30 in 30, Day Six

Still pining for warmth and sun when it's grey and cold, I found a beautiful ceramic plate at a local shop that made me think of the soft, lovely colors of sea glass.  To go with it, some oranges that come of course, from Florida and Mexico.

The name of this one is fun, and I hope it gives you a little smile.  Use your imagination.  As with human cousins, some are eager to get close to the baby, while others hang back and wait to see what will happen.

"Meeting Baby Cousin Valencia"
6" x 6" oil on Gessobord.
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.

30 in 30, Day Five

Day Five.  It doesn't sound like a lot but this is more painting than I have done in the past three months.  This is a good thing.  Like exercising a muscle, it will become easier.

Since it is still freezing, I thought I would like to visit the beach again... (and again... and again.)  Perhaps Hawaii should be in my future.  I wish.


"Low Tide"
9" x 12" oil on canvas board
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.

30 in 30, Day Four

For the first time ever, my Poinsettia seems to be living more than three days.  Shock and awe!  I have a feeling that it likes the cool basement (the location of my studio).  I don't normally keep them there and that seems to be the only thing I'm doing different than years past.

For variety, I will be doing some abstract paintings and other fun things.  30 Poinsettia paintings is probably too many for anybody.

"Poinsettia 3"
6" x 6" oil on Gessobord.
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.

30 in 30, Day Three

Today's snow makes me want a warm beach.  Don't worry, more Poinsettia paintings will come later.  But today my cold bones need a gorgeous beach sunset.  Which beach this was, or who took the photo, I don't recall.  If this is your photo that I lifted from FaceBook, let me know and I will be happy to credit you.


"Fire Beach"
9" x 12" oil on canvas board.
This painting is available on Daily Paintworks Auction.

30 in 30, Day Two

I survived Day One of the 30 in 30 painting challenge.  And lived to tell the tale.
Day Two is again a Poinsettia.  Maybe this will be a theme.  I seem to have terrible luck with Poinsettias though, so this may be a progression of sadness for the Poinsettia.

"Poinsettia 2"
8" x 8" oil on Gessobord.
This painting is available on Daily Paintworks.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kari-melen/poinsettia-2/190240

*See where I got the crazy idea to do 30 paintings in 30 days.

30 in 30, Day One

30 paintings in 30 days.  No problem.  I wasn't doing anything else, right?

 

"Poinsettia 1"
8" x 8" oil on Gessobord.
This painting is available on Daily Paintworks.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kari-melen/poinsettia-1/189949

Holiday Sale 11/2/2013

 

 
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I will be showing small paintings at a fund raiser/flea market at Severna Park High School this Saturday.  Hours are 8:30-12:30.  Admission is $1 with proceeds going to the class of 2017.  Paintings will be half the usual price so you can get a beautiful work of art for a fantastic value.  Come out and see me!