Sedona Light: Still Life with Teacup and Blueberries

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After spending a wonderful week painting in Sedona at the Abbey Ryan workshop, it is nice to be home! I have a lot of catching up to do today, but I wanted to share this painting with you. My focus for the week was painting highlights. Commit and simplify.

The weather in Sedona was perfect. Temps in the low 70s and partly cloudy skies. Mark and I enjoyed hiking, sightseeing and celebrating his birthday. Tons of fun!

Have a great week! Happy painting!

Still Life with Handmade Teacup and Clementine

Not long ago, I read that - in Renaissance art - oranges were a symbol of free will. Isn't that fun? It's like a glimpse into the artist's world. So interesting!

It is a gorgeous day here. In the Texas panhandle, a spring day with little or no wind is to be celebrated. I painted early, so that I can spend the afternoon in my garden. 

Have a great day!

Still Life with Handmade Teacup

When painting, I like to listen to Pandora, and usually, I'm a 70's classic rock sort of girl. I do, however, enjoy listening to the classical piano stations, too. Listening to the piano relaxes me and always reminds me of my first piano teacher (and Mom.) One of my favorite songs is Laura Sullivan's "Pachelbel for the Potomac." So beautiful and so talented. 

I hope your week is off to a wonderful beginning! Happy painting!

Vintage Teacup with Red Grapes

I loved the way the light caught the gold edging on this little teacup. It was impossible for me to render, but so fun to try. 

I hope your week is off to a great beginning! Happy painting!

Teacup Tomatoes

These little cherry tomatoes were fun to paint!  The tablecloth isn't quite this blue, but overall, I'm happy with the image.  At least, the glare is down to a minimum.  I'm still photographing my paintings outside, but I'm thinking of purchasing a light cube to simply things.  If anyone has experience with them or any suggestions, please let me know.  Thanks!