January Warmth

January Warmth
Oil on canvas panel, 7x5
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I live in the country on 25 acres with ponds, pastures and wooded areas.  It is absolutely the perfect place for an artist to live!  I am surrounded by natural beauty which has been in my family for seven decades.  I am never at a loss of something to paint, I can simply walk the grounds and be inspired.  I am lately being pulled towards the barn and outbuildings, so these will no doubt pop up in my daily paintings one day soon!  This is painting number 753 in 753 days, and Day 22 in the 30 Day Painting Challenge.

Warmth on Winter Snow

Warmth on Winter Snow
Watercolor on paper, 9x6
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I'm not sure whether or not I have used this watercolor block before, but after painting - I find it very difficult to remove the sheet from the block!  This is Aquarelle Arches 300lb, cold pressed, 100% cotton.  I have two paintings on the single sheet, and now I can only hope that I don't ruin either one in the removal process.  I used drawing gum as a resist in the sketching stage, then quickly and loosely dropped in color.  The sun was just showing through, giving a warm brown light to woods and water.  Painting number 737 in 737 days, and Day 6 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge :)