Overdressed

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We've been camping the past few days. From now on "camping" is code for - scoping out new material for landscape paintings (but like, while camping). Here's a peony I painted before we went out. Just a few still hanging on so I might do one more tomorrow. Until then, here's just one photo (of many) from our most recent explore.

Egg Apple Diet

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So there's really such a thing as an apple/egg diet. I googled it. Yuck.

Chaperoned

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See, the flower and the apple are in love, but they can't be trusted alone, so the brown bottle is chaperoning. And what's the fork there for you ask? Uhhhh...

Nothing To See Here

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What are these sneaky flowers doing with this innocent apple? The flowers look sweet but their showiness is suspicious to me. Why are they making so much noise, I wonder. And what does the plate have to do with it all? Hmmm....

Hogging the Spotlight

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With these flowers I was really trying to suggest the 3 dimensions with some fairly broad strokes first, and then redefine them from the outside. I feel I've gotten a little too picky with them lately. I love the loose feel of them.

Piled in a Corner

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When I was in college I had visions of doing paintings of things in a corner. I know, kooky huh? I think I did one and then moved on to other things. I am now revisiting this concept. I decided for a pile of apples one "wall" needed to be red. I love the feel of it.

Empty Bottles

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David and I have just launched a new fundraising Challenge on Daily Paintworks. Similar to the Help Japan Challenge, for which we raised just under $30,000, this one helps the children of Africa, who are dying by the hundreds of thousands in the midst of a devastating drought. You don't have to be a member of Daily Paintworks to participate and 100% of all proceeds will be donated. Please help if you are able, either by submitting work or bidding. Thank you!

Fractured Bottles

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I am away visiting family for the weekend. We stayed up too late last night chatting (and drinking wine, of course) and I didn't have the wherewithal to post. So here is a belated post of one of my favorites of late. I especially love what you can see through the bottle in the foreground.

The Kitchen Sink

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This painting has everything except ... you guessed it, the kitchen sink. I have to admit, it is sometimes quite difficult to come up with new titles, especially after 1,420 of them! My husband helped with this one. Thank you, sweetheart!

I Ain't Afraid'a You!

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I'm giving this cow creamer another shot. It's a tough one, but I think I finally captured it's personality. Come to find out it's a bit skittery. Imagine - being scared of an apple!

BUILD A BLOG CLASS - Taught by my good friend Jennifer, this weekend. If you want to get a blog up but are intimidated by the idea, this may be for you. Find out more ...

Class Snack

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I enjoy stacking apples. That's all I got today.

Ganging Up On Glass

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I think I got my apple values more correct here (vs. yesterday's). The glass was tough because the bottle's a bit dimpled ... so I just squinted a lot. All-in-all I'm quite pleased with this one.

The Mothercup

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For some reason I saw this scene as 3 apples introducing someone (the viewer) to their mother, the cup. Hence her title - the mothercup. I have a hard time getting the values right with green apples (shhh, don't tell my kids). I tend to paint them too light. I think these are even a bit too light, but I like it anyway.

Fork You!

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Ok, so I realize this title might be a bit riske' - therefore I apologize in advance for any offense that might be taken. But do you see the two apples, and the two reflections of the apple in front? I live for details like that. Call me weird.

Rioting Apples

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I'm back to my old tricks again - my old comfort zone - apples and forks and plates and bowls. I am very happy here for the time being.

We had some recent cancellations for my upcoming Jacksonville, FL workshop and a spot opened up. The dates are October 17-21, 2011, and you would need to contact Eileen if you are interested. Thanks!

How Many Cups Do You See?

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My husband began wearing reading glasses recently (he is 12 years older than I) and is constantly losing them around the house. And every time he does he asks "have YOU seen my glasses?" in a distinctly blaming tone, as if I was the one who misplaced them. And until he finds them he is a grumpy-pants. That or until I deposit him on the couch with a glass of wine. Either will make him happy.

WORKSHOP - Here is one more workshop for 2012, in Toronto, Canada, Aug 27-31, email Marina to register.

Ditched

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I have this one painting leftover from what I painted in Germany. The image is from the Gold King Mine in Arizona, and one of my favorites. I think it's rather jaunty with the door open.

WORKSHOP - I have just listed a new one, in NY, June 11-15, 2012. Register

Where Are My Glasses?

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I found these cool old glasses at a Flea Market in Germany. My brother-in-law was with me at the time and I'm sure he thought I was crazy buying glasses I couldn't "use" but maybe this will reassure him.

Euro Dishes

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I found these very cool cups in Germany at a little store in St. Blasien. They were more expensive than what I can usually find here in resale shops, but I couldn't pass them up. You'll probably see them a time or two more ...

Fading Fast

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I don't usually make a big deal of my birthday, but this year my husband posted a Daily Paintworks challenge in my honor. Between that and Facebook, I've gotten a huge response and I just want to say - WOW, and thank you all so much!!! And in honor of me getting old, I have painted this old and rusting truck. : ) Here's hoping 33 is the year I stop getting carded.