700 Simple Joys

Two Saturdays ago, the Art Ladies visited the Taos Farmer's Market with the mission to purchase items for our still lifes, which we later set up at the Hacienda del Sol courtyards to paint.  It was interesting to see what the others purchased and even more fun to see their set ups.  My stash consisted of these flowers, two eggplants and a beautiful bunch of green onions, some of which made it into this still life.  Ha!  I bet you thought they were leaves of some sort.  The black and white dotted table covering is my scarf, and the container for the flowers is a sturdy coffee mug I purchased for my husband.  Even more fun to see was that all of our veggie purchases made it into the next morning's breakfast, prepared by Chef Gerd.    All in all, it was a glorious day.

"700 Simple Joys"
acrylic - 20x20 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/700-simple-joys/417625

692 Softer Side of the Chama River

I am preparing for a plein air painting trip to New Mexico with my Art Lady friends, 
and am trying to learn to abstract the landscape.  We had a workshop on this subject which was very beneficial---we painted with our fingers, or palette knife--no brushes.  The photo reference for this painting was taken on one of our prior trips to New Mexico.  I have a lot to learn.

"692 Softer Side of the Chama River"
acrylic - 9x12 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/692-softer-side-of-the-chama-river/413570

677 Was It Something I Said?

When these tomatillos showed up in the farm box, I had no idea what to do with them other than to include them in a still life.  The farmers sent a recipe for salsa verde, but I haven't made it yet.  They are part of the tomato family, but I have a feeling they taste very different from tomatoes.  I know this isn't my best work, but I really liked the title.

"677 Was It Something I Said?"
acrylic - 5x7 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/677-was-it-something-i-said/407938