Daisy Cup

In The Pink, 6 x 6 "  oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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Today's painting is from a photo I took at a workshop a couple of years ago. It has great shadows and this is just a part of the photo so you don't get to see all of it. I remember how pretty the mug was, very soft pink and white on the inside. I love daisies so I am already looking forward to gardening again since I have lots of Shasta daisies planted. Today the temperature was in the seventies so I could pretend it was a spring day.

Special Occasion

Un Petit Cadeau, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

This is a little gift for the new year that I do not know the contents of yet.  I have been instructed to save it for a few more days before I open it.  No sound is heard when I shake it so I have no clue.  I love the wrapping paper and the big fluffy pink bow on top. It just came at the perfect time to paint.

So far I have not run out of ideas for daily paintings and each time I think of something I want to try, I quickly add it to my list.

Years ago I read a book called "Write It Down, Make It Happen" and my husband teases me about my habit of doing that but it really does work.  

Thanks for all the nice comments  and visits to my blog!

Day Seven- Lovin' This Red

Essential Bag, 6 x 6 " oil on Archival Panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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This shiny little red bag holds everything I need for a night out on the town. It's so much easier just to carry something really small.  I seldom even carry a purse anymore because pockets work better unless I'm traveling or doing lots of shopping. 

The purses I have all say something about me  because they are mostly bright colors and not the kind of neutral colors I once purchased.

I hope ya'll are taking a little time for fun in this great new year!

Colored Glass, Day Six

Glassy Reflections, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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These are my two favorite glass objects right now and I put the lemon in so there would be a non-transparent object in the painting. I am in love with the way the dish and the glass cast subtle reflections of their color onto the tablecloth.  I just wish I had more glass objects to use. Clear glass is just not as much fun as the colors.

Today and yesterday have both been great painting days for me.  I seem to be getting into a rhythm that I was unable to access during the busy holiday preparation and celebration times. When I follow the same pattern each day I am so much more productive and happy with my paintings.

I hope you like this colorful trio!

Five Of Thirty

Chicken Coop, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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This is one happy chicken living the good life in a backyard chicken coop in an upscale urban neighborhood. This lucky fowl has  stylish,  luxurious living quarters in beautiful surroundings complete with flower gardens and fountains. Keeping chickens is not what it used to be and the home raised eggs provide superior nutrition. 

This is day five of the thirty paintings in thirty days challenge.  I am not sticking to a theme but I'm painting from a list of subjects that keep me excited about painting.  I have met many wonderful artists so far who are also participating in this event.  Thank you, Leslie, for organizing all this fun.

Double Challenge

Marsh Colors, 6 x 6" oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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I like to do the challenges each week on the Daily Paintworks website but I have gotten so far behind.  I decided to do the "Phone Photo" challenge from DPW for the 30 in 30 challenge that is now in its fourth day.  Thanks to Elaine Stolt for the challenge and the photo she provided.  This is the first marsh painting I have done and I think I'd like to try some more of these.  Anything with water appeals to me as a painting subject.

Thanks for all your comments and encouragement with the thirty paintings in thirty days challenge, so far I am having a blast!

Under Wraps

Glittering Gift, 6 x 6" oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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This is one of my Christmas gifts from my dear friend, Birgitta.  I know that it contains Belgian chocolates so I am not opening it just yet since it will be tempting.  After a few more days of really healthy eating and avoiding sweets, I will begin enjoying it slowly and maybe even sharing it with my family.

This was really fun to paint and thanks, Goran, for the photo!

New Kettle

Tea Time, 6 x 6" oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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I have a new kettle for my newly renovated kitchen and I bought it because the color is called "Ocean".

It does go well with the new paint color on the walls, which is called "Sea Salt".  Do you sense a pattern here?  You are right if you think that I cannot resist anything which has to do with the beach.  I do tend to choose paint based on the name of the color once I have it narrowed down to three or four options.

I did not get the color just right in this painting, it actually has a little more blue in it. I am enjoying my new cooking space so much, especially after almost a month of eating out every night.

This is my second painting for the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.  So far so good.

Thirty Day Challenge Begins

Birthday Boots, 6 x 6" oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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This is the first painting for the thirty paintings in thirty days challenge that I am doing with Leslie Saeta and about 250 other artists.  It is going to be fun! I did not choose a theme because I prefer to just see what evolves as I go.

Happy New Year!

I want to wish all of you a very Happy New Year!  I also want to thank you for following my art on this blog and for all the wonderful support you have given to me this year. It has been a fabulous art year for me with shows, travel, meeting new friends, and learning so much.

There are good things coming our way in 2013, a brand new year which contains unlimited potentiality.  I have a strong sense that this is going to be a wonderful twelve months ahead of us. Every year brings new challenges and in these we often find our best opportunities.

In looking back over my blog posts for 2012, I thought I might choose my favorite painting for the year, but that was far too difficult so I chose the one that most reminds me of the best way to grow as an artist, and that is to accept challenges and step out in faith to try new things.  The painting below was done last February from a challenge by one of my favorite artists, Terry Miura.  At first, I wasn't going to try painting from the photo he provided on his blog because it looked too difficult and was a subject I had never tried. Well, I did it and was glad.

Tomorrow I will be starting a challenge from Leslie Saeta to do 30 paintings in thirty days.  Check out her blog and you will be amazed at how many people are signed up already to do the challenge.  I am really looking forward to it.