#58 Snow in the Shadows; Denver...in the 60 paintings for 60 days for $60

I learned a lot about Denver; including although they get lots of snow, it comes and goes pretty quickly. Sunshine will do that! So even though there was snow in the shadows, the sun melted all the rest as the temps reached near 70! The warmth of the sun was glorious but it was also blinding. It was wonderful to find this view from under one of the shelters to give me some respite from the glare and be able to see to paint. The strange red rock formations enticed me to take a long look!

 

#58 Snow in the Shadows

8 x 10" oil plein air

$60

 

#45 and 46....60 paintings in 60 days for $60

Painting on location can be difficult but it is also  rewarding as you  improve your skills at finding the right color, stroke and value to convey your vision in paint! Sometimes it is a 'flinger' and other times it is priceless. One of the great perks of painting 'en plein air' is getting to soak up all the bounty that nature provides, by way of warmth, sunshine, variety of colors  and terrain!

Here are a couple more I hope you enjoy.........

Dublin Morning Light

9 x 12" oil

$60



 

 

#46 King's Fountain

6 x 10" oil

$60

 



# 30..... Went to a Garden Party

This years challenge has been a little easier this year. I chose things before hand, to narrow the field of choices; that, in itself, can eat your entire day away.

At first, I had chosen the theme of 'western'....but I also didn't want to box myself in, so I had also included several other photos to choose from, knowing how mood affects what we feel and want to paint. I am son=mewhat sad for this to end but as I am packing my suitcases today, the timing is perfect. Another western experience awaits in AZ and there are plans to meet up with some of my favorite painters in Sedona, Jerome and down to Tucson.

With temps here in the 60's, although short-lived, I thought it appropriate to end on a sunny, positive note;

                                                           Went to a Garden Party

                                                                10 x 20" oil
                                                       gallery-wrapped deep canvas



Here is the months worth of work...........now I am excited to be planning some larger, more involved paintings, working on those miles of canvas.........

I hope you have enjoyed this journey with me....stay tuned; I will soon be blogging about fun in Arizona and writing for Hostelling International.

Stay safe and have a wonderful day...........Ruth Ann


                           

#15 Good Morning, Sunshine

Sunshine! What a beautiful thing! Even when it is barely in the teens outside, I find it so uplifting to see the sun shining brightly. My husband bought these tulips for me yesterday and I wanted to capture them in the glow of the morning sun and the stained glass windows of my dining room.

It is a very high key painting; quite different from yesterday's, but it was how I felt today. I learned a bit from it and although it isn't perfection, it turned out okay. I think tomorrow's painting will be much simpler.....

Good Morning, Sunshine     5 x 7" oil on panel  

Here's hoping there is a ray of sunshine in your day..........