Our October Challenge Group Paintings: "Water"

Here it is, the middle of October already and time to unveil our paintings for this month. Suzanne Berry, our newest member, chose "water" as the subject for our Challenge.

With so many possibilities, I debated with myself during the past few weeks trying to decide on a final plan.

As with most of these group challenges, the painting finally came together at the last minute. For some perverse reason I seem to work best under pressure.

So, here is my piece for our October Challenge, at left. As you can see, the Legos didn't want to be left out. They're funny that way.

(left)
"Fish Tale"
Original oil on hardboard
Unframed
8"x6"
©2009 Diana Moses Botkin

As you can see from the rest of the paintings, my Challenge Group members had some related ideas, although each was uniquely creative.

The subject of water conjured up all sorts of images for me; everything from Niagara Falls to a glass of water.

That's part of the fun with doing this as a group; even when we're all painting the same subject, it's a surprise to see exactly how we all interpret it.


(left)
"Sprinkler Park"
Oil on linen
16"x9"
©2009 Robin Cheers

(left) "Half Full"
Oil on board
8"x8"
©2009 Michael Naples

(right)
"Cool, Cool, Water"
Oil on panel,
8x8"
©2009 Vicki Ross



(left)

"Water Bottle"
Oil on canvas
16"x20"
©2009 Suzanne Berry

(below)

"Ocean Waves"
Oil on canvas
18"x24"
©2009 Marie Fox