One of my Original Oils Accepted at Richeson75

My original painting "Red Slip" (at left) will be shown at the Richeson75 Small Works Exhibit, opening this Friday in Kimberly, Wisconsin. I'm pleased to have my work included in this beautiful show.

"Red Slip"
Original oil 12"x6"
in dark traditional frame
©2010 Diana Moses Botkin

"Red Foil Kiss" Miniature Valentine Daily Painting

Original oil painting 3.25"x2.25"
in gold finish frame
©2011 Diana Moses Botkin

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These small reflective foil-wrapped chocolates are suprisingly challenging to paint, especially the red ones.

Challenge is the name of the game for many artists. Speaking of which... our Challenge Group members are sequestered in their respective studios, painting away at the February Challenge. Check back here in a week to see what it is.

"One Kiss, Kiss" Miniature Valentine Painting

Original oil painting
3"x2.25"
in tiny frame
©2011 Diana Moses Botkin

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Give a kiss, get a kiss?

"True Love" Valentine Mini Daily Painting

Original oil painting
3.25"x2.25"
in mini frame
©2011 Diana Moses Botkin

My son thought I should name this one "To Blave" (à la The Princess Bride). Some of you would laugh in recognition but perhaps others would scratch their heads and wonder if I need glasses or a new keyboard.

"Two Hearts" Valentine Daily Painting

Original oil painting
3.5"x5" in gold frame
©2011 Diana Moses Botkin

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Snuggling candy hearts in gold foil, resting on red velvet.. a sweet sight for someone sweet. Perhaps your Valentine?

You can find more of my art for your sweetheart at this link.

"Shiny Kisses" Tiny Daily Painting for Valentine's

Original oil painting
3.25"x2.25"
in mini frame
©2011 Diana Moses Botkin

Little chocolate kisses wrapped in pink and silver foil for your sweetie.

"Shiny Red Kiss" Mini Valentine Daily Painting

Original oil painting
2.5"x2"
unframed, with free tiny display easel
©2011 Diana Moses Botkin

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This small candy wrapped in red foil seems like the perfect icon for Valentine's.

"Gold Foil Heart" Tiny Daily Painting for Valentine's

Original oil
2"x3" in mini frame
©2011 Diana Moses Botkin

It's so fun this time of year to see these simple little candy hearts wrapped in gold foil: symbols of love and affection.

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"Two Kisses" Miniature Valentine Daily Painting

Original oil painting
3.25"x2.25"
in mini frame
©2011 Diana Moses Botkin

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A couple of these little chocolates seem fitting for the upcoming festivities of February 14.

Free Shipping for Valentine's

Order by February 7 at midnight and I'll pay your shipping for any miniature purchase.

You'll find sweet selections like these little jewels at my DailyPainters Gallery page. You can easily purchase there with Paypal and I'll refund your shipping costs in the USA. Just make a note that you want the free shipping offer.

High Contrast Figure Drawings

These dark drawings are difficult to photograph and show off to advantage. I may try some different light and see if I can get better representative images. For now, you can get an idea of what they are like, but they really do look a lot better when you see the actual drawings which I did at our local Artists' Salon Open Studio.

Charcoal Figure Studies: Gestures and Longer Poses

In our Open Studio sketch group with the model, we usually start with a bunch of 2 or 3 minute warm-up poses, then go to a few 5 or 10 minutes poses. The last studies are usually 20 minutes which is a long time to ask a model to stay in one position without a break.