Today's subject matter is pretty different than my usual preference. I felt like I needed to break away from those photo references for a while and push my subject matter way out of my comfort zone. I don't paint many still lifes, so I thought that would be a good choice. A little girl's stuffed animals seemed an unlikely subject for me, so it was perfect. I wanted to still use some of the rougher scratchy strokes that I have been working with, but painting from life. I set up in our dining room today to paint these.
The first piece is a stuffed animal that Erin sleeps with. It is quite special to her.
"Brown Horse" 7x5" oil on board. Frank Gardner © 2011
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This second one is another favorite stuffed animal of hers.
"Yellow Horse" 6x6" oil on board. Frank Gardner © 2011
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Here is one for the guys.
"Toy Train" 5x7" oil on board. Frank Gardner © 2011
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Great stuff... your 'softer' side showing? :)
ReplyDeleteI am smiling at seeing your softer side too. Always fun to see a change up. Love the top brown horse especially- wonderful job on these!
ReplyDeleteAhhhha... So cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteit is interesting to see your brushwork on painting these subjects ... it works beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThey all have a 'landscape' feel to them; don't know why, maybe it's the textural brushstrokes.
ReplyDeleteThanks everybody. Yes, must be my softer side.
ReplyDeleteI think these are great. Really original subject matter too. nice. Love to see more of this set.
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are just beautiful. Technically sound with a sense of playfulness! Perfect.
ReplyDeleteHappy Painting,
Nora