676 Art Ladies

The Art Ladies had a celebration last night in anticipation of our plein air painting trip this fall, and this was the hostess-with-the mostest's table centerpiece.  It was a delightful evening in every way!

"676 Art Ladies"
acrylic - 8x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/676-art-ladies/407686

617 Celebrate Friendship

I could have called this painting "Blubbering" because that's what I did when I received this floral delivery today.  I was so surprised and touched by this thoughtful gesture from a dear friend, who sent me this arrangement to celebrate my art showing at a favorite gallery.  I took artistic liberties to paint it in one of my blue and white bowls in official celebration of this special weekend.   I am nervous and excited, and I certainly feel loved by the overwhelming outpouring of good wishes and kind gestures.  It is all very humbling, touching and .....I don't even have the words.  It's a wonderful feeling. 

275. Reprieve

It has been miserably cold here in Milwaukee, where all the schools and some businesses have been closed.  I'm cold and crabby, and today needed something cheerful to paint.  The other day,  I snapped a photo of a flower arrangement in the grocery store floral refrigerator, and it was just what I needed to paint today. 

I am focusing on learning to use fewer strokes in my paintings.  It is not as easy as it looks, in fact, it is very difficult.  I have made progress with my tree paintings, but flowers are a real challenge.