Humming bird Oil Painting

I painted this on oil paint friendly paper,  Still trying to warm up to the oil paints.  I am going to do a few more paintings on paper before I paint on canvas.

 

Stormy Field Acrylic Painting

I painted this on gessoed paper.  4 coats of gesso with the last one mixed with orange paint.  I like to paint with a colored background.  I used a very loose style on this painting.  I just wanted to paint my emotions onto the canvas.  I feel like there is a storm comming.  

 

Rock Cut State Park Oil Painting

I was at Rock Cut State Park last Sunday.  Took a photo and did this oil painting.  Oil on paper.

Peppers Oil Painting

Oil painting on paper.  My first oil painting of the year.  It takes me a little while before I get the oils out.  i am a little scared of the medium.  More clean up, but I am happy with the results.  

 

Cicada invasion painting 2024.

My tribute to the 2024 cicada invasion.  There are none by me, but they are close.  I went to a state park near me and it was incredable.  The noise was haunting.  This variety of cicada makes a different sound than the recular ones.  I feel very fortunate to have seen and heard it.  This painting is acrylic on a canvas I streatched myself on a frame I made.  I am still using canvas drop cloth, until I feel comfortable.  Then I will switch to better canvas, maybe linen. 

 

Green Budgie Acrylic Painting

I painted this budgie in my sketchbook.  Always liked parakeets.  Great pet birds.  I had many growing up. I might paint a few more.  Blue one next.