30/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Flying High

I MADE IT! 30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS!  I am thrilled that with a full time job, a small medical issue and planning for an Art Show on Friday that I was able to get all thirty paintings painted.

Now I can focus on larger and commissioned paintings that I have started this month in addition to these smaller pieces that I actually got completed and shared with you.

I need to give a special thank you to my husband who will love that I can relieve him of some of the duties he has performed this month for me.  He has been a huge help getting meals most nights.  Not to mention other chores.

Regarding the drawing I will place all the names of the fans that have made comments this month into a hat.  I will have a co-worker pull a name out of the hat and let you know the winner.  Thank you for your comments.  To be honest, some nights the comments were what keep me going, I did not want to let anyone down.  Anyway before Friday I will post the winner's name.  Good Luck to every one!

Don't forget today, September 30th, is the last day to get a comment in to be eligible for the Free Art Drawing.

29/30 September Painting Challenge

12x12 Barbie

I will be the first to say I am not a portrait painter but I did learn some things doing this 70's Barbie Doll.  I will try again to see if I can get a better liking.  Although I never actually had a Barbie I did have a doll her size named "Misty".  Maybe this painting is more like Misty than Barbie.  Did anyone else have a Misty Doll with all the markers to change her hair color?  She gave me hours and hours of fun.

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28/30 September Painting Challenge

6x6 Paper Fortune

I remember hours of fun with one of these.  The challenge for this one was to get the depth and height.  Maybe I should have gone more blue than green but all in all I am please with the composition.

Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for the Free Art Drawing at the end of the month.  The winner will get to choose from any of the original paintings painted during the challenge that have not already sold.

If you would like to purchase one of my paintings, please contact me either by e-mail or by telephone.  I can ship it to you by mail or FedEx. I also have the ability to accept your debit or charge card.  Donna's e-mail address is mdtucker1975@embarqmail.com and telephone number (850) 803-1133.

27/30 September Painting Challenge

8x10 Pretzel with Mustard

This month challenge is about painting more often and for me, additionally it is trying new techniques and subject matters. Today's painting allowed me to use a product that I have wanted to try for quite some time.   It is a product called Extra Heavy Gel.  It is added to your paint to keep it thick.  When I got the majority of the pretzel done it hit me that I could squirt the mustard on with this paint.  I am not sure that you can see from the photo but it is very dimensional and adds uniqueness to this painting in person.

Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for the Free Art Drawing at the end of the month.  The drawing will be from the original paintings painted during the September Challenge that have not already been sold.

26/30 September Painting Challenge

6x6 Spider Web

In keeping with the Halloween/Fall theme of the last few days, today's painting is a spider web covered in dew.  This time of the year as the cool moisture of the morning creates more fog and dew on the spider webs I see along the highway they just glisten.  Although I am afraid of spiders I think their webs are interesting and beautiful.  It is amazing the designs they achieve.

Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for the Free Art Drawing at the end of the month.  There is only 4 more paintings to go.  I do believe I am going to achieve the full 30 paintings in the challenge.  I actually have more than 4 paintings I want to get painted before this challenge is through and I move on to commissioned pieces.

25/30 September Painting Challenge

8x8 Vincent P Pumpkin

24/30 September Painting Challenge

8x10 Night Light

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23/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Collards and Black Eyed Peas

Collards and Black Eyed Peas a very Southern dish.  This piece came about because I believe the leaf of the Collard to be just a beautiful as a leaf of a flower, but it seamed to be so lonely without something else added.  The peas would be a perfect compliment.  They were a challenge to get the roundness but finally it all came together like a good meal.

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22/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Fleur de Lis

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21/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Bream

This one is for my fishermen fans.  Sure wish I had a mess of these guys with some hush puppies.

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20/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Geranium

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19/30 September Painting Challenge

3x6 Koi Dance

First let me apologize for the photo of this painting.  It is still wet and the light is bouncing off the canvas so badly.  I will try to get a better photo once I have more time.

