1276. Lady in Red

 

If this painting looks familiar, it's because I painted a smaller version (12 x 12") a couple of weeks ago and it sold right away.  I really loved the colors and wanted another go at sizing up, which is not as easy as one might think it would be.  I'm very happy with this one and hope it finds a home soon before I decide I want to keep it.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1276--lady-in-red/1164602

1275. Bean Point

 Bean Point is my very favorite spot on Anna Maria Island, Florida.  It is the point where the Gulf of America meets Tampa Bay.  It's very quiet and the terrain and water changes every time you visit.  Some days there are massive amounts of shells and others, just a few.  It definitely is one of my happy places.  

This is the last of my mini series painted on Anna Maria Island.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1275--bean-point/1163496

1274. Sea Shells

 

Collecting sea shells at the beach is one of my favorite activities.  I find the sounds of the water, birds and families very soothing.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1274-sea-shells/1163352

1273. To the Beach

This is my favorite of the four paintings I made while on vacation.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1273-to-the-beach/1163295

Contact me if you are interested in purchasing this or any painting. 

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

1271. Wishing Tree

 

We are vacationing on Anna Maria Island where the island is in various stages of recovery from the two recent hurricanes.  It is really remarkable that so much progress has been made to recover.  

My favorite place on the island is Bean Point, which is where the Gulf of Mexico meets Tampa Bay.  It's a quieter section of beach and I like that.  Prior to the hurricane, my favorite little vignette included a couple of tall trees and some other smaller trees jetting out among rocks and shells.  The two major trees were uprooted in the hurricane and there was a plan to remove them, but people rejected that idea, and now we have Wishing Trees all over the island.  People have placed shells all over the roots and I love it.  I'm also excited that these large rocks entangled in the tree's roots showed up in the form of a heart.   

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1271-wishing-tree/1162488

1270. Tulips in a Blue Vase

 Did you know that tulips actually grow after they are cut and put in water? You really notice it when tulips are included in a florist's arrangement of mixed flowers.  The tulips reach for the light and in a couple of days will tower above the other flowers.  

I scored big at a friend's garage sale where she was selling this vase for sale for $1.  It is a perfect vase for tulips as the top allows them to droop over the side, which I love.  It's my favorite.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1270-tulips-in-a-blue-vase/1161370

1268. Feelin' the Love

 I had a birthday this past Saturday.  Everyone who knows me knows I'm a Birthday Brat.  I love my birthday because I hear from family and friends, all who shower me with love.  It's the greatest feeling in the world--to be loved.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1268--feelin-the-love/1160856

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

1265. Floral Therapy

Have you ever tried on an article of clothing thinking if it fit, you would love it?  Well that's what happened here.  A while ago, I made a study of this arrangement and loved it.  It had a black background and it looked very nice. I also initially painted this larger painting with a black background and it was too stark.  I tried to tame it down by painting the background a dark blueish purple.  Nah, still too dark.  Then I auditioned a burgundy and nope, didn't work.  Finally I gave it one more try and now I'm happy with this reddish coral color.  I think it looks pretty smashing on that green wall!  Maybe you have a green wall that needs a lift?

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1265-floral-therapy/1158135

12664. Dreaming in Color

 

I absolutely loved painting this.  A happy accident was that I grounded the canvas with  the pinks and reds left over on my palette and when I finished painting the image, I decided to keep it, definitely a practice I will continue.  This painting is for sale, unframed, but shown here to give an idea of how it would look framed. Gratitude to LaTerre Market for use of their photo for inspiration.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/12664-dreaming-in-color/1157711

1263. On a Whim

As you can see, the bottom painting has had a major overhaul.  I kept looking at it and wishing I were happy with it, but in the end I was not.  I'm much happier with this version.

              https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1263-on-a-whim/1157456 

 Of all the colors on my palette, yellow gives me the biggest headache.  It is such a happy color and I love painting yellow sunflowers, but I find it very difficult to get the correct color in photographs.  In this photo, the yellow in the photo is brighter than on the canvas.  This painting was fun to paint, but a little challenging for the largest flower.  

Thanks to LaTerre Market, Mequon, WI for permission to use their image for inspiration.

This painting is for sale at the link below.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1263-on-a-whim/1157456

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

1261. Cause For Celebration

In our troubled times, we must find things, even the least likely of occurrences to celebrate.  At the time of this writing, he Los Angeles fires are running rampant, and so many people have lost everything.  Today I saw a report of a fire fighter who lost his home and everything in it.  As he was being interviewed, a few people were sifting through the rubble and ashes to find his wedding ring.  The fire fighter pointed out the ashes and a few wires of his family's baby grand piano.  Lo and behold, in a scene that absolutely did not look contrived, the wedding ring was found!  The excitement amidst the grief was a celebration in itself, and I found it very heartwarming.   

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1261--cause-for-celebration/1155543

1260. A Lasting Affection

 Did you know that roses have meaning depending on their color?  Peach roses are symbolic of sweetness, sincerity, and genuineness, among many others.  They seem to be very popular now for weddings to symbolize innocence and a lasting friendship and affection.  

Yellow roses symbolize friendship and remembrance.  Red roses convey passion and romance while white stands for purity and innocence.

What's your favorite ?

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1260-a-lasting-affection/1154512