Oskar's Bulldogs

Oskar's Bulldogs

11x14, soft pastel

I think it's safe now to share this piece.  Painted for a friend as a gift for his wife.  These two pups are besties who love to go boating.  Fortunately for them, the water is right outside their back door!

Table For Two - The Gift

Table For Two

The Gift

12x12, soft pastel

This table for two is a familiar scene...previously painted in various sizes.  I always plan on keeping one painting for my dining room wall...but then it sells and I'm once again motivated to paint it again.  I changed it up a bit this time adding a bar and patrons in the background...a small gift on the table.   Hmmm, is someone about to propose?  One can only wonder. 

Table For Two - The Patio Is Open

Table For Two

The Patio Is Open

11x14, soft pastel

One of the best parts of heading south for the winter is the ability to dine outdoors.  This scene was in Scottsdale, Az. Tables for two always represent romance to me.  An opportunity to take time out in the day for an intimate conversation and the sharing of good food. Or, maybe reconnect with an old friend...or get to know a new one.  I wonder who sat here this early morning on the patio, enjoying the warmth of the rising sun and the beautiful surroundings.

Table For Two - Southwest Charm

Table For Two

Southwest Charm

  11x14, soft pastel

Hello there (...to no one in particular but to anyone who might stumble across this post).  I know...I know, I've been absent and out of the habit of posting but, here goes...

I'm surprised to find that here it is...December 14, 2019 and I've not blogged or uploaded many paintings to DailyPaintworks.com in 2019.  Ah, such is life...priorities shifted once again.

I have however had the great pleasure of being juried into several art shows during 2019, won several awards and took a trip to NYC (along with my dear sweet husband) to attend the Pastel Society of America's Enduring Brilliance Exhibition in September. The piece above was juried into that show (and I am humbly grateful). 

After Enduring Brilliance ended it was selected to be shipped to The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio for their annual pastel exhibition from Dec. 22, 2019 - Feb. 23, 2020. Needless to say, I'm very proud of this piece and will anxiously look forward to it's safe arrival back home sometime in March 2020.  What a wirlwind year for this little painting!  

2019 was confirmation for me that I'm on the right track and progressing with my artwork as I had hoped to do when I began this journey back in 2014. Over 500 paintings later...many of them simply horrible...some quite good (and a handful to be proud of), I can happily say that I'm continuing my journey to find "The Artist Within" me. I will rejoice in the process (or at least I'll try to)...no matter how painful, rewarding, disappointing, or uplifting it may be.

See you soon!

Cindy G.

A Cozy Spot In The Corner

A Cozy Spot In The Corner

11x14, Soft Pastel

I took a winter break from blogging and I have to admit...I miss my old routine of daily painting, blogging and posting works.  Much of what “derailed” me was getting a puppy 1 1/2 years ago...the pup (Benny) is now almost two and about as trained as he’s going to get.  He’s no longer noodling his way into my painting time...but waits patiently nearby in hopes of me finishing soon and going outside for a fetching session...or at least a good wrestle on the floor.

Golden Sunset

Golden Sunset

11x14, soft pastel

I just finished this piece (which is a larger version of a 6x6 painting completed during the September 30in30 Challenge).  It's headed to Arizona but I wanted to share it first, especially since I've been lagging behind in my blog posts this fall.  I guess that's how things go sometimes...never a dull moment!  I've really enjoyed painting skyscapes during the past couple months, hope you like it!