758 Fresh Start

Here is another view of my New Year bouquet from my daughter.  It's still hanging in there, but not for long.  Painting flowers is a nice break from portraits, although I'm doing those too.

Please note, yesterday's post should have been 757 not 957.  Must have been subliminally wishful thinking. 

"758 Fresh Start"
acrylic - 6x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/758-fresh-start/438141

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735 Fifth Grade

There are some people who will always bring warm thoughts to you.  My kids' fifth grade teacher, Mr. H. will always be that person.  I was his first parent volunteer in 1993 and worked for him until he retired many years later.  For all these years, he has remembered me at Christmas with a beautiful poinsettia plant.  He is the type of teacher who adults credit with their success, having had him as a teacher in the fifth grade.  Although he is retired now, he still substitute teaches.  He is a master teacher, and a dear friend.

"735 Fifth Grade"
acrylic - 6x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/735-fifth-grade/431692

667 Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down

"667 Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down"
acrylic - 6x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/667-ashes-ashes-we-all-fall-down/404488

661 Red Bowl with Olives and Rosemary

I was in Lebanon for two weeks and although I loved every minute of it, I certainly missed my daily painting.  I purchased this handmade bowl by artist Micha Paniouni at the National Museum store in Beirut.  I wasn't sure how it would work in a painting, but I am happy with this first attempt and I think it has many possibilities.  The olives and rosemary were picked at a winery in Batroun, Lebanon called Ixsir, a very beautiful place in the mountains.  The wine was great too!

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/661-red-bowl-with-olives-and-rosemary/402793

648 Pepper

It's been awhile since I've painted a pet portrait.  Pepper is my friend's father's dog, and he is the only dog I've ever met that actually poses for the camera.  I took only three pictures of him, all decent, because he sat and looked right where I wanted him to.  Most of the time I have to chase the dog around hoping to get a nice shot. 

"648 Pepper"
acrylic - 6x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/648-pepper/395351

625 Door County Classic

Door County has always been known for it's cherry production.  They have become even more popular since research has shown the antioxidant health benefits of cherries.  You can buy cherry jam, wine, honey, juice, salsa, pies, sausage, dried cherries, frozen cherries, and the list goes on.  The cherry trees are in full bloom now, which means that the cherries will be ready to pick in approximately 60 days. 

623 Rest Stop

This is another vignette from the Sunset Trail at  Peninsula State Park in Door County, Wisconsin, a most beautiful and peaceful place.  This one gave me a little trouble. 

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/623-rest-stop/387981

608 Certain Teed

My neighbor came across this house sparrow nest with three little eggs in it, and called me to see it because she knows I love to paint all things bird-related.  You may wonder why the title "Certain Teed."  We are having a new roof put on our house and the sparrows included in their nest a very long piece of plastic packaging material from a Certain Teed product being used on the roof.  The roof project just started five days ago, so it didn't take long for the nest builder to forage for interesting materials.  Two scraggly feathers are also included in the nest.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/608-certain-teed/373616

528 Royalty

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/528-royalty/311077

527 My Teddy Bear, Oliver

Well, I ran out of polar bear photo references, and I sooooo enjoy painting all those luscious whites, so I looked around and there before me was my very own teddy bear (yes, that's the breed), Oliver, all fresh and clean from his New Year's bath.  He was a willing participant today--- he usually runs from the camera.

Happy New Year all!
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/527-my-teddy-bear-oliver/310515

526 Contemplation

Another photo reference from Vicki Marx, photo taken in Churchill, Canada.  Thanks again, Vicki.

Happy New Year everyone!  Thanks so much for being a part of my 2014.  Wishing you all the best for the new year.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/526-contemplation/310221

525 Anticipation

Grateful for this photo reference from Vicki Marx, taken in Churchill, Canada.  It was 13 degrees here today in Milwaukee, comfy for polar bears, but not for me.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/525-anticipation/309971

511 As Blue as the Sea

Our family recently spent some time in Captiva, Florida, and a house there had such a beautiful entrance, which included this little vignette.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/511-as-blue-as-the-sea/295187

483 Pie Pumpkin

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/483-pie-pumpkin/274511

481 Fall Centerpiece

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/481-fall-centerpiece/273936

480 Turban on a Pedestal

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/480-turban-on-a-pedestal/273728

474 Farmers' Market Beets and Artichokes

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/474-farmers-market-beets-and-artichokes/272591

472 Symbols of Strength

The oak leaf is a symbol of strength.  It makes sense, doesn't it?--"The Mighty Oak Tree."I love the graceful shapes of the leaves and have pressed oaks and other leaves between the pages of many books throughout the years.  I am now trying to preserve colorful autumn leaves with a glycerin formula, hoping for success.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/472-symbols-of-strength/272208

471 Green Acorn

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/471-green-acorn/271972

470 Grannies in a Wooden Bowl

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/470-grannies-in-a-wooden-bowl/271627