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Sand Dune in Oils

I painted this one on the 6 x 6 inches gessobord that I ordered from the USA.  Really like the size of this panel - have quite a few more paintings planned for this size - planning on doing a combination of birds/animals, seascape, landscapes and still life paintings (keen to set up my own still lifes - just must find the box I built  last year).

Sand Dune is painted on 6 x 6 inches Ampersand gessobord. 

Many thanks to VickiB (Wetcanvas) for the reference photo. 



Lion in oils

I painted this one on the 5 x 7 inches gessobord - I really love this surface - so much easier to blend etc.  Ordered quite a few 6 x 6 , 5 x 7 and 5 x 5 gessobord's  from the USA as the Australian stockist does not sell the 5 x 5 or the 6 x 6 gessobords - actually worked out  cheaper even with the postage!!!

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

Symphony of flowers in acrylics

I must say that I never thought I would ever paint a musical instrument but when I come across the reference photo it appealed to me.  The daisy bush reminded me of my childhood as we use to have them growing in the backyard and  when I paint I tend to listen to instrumental music with  Bond being one of my favourite bands.  I thought the title "Symphony of Flowers" was rather appropriate.   It is 5 x 7 inches on canvas board.

Many thanks to Freda Austin Nichols for the reference photo.

Yellow Pepper in acrylics

I loved the lightening effect on this pepper.   Was unsure if I should paint it in oils or acrylics but settled on acrylics in the end as I wanted to see how acrylics went on the gessobord - really enjoyed using acrylics on the gessobord.  Gessobord is fast becoming my favourite painting surface to paint on.  Yellow pepper is painted on 4 x 4 inches Ampersand Gessobord.

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Many thanks to Lillian Bell for the reference photo

 

Birch Trees in acrylics

I have often wondered if I could paint something the size of a  ACEO ( paintings that are the size of a trading card - 3.5 x 2.5 inches) so decided to give it a go.  Painted these trees - I really enjoyed painting something this small.  Just haven't decided if I will be able to paint an animal this small - I am keen to give it a go though so will see how I go.

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Many thanks to Christine Striemer for the reference photo.

Zebra in oils

This is my latest painting.  It is 8 x 10 inches on canvas board.  Love how the zebra is standing on the ridge.

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Many thanks to David Stribbling for the reference photo.