1292. The Secrets of Silence

 https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1292-the-secrets-of-silence/1194218

The Sunset Trail in Door County is one of the most peaceful places I've experienced.  I love to hear the crunch of the path's carpet and the serenade of the birds.  Occasionally, if you are lucky, you will see a beautiful deer or doe in the stillness.  In springtime, you may be lucky enough to catch the beauty of the tiny wild irises carpeting a blanket of blue.  You will come to the still water of a stream, and possibly an old cemetery if you veer off a bit.  One can best experience this while being silent.  Words are a distraction from the quiet moments in nature.

1281. Red

 

This is a re-do of an ugly painting I made years ago in an attempt to paint an abstract.   It is an acrylic 40 x 40", which is a challenging size.  Sometimes we need "company coming" to nudge us to complete projects like this.  Its in a room with lots going on and this is perfectly subtle addition to the room.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1281-red/1185688

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

1236. As the Crow Flies

 Sometimes abstracts come together with little effort and this is one of them.  I'm very happy with it, painted in my favorite limited palette.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1236--as-the-crow-flies/1100598

1218. Blue Skies and Wheat Fields

 I was commissioned to paint a companion piece to 1152. More Prayers For Peace (middle photo), which was inspired by and painted during the early days of the war in Ukraine.  Blue and yellow, always a winning combination, take on a more meaningful interpretation as colors of the Ukrainian flag represent the color of the sky and the wheat fields of Ukraine.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1218-blue-skies-and-wheat-fields/1070037

1215. Searching For the Milky Way

 

 This isn't the painting I set out to paint.  I intended to paint a darker painting as a part of my Star Bright Star Light series.  But early on in the process, I randomly came across the Photographer of the Year 2023 photos of the Milky Way captured by several artists, and this is what I subliminally came up with.  These photographers travel all over the world from remote deserts to lost landscapes to capture the Milky Way in all its glory.  Check it out to see the most exquisite photographs of the Milky Way.  You won't be disappointed.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1215--searching-for-the-milky-way/1067963

1212. Over the Hump

 Here is another example of contrast, where the freeform shapes are contrasted with the straight-edge lines.  I love working with this color palette.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1212-over-the-hump/1065351

1211. Sunset

 

This is just a little painting at 8" x 6".   I feel it is a good illustration of how, internally, I feel conflicting needs to be loose, intuitive and fancy-free, yet orderly.  I really don't mind, in fact, I enjoy repetitive activities, and I have the patience for it.  Maybe it's a conflict, maybe it's just me.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1210-sunset/1064463

1210. Garden Party

 

I really enjoyed making this painting.  I love all the colors and although it may look like it was an easy painting, it was not.  I struggled for a long time before I found my way.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1210-garden-party/1059105

1208. Gerhard's Garden

 I received a raving response to this painting and I'm thrilled.  I don't normally paint with these colors much, but hey, winter has been going on far too long.  It may be on its way to a permanent home soon, so fingers crossed.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1208-gerhards-garden/1057366

1207. To the Beach

 

I'm very happy with this, even though it has a gritty feel to it.  I stretched myself, and I think that's what I'm pleased with.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1207-to-the-beach/1053686

1206. Untitled (inspired by the colors of the beach)

 I'm winding up my beach trip and am sad to go.  The beach really is a place of  solitude.  The Red Tide has impacted the water and the air we breathe.  It is very sad to see so many dead fish.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1206-untitled-inspired-by-the-colors-of-the-beach-/1052696

1203. Untitled (but inspired by the colors of the beach)

This painting turned out to be one of my favorites, not sure why.   There were some happy accidents playing a bit part and I guess they played a part.
 

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1203-untitled-but-inspired-by-the-colors-of-the-beach/1050881

1200. Two Sides to the Story (and I'm Not Getting Involved)

 The more I paint with a limited palette, the more I like it, especially in neutrals.  I tried adding marks and shapes in the right side, but decided I liked the open space.  The correlation to the title came to me after that decision.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1200-two-sides-to-the-story-and-im-not-getting-involved-/1048845

1197. Secret Hideaway

 Continuing on with the same basic palette as previous painting, this was more of a challenge. I do love the colors and am sure they will have an important part in future paintings.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1197-secret-hideaway/1043301

1196. Pretty Please

 I really love this painting.  It is calming and joyful and it told me when it was finished.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1196--pretty-please/1042900

1191. I Wish I May

 We are nearing the end of this series, this being the fourth of five paintings.  They will all be part of The Little Show at the Cedarburg Cultural Center in Cedarburg, WI  from December 3 - January 15, 2023.

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