HIBISCUS STAR

                     DAY 29 OF THE 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS LESLIE SAETA CHALLENGE

Wow, only one more day to go after this one on the Challenge....The last ten days have been tough, but also very informative.  I guess it is good to force yourself to do something like this.  When I started I thought I would take it easy and not force myself to do a painting every day.  Leslie says to just have fun, but I was a little past fun and really wanted to go all 9 yards (30 days).  It does give me a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction, plus I learned a few things!

Just one more painting and I'll have reached my goal of 30 flower paintings in 30 days---can I do it?  Yes, I can!  God willing!

Thanks for looking,

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WATERLILY REFLECTION

           DAY 28 OF THE LESLIE SAETA 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS CHALLENGE

Only 2 more days to go on the challenge after today.  The most difficult thing at this point is figuring out what to paint.  I pledged (to myself) to do flower for these 30 days and I am running out of inspiration and photos.  However, it has been interesting and beneficial.  I would highly recommend doing Leslie's next challenge for any of you who are painters.

This was from a photo that I took at one of the lily ponds at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano.  I wish it wasn't so far from my home as it always has a wealth of flowers to photograph along with the fabulous and interesting architecture.

OIL
SIZE: 5 X 7
PRICE:  $45
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ANGEL'S TRUMPET

       DAY 25 OF THE LESLIE SAETA 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS CHALLENGE

This was from a photograph also taken some time ago at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano, CA
I liked the idea of showing the "lifespan" from fresh and new to declining.  I did intend for a wall to be shown behind the flowers but it somehow just didn't happen.  Sometimes we just have to go with the flow.....

I'm doing a one-day workshop with Tom Balderas tomorrow so have finished two paintings today so that one will still be posted tomorrow.

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ORIGINAL OIL
SIZE:  5 X 7
PRICE:  $45

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SUNFLOWER GIRLS #4

           DAY 24 OF THE LESLIE SAETA 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS CHALLENGE

I switched to palette knife on this painting.  It seems so appropriate for Sunflowers.  If you are a painter and haven't tried using a palette knife, try doing a Sunflower with one.  Somehow the texture just works with them.  I teach a class at a show call Art A Fair that goes on in Laguna Beach all summer and when we do Sunflowers, everyone is always happy with their results.  Enjoy!

ORIGINAL OIL

SIZE:  6 X 6

PRICE:  $45

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