I had a productive day yesterday. I completed the cactus painting that I had started a few days ago then set aside to paint a couple of functional items for the gallery. The title of this one is "Red Torch Cactus" and the size is 11X9.
I finished it in the morning then went to lunch with friends. When we got home from lunch I decided to do a sketch for a canvas I had base coated and was ready to paint. I thought awhile about what I would do. The frame is navy blue with gold trim and I had blue and gold in the base coat. I stared at the canvas for awhile trying to come up with ideas when I suddenly remebered a painting I did years ago that had indian corn. One of the ears of corn was blue so that was the start of the idea. Since I have done a number of Southwest Still Life paintings lately I decided to go in that direction. I did not want to use a lot of bright colors so decided to use a burlap type cloth as the base and an agave in a pot. It needed something else and I got the idea of using a wedding pot. I did the sketch and liked it so started the painting. Once I started it I couldn't stop until it was finished. I worked for about 5 hours on the sketch and painting. I was tired when it was done but it was worth it. I love what I came up with! I call it "Pots, Plants and Indian Corn". Size is 8X10.
Looks like I have started a" Pots, Plants and ?" series. I alread have an idea for the next one. I might get the sketch done today but since I have to work the SAAG Gallery this afternoon, go squaredancing this evening and bowling and Bible Study tomorrow it might be awhile until I start the actual painting.
