Hometowns

In April 2011, a friend of mine, Christa, brought me an old, worn postcard from her hometown of Bad Neustadt, Germany.  She asked if I would do two paintings from the pictures on the postcard.  Of course I said yes, I'd love to.  I was so happy she had asked me.

A few weeks ago I finished them and presented them to her, framed.  She was very pleased with them, and I was happy I could put her hometown and old memories on paper for her. 

This painting is the town center.  And here is a link to the other painting, which is Salzberg, a castle overlooking the town.
Salzburg, Bad-Neustadt.

Enjoy, and have a wonderful day!  Thank you Christa, for the opportunity.

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Quick Paintings

In my attempts to paint something everyday, I went home from work last night and started looking around for something small yet interesting to paint.  In my china cabinet was a set of small salt & pepper shakers that were handed down to me from my Mom.  With the shakers was a small bowl and spoon which I believe used to be used at a table setting for individual salt or sugar servings. 

Anyway, I thought they might be a fun, quick exercise.  I haven't painted glass or shiny items very much.  So here is my painting.  It was fun, and I was pleased with the results.
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What's on my easel?

Here is a watercolor that I recently finished.  It was a step by step demonstration from a book I recently bought. 

 The technique was much looser than I am used to, but I enjoyed the freeness.