TamandaArt

It's that time of year again where the nights start way too early and it seems like you're always turning lights on and off around the house. I thought I'd just go with that theme for a bit with my small canvases. Dark dramatic lighting will be my focus but the objects will change. It will give me some practice with some pottery pieces too. Peony in Peril (173) 6" by 6"  oil on canvas board Buy with PayPal

Here is another peony painting.  This time the flowers all are white, when added with the blues in the background it brings a fresh feel. Peonies in Blue (172) 8" by 8" oil on canvas board Buy on Etsy

Pumpkins I have been trying to paint pumpkins for a few weeks now, on and off. Unfortunately, I have a lot of unfinished ones lying around. Lighting has also been an issue in new studio. Despite all the lights in here, with November being so grey and dark, the lights are always on and bouncing around creating too many light sources. Pale Autumn is a darker study (unintended irony, I apologize). There were so many off-whites and creams that it was unavoidable but to include the November light (or lack of it) in it (a more yellow tone). I think it gives off a nice atmosphere. I hope you think so too. Pale Autumn (171) 8" by 8" oil on canvas board Buy on PayPal

I can't believe it's already nearing the end of November.  I have been painting Fall and Christmas themes at the same time and it's mighty confusing. To make things a little less mixed up, here are some apple studies I did last week.  Four Square - apple study 6" by 6" oil on canvas board Buy with PayPal Variety - apple study 6" by 6" oil on canvas board Buy with PayPal Apples - apple study 5" by 5" oil on canvas board Buy with PayPal

It's that time of year again.  The day after Halloween. I've been working on Christmas items for a few weeks now, among other things. Here are a few that are done or almost done.