Tentative a new painting

Tentative  Oil on wood, 8" x 8,"  SOLD

Greetings from the new abode!!  I missed you and this blog.  I hope you didn't forget about me...  A "tentative" black cat peers from this, my first painting in a while. :) 

Below, a quickie tour of my new studio:
The room is situated in the front of the house and faces west.  This video was shot about a week ago, still much to organize-- I will replace the curtains with blinds and eventually install a daylight fixture over the drafting table...  

The new house is most excellent. It is completely surrounded by nature and nature is very nice.  (Understatement.)  Deer wander across the back yard! 

Upon arriving, Coco-cat was kept confined to a small room for the first week.  After that we let him have free reign. He stayed huddled under the basement stairs for the first 48 hours then got curious and he now seems to enjoy the new digs. 

The packing, sorting and organizing of various stuffs into proper places goes on, but life is good. I hope it is for you too.

Bianca and Lilies

Bianca and Lilies  Oil on wood, 11" x 14,"  SOLD

Combining floral still life and cats is a fun challenge that continues to be of interest.  Bianca adds just the right amount of sloe-eyed intrigue... and her white back paw cracks me up. Side note: Both calla lilies and limes are toxic to cats, though no cats were harmed in the creation of this painting.  :)

Black Cat and Lilies floral still life with cat painting

Black Cat and Lilies  Oil on wood, 10" x 10,"  SOLD

Another kitty, floral combo...  I'm happy with this one.  
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Medicinal a new floral still life painting

Medicinal  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  NFS

Calla Lilies in Turquoise Vase floral still life

Calla Lilies in Turquoise Vase  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  NFS

A bouquet of Calla Lilies.  They lasted for two weeks, such pretty things!  If you haven't subscribed to this blog, please do so! You'll never miss a new painting.  
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Carried Away oil painting calla lilies

Carried Away  Oil on Canvas  20" x 20" NFS

I posted an in progress shot of this one here.  A smaller version is available, here.

Turquoise Lime oil painting of calla lilies

Turquoise Lime  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  NFS
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Here's a few first time props--the draping scarf and the oriental gold plaster horse figurine.  Of course similar items have been painted into still lifes a hundred times by other artists, but they feel and look brand new to me and I will for sure paint both again.

Duck Under wind up Donald Duck

Duck Under   Oil on wood  8" x 8" 

Wind up this vintage Donald Duck toy and he vibrates and spins in place--fun right?  He could easily steal the show but placed in the shadows here, he makes a nice counterpoint to the ever elegant calla lilies. 

More calla lilies and sunflowers coming up later this week.