1291. Spur of the Moment

 Today I was planning to work on an abstract but I before I got started I came across an unfinished painting that was tucked away for another day.  It's good for me to be flexible.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1291-spur-of-the-moment/1192905

1290. Group Chat

 This arrangement by LaTerre Flower Market had more neutral flowers in the brown family of colors.  It was beautiful but I just can't get used to the idea of brown roses so I took artistic liberty to change the colors.  One of the great things about being an artist is that we can make subtle or drastic changes to any person, place or thing.  It's so powerful! ha ha

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1290-group-chat/1192466

1289. Flirtatious

This is a painting of one of many beautiful floral arrangements from La Terre Flower Market in Mequon, Wisconsin.  My friend's daughter graciously granted me permission to use their photos as reference.  This arrangement has all the components of HAPPY with its bright and cheery flowers.  Our Autumn has been beautiful here in Chicago, so HAPPY is the feeling of the days.

 https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1289-flirtatious/1191142

1288. In the Blink of an Eye....

 In the blink of an eye life can change, so make the best of each and every day.  Flowers make everyday better!

This painting is available for purchase.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1288-in-the-blink-of-an-eye/1190268

1287. Roll Out the Barrel

 This is the final painting of six cactus paintings for a home in Scottsdale, AZ.  These are Barrel Cacti, which are either small or quite large.  I REALLY got carried away with the prickles.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1287-roll-out-the-barrel/1189200

1286. Purple Prickly Pear

 I find the color purple to be "difficult" along with its compliment yellow.  It can be warm or cool.  This cactus has both.  I love that the buds look like little toes.  HA!

1285. Elusive

 

This is the fourth commissioned painting of a Saguaro Cactus for a home in Scottsdale.   Its blooms are the Arizona state flower and they only last one day, so one must be in the right place at the right time.  

I especially enjoyed painting this challenger.  It took concentration to get the ridges correct, and I guess I got carried away with the prickles, but that was fun too.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1285-elusive/1188315