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

666 Competition

Another still life, complements of the weekly TSA farm box.  This onion is gigantic.

"666 Competition"
acrylic - 6x8 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/666-competition/404219

665 Changing

The hydrangeas which used to be pink are now changing to a muted green, which was hard to capture.  I didn't really think this painting through, and I think it shows.  I just love the hydrangeas.

"665 Changing"
acrylic - 6x8 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/665-changing/403973

664 Farm Fresh

During the summers, we purchase a box of vegetables from Springdale Farm, and we are never disappointed.  Not only do we receive organically grown produce which is so tasty and fresh, but I am supplied with an abundance of still life material.  I love the way the vegetables (yes, I know tomatoes are a fruit) look on this MacKenzie -Childs platter, which I won in a charity raffle.  I may have to someday paint this in larger format.

"664 Farm Fresh"
acrylic - 6x8 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/664-farm-fresh/403768

663 Perfect Harmony

When we visited beautiful Lebanon, we toured a winery called Ixsir in the mountains of Batroun.  It is located on a most breathtaking site, the building itself formerly a home for two families.  It has stone walls and a fascinating spiral staircase leading you down to the wine production area.  The entryway houses this lovely old pottery.  I read online that CNN labels this winery one of the greenest buildings in the world.  The wine was very good too, with no added sulphites, but unfortunately we could only bring one bottle home. 

"663 Perfect Harmony"
acrylic - 6x8 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/663-perfect-harmony/403546

662 Blue Sky

I photographed these flowers, Thumbergia Grandiflora Blue Sky Vine, in Lebanon, although I have seen them in Florida.  They are a beautiful vine and en masse are breathtaking.  I seriously doubt they would survive in Milwaukee.

"662 Blue Sky"
acrylic - 8x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/662-blue-sky/403149

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