1161 Deep Dark Secrets

I love the practice of layering paint to cover a previous painting, collage paper, or secrets. I like to see the random bits of color from earlier layers, in this case a still life followed by an abstract.  

1103 Let's Sit For Awhile

 Here is one last painting of zinnias from my garden, painted from life.  I struggled with the chair color, auditioning several different colors.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1103-lets-sit-for-awhile/947198

1101 Seat Taken

 This was my last chance to paint the marigolds I grew from life.  It was really hard to say goodbye to them as they were so brilliant.  The chair is one I painted several years ago, modified in this painting.  In reality, every surface of the chair is painted with a design, but I felt too many details would take away the focus of the marigolds.  I'm very happy with this painting. but I am NOT falling in love with it because that is "the kiss of death" for a painting, as a wise former mentor would say.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1101-seat-taken/945114