702 Survivors

As I was conducting the first round of Fall cleanup, I just couldn't discard these sweet little survivors, scraggly as they were.  I think they are charming in my new vase from New Mexico in a random sort of way.  I'm such a sap.

"702 Survivors"
acrylic - 8x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/702-survivors/418097

689 Persistence

These little pansies have hung on in my yard since early spring.  They are scraggly and spindly, but I still love their sweet little faces. 

"689 Persistence"
acrylic - 8x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/689-persistence/412604

599 Bringing Spring Inside

I am still wearing earmuffs, scarf and gloves.  Pansies are not yet planted out in the garden. (sigh)

598 Bringing Spring In

Last weekend I bought 2 flats of pansies but it has been too darn cold to go out and garden.  So I just brought some indoors to paint.  Pansies are so sweet and simply say "happy."

365

This is my 365th daily painting for the Daily Paintworks website, and I am so happy and proud I took the plunge, which was very scary at first.  It began with my first posting on April 9, 2013 of a pansy painting, coincidentally enough.  It sold that first day.  This has been a wonderful learning experience for me as I have met many of my goals--to paint faster and looser, try new subject matter, learn how to crop and edit photos, and not obsess over the title. Painting has been such a delightful routine for me, and such an important part of each day.  There is still much more to learn and experience and I look forward to that.  Thank you to all who have sent encouraging comments and/or have purchased paintings.

364 Cheek to Cheek

361 Violas

357 Call Your Mom

Happy Mother's Day to all the women of the world who are mothers or have ever been a mother figure to someone.  It's the most rewarding and underpaid job on earth, but so very important.

356 Sunshine

354 Complimentary

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.