Hardy Gallery: Magnolia

 It was fun to work on this year's Hardy Gallery Submission.  I painted this little 6 x 6" canvas from one of the pictures I took at Olbrict gardens when the magnolia trees were in bloom.   My long time painters group class likes to submit a canvas each year.  It's always fun to be a part of.   All these little canvases come together to make one big mosaic each year at the Hardy Gallery.  The paintings are purchased by raffle ticket purchase so it's always a surprise what you end up with. 

 

6" x6" acrylic on canvas

Jesse Painting Continued

This is the longest I've ever worked on a painting but I've thoroughly enjoyed the color, textures and surface variety of the gold, cut stones, fur and knitting.  I love portraiture but the textiles also their own delight to work on.  My dear friend Jesse with her pretty orange-brown eyes let me dress her up and sat for me to get my reference.  I'm looking forward to being able to show her how it all turned out in the end!  I'm sure I'll add to this post in the future but here's my update on this painting!