1300. October

I've been revisiting some previously painted artwork and using critical eyes to improve them. After trying numerous sky colors, I am finally happy. I'm also proud to report that this is my 1300th published painting since I began my painting experience. Painting is my happy, safe place and I'm grateful to have the time and means to do what I love.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1300-october/1233235

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

720 Opportunity

Some days I have a set plan, other days I have no idea what I will paint, hoping something will present itself to me.  Today was one of those days.   I had homework to do for my portrait class, but wasn't sure I would want to post that.  Then an opportunity presented itself.  Oliver and I were taking our morning walk and we passed some guys doing fall cleanup in our neighborhood.  In the pile of leaves were several gorgeous hydrangeas in a variety of colors.  Since my hydrangeas didn't produce a single flower this year (why is that?), I couldn't resist collecting them and bringing them home.  They are so lovely floating in this lovely aqua bowl.  There is opportunity everywhere.  You just have to look for it.

"720 Opportunity"
acrylic - 6x8 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/720-opportunity/426209