776 Thinking Spring

"776 Thinking Spring"
oil on canvas - 12x9 in

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774 Spring in a Bowl

This is a repeat painting. The original was painted with acrylic and I wanted to try painting it with oil, much harder for me. It took several days and I'm still not happy with it. I seem to have more difficulty with flowers, landscape being a little easier. One aspect of oil painting that was really fun was being able to sign my name with the handle of the brush, scraping it into the paint. No matter, I am eager for Spring.

"774 Spring in a Bowl"
oil -

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635 The Mighty Oak in Spring

The oak tree is full of Spring green leaves now, but it is so big that you can stand under its canopy and still see its beautiful structure. I enjoyed painting it with leaves, an unexpected surprise.

"635 The Mighty Oak in Spring"
acrylic - 8x6 in
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/635-the-mighty-oak-in-spring/391705

Today I went to the Old Towne Art Fair in Chicago and saw some really nice art. Two of my fellow artists, Ken Reif and Judity Gahn Murphy also represented by The Leigh Gallery were there and it was fun to chat with them.

I was also thrilled to meet Brian Burt, a fellow Daily Paintworks artist whose work I instantly recognized. He uses "classical techniques with contemporary subjects." As an example, you want to take a giant bite of his jelly donut because it looks so real. His paintings have just the right amount of whimsy coupled with perfect realism. Amazing. I've always admired his work and it was a joy to meet him today.

624 Slight Dip

This is another scene from the Sunset Trail in Peninsula State Park, Door County. Painting these last few path scenes has helped me with a large painting I have on my easel of a path leading to the sea in Hilton Head. There is a lot more to it than the path, but I feel I made good progress there today. I'll keep plugging away.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/624-slight-dip/388401

379 Whirlygigs

It was another perfect day and a joy to be outside. I love nature and learn so much from observation on my walks. The maple seeds are very small this year, and although I had never noticed red ones before, I was happy to have the complementary palette decided for me. The oak trees have dropped their messy little fuzzies, and on the neighbor's lawn, they were so perfectly placed that they resembled fishnet stockings. Happy Spring!

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