morning coffee

This ended up being an exercise in shading mostly. The spoon is one I am definitely going to try again. Silverware is not one color but a myriad of reflections of their surrounding objects. Thanks for looking, Dean

Paint night!

I got at the paints tonight and painted a tube of paint and palette knife. I tried a different perspective, I was almost looking straight down on the subject.

Dominoes anyone?

Thought I'd paint something different. It was something I think we all played at one time or another. What do you think?

empty bowl

Here is a small bowl I painted. Trying to find the right colors is challenging but and exciting adventure.

Fuji

I was told by a friend they like Fuji apples better so I painted one today. They certainly are different with the red and green on the same apple!

Apple

Well I thought I'd try fruit for a bit. I find them a lot harder than they look. Comment if you like.

Another candle

Here is one I did tonight with the candle unlit. I am enjoying working with shadows and trying to get them right. I got help from Bernie with this one. I had the wrong color on the wall. If it's still wrong that on me! Ha! As always, feel free to comment.

By candlelight

I painted this tonight in an 8x10 format. The largest I've tried lately. I have not wanted to use too much paint, it's expensive! Ha!I know I will have to be doing this again. It is a challenge to paint "light". Please comment if you have any ideas for me. Dean

canteen

Here is a civil war canteen I borrowed from a friend. I believe it is one of the first things I ever painted when I started 3 years ago. I was a lot easier this time:) I am enjoying working on small still life's because you can knock them out in an hour or hour and a half. please feel free to comment, Dean

Pitcher

Here is a painting that was fun. I really liked the shadows on this pitcher because they help to shape it. I am definitely going to do it again and next time add the designs that are on it. Feel free to comment, Dean

plate & knife

Here is one I did in an hour and a half tonight. Tried a plate and knife. I am going to try again. It was challenging. PLease feel free to comment, Dean

Pepsi anyone?

Had to put away acrylics. Was getting lazy I think. Anyway I got out the oils and did a small 4x4 ish of a can of pepsi. I tried not to drive myself nuts and did it in about 45 minutes. Feel free to comment, Dean