Painting Challenge, Day 27

The Lavender Farm...

...a little 5 minute watercolour and pen sketch...We have been working all afternoon and evening on the reunion....I could not resist picking up my watercolours and doing a little sketch for submission....I am hooked on creating something everyday.

Update on my 30 paintings in 30 days

My daily painting has been put on hold because I have been quite busy these past few days. I am co-hosting my 47th nursing reunion in Collingwood in a few days. There are 4 days left of this challenge and I may not get back before the end of the month. Leslie will tell you that the goal of this challenge was to get us into the studio more often. I certainly did that. I am pleased with the paintings that I completed.
Check back for I plan to continue this blog, starting with photos from the Rancho Relaxo Creative Retreat.
...Sandra

Painting Challenge # 21

Oil Study, 8 in x 8 in

Rancho Relaxo Creative Retreat

Painting Challenge # 20

'Clairabella Bridge'
Here is another small study from my time at Rancho Relaxo Creative Retreat.

Oil, 5 in x 7 in

Painting Callenge # 19

Oil, 5 in x 7 in

I was out to Rancho Relaxo Creative Retreat again today.

I came home and did this little study in oil

Painting Callenge # 18

Not a painting today!

'White butterflies catch the dappled sunlight'

This past week I attended Rancho Relaxo Creative Retreat in Severn, Ontario.

Here is my origami installation.

Walking along the pathway, looking left or right your eye may catch sight of one of these butterflies. They make you slow down or stop....and look around. 

Our lives are busy....we walk through our days with our minds on the tasks at hand and often miss what lays beyond to the left or right....miss what may add a surprise or a sparkle to our day.

 

Painting Callenge # 17

I have taken a break from my daily painting while I attend Rancho Relaxo Creative Retreat in Severn, Ontario

a watercolour and pen sketch

 

Mandala

Painting Challenge # 16

A little watercolour sketch for today.

Painting Challenge # 15

 

'Mya' oil

4" x 4"
Mya was the cat who lived at Le Vieux  Couvent...she rarely stopped, usually spotted going from here to there!

Painting Callenge # 14

 

                                                   

'The Little Cottage'

Oil, 8" x 8"

In the small villages the front door of the homes opened up right onto the street...rose bushes and holly hocks hugged the front of the buildings.

Painting Challenge # 13

Watercolour sketch again today.

Painting Challenge # 12

Small watercolour sketch...

there were many cats

to be seen in France and

most were very friendly.

Painting Challenge # 11

'On a Hill Far Away'

Oil, 5" x 7"

This very old church stood abandoned high on a hill

in Saint Cinq-Lapopie,

a town perched on a steep hill.

Painting Challenge # 10

'Mon Petit Ami'

Oil, 5" x 7"

Each morning I was greeted by this little fellow

who was sitting low down on a ledge

just outside my bedroom door.

 He was there to say goodnight every evening.

 

Painting Challenge # 9

...a little watercolour...

flowerpots on a window sill.

Painting Challenge # 8

A little watercolour sketch today....I have been busy getting ready for our house guest.....creating in the kitchen!!

Painting Challenge # 7

 

'Beside the Garden Path'

Oil, 8" x 8"

                             On one of the many paths to the back of the property, 

tucked between the long grasses 

there was a small pond with brightly coloured fish

that surfaced....sometimes!

Painting Challenge #6

'Useful Once Again'

Oil, 5" x 7"

 

In the courtyard by the entrance gates 

stood an old woodstove from another era
tucked into the corner....

a work of art repurposed as a

stand for a pot of herbs.

Painting Challenge #5

'Magnolia Blossom' 8" x 8" 

One evening we found a magnolia blossom

placed on our table by Corinne...

one blossom in a little blue and white vase.

Painting Challenge #4

Today's posting is a little watercolour sketch...

my oil painting of a white magnolia blossom is not finished....

 Paul and I went out shopping!
As I want to have a posting for every day....I may have to do
a small watercolour from time to time.

Painting Challenge # 3

'Straight and Tall'
oil, 8 " x 8"

 

I have so many wonderful memories of

my days at 'Le Vieux Couvent'....

and I have so many photos as a reminder. 

I plan to do all 30 paintings of 

'Memories of France'.

Hollyhocks at every turn, and in so many colours!

Painting Challenge, Day 2

'Wash Day'

oil, 8" x 8"

30 Paintings in 30 Days

I have taken on this challenge.

30 paintings in 30 days
Here is Day 1....

'View from my Walking Path'
5" x 7"

View the paintings of

676 artists participating from 20 different countries

on Leslie Saeta's blog

I am using this opportunity to teach myself how to paint in oils. 

View From My Walking Path