B52 Shot

B52 Shot

6x6, soft pastel

I painted it just because I like the colors. Kahlua, Irish Cream, and Grand Marnier make up a B52...but there’s creme de menthe in this one (love the green).  I really think I should be able to drink my still life props don’t you?  After all the candy and alcohol this month I’ll need to diet for the whole month of February!

Fun fact...the three layers (top to bottom) are the crema, body and heart...and now you know. 😊

Shot Of Convos 2

Shot of Convos 2

6x6, soft pastel

I suspected the previous one might sell quickly and I needed to make sure I had one of these at home  (cuz I like it so much) so I thought I’d paint it again and give it a bit more of a polished look. Believe it or not, I still have these little conversation heart candies. They’re one still life prop that hasn’t been eaten...yet. 😋

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!

Shot of Courage

Shot of Courage

6x6, soft pastel

These days Australia is on everyone’s mind. It seems the whole continent is on fire. I pray for quenching rains and the well being of everyone involved. The “shot of courage” above is for the Australian firefighters. The medal in this painting is their fire service award which is awarded for distinguished service by a member of the Australian fire service. May they persevere through these difficult times. Once again we are reminded that firefighters around the world are our heros.

Fun fact...the head of the Queen is only 1/2 inch...it was a challenge to paint it and get it to somewhat resemble the Queen...pearls and all.

Dicey Shot

Dicey Shot

6x6, soft pastel

Boy oh boy...I don’t know what is more challenging...painting 31 in 31 or coming up with titles for these shot glass paintings. I like the title to be a bit of a play on words for the composition...we’ll see if I can make it all the way to month’s end. I’m now dreaming (and waking up) with shot glasses on my mind. I’m looking forward to February and a good night sleep! 

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Hook Shot

Hook Shot

6x6, soft pastel

A bit of basketball nomenclature for this little piece. I found this colorful fishing fly in my husband’s gear box. My favorite painting subject and my favorite color all wrapped into one tiny fly...what a joy to paint!

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.