Day 25 of 30 Painting in 30 Days

6" x 6" oil on board

Just finished day 25 and hoping to get caught up tomorrow! I feel myself running out of steam a little, I am glad there are only 5 days left!

Day 24 of 30 paintings in 30 days

7" x 12" Pastel

This is a little bit of an odd size because I decided to use one of my scrap pieces of pastel paper.
I have so many odd sizes that I am going to have to start using them! I do prefer to use standard sizes because they are much easier to frame!
I also tried to pick up colors that I usually don't use for this one, I need to do that more often because I may just discover a new color combination that I love!

Day 23 of 30 in 30 Challenge

8" x 8" pastel

Decided to continue exploring abstracts for day 23 of 30 in 30. I have not done a lot of abstracts in my art career and I have to say they are a lot more difficult than you think! This is a little study for a larger work, it's much easier for me to get it worked out on a smaller canvas or paper before trying to go big.

Day 20, 21 and 22 for 30 paintings in 30 days

9" x 12" Pastel

18" x 24" Pastel

9" x 12" Pastel

I am 3 days behind again! So I thought I would post these works that are in my current exhibit at Very Ventura Gift Shop and Gallery.  I am exhibiting with my friend Shannon Celia who is showing her beautiful abstracts and local beach scenes. Our exhibit is called " Sea to Skyscapes" and we will be there also during the Ventura Artwalk on October 7 and 8.

Day 19 of 30 paintings in 30 days

6 x 8" pastel

Had fun with this today, going out of my comfort zone once again. I might go out of my comfort zone even further and try painting this much bigger and in oil.

Day 18 of 30 paintings in 30 days

6 x 6" pastel

Very happy to get day 18 done, now what I should do is back in my studio and get day 19 started! This was done on Uart paper and It is 240 grit, I usually always use 400 grit but this was sent to me by accident and I decided to keep it and try it out. I think I still prefer my 400 grit but this wasn't too bad, just a little more effort to cover the paper. I might try this subject on a larger paper piece of the 240 grit and see how I like it.

Days 15, 16 and 17 for 30 paintings in 30 days

Day 15 - Pastel

Day 16 - Pastel

Day 17 - Pastel

I decided to do 3 small abstract, 6 x 6" and try to keep each one under 15 minutes. This was totally out of my comfort zone and so different for those who know my usual style of work. It was actually freeing and fun and I might just continue to explore abstracts.