1272. Sand Between My Toes

 

I am on vacation at a beach community.  I am happiest when near a beach and all it entails.  This mini series focuses on my happiness with these bright, happy colors.  Here's a preview of all the paintings in this series.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1272-sand-between-my-toes/1163133

1080 The Gift of Sunshine

 Yellow is such a happy and beautiful color, but I have the hardest time painting it. There is not a lot of color variation in these daisies,  so my tendency is to get too fussy.  I will give it one more go tomorrow (as long as the flowers are still alive) and then I will try to find a different color daisies to paint.

Day 17 of the Strada Easel 30-day challenge. 

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1080-the-gift-of-sunshine/929560 

1060 Summer Love

 My rooftop garden vegetables are winding down, but the flowers are exploding in number and with color.  I'm fascinated with the every-which-way of the nasturtium leaves and flowers.  Putting together a still life arrangement is often the most difficult part of making a painting, but this was a no brainer.  The wine bottle is a favorite and was given to me by a dear friend.  I purchased the Van Briggle over 36 years ago, and it has been a treasured souvenir from Colorado.   I really love the way all these colors came together.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1060-summer-love/921969

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982 Heyday

I needed a break from some other paintings in the works, so this was a nice reprieve.

It is one of my paint splat paintings in which I paint the image from imagination.  It's lots of fun and a nice escape.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/982-heyday/818526

969 The Gift of Friendship

I have a dear friend--also named Diane, in Milwaukee who was my neighbor for 29 years before we moved to Chicago.  She and I would use this same box, ribbon and tissue inside to pass gifts to each other at birthdays, etc.  The gift was always quietly left at the back door,  welcomed with a warm smile.  I sure miss her, but ha ha, I'm the one who ended up with the box.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/969-the-gift-of-friendship/802220

432 Too Big

 

Still more to learn, so these still lifes will continue.  Hoping you aren't bored.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/432-too-big/249618

368 Marigolds, Chives and Hosta

"Spring" is at least a month behind schedule.  This Memorial weekend I enjoyed working in the garden, feeling my hands in the dirt and planting a few plants, among them marigolds and chives, hoping to keep the rabbits away.  It's a constant battle: Diane vs. The Rabbits.

353 Charming

I love pansies.  They are the first flowers I buy in the Spring because they can withstand the colder temperatures we experience here in Milwaukee.  I love their sweet little "faces" and the delicate nature of their petals. 

137 Super Sweet Mini Peppers

135 Yellow Begonia

115 Van Briggle Vase with Lilies

113 Lilies in a Van Briggle Vase

Painting lilies has always been a challenge for me, so I'm hoping these flowers will stick around for more practice.  The vase is one of my favorites, purchased in Colorado Springs 30 years ago.  Apparently Artus Van Briggle and his wife Ann were quite notable in the early 1900's Art Nouveau movement, using matte glazes and new designs.  Although the business is no longer owned by the family, it is still operating.  Artus was also a gifted painter, and I must research his work. 

111. Sunflowers in a Cobalt Vase

I am getting my money's worth from these sunflowers in terms of paintings.  The petals' edges are starting to curl and darken, but that is part of their charm.