#26 30 Paintings in 30 Days Saanich Path

#26  Saanich Path   6x8 Oil on Paper/Panel   $125.00

I wanted to play with a similar view of this path in vertical to see which I liked best. Do you have a favourite? 

#24 30 Paintings in 30 Days - Catching Up!

#24 Catching Up!   6x6 Oil on Paper/Panel    $125.00

This walk took us through different parks and over hill and dale. It was wonderful to have so much colour in the middle of winter. I love the snow but this was a lovely break.

#21 Point Grey Road

#21 Point Grey Road   6x8 Oil on Paper/Panel   $125.00

One odd thing I love about Vancouver is how a bend in a road will change the name for no real reason except just 'cause. Confusing but fun! 

#19 Kits Beach on a Winter Day

Kits Beach on a Winter Day   6x8  Oil on Paper/Panel   $125.00

This view of Kits Beach on a chilly winter day really appealed to me; the light hit the towers and reflected the buildings back into the water.

#18 Armstrong Fields

#18 Armstrong Fields  6x8 Oil on Paper/Panel   $125.00

What a view from your kitchen window! And any moment a cadre of sheep are going to toodle on through. 

#17 30 in 30 Red Barn Enderby

#17  30 in 30 Red Barn Enderby   8x10 Oil on Paper/panel   $150.00

I finished up 7 snow scenes in Edmonton yesterday so I'm taking you to B.C. with my paint brush and full disclosure, they won't always be snow scenes!

Unfortunately this beautiful tree got hit by lightning a few years ago but I've heard of them regrowing from a bit of root so who knows!

#16 30 in 30 Heading Home

#16 Heading Home   8x6   Oil on Paper/panel   $125.00

Takes me back in time painting these little ones at a local ski hill. Guaranteed in no time they'll be shooshing down the hill. I wonder how many local kids have learned their tricks on this hill?

#14 30 Paintings in 30 Days Clearing the Rink

#14 Clearing the Rink   6x8 Oil on Paper/panel   $125.00 unframed -Jan.

Most of the neighbourhoods in Edmonton have a rink and keeping them up properly is quite a chore. It's time consuming and very often needs doing when a person would rather be in front of a warm fire. The same industrious fellow has tended our rink for many years which is the height of neighbourliness!
I was drawn to this scene by the golden light in the background and the patterns on the ice.

#11 Painting 30 in 30 Sledding at Terwillegar

#11 Sledding at Terwillegar   6x8 Gessoboard   $125 unframed

I had a great painting day today, I got some little ones done and then this one caught my fancy for today's painting and I really enjoyed it. My favourite bits are the dog on one side and the little girl on the other, both so full of expression. 

# 9 Whitemud Creek and # 10 Chickadee

#9 Whitemud Creek   8x8 Oil on Paper   NFS

One of my favourite bits of the walk.

#10 Chickadee at Terwillegar Park   6x6 Oil on Gessoboard   $125.00 unframed

This little fellow was perched up at the top of a big tree down in the park on a very cold day. Brave little soul!

Again, for the month of the challenge I have priced the paintings as part of the fun of the challenge. When the month is finished they will revert to my normal pricing. 

Little Red Shed Near Canmore

6x8   Oil on Paper/Birch Panel   $175

I'm like a crow when it comes to red cabins, sheds and barns. Like the yellow car game on a trip, once you're looking for them they seem to pop up everywhere.

Family Hour

6x8   Oil on Paper

 

Yeah, this is number 30 of the 30 in 30 challenge. Now the final bit of the challenge is to learn how to do a collage of the project so that's what I'm up to today and I'll post that as soon as I'm done.

Stay tuned!

 



Ready to Play Bye?

8x6   Oil on Paper

This little guy is happy absorbing The Game just sitting watching. His Dad is from Nfld. and probably learned the game on a backyard pond too.

Look Both Ways First!

8x6   Oil on Paper

This Mom's using caution before heading onto the ice! Have you notice a familiar theme with the bright jackets? Keeps us feeling excited for Spring!

This is my 28th painting in January but I will finish the last 3 before I close this project and start painting large for the Scotia show at the end of the year. The challenge was posted by Leslie Saeta in California. She promised to direct us to a site for collaging our finished paintings and she's posted it today. Pretty neat, I thought you might want to check it out.

Taking a Spin

6x8   Oil on Paper

All of these skaters and many more were on the ice, the challenge was deciding which shapes to include. I really admire that even the tentative skaters are willing to go out on this vast sheet of ice with no walls to grab  onto if the need arose!

Who's Chasing Who?

8x6    Oil on Paper

 

Our little neighbour playing chase with her new pup! They were both as delighted as the other! This is painting 24 but hmm it's the 28th, so with all the best plans, life has gotten in the way a few days but I'll do my best to catch up.

Doesn't Matter How You Hit the Rail!

8x6    Oil on Paper

It doesn't matter whether you hit the rail on skis or a board, the point is getting there. Our son is an avid boarder but he tells us that lots are going back to skiing these days! 

This painting was really difficult to photograph so you'll just have to see it in person!

Riding the Rail

8x6   Oil on Paper

Riding rails in a competition is what get these kids out of bed on a cold winter morning!

This was really fun to paint, the excitement the kids felt seemed to transfer itself to my brush. Looks like the beginning of a series.

Red Barn on a Sunny Day

6x8   Oil on Paper

I loved how the bright sunshine shone through the tree and onto the deep red barn. I have no idea how farmers find the time to keep their outbuildings in such beautiful shape! 

Winter Field

6x8   Oil on Paper

This scene is a field on my cousin's farm east of the city. It is painting 16 in the series and it actually feels like I'm over the hump the last few days. Having said that, I really need to get the Christmas ornaments put away so I guess I'm not that over the hump!