LEGACY from the series FABLED DAMSEL

LEGACY from the series FABLED DAMSEL
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

How quickly the week roles around, It's Friday already. I was going to try to do a poem for this series but as you can see, I didn't get it done.
One fun thing you might notice on a couple of these paintings, and this one in particular, is that I have used a bit of collage in the painting.
It is an interesting process where you paint clear acrylic over the magazine picture. In this case type. When it is dry you wet it and rub the paper off of the back until all that is left is the printing. Then you can adhere it to the painting surface.
I was surprised when an artist friend of mine saw this painting and picked up on that right away and was able to read part of it and appreciate that it was a beautiful description of a horse.

FOLKLORE from the series FABLED DAMSEL

FOLKLORE from he series FABLED DAMSEL
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

MYSTIC from the series FABLED DAMSELS

MYSTIC from the series FABLED DAMSELS
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on masonite

LEGEND from the series FABLED DAMSEL

LEGEND from the series FABLED DAMSEL
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

Thank you Katherine for your nice comments on yesterdays post. This series was a lot of fun to do. As always some I like better than others but I really got playful in painting them.

MYTH from the series FABLED DAMSEL

MYTH from the series FABLED DAMSEL
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

Friday I asked for your help in naming the last painting of that series. I didn't hear from any one. I can draw from that one of two conclusions; either no one is following my blog or no one knew what the plant was. I do hope it was the later. If you have any ideas how I might find out the name of the plant let me know.
Sonja keyart@comcast.net or comment on the blog

( I need your help on this one) from the series AUTUMN BERRIES

(I need your help on this one) from the series AUTUMN BERRIES

6" X 8" acrylic on 100% rag illustration board

I have no idea what this plant is. I hope you can help me identify it.

I found these cute little orange berries on my walk one day. they have a little white pod that opens up to reveal the little berries underneath. It was on a small shrub with small leaves. I think it had little thorns. If you know what it is please send me an Email at keyart@comcast.net so I can name the painting.

PORCELAIN BERRIES from the series AUTUMN BERRIES

PORCELAIN BERRIES from the series AUTUMN BERRIES

6" X 8" acrylic on 100%rag illustration board

GLORY BERRIES from the series AUTUMN BERRIES

GLORY BERRIES from the series AUTUMN BERRIES
6" X 8" acrylic on 100% rag illustration board
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AUTUMN BERRIES

The fall colors start to glow,
There brilliance seems to steal the show.

But pause a moment….look closer yet,
A magical treasure you won’t forget.

The Autumn Berries, dainty and small,
Are surprisingly pretty in the fall.

With unexpected color and charm,
Like a beaded bracelet on ones arm.

These hidden details that sparkle and shine,
A delightful discovery, a favorite of mine.

So keep a close eye for these colorful jewels,
As leaves fall away and the temperature cools.
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Sonja

ROSE HIPS from the series AUTUMN BERRIES

ROSE HIPS from the series AUTUMN BERRIES

6" X 8" acrylic on 100%rag illustration board

Once you break the routine it is hard to get back into the morning ritual of posting, but the day isn't over yet. So here you are.

SNOW BERRIES from the series AUTUMN BERRIES

SNOW BERRIES from the series AUTUMN BERRIES
6" X 8" acrylic on 100% rag illustration board

It's good to be back posting my daily blog again. We had a wonderful trip to the coast. It was cool and crisp and Autumn filled the air. I read "Cutting for Stone" and I will be doing a painting inspired by the book, for Lake Oswego reads. I will give you more details as time goes along. It is always nice to be back to my studio and paint.

SEA OF GOLD

SEA OF GOLD: I thought this might get you in the mood for the beautiful fall season. I took this last year, but the trees are already starting to shed there leaves this year. More photos of color just waiting to be taken.

Hi my friends,

I have been spending the day packing up our neighbors motor home which they kindly loaned us. We are leaving in the morning for a few days at the coast. I don't think that we will be where there is Yfi, So you will get a week reprieve from my daily paintings. If I do have Yfi, I may just send you a photo or two. I will continue my daily paintings when we return next week. So as I head out with camera and tripod I will be looking for an interesting shot to send you.

MYSTIC from the series EVANESCENT OFFERINGS

MYSTIC from the series EVANESCENT OFFERINGS
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. This Indian summer is just glorious!