4 New 8x8's

           My friend, Jen Spaker and I took a workshop a few weeks ago from Patti Mollica.  It was a great workshop, just what I needed at the time.  She emphasized large brushes for all painting, and using the edge and corners of the large brush for smaller areas.  It works!  Here are a few I did in class with a little more work at home.  All are 8x8 and will be on Daily Paintworks.  (see icon to click on in right hand column)

 Rosy Tulips

oil on canvas panel 8x8

 

 

 

 

An Apple a Day Plus Some Strawberries

oil on canvas panel

8x8

 

 

 

 

Necessary Items

oil on canvas panel

8x8

 

 

 

 

 

Ready for Tea

oil on canvas panel

8x8 





Small Paintings, 6x6

         Stellar Atlanta artist Nancy Franke recommends painting a small to warm up before starting your painting day. Sounded like a great idea to me, so here are 3 of some of my smalls. All 6x6, all 60.00 each, and all on Daily Paintworks.

 

Yellow Tree Reflections

oil on canvas panel

sold

 

 

 

Shady Afternoon

oil on canvas panel

sold

 

 

 

I Went to a Garden Party

oil on canvas panel

(You may sing this title if you like!)

Pouring Water, CanCan Restaurant, Richmond, VA (sold)

12x12

 oil on canvas panel

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/connie-snipes/pouring-water-cancan-restaurant-richmond-va/205796

 

 

Contrary to how it looks on my blog, I have been painting.  Actually I've been painting in my kitchen--my studio is a glassed in, no heat porch, and it has been quite cold here in Charlotte.

 

I've done several medium sizes (9x12 and up) as well as quite a few 6x6.  I often use the 6x6 to warm up when I first begin painting for the day.  I think it makes me a little looser.

 

I have painted at least 3 paintings from photos at CanCan.  I have certainly gotten lots of mileage from only one visit there,  By the way, the food and service were awesome.  It was a great splurge night!