643 Neighborly

We have THE best neighbors across the street. They are so kind and loving, and I have become quite fond of their two children. Every year, they go strawberry and sugar snap pea picking, and always bring some for us to enjoy. There is nothing like a fresh picked strawberry! The peas were eaten within 10 minutes and the painting was started right away. I miss the days when we would go strawberry/apple/raspberry/peach picking with our kids and good friends.

"643 Neighborly"
acrylic - 6x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/643-neighborly/394077

Out of Pocket II SOLD

I love the colors of these old billiard balls, yellowed with time. I bet if they could talk, they would have some interesting stories to tell.

Clincher On Top

In case you are wondering, a clincher is a 16 inch baseball, unique to the city of Chicago, and makes playing baseball in small areas a possibility. Ask any Chicagoan and they will speak very fondly of their memories of playing baseball in the alleys.

Ruby's Slippers

Heirloom Variety

Hair of the Dog SOLD

TomAHtoes

Tomatoes are one of the surest signs of summer, at least to me, unfortunately summer is running a little late here in the Midwest. There is nothing tastier than a homegrown tomato, picked from the vine and eaten right away.

Pretty Boy

This handsome bird lives in the city of Chicago. It is fun to watch him show off his repertoire of acrobatics.

Figs and Olives

Please note this painting is now available at www.theleighgallery.com

Common Loons, Uncommon Beauty

The photo reference for this painting was used with compliments of my birdwatcher friends, Sonny and Mitch.

Out of Pocket

This painting is now framed and available at www.theleighgallery.com

Modest Worth

The delicate violet, which some gardeners consider a weed, has much written about it from historical and social perspectives. I really enjoyed The Language of Flowers, a novel by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, where the violet is referenced as meaning "modest worth," with modesty seeming to be the universally accepted meaning in other sources.

I severely underestimated the challenges this painting would present to me, given that I enlarged the subject so much.

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue SOLD

Susan's Magnolia

All of Susan's magnolia blossoms are gone, having drifted to the ground creating a blanket of petals. Thankfully, there are still other beautiful flowering trees in full bloom, and although the weather is cooler than "normal," it is a joy to see spring at it's pinnacle.

Inside a Magnolia Blossom

Last week, my neighbor's magnolia tree was exquisite in full bloom and I couldn't resist taking several pictures to use as reference. This same tree is also so beautiful during the winter as fresh snowfall rests on its graceful branches.

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American Avocets

Some friends of mine, birdwatchers who have traveled the world, graciously shared their photos of birds with me. Some are quite exotic and will be fun to paint.

Rembrandt's Favorite

Not Tonight

This painting is now available at www.theleighgallery.com