Kaspara's apple

I have been painting a very large painting lately but it is not finished yet. Anyway, while I was taking a break from painting, my beautiful niece from New-Zealand came to visit and as she likes to paint also, we both spent some time painting together and we ended up painting an apple she had chosen. We both had a wonderful time putting the layers and keeping the values as best as we could. It was a good experience for both of us. This is my version. Looking forward to painting with her again soon.

In the French Alps

I am on holiday at the moment, skiing in Val Thorens, highest ski resort in Europe.
Tomorrow, I am going to Courchevel 1850. I love skiing there.
There will be no painting from me for several weeks. I will miss painting but skiing and catching up with good friends and relatives is a pretty good option too.

Jolie Fleur

There it is,"Jolie Fleur". I am so glad this painting is finally completed. I must admit, there were a few challenges along the way but, I am now very happy with the results. I felt contented and glad that I did not give up on it......actually, I love it.

I did this painting from a photograph that I saw on the web. Therefore I would like to sincerely thank "Monceau on Flickr", for giving me the permission to use her beautiful picture.

What's up?

I have been painting  "BUT" it has been a very slow process. The weather here has been very hot. Only last week, we had 46° Celsius (114.80° F). I know, no excuses...but really, this hot weather is not helping! Anyway, I am doing a painting right now and it should have been finished but somehow it is only progressing very slowly. So I am going with the flow and will post the finished painting in the next few days. Thank you for being patient. If you are wondering what it will be? ....It will be "une jolie fleur"!

Jacqueline's Iris

Here we go. This is my latest oil painting and I like the way it turned out. I usually like to paint from my own references but this time I got some help. This painting was "completed under the direction of Jacqueline Gnott's dvd". What a privilege to be guided by such a wonderful artist.

Inner Glow

 

What is it you do that lights you up inside?.....I can definitely say "painting" does it for me. I painted this glowing flower from a picture this time. The picture was taken by Thom Brommerich brilliant photographer. I have enjoyed painting this gorgeous flower from start to finish. I felt a warm feeling deep inside me when the painting was finally finished. Hope this painting lights you up in some wonderful ways. Thank you for visiting my blog.

Back in OZ

I am back home in Adelaide Australia. Great to see that spring has sprung. I feel like painting some flowers. Perhaps some close up views. Anyway, I do have several ideas. All I need to do now is to go to my studio, stretch a few canvases and.....paint!