This painting is in keeping with the weekly theme of "Water Dance" and the poured acrylic technique like yesterday's painting was.  As the paint flowed I saw Koi appear.  I love how the marbled water came out.

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18/30 September Painting Challenge

8x8 Luguna

Today's painting is another Water series painting.  This time I have used a poured acrylic technique.  Perhaps you can tell from all the variety this month I am trying new styles to make my art more appealing to art lovers. Some you will see again and some you will not, as they will only be attempted this month.

Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for the Free Art drawing at the end of the month.  Be sure to check out all the September paintings to see the possible art.  All paintings that have not already sold will be available for the winner to choose from.

17/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Pink Float

In keeping with the "water dance" theme for the week, I was drawn to this scene because the way the water held the pink tones.  I think I love the reflections on the water as much as I love the scenes around it.

Don't for get to leave a comment to be eligible for the Free art drawing at the end of the month. The winner will get to select from the unsold paintings painted this month.  Do you have a favorite yet?

16/30 September Painting Challenge

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15/30 September Painting Challenge

6x6 Red & White Fishing Bobber

My photograph of this painting looks far more grainy that the actual painting, although I am not sure why.  I think I am not a photographer but hopefully you can see enough to get the "feel" of this painting.  I was trying to express the water dance that the bobber makes when it hits it.  I hope my fishermen fans will like it.

Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for the Free art drawing at the end of the month.  One of the unsold paintings from this months challenge will be the winner's choice.  If you have a favorite and would like to purchase now, simply let me know.  I can ship it to you.  The paintings will vary in price due to size and complexity but should average between $35.00 and $50.00 each.  Multiple purchases of the September challenge paintings will receive a discount.

14/30 September Painting Challenge

8x8 Hot Tub Hot Chocolate

Today's painting is a gingerbread man in a cup of Hot Chocolate.  I envisioned him sitting in the cup like he was enjoying a hot tub bath in hot chocolate.  Can't you hear him sighing? I believe he is happy to be there.

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13/30 September Painting Challenge

2 7/8 x 5 1/2 Heron

12/30 September Painting Challenge

6x6 Carnation 

This painting was inspired by Leslie Saeta's palette knife painting.  I have a lot to learn when it comes to painting with the palette knife but that is what this challenge is all about trying those pieces I have always wanted to paint.

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11/30 September Painting Challenge

6x6 Sunflower #2 

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10/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Grinch $47 Framed

The Grinch has such fun hands to paint.  Couldn't resist this Christmas painting for my September Painting Challenge.  If you are keeping up with all my blogs you already know that my paintings during this challenge are things I have always wanted to paint.  I am really enjoying the variety of my subjects.  I hope you are enjoying this journey with me.

Some of my challenge pieces have sold so if you are interested in a particular piece, please contact me.  I can deliver it or if you are not local I can ship it to you.

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9/30 September Painting Challenge

8x10 Snowie Pose

I love Snowies (snowmen and snow women) and have so much fun finding new ways to share their fun with my art fans.  As I have said before Snowies do everything, including posing for you.

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7/30 & 8/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Tall Pine

Does any one recognize this tree?

5x7 Cornbread in Cast Iron Skillet

6/30 September Painting Challenge

5x7 Country Wedding

Number 6 painting.

5/30 September Painting Challenge

Number 5 painting.

5x7 Peacock Feather

4/30 September Painting Challenge

I have been advised the link on my blog will not allow comments to be posted for some reason.  As my painting time is short each night I am unable to look into the 'posting of comments' problem.  I appreciate your input and do not want anyone being locked out from being eligible for the free drawing at the end of the month.  So until I can have computer time to rectify this issue, please send me a comment directly to my e-mail to be eligible for the free drawing. 

Here is today's painting:

6X6 Blue Bird

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3/30 September Painting Challenge

8x10 Boat Tie

30 Days 30 Paintings Painting # 1

5x7 Two Rods and a Boat - Sold

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2/30 September Challenge 2014

8x10 "Nosey" Turtle $80.00

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