Looking for Oil 9x12 original oil on linen board

This is a site we don't see much of in Orange County anymore.  Growing up in Anaheim and Santa Ana, these oil drilling machines were an everyday part of the landscape.  

Morning Shadows 8x10 original oil on canvas board

Got a chance to get outside today.  It was a short session...my fault.  Need more time in this little place in Orange.  Lots of industrial car repair places, decorative cakes and invitations stores, etc, and a stones throw to the Santa Fe Train Station.  I was drawn to the building shapes and the shadows.

This is a Mexican Restaurant that looked like it has been in this place for a very long time.  I can't remember the name???  Anyway I would like to go back and have lunch sometime.

Persimmons Unite 8x8 original oil

Had some more fun with the persimmons I bought.  They are the most beautiful orangy yellow with deep shadows.  I got this lovely set of dishes for a gift and there are six each a different color.  Love the square and the gold edge.  

Still working on the photography and I think I am gonna have to get a copy of photoshop to correct my photographs.  At least with that I can take a class to learn more about getting the photo more accurate in color.  Much to learn!

Pumpkin 6x6 original oil

Love this time of year.  Our local produce store has isles of pumpkins, indian corn, squash and gourds.  Since the weather in California shows little change between seasons, it is nice to see autumn somewhere.

USPA - United Society of Pastel Artists Exhibit and Sale

This is an invitation to the USPA annual art exhibit and sale.   To read the info use your curser and click on the image to enlarge.  This is an all pastel juried show which I have 2 pieces and an alternative piece that was selected to show at the Esther Wells Collection in Laguna.  I am pleased to be showing my work with featured artist Sally Strand.  

Perhaps a Persimmon 8x8 oil

I say perhaps , because I am not sure it looks like a persimmon.  More like a large strawberry.  These persimmons, I got at the produce store, are just beautiful and I need to stay with them to see if I can actually convey the fabulous color and shine.  I fear I will just eat them before I can do them justice.  The paint is much more intense than it appears.

I have had some serious thought of selling these things I post, but I fear if I can not get the photography right that the buyer would not get what they thought they were getting.  I think that the painting is always better in person, but that is just me.

Pumpkin, Oh Pumpkin

I have been having a lot of fun.  My friend Kim came over today and we painted her pumpkin.  She has done a few of these that are very nice.  So I thought I wanted to do one too. 

If you click on her name it will take you to her site and you can check out hers.  Boo!  Just getting in the spirit of the season. 

Misdirected Tomato On Stripes 6"x6" oil

Today was a very windy day.  So I stayed inside and looked to see what was in the fridge.  Stripes might be a bit over the top.

USPA - United Society of Pastel Artists Exhibit and Sale

          USPA Third Annual Pastel Exhibition

 November 15 to December 13, 2008

 The Esther Wells Collection

1390 South Coast Highway

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

 Gallery Hours 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Come and meet the artists at a Reception

November 15, 2008

5 to 8 p.m.

 

Connoisseurs of fine art are invited to visit and enjoy the wonderful work that will be shown in this juried exhibition.  All the works are the creation of the membership of the USPA and featuring the work of Sally Strand nationally known pastel artist. In addition, these original pieces of fine art will be offered for sale.  The exhibition will focus on artwork rendered exclusively in soft pastels, a fine art medium tracing back to the 16^th century.  Soft pastels are made using the same powdered pigments that make fine art paints but are rolled into sticks to be applied in dry form.  Today, artists apply the pure pigment to create works of art that are characterized by vivid color, skillfully layered to produce images that are uniquely textured and exhibit a luxuriously rich, buttery finish.