New Year's Resolution by Pamela Blaies

Bright Rosy Morning

24" x 18"

oil on linen

Playing, staying up way too late and sleeping in was fun over the holidays, but I'm glad to be getting a little order back in my life. My New Year's Resolution is to work on keeping a peaceful balance in my life between all that I am trying to juggle. I find when I am disciplined about the time I spend in the studio, I am able to keep my art from taking away from my family and "mom" time. It worked pretty well this week, except I ignored all housework. Oh well - I guess something's gotta give!

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Honored to be Interviewed by Pamela Blaies

Red Delicious

6" x 6"

oil on linen

I was honored to be interviewed by a fellow artist, who features a different artist every month on her blog. It is a very engaging blog with lots of art. You can check out the interview HERE.

Red Delicious was another foray into Pthalo Blue. It makes intense blues/aquas, perfect for this blue glass jar. What really inspired me in this composition was the napkin. I loved the light play of the folds and the cast shadow of the blue glass.

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Daylilies and Cobalt by Pamela Blaies

Daylilies in a Blue Bud Vase

6" x 6"

oil on linen

I had to cut these Daylilies, from my yard, pretty short for this little bud vase. But I really wanted to put them with cobalt blue for a striking combination. I put the light source behind the setup and down pretty low. It not only made the cobalt glass cast vivid shadows onto the white napkin, but also illuminated the top Daylily from behind which gave it an orange glow.

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Glass Study #12, Jelaine's Cup ~ Oil Painting by Karen Balon

Glass Study #12, Jelaine's Cup
6"x6" Oil on Archival Board
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This blue glass cup is based on Jelaine Faunce's 
how to paint glass tutorial.  
She uses ultra-fine brushes but in order to 
keep my sanity,
I used my beloved palette knife.  

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