Day 13 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Oceans of Gold

In keeping with my apparent theme of water paintings with shiny things in them - here's another.  I like the theme.  This painting was loosely inspired by the recent headlines of an Orlando family discovering some fifty, 300 year old gold coins in only fifteen feet of water off the Florida coast. However, my favorite part of this story is the fact that the family named its  treasure hunting vessel "AARRR BOOTY".

I'm now thinking that the proper name for this highly textured, gold, bronze and blue painting should be:  Oceans of Gold: Aaarr Booty. 

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Acrylic Mixed-Media on Canvas
12" X 12"

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Day 12 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Underwater Outcrop

The underwater theme continues today with what may be a whimsical underwater outcrop along the ocean floor?  Or a frolicking sea tortoise?  Or Sedona Red Rocks underwater?  

Enjoy the refreshing water and whatever it is that you may see...

Keep your swimsuit out - more water tomorrow!

Acrylic Mixed Media5" X 7" Ampersand Panel

Day 11 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Wishing Upon a Stream

Today's mixed-media painting illustrates the flow of a cool, clear stream.  The clarity of the water shows shiny treasures to be found in the stream bed. It gives the feeling that the stream is like a wishing well - acknowledging the bright flashes of positive feelings of those who wished upon the stream. 

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Wishing Upon a Stream
Acrylic Mixed Media
5" X 7" Ampersand Panel

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Day 10 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Autumn Flow Glowing

For much of the country, September is the harbinger of the Fall.  The nighttime temperatures begin to slide and the leaves begin to transition to the complementary colors of the green of the waning Summer.  

Today's painting is a mixed-media presentation using Daniel Smith Water Soluble Oils as a base on an Ampersand panel with the addition of paper, foil,  wrapped clay and other shiny things. It is a tribute to the warm glow of Autumn before it is extinguished by coming cold blasts of Winter.

Autumn Flow Glowing
5" X 7" Panel 
Water Soluble Oils Multi-Media

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Day 9 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Cacti in Bloom

Today's painting again features Daniel Smith Water Soluble Oils, but this time on canvas.  I'm enjoying working with the qualities that the oils provide and their interaction with the canvas substrate.  Texture was achieved by the oils themselves and underlying gel.

Cacti in Bloom
Acrylic on Canvas
6" X 6"

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Day 8 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Landscape in Oils

Today's painting is done on an Ampersand Panel with a new medium I am experimenting with - Daniel Smith Water Soluble Oils.  These oils are a relatively recent addition to the Daniel Smith line of products and are definitely new to me.  I had begun in oil paints long ago and then abandoned them in favor of faster drying acrylics and other water media that allowed for a quick water clean-up. 

I had the delightful opportunity to get to test some of these magnificent paints - and I had a great time doing it! As with all Daniel Smith paints, the pigment load is superior and wonderfully rich. The colors - particularly the transparent Quinacridones - are beyond compare.  The texture is ultra-smooth and incredibly creamy.  I used both a brush and palette knife to mix and apply the luscious paint.  

The drying time is escalated in the Water-Soluble Oils using Water Soluble Fast Drying Linseed Oil. All in all it was great to be able experience the buttery texture of the oils and yet clean up with water.  

What a concept!!!

Water-soluble oils on an 6" X 6" Ampersand panel

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Day 7 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Camino Shells from the Sea 

More Camino de Compostela shells from the sea.  (if you missed it, read more about the significance of the Camino and the Shells in my Day 6 blog post.)  The colors are cool and refreshing after a long, hot summer...

Acrylics on paper
8" X 10"

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