More Figurative Studies

(top, left)
"Prone, with Knee Down"
12"x18"
Original Charcoal and Chalk on Blue Paper
©2009 Diana Moses Botkin


Please contact me if you would like either of these tasteful nudes.
(left)
"Back View on Bar Stool"
18"x12"
Original Charcoal and Chalk
on Grey/Green 100% Cotton Charcoal Paper
©2009 Diana Moses Botkin

"Woman Kneeling, with Head Down" Nude Study

Original unframed charcoal and chalk drawing, 12"x18"
on blue/grey 100% cotton charcoal paper
©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
 
This drawing was sketched live from one of our Open Studio models. You can see more available figure studies at my DailyPainters Gallery.

Daily Painting Giveaway Winner Announcement

Thank you to all who entered the drawing for my free painting giveaway.

 In case you're curious, Carolyn in Missouri is the winner whose name was drawn. She picked "Above the Trees". Congratulations, Carolyn!

If you missed out, keep watching my blog for more giveaways. I do these on a whim some months! It's always fun for me, seeing the entries come in from all sorts of places and lets me know who my fans are reading this blog.

At left is "Lake Reflections", an original 3.5"x5" oil painting of Fall trees reflected in water.

New Venue for my Work

"Before the Wedding"
Original Oil, Portrait Sample
©2008 Diana Moses Botkin

It's been a busy Fall for me so far with portrait commissions and other projects. If you've been thinking of ordering a special painting, let's talk. You can tell me your ideas for the art you want and I'll do my best to make it happen.

I've been asked to show my work at the Tidewater Gallery in Swansboro, North Carolina in the historic James Bartley House. Soon I'll be packing up pieces for owner Ray Voelpel to exhibit there. I hope if you're visiting the Atlantic Coast in the area that you'll drop in to see the beautiful work of the talented artists Ray represents.

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

Charcoal Figure Study

"Back Light" (detail)
Original unframed charcoal and chalk drawing on grey paper
Quick figure study of head and partial back, 12"x18"
©2009 Diana Moses Botkin

SOLD

This charcoal study is the pick of the litter from the last session. Our model is patient and helpful, and this pose was especially lovely with the draped light across her back. You can see more figure studies at my DailyPainters Gallery page.

Additionally, reproductions of this image may be ordered at my giclee gallery, framed or unframed, in a variety of sizes.

Quick Figure Studies

"Back Twist" (detail)
Original unframed charcoal and chalk drawing on grey paper
Quick figure study of head and partial back, 18"x12"
©2009 Diana Moses Botkin

SOLD

We have a model once again at our Artists' Salon Open Studio. It's good to be back in practice with the figure. You can see more similar studies at my DailyPainters Gallery page.

“Blue Green Sky" Daily Painting

"Blue Green Sky" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD

"Brilliant Sky Hues" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD

"July Delight" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD 

"Church at Sunset" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD 

"Feathers" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
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"Twilight Finery" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD

"Soda Crackers" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD 

"Fall in the Air" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
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"Sunset Splendor" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD 

"Turquoise Twilight" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD 

"Dark Cherry" Miniature Oil©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD 

"Bright Day at the Flats" Oil, 9"x7"©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD 

"Sunflower" Oil, 7"x5"©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
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"Elizabeth" Oil, 7"x5"©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD

"New Kitten" Oil, 7"x5"©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD

"Glowing Glass" Oil, 10"x8"©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD 

"Purple and Gold" Oil, 8"x10"©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
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"Spring Tonic" Oil, 5"x7"©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD

"Trees Against a Turquoise Sky" Oil, 10"x10"©2009 Diana Moses Botkin
SOLD 

LifeImages Repros

"Bonding" Oil 8"x10"
©1993 Diana Moses Botkin

ORIGINAL SOLD

 Mothers and babies are the most lovely subjects to paint. I am accepting a few commissions, so please contact me if you'd like me to paint something special for you.

You can also order this image as a giclee reproduction on canvas or paper at my online LifeImages Gallery.