1086 Solo Performance

 Each day as I approach the top stair to the roof, I witness a flock of birds at the Campion Rooftop Spa, bathing in the puddles of the sprinklers, and feasting on sunflower seeds.  They fly away quickly, but not before I whisper hello and thanks for visiting.  I'm truly grateful that I do not have to share my space with rabbits or deer who may not be so courteous.

Renee Schwaller is the artist who made the little vase.  She is also the owner of Off the Wheel Pottery in Door County.  

Day 23 of the Strada Easel challenge.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1086-solo-performance/931537

1069 Tiny Dancers

 This sweet little vase was made by Renee Schwaller, owner of Off the Wheel Pottery.  I couldn't resist purchasing three vases, each having two different images when rotated.  I'm pretty sure you'll see more of them in my paintings in the weeks to come.  They are not much bigger than a shot glass.  If you visit Door County, please stop in to see Renee's work and the work of other potters.  

Today's painting is the 6th of the Strada Easel 30-day September challenge.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1069-tiny-dancers/926016

923 Soap Opera

More nasturtiums.  Hoping my seedlings will make it through Chicago's crazy weather.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/923-soap-opera/741514

678 Door County Treasure

During our recent visit to Door County, I discovered a new gallery, Off the Wheel Pottery.  I visited it three days in a row because I had such a difficult time deciding what to buy, wanting a lot more than my budget would allow.  The gallery is owned by a very talented Renee' Schwaller, whose work is creative and unique from the typical pottery you see around town.  I purchased three little vases made by Renee's former intern, Courtney Hancock, in sgraffito style, which means "scratch" in Italian.  The colored slip (clay) is carved away to leave the design image.  My blue bowls were made by Jean Smaglik Wells, Milwaukee, also using this technique.  I couldn't be happier to find these little treasures.  You can expect to see this and the other two vases in many future paintings.  The nasturtium is from my garden.

"678 Door County Treasure"
acrylic - 8x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/678-door-county-treasure/408200