New Landscapes

Here are two landscape paintings I did during the past month which have been accepted into the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association "Less is More" show of small paintings.
I did them both at Crystal Cove State Park, one of my favorite places to paint.
The first one was done at El Moro Cove, which is now part of the state park a couple of coves south of Crystal Cove. It was cold and foggy that morning, a perfect time to paint actually, since the light stays consistent for much longer than when the sun is out. That's when the pressure is on!
The second one is painted where the Crystal Cove Cottages are located. This cottage is actually the main office where you check in if you've reserved one of the many cottages available for rental. It was a beautiful afternoon, and so quiet and peaceful up on the bluff in the sagebrush that grows wild there.

Foggy El Moro Morning
8 x 10 inches

Cottage Above the Sea
9 x 12 inches

Apple in Shadow

Here is another apple painting on a napkin. I love painting this damask napkin, part of a bundle I bought at an antique store ages ago hoping one day to use them in a still life. I'm this close to painting just the napkin...though I'm not sure how interesting a painting it would be. That would be my job though wouldn't it?

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Two Apples on a Napkin

Wow, 2 weeks since my last post! In my defense, I've been working on a bunch of other paintings for some upcoming shows, including trying my hand at a larger piece from a study which I'll post very soon. We finally got around to photographing everything today...
So, here are some lovely apples I found at Trader Joe's. Not exactly Spring fruit, but it's so cool here right now it feels like Autumn. If you would like to bid on this painting, please click here.

Still Life with Lemons & Ceramic Pitcher

Here is the third painting in this particular still life series. This little pitcher was a promotional gift from one of my favorite restaurants, Il Fornaio. My Mom and I manage a trip a couple of times a year and we never get tired of it. If you would like to bid on this painting, please click here.

Mexican Cup & Lemon

Here is another lemon, this time with one of my favorite cups. I bought it quite a few years ago in Ensenada, when my husband used to participate in the 50 mile "Fun Ride", from Rosarito Beach to Ensenada. I would drop him off at the start line in Rosarito, then drive to Ensenada for a short afternoon of shopping. Usually, I would buy plates, but these cups caught my eye and I bought two. Such nice memories. If you would like to bid on this painting, please click here.

Chili Oil Bottle & Lemon

I painted this and 2 others more than 2 weeks ago, but couldn't get around to photographing them until now. I had been thinking of adding more props to the arrangements now that painting the fruits and vegetables is less of a challenge.
I'm still playing around with the lighting, so there will be more variations to come.
I love how the light is refracted through the oil in the bottle, and lemons of course are a favorite subject to paint.
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Shadowed Mandarine

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Lemon Duo

It's fun to be painting lemons again...
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Mandarine and Lilac

I'm playing around with a new background color, Lilac.
It's a nice compliment with the orange color of the Mandarines. I'm looking forward to using it with Lemons too...
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Hanging Peel

Here is a peeled Mandarine. I love how it curls and twists in the light.
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