473 A Turban, Oak Leaves and Grapes

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/473-a-turban-oak-leaves-and-grapes/272415

472 Symbols of Strength

The oak leaf is a symbol of strength. It makes sense, doesn't it?--"The Mighty Oak Tree."I love the graceful shapes of the leaves and have pressed oaks and other leaves between the pages of many books throughout the years. I am now trying to preserve colorful autumn leaves with a glycerin formula, hoping for success.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/472-symbols-of-strength/272208

471 Green Acorn

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/471-green-acorn/271972

470 Grannies in a Wooden Bowl

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/470-grannies-in-a-wooden-bowl/271627

469 Welcome

My friend Pam always has a bowl of green apples on her kitchen table. They make her kitchen so homey and I always feel welcome there.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/469-welcome/271448

468 Turk's Turban

This is a Turban Squash or Turban Pumpkin. I love the shape and colors.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/468-turks-turban/271212

467 Lanterns in a Cobalt Pitcher

I was a little leery of painting the Chinese Lanterns so small because I didn't want to get "fussy," but I am very happy with them. This pitcher was given to me by my dear friend, Sharon, who lives in Maine. I miss seeing her and talking to her on regular basis. Coincidentally, her birthday is October 2, so this was painted with loving thoughts of her and all the fun we had as neighbors.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/467-lanterns-in-a-cobalt-pitcher/271052

466 Hanging Lanterns

This was supposed to be yesterday's post.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/466-hanging-lanterns/270688

465 Dangling

These little Chinese Lanterns fascinate me. They "ripen" from the ground up, so that the bottom lanterns are orange and those above eventually follow. I love the various colors on each individual stem---orange, gold, green. I hope you aren't getting sick of seeing them. There is still much for me to learn about painting them. The blue and white bowl will return soon, as well as a few other complimentary items.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/465-dangling/260423

464 Tipping Point

Did I mention I have an oak leaf mug, too???

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/464-tipping-point/260046

463 Lanterns on the Ledge

I have a teal planter in my kitchen bay window and the Chinese Lanterns look so pretty there.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/463-lanterns-on-the-ledge/259821

462 Chinese Lanterns and Oak Leaves

These Chinese Lanterns a.k.a Physalis alkekengi, Japanese Lanterns, winter cherry, are my glamour crop for this season. They have spread like crazy in my back garden and it is fun to find something so colorful that the rabbits don't eat. I love how they look in the blue and white bowl with the acorns. I hate to see summer end, but I love the vibrancy of the colors of Autumn.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/462-chinese-lanterns-and-oak-leaves/259329

461 Acorns in an Oak Leaf Bowl

Corny? Cliche? I know, I know. I just couldn't resist when I found the first acorns of Autumn on my walk with Oliver.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/461-acorns-in-an-oak-leaf-bowl/259129

461 Fish Creek Harbor

It was a dreary day at Fish Creek Harbor when we painted there, and none of the boats were sailing. The paintings I made on that day were noticeably much grayer, but on a later, brighter day I drove by the harbor and snapped a picture. I am fascinated by how the water color changes so drastically with the weather.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/461-fish-creek-harbor/258918

460 Old and Stately

This painting was painted at the John Turner Trust property in Door County, WI on the first day of our plein air painting trip and finished this week in the studio. It was a beautiful day until the skies opened up and drenched us. We took a break for lunch, and then the skies cleared, when I painted my favorite of all the trip's works. This tree had the most unusual colored mosses growing on it--a rusty gold color I had never seen before, and a patina green that was a lovely contrast.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/460-old-and-stately/258692

459 Red and Leafy

The red leaf lettuce is a very strange color. Not really red, not really green. Almost both colors in the same place.

Painting has not yet been varnished to avoid glare in the photograph. Colors will be more vibrant and apparent after varnishing.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/459-red-and-leafy/258363

458 Turnips aka "Lifit"

Pickled turnips are a staple in Lebanon, eaten at any and every meal, and called "pickles." I have always known them as "lifit." From an early age, I learned how to get the bright pink color (a slice of fresh beet) and now this tradition continues. I'm sure if you have ever been to an authentic Middle Eastern restaurant, you have seen them. These three were in our farm box this week, and will soon be "lifit."

This painting has not yet been varnished. Colors will be more vibrant and apparent after varnishing.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/458-turnips-aka-lifit/258182