Day 13... in the 30 in 30 painting challenge

wow I'm behind on this challenge!  This is my 3rd painting.  I'm going for all 30 paintings even if it takes me 60 or 90 days. I've been painting everyday but haven't had a lot of time this past week and have gotten so behind.

This painting is #3 and also a pet memorial commission and gift.   Was great to be part of such a nice pet commission gift.  My friend Michelle wanted to gift this to her friend after she lost her sweet Pittbull mix, Layla girl.     A surprise gift she received today so now I can post it online,     I'm offering (with her permission) prints of this dog in my Amazon and Etsy shop.

Layla

8x10x1.5"

acrylic on canvas

Prints on Etsy and Amazon

Day 5 , 30 in 30. (painting #2), Collie dog portrait

I have been painting every single day and feel behind on the challenge.  I guess the goal is to paint everyday and that is accomplished.   I will be picking up the pace and hope to get as many paintings as I possibly can this month AND paint every single day!  (an accomplishment in itself!)


Anyway.. Posting this one on day 5 of the challenge.    This was painted from a photo I took of my dog Gumbo.   He was sitting down outside with the forest in the background.    Painted this a bit looser and it was so fun.  I know that face so well he was so very easy for me to paint!  I love this dog!

Now on to painting #3 but I can't post it.. it's a gift and can't post till she has it in hand.. so i'll be posting #4 next :)

Gumbo

10x10x 3/4"

acrylic on canvas

Print available on Etsy and Amazon Handmade

Painting #1 in 30 paintings in 30 days. Baby Longhorn cows

I finished this one yesterday on the 2nd and I painted large for a daily challenge, so I'll be playing catch up here.   Have #2 on the easel (my dog) and that is almost done.  Painting like mad to have my paintings in line with the day of the month, but here I go!  I love a good challenge!


This is painted from a friend of my Deb Sprague at Faith Hope Love Ranch in Oregon.   2 of her baby longhorns!  Thank you Deb!

Two Baby Longhorns

12x16x1 3/8"

acrylic on canvas

Original available on Amazon Handmade here

Prints available on Etsy and Amazon Handmade

Original Fox painting on eBay, Nibblefest art contest ends Tuesday night!

My entry for Nibblefest Art Contest (NFAC) on eBay ends tomorrow night.  Theme is Creatures of the Night.


I LOVE foxes..  I have painted them before after having a family of fox live under our driveway in 2010 that spurred some fox paintings, so when this theme came along painting a fox was my first thought.


All entries start at 99cents (contest rules, no reserve!) and end on the 27th each month. You can always find my entries on eBay each month by searching "NFAC Sims"

To Bid on the painting, Click the eBay auction link HERE

 The Fox

8x10x1 3/8" 

Acrylic on Gallery wrapped canvas

Painting continues on side

Hanger on back and varnished

Ready to hang! :)

New Polish Pottery painting!! Original ends on eBay tonight. Dragonflies!

My latest painting in my Polish Pottery Still Life Series was done for the monthly art contest I do each month and LOVE on eBay!  This contest keeps me in check from going too long in between paintings.  Theme this month is Dragonflies!   Last month I did a stacked teacups painting and placed 2nd in the contest.  Thank you to all who bid as each bid counts to placing in this contest! :)

My entry this month and ends tonight!!!  

Note: NibbleFest Art Contest (NFAC) runs from the 20-27th each month.  My entry is a 3 day auction.

Dragonflies: Polish Pottery XCII

8x10x1 3/8" 

Acrylic on canvas

Ready to hang (wire on back)

Varnished

** You can also search , NFAC Sims , on eBay to find this entry***

Bid on eBay HERE

Thank you for last months placing!!

Nibblefest NFAC on eBay "Teacups: Polish Pottery XCI"

My entry into the Nibblefest art contest for August theme, "Tea Time".  

All auctions start at 99cents.    This auction ends on Thursday, August 27th evening.   You can also search eBay for my entry by searching, NFAC Sims

I set my Polish pottery teacups stacked high.   Almost a disaster of a still life as I caught them falling at one point!  Whew!


Teacups Stacked: Polish Pottery XCI  (91st in the series!)
9x12x1 3/8"
Acrylic on canvas
Hanger on back
Varnished

Bid on eBay HERE to own the original! :)  

Prints will be added to my Etsy Shop after the original is sold.     

Rooster sunrise and stars original painting for Nibblefest AND a Giveaway!

My entry this month for Nibblefest theme of " Stars/Planets/Space"   I painted my Barred Rock Rooster Terry crowing in the wee hours of the morning.   If anyone knows or owns chickens they know that roosters like to crow ALL DAY...

My entry and bidding started at just 99cents for a 3 day auction ending tomorrow.  I'm a bit late to blogging but it ends tomorrow evening!

"Wake Up!"

11x14x1 3/8" 

acrylic on canvas-varnished

wire on back and ready to hang!

Sides painted black , no need to frame!

eBay Listing HERE

Note: You can search my entries from the 20-27th each month on eBay by searching "NFAC Sims"  

GIVEAWAY time!!!

Giveaway to newsletter subscribers

Winner gets to chose from a 3x6" matted print (to fit 8x10" frame) 

of "Colorful Daisies: Polish Pottery LXXXVII"

OR

$15 Etsy coupon to use in my shop

This print is beautiful!

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(ends May 2nd)

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