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

1267. Company's Coming

 Nothing welcomes guests like fresh flowers!  This is part of a series of floral paintings I call "Flowers Make Everything Better."

This painting is available for purchase.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1267-companys-coming/1160581 

1266. Beauty Queen

 

We subscribe to "an apple a day" at our house, and I was  excited to discover this apple's unusual marking.  That perfect stripe convinced me that I had to paint it, which I enjoyed.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1266-beauty-queen/1158303

1262. Warm and Cozy

 It is a whopping10 degrees here in Chicago, which feels like -2 degrees with the wind chill.  Why I thought to paint geraniums is beyond me--wishful thinking perhaps.  I used only palette knives and my favorite silicone color shaper, no brushes.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1262-warm-and-cozy/1155939

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

 

1253. An All Day Affair

 Trying to loosen up.  Will keep trying.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1253--an-all-day-affair/1141183

1244. Pretty in Pink

 This is another LaTerre Market flower arrangement.  I loved the elegance of the arrangement and the simplicity of the colors.  Grateful for permission to use the photo as a reference.    

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1244--pretty-in-pink/1110527

1243. Adoring Spouse

 The daughter of a dear friend of mine recently became the owner of a lovely flower shop/market in Mequon, Wisconsin, La Terre.  Sally, who I've watched grow up and blossom, has an unbelievable talent for flowers and is one of Milwaukee's most gifted wedding florists.  She recently granted me permission to use La Terre's photos of floral arrangements as inspiration for my paintings.

This is Adoring Spouse, one of three floral arrangements sold as a group to celebrate three significant occasions, for instance Mother's Day, Birthday, Anniversary, etc.  I struggled with this painting because the arrangement was simply so beautiful that I felt I just couldn't do it justice.  I struggled because I didn't want to do it an injustice by reducing the detail of the gorgeous blooms, despite that being my goal.  I'll keep trying.

You can visit the website at:  https://www.laterremarket.com/ 

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1243-adoring-spouse/1109179

1241. Ingenuity

 Happy Friday! I've been continuing my exploration of simplifing floral paintings. It's very difficult as I am a detail conscious person. In "Ingenuity" I picked an unexpected color for the background--pink and yellow? Also am experimenting with a black glaze wiped back to give an aged look. Must try a sepia color next. Color is a little exaggerated--can't seem to get it right today.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1241-ingenuity/1105235

1240. Farmgirl

 I received a beautiful floral arrangement recently from a friend.  It was from Farmgirl Flowers and full of beautiful pink and red flowers in a pretty pink vase with a ribbon.   It was a very cheery arrangement, and making this painting on a grey and dreary Chicago day really perked up my spirits.  I really don't like winter, and this was fun to paint.

 In case you are wondering, Farmgirl flowers never disappoints!  They ship beautiful arrangements anywhere in the country, sometimes in vases, other times in burlap, and I've never been disappointed on the sending or receiving end. The arrangements are unusual and often exotic and plentiful.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1240-farmgirl/1104171

1239. Serendipity

 A good friend suggested that I make more paintings like 1237 Blissful, which has prompted me to explore (with a little confidence) a more abstracted version of florals, which is enjoyable but challenging.  I particularly like glazing at the very end, which is just simply adding a layer and then removing it, leaving bits of the color.  What do you think?

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1238-encore-performance/1102519

1237. Blissful

 This painting is a combination of summer garden flowers and imagination.  It's a little different for me, looser and more free style, and fun to paint.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1237-blissful/1100735

1233. The Last Hurrah

 Unfortunately, there are no more onions grown in my rooftop garden, which is not to say that there won't be more onion paintings. (smile)  I really enjoyed painting this series.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1233--the-last-hurrah/1097450

1230. Tears of Joy

 

I love the color palette of these onion paintings and it seems very suitable for the onions.  I wonder how many more I have in me.....

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1230-tears-of-joy/1092415

1229. Backward Roll

I have friends and relatives who are or were gymnasts, so I couldn't help but think of them with this onion's position on my still life table.  The onions in my rooftop garden had a second growth spurt of green chutes after a warm spell.  Some have both the green scapes and dried scapes attached, which I'm sure you will see in a future painting.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1229--backward-roll/1090848
 

1228. Ornamental

 There are many ornamental cabbages grown at The Chicago Botanical Gardens and I inspected them all!  I was fascinated by the way the light created the illuminated effect on some of the leaves and of course I loved the colors.  These cabbages are grown strictly for their decorative affect and have no other use but to be beautiful.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1228-ornamental/1088879

1227. Cry Baby

 This is a larger image of the previous painting called The Onion.  I'm not sick of painting onions yet, so expect a few more.  Each one is unique and especially so now that they have sprouted again in the garden.  That was a surprise.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1227--cry-baby/1087776

1223. Tear Jerker

 I've grown onions in my rooftop garden for the last three years, and this year I am more fascinated with them than ever.  It amazes me that they start out so very small---seedlings are thin as pins and very fragile,  yet end up being a sturdy kitchen staple.  I'm very happy with this painting as I enjoyed painting the twists and turns of the scapes.  

This painting is for sale.  Please contact me via my web site or Daily Paintworks. 

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1223--tear-jerker/1084257

1141 Attention Seekers

 This color palette is a little different than my usual, but I love the relationship between the orange and blue-green.  I found three of the items at resale shops or flea markets while in Florida. 

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1141-attention-seekers/987758

Auction for Ukraine

 Hello Friends,

Daily Paintworks is conducting an art auction to benefit Ukraine and I am happy to participate.  This painting, 1065 Twinkle Twinkle received the most activity last year on my Daily Paintworks account, so I am hoping that someone will purchase it.  I have chosen Mercy Corps and/or UNICEF as the recipient of the sale price.  There are many beautiful paintings for auction.  Mine starts today and runs for 7 days, so others have been posted earlier, and I expect some later.  The minimum bid is $50 for my painting, or "buy it now" for $150.

Please take a look and open your hearts and your wallets.  Place a bid.  You never know--you may win the painting of your choice-- all for a good cause.  It's very easy.  

1.  Go to dailypaintworks.com

2.  Click on the "Art for Ukraine" box at the top;

3.  At the bottom of that page, click on "Participate in the fund" to see the artwork available.  Click on the one you'd like to bid on and follow the instructions.  It's very easy.

I am hoping that my artist friends will also participate in the auction.  You do not have to be a DPW artist to participate.

Thank you for your consideration.