Day 5 ...

Day 5 — This is the ghosted image of two failed attempts at my exploding Amaryllis, aka "Nymph."
So, it isn't a day to post a finished painting.

It doesn't always come out well, but it's stepping up to the easel that counts. You are welcome to stop by and view my pile of wipe outs and do overs anytime, it's a big stack!

Tomorrow is another day. Enjoy your weekend.

Day 4 — Chas's Rooster

Chas's Rooster 6 x 6 pastel

Day 4 — Who is Chas you ask? Chas is our neighbor and the grandson of Charles Mraz, the famous beekeeper. 

This was his rooster that roamed our neighborhood for the first year we lived here. He was stunning. Sadly, he met his demise when a vixen needed some extra nourishment for her 8 kits. 

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Day 3 — Spears

Spears 15 x 3 pastel

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Day 3 — We got some snow last night, which is lovely but I was thinking of spring, ergo asparagus. I have painted this about 4 times to fit the odd frame I had made from scraps.

Now I am wondering if the orientation should be horizontal? I've had some great suggestions when I posed this about a week ago: Monopoly pieces (which I am avidly searching for, vintage of course), olives and... more thoughts? Maybe the month will be spent painting the suggestions to fit this.

Day 2 — Marshfield Sidestep

Marshfield Sidestep  5 x 7 pastel

Day 2 — I went with a friend to check on her home in Marshfield, VT — which borders the Northeast Kingdom, a name I find wildly romantic and mysterious. 

This little piggy was at a farm we visited. He had quite the "tude" and was showing us his moves.

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Day 1 - New Years Onions

New Years Onions  6 x 6 pastel

I have decided to do another 30/30 challenge for the month of January. This one is self-imposed. Normally I do Leslie Seata's Challenge but she isn't doing one for January and I need to do one. Not sure where this will lead me, but you are invited to follow my journey. 

Cheers and Happy New Year!

Sardines

Sardines  5 x 7 pastel

Back at the easel after a long break. These sardines were a quick 20 min painting to get back my "sea legs"— fitting I chose fish to start out! 

I had a frame cut down a few years ago and asked them to make one with the scraps. I got a 3" x 15" frame that has been sitting waiting for a painting. My thought was always asparagus, but after 4 attempts I don't think it's happening. I am now thinking a row of something... plums? cherries? olives? Thoughts?

At The Table

Last night was the opening for "At The Table" in Waterbury Center, VT and there was a good crowd for a dark and cold night.

Thrilled that "Expectant Mothers" will go home with a new collector! If you are in the area (skiing at Stowe?) stop in to see the show.

Expectant Mothers  11 x 14 soft pastel