Shot of Chocolate

Shot of Chocolate

6x6, soft pastel

It’s fun to paint food...especially sweets. This is the first version of this still life and the second will be a bit more detailed.  I’m enjoying painting a still life loosely and again with more detail.  It’s an interesting process...and I’m always learning something new about my subjects.

Shot of Lead - 2

Shot of Lead - 2

6x6, soft pastel

Couldn’t help myself...I had to do it again. I know it’s really a shot of graphite...but that just wasn’t catchy enough. This time it has more “refinement” (not as “painterly” as the previous one). Which took double the time to complete...but I think it was worth it. I’m not sure which one I like better. I also started with a purple under painting. Different approach, same subject.  

Shot of Lead

Shot of Lead

6x6, soft pastel

Day 5 of the #stradaeasel challenge - up at 3:30am ready to go and enthralled with my little shot glass theme. I’m sure I’ll tire of it by month end...but for now, it’s captured my attention.  This time I stayed “painterly and loose”. 

Shot In The Dark

Shot In The Dark

6x6, soft pastel

Day 4 of the #stradaeasel challenge is a wounderful little shot of Scotch called “Shot In The Dark” since it was painting in the early morning hours today...from 4-6am.  Now, for a nap!

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!

Little Jug

Little Jug

6x6, soft pastel

Since I’m focusing on still lifes lately, I thought I’d do the 31 day #stradaeasel challenge practicing with my still life props.  Love this little jug.

Little Cutie

Little Cutie

9x12, soft pastel

I told myself there was no way I was going to do a 31 day challenge after my marathon month of painting in December...but, I’d already sketched this one, so what the heck.  Maybe I can achieve 15 in 31. This challenge is for the full 31 days of January sponsored by Strada Easel.  Here goes.