x10 on Canson paper.

“Rushing Water on the LaCrosse River”, 9x12 in., pastel on uArt 600 grit

Day 29, Painting 28… just 2 days left!

Daylily in Coral, 9x12 in., pastel on pastelmat

I have never liked florals I have painted more than those I painted this month for the challenge, especially the 3 daylilies, the water lily and the sunflowers. Looking at a flower outdoors as a beautiful shape reflecting sunlight has changed how I approach the painting. I have grown artistically during July, and I hope to share some of that growth in words in the weeks to come. For now, the images speak for themselves!

Day 28, Painting 27. Yup, I am still painting daily!

Dark Red Daylily, 9x12 in on pastelmat

Day 27, Painting 26… just 4 days, 5 paintings to go!

“Barn with a Corn Crib”, 9x12 in, pastel on Wallis

Day 26, Painting 25

“Bearly Relaxing”, 9x12 in., pastel on colorfix

Day 25 and this is Painting 24

“Waterlily on the Mississippi”, 10x13 in., pastel on colorfix surface

This time of year, or a bit earlier, waterlilies crowd the backwaters of the Mississippi. In masses they are a majestic site, singularly they are exquisite.

Day 24, Painting 23

“Bridge Over Beaver Creek”, 10x13 inches on Wallis sanded paper

I spent the last hour or more screwing around with my computer before I could download this photo, crop and rename it, and get it posted. Painting this was so relaxing with the gurgle of the creek and the wind in the trees, that I didn’t really let myself see how ugly the willow (yes, that is supposed to be a willow!) had become. I apologize to the willow and I realize this means I will have to paint this again. Soon.