Two Dollar Shot

Two Dollar Shot

6x6, soft pastel

I couldn’t resist using a couple sand dollars for this piece when I came across them.  They’re pretty tiny so they fit right into the shot glass. It’s a good thing this month is winding down my imagination is pretty well tapped out!

Buck Shot

Buck Shot

6x6, soft pastel

I thought this was a clever twist of words for a title...and, I was excited to start painting it. I got up at 4am (typical for a morning during a 31 day challenge). My excitement waned as I realized the only bill I had was a five dollar bill (which has significant differences from a one dollar bill). Fortunately it was a good stand in when it came to color and size and I found an image of a one dollar bill online. Oh how I love the internet!

Bogus Shot

Bogus Shot

6x6, soft pastel

I can’t help but lament about “the good old days” when we spent a significant portion of the winter skiing at Bogus Basin and other ski hills in the Pacific Northwest.  It was such fun...and a great way of staying fit. These days, just shoveling the walk is enough workout for me. 

Shot of Fortune

Shot of Fortune

6x6, soft pastel

This may be one still life “edible” that stays intact.  Not because I don’t like fortune cookies, but it IS about 5 years old and has been laying around in the silverware drawer all this time. It’s pretty crumbly around the edges. I think I’ll just leave my ”fortune” to my imagination.

As part of my process today, I pulled out a color wheel to see what color harmony I should choose for this golden little cookie. I rather like the resulting purple background and touch of teal.

 

Shot of Toothpicks

Shot of Toothpicks

6x6, soft pastel

Day 3 of the #stradaeasel challenge is a cute little shot glass I use to hold toothpicks.  I love it for its heft...perfect for holding small things...a fun little still life!