762 Sunset Cartwheel

In addition to portraits, I have been struggling with a large painting, a still life. I've tried many different background (wall) colors, but nothing felt right until today, not even the artistically logical ones. I hope to post it this week. This painting (above) provided a little levity for me. This little girl could win a cartwheel contest!

"762 Sunset Cartwheel"
acrylic - 8x10 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/762-sunset-cartwheel/439584
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705 Reflecting

I've been cleaning out and rearranging work spaces, and during this process came across a pile of simple drawings of people done in a long-ago class, probably from magazine or other photos. I was sort of enchanted with the sketch of this woman, and since I had no reference photo (other than the sketch), I thought it might be fun and challenging to make up the colors and background. I enjoyed painting it, and may attempt other sketches. It was a good exercise.

"705 Reflecting"
acrylic - 8x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/705-reflecting/419151

446 Smitten

During one of our trips to Florida, we went to a Greek festival. I love ethnic festivals, which are also very big in Milwaukee during the summer months. At this particular festival, the food was delicious and I especially enjoyed watching the children dance a traditional Greek dance. I loved watching the expressions on the children's faces, especially these three.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/446-smitten/253756