This month's Challenge subject was chosen by group member Robin Cheers. "Pantry Shelves" proved to be a good inspiration for us all for this month.
I certainly had fun brainstorming about this idea. Those little pirates wanted to help again. My son and I had some good laughs with ideas about what Legos might be doing in the pantry!
"Yo-ho-ho, and a Bottle of Rum"
Oil on board
6"x8"
©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
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Here are the rest of the inspired paintings from our September Challenge.
They're all so unique; similar in concept but very different in details shown.
(right, above) "The Artist's Pantry"
Oil on canvas 5"x7"©2009 Suzanne Berry
(above, middle) "Steel Cut Oats"
Oil on canvas 12"x12"
©2009 Silvina Day
(left, above) "Corner"
Oil on board 7"x12"
©2009 Michael Naples
"Coming Out of the Cabinet'
Oil on board
9"x12"
©2009 Vicki Ross
Each month we all keep our work a secret until it's time to send them to each other on the day before we post on our blogs.
I look forward all month to seeing what each artist paints. When each member's work rolls in to my Inbox on our unveiling day, I am always amazed and inspired!
(left) "Staples"
Oil on board
8"x16"
©2009 Robin Cheers
(last painting)
"The Red Napkin"
Oil on canvas
16"x20"
©2009 Marie Fox
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Our September Painting Challenge: Pantry Shelves
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6 comments:
Diana, those pirates are going to need aspirin in the morning. You painted that glass bottle masterfully!
Oh yeah, I should've left the bottle of aspirin on that pantry shelf for them!
That bottle was something different and fun to paint.
Wow that is a pretty complex piece for such a small area. Beautifully painted and so much interest packed in there!
Thanks, Bill!
Yes... it's a bit crazy. When painting these pieces with the little guys, I'm often torn between the smaller format which allows me to get it done sooner (than if I'm painting a larger piece)... or going bigger with the canvas so those Lego helpers can be seen better.
Thankfully I have some reading glasses which help with the smallness of work like this. I often wonder why I didn't paint these tiny detailed subjects when my eyes were younger!
thanks so much Diana! it's very exciting trying to come up with concepts. thanks again for inviting me. i loved each painting! yours was amazing. chat soon. best, suzanne
Thank you, Suzanne! I'm so glad you accepted my invitation to join us. Each member brings a unique vision to the subject chosen. That makes it a whole lot more fun than simply challenging myself with new ideas. I love everyone's interpretation!
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