1278. Sale on Cuties

 My husband recently bought a giant bag of Cuties and I had some "near the end" orange Gerber daisies which begged for a painting with one of my favorite color combinations.  I was happy to comply.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1278--sale-on-cuties/1167194

1255. Just Peachy

 I painted this once before in a different color way and more realistic.  I'm happy with this one.

It's available for purchase.  Contact me if interested.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1255-just-peachy/1142987

 

1199. The Writing's On the Wall

 I've been working on several paintings at one time to try to minimize the possibility of obsessing over any one of them.  This one has gone through several stages of our "relationship."  I am finally happy with it.  Please zoom in to see the faint details.  I enjoy giving homage to the former quilter in me by drawing precise lines-- such precision being important when quilting so that things line up and seams meet.  It's fun to create the evident contrast, not only in light and dark, but in shapes and elements of precision/freedom.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1199--the-writings-on-the-wall/1047505

1197. Secret Hideaway

 Continuing on with the same basic palette as previous painting, this was more of a challenge. I do love the colors and am sure they will have an important part in future paintings.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1197-secret-hideaway/1043301

1170. Out on a Limb

 My online class has winded down and I am working on my own for awhile.  This was one of the last paintings made before it ended.  I am happy with it because I was braver than normal and I think it shows in the mark-making and the forms.  I hope you like it.

Painting will be mounted on cradled board for sale.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1170-out-on-a-limb/1014929

1155 The Mist of Reminiscence

 With Mother's Day in the recent past, I was remembering all the strong women who mothered me through the years.  In addition to my own mother and mother-in-law, there were many, and so on Mother's Day and in the following days, my heart honored them all.  I was grateful to have my kids with me on Sunday to help with some gardening chores and to celebrate.  I am indeed fortunate to have such a loving family.

The troublesome painting that obsessed me has been turned face down in a corner so I cannot see it.  I spent so much time---three full days---fretting, applying paint, removing paint over and over again, yet have nothing of pride to show for it.  Lately, I have trouble with abstract shapes and forms.  Nothing feels right.  As a representational artist for so many years, I am very used to painting what I see, so painting something I don't see is extremely difficult.  I must loosen up and be free with my large gestures.  To move forward, I started 3 new paintings including this one, and am hoping I can gather some inspiration.  My favorite artist has a free "taster" 8 day class beginning on May 20, so I know I will learn a lot and will be swimming in inspiration and ideas.  Can't wait.  

I hope you are well and enjoying nice weather.  It was in the 80's today.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1155-the-mist-of-reminiscence/997165