No Room For Us

Move Over, Lemon! 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord, ©2015, Fay Terry

We just got home from the mountains and I did this late day painting pretty fast. It's been a rainy week-end but even with that it was so beautiful in the High Country.  We visited some great art galleries and we did a lot of walking and shopping in Blowing Rock and Valle Crucis. Good thing we had our rain gear. We also tried some wonderful restaurants, so I can't wait to go back.

I am excited that the painting challenge is winding down. It has been a lot of fun.

Fall Fruit

Fall Fruit, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

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This is my painting for Day 23 of the thirty paintings in thirty days. It was supposed to post last night but it didn't work so here it is today. 

I love figs so it is nice to see them becoming plentiful. I was visiting a friend yesterday where I saw a beautiful large fig from one of her fig bushes. She has to pick them quickly before the deer eat them. The color on the inside is even prettier than the color of their skin.

Sweet Peaches

Fresh From The Orchard, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord, ©2015, Fay Terry

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Every time I buy fresh peaches, I choose them for their paintability, often using one of my favorite plates when I set up the still life. Since this is the first day of the thirty paintings in thirty days challenge, I decided to start the month with bold colors. This is how I love to paint. I did manage to use some grey in the shadows. 

I am certainly excited to be taking part in Leslie Saeta's challenge for the fourth, (or maybe fifth) time.

You can see the other paintings HERE.

30 Paintings In 30 Days-Day 27

Enough For A Pie, 5 x 7 " acrylic on panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

Donation to Compass Center

Chapel Hill, NC

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The annual art show "Through Women's Eyes, By Women's Hands" has been one of my favorites and it is coming up March 6 at Top Of The Hill on Franklin Street.  If you are local, this is a great event to attend and always lots of fun.

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Tall And Lean, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

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These are new pears that I haven't tasted yet; they are Comice pears. I was drawn to their interesting shapes and the long stems. Their coloring is also different from most pears, they are mostly golden with only a few hints of green. I can't wait to see how they taste when they soften up a bit.

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Kumquats In A Bowl, 6 x 6" oil on panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

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It's cold and rainy here today but my studio is warm and I love looking out at the rain and wind since I don't have to go anywhere. This has been a full painting day except for yoga this morning at 7:30.

I have enjoyed visiting lots of the artists in the thirty paintings challenge. The number of paintings being done each day is amazing. There is a special feeling that comes from being a part of this group and it is highly motivational. 

As always, thanks for stopping by and looking at my art. Please leave a comment because I'd love to know what you think,

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Four Eighths, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord, ©2015, Fay Terry

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All of you who follow my blog know that I love stripes and use them frequently in my paintings.

These orange bites called for one of my favorite kitchen towels to be placed under them.

It must be a good season for citrus because the oranges and grapefruits are wonderful and sweet.

These Cara Cara oranges are my favorite. They are a deep pinkish on the inside and are seedless with low acidity.  Oranges really get me through the winter and keep me going strong so I am glad to have discovered these.

Ready To Cook

Fresh Beets, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord, ©2014, Fay Terry

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These will make a delicious and colorful contribution to our dinner tonight.

I was late getting started on this painting and it is almost starting to get dark. It's hard to get used to the sun going down so early; there was just enough light to photograph.  I am pleased with the way this worked out since I wanted to capture the many hues of the beets and the greens.

I am taking a portrait workshop for the next few days and will try to post when I can.

Shapely

Delectable, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord, ©2014, Fay Terry

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The pears have such beautiful color and flavor this fall.  They really glow when light falls on them. The best part of setting up pear still lifes is getting to eat the fruit when I am through with them. These will pose a few more times for me, I think. 

This has been such an exceptionally fine fall week-end. We got back from the beach a short while ago and I had enough daylight left to photograph this after I finished, now it is dark.

Just a reminder, calendars are available now for 2015 and they are popular so let me know if you'd like one, or purchase below.  To see  the monthly art selections, please go to my post from October 13th.

My 2015 desk calendars are now available while supplies last.  Each

month displays a different painting from the past year. The calendars measure 4" x 8" and are

self standing.  Perhaps a stocking stuffer, hostess gift, or gift for a favorite 

friend or teacher?

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Tomatoes

Tomatoes On A Yellow Plate, 8 x 8" oil on gessobord, ©2014, Fay Terry

All of a sudden we have lots of tomatoes ripening every day in the garden; they are wonderful but I am going to have to find some creative ways to use them all.  I also have eggplant so maybe I will make my long ago recipe for ratatouille.  I can only eat so many tomato sandwiches!

A Little Obsessed with stripes

Blue Vase, 8 x 8 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

I have been picking lots of flowers and vegetables from the garden; these cute little cherry tomatoes were admiring the Zinnias so I let them be in the painting. It was nice to use larger panel this time after doing a few six inch paintings I wanted to go a little larger.

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Summer Bouquet

Hand Picked, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry
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Today's picks from the garden behaved well while they were posing for me. They did not wiggle or fall over; they stood up straight and tall. I added the plum and I am very pleased with the way this one turned out. 

Thanks for looking at my paintings!

Peachy

Peaches And Pink Stripes, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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What a great week-end this has been with a trip to the beach and getting home in time to paint these peaches from a set up in my studio.  I finally tried another one of my striped towels, bright pink this time.

Hope you've had a fun week-end!

Fresh Peaches

Pink Plate, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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I am still enjoying the peaches, both as still life objects and delicious, dripping with juice, sweet eats.

I have been experimenting with color combinations always with the same striped dishtowel. Lots of fun, and gorgeous weather here these days with low humidity and pleasant temperatures: this is not what we are accustomed to in August.

I hope your week-end is full of delight.

Peach Plate

Peaches On Vietri Plate, 6 x 6 " oil on canvas

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What could be better than a still life with something sweet, juicy, and delicious that can double as a snack after the painting is completed ? I love the way all these blues work together to let the fruit make a dramatic statement. Hope you can tell I had fun with this.

My family has been asking for a peach crisp which is a favorite dessert at our house. Perhaps that will be soon but not tonight, I'll save it for a week-end treat.

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Morning Purchase

Four Fresh Figs, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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I'm so happy to see figs at the market, especially Black Mission Figs which are my favorite.  These look  more purple in the photo although the painting is darker with a deep maroon color for the figs. I have tried adjusting the color and it doesn't help.

Now that I've painted them, I am ready to cut up a couple of them for a nice sweet treat.

Ripe

Carolina Peaches, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

We've been enjoying lots of good peaches recently; after all, we live in the Sandhills area of North Carolina which is renowned for its peaches. A big bag of these were given to my husband on Friday and they are juicy and delicious. We took some to the beach and ate peaches on the deck while we watched all the boats, people, and pelicans passing by. We had a great time and now that we're home some much needed rain has arrived in Pinehurst.

I hope your week-end has been fun and relaxing!

Today's Painting

Just For Fun

Just Beachy, 8 x 8 " oil on cradled panel, 2014, Fay Terry

I am thinking about the beach today when we expect to get our first snow of the year, maybe as much as five inches. It is very cold but I am excited about the prospect of snow and I already see a few flakes. Maybe  it's wishful thinking, but I am hoping to see everything covered in white by tomorrow morning.

Most of the southeast is under a winter storm warning.

I already put bowls out to catch snow for snow cream and have made a big pot of soup. This is a rare occasion where I live.

Striped Tablecloth

Standing Tall, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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This is one of the largest and brightest flowers in the garden. It seemed to want to stand alone, and not be in a group with the other Zinnias.