57 - Buddy - Orphans of the Storm Fundraiser.

This next series of paintings will have 100% (Less shipping) of the final bid donated to "Orphans of the Storm."  It is our local shelter and where my last 4 dogs have come from.  So they've been a top notch shelter for most of my life.  All the dogs have come home with some basic training, so you know they spend a lot of time with them.  Facebook asked me to start a Birthday fundraiser, and I said "why not."  This was the first and only place I considered donating to.  As of today we have raised $242 for the shelter... pretty good considering my goal was $200.

Anyway, pictured here is Buddy.  My dog.  We adopted him early last year from Orphans.  He's still afraid of his own shadow, but he's the sweetest dog I've ever met once he gets to know you.  I'll be posting a few more paintings for this fundraiser over the next few days.  They will all start a ridiculously low prices, so please donate what you can.  It's for a good cause.

More information about the fundraiser and the Organization can be found on Facebook (Search Ed Watson, or Drying Days) or directly from the link listed below.  Should you just wish to donate, please do so here: Donate


Orphans of the storm

Ed's Fundraiser for Orphans of the Storm (Facebook Link)

Oil on panel - 5" x 7"
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56 - Bay Billiards Study

This was a "quick" study from one of the pool halls a friend and I would escape to from time to time.  Wonderful place to get away.  the lighting there was so perfect.  You always felt like you were in a "private space."  Unfortunately it's gone now like so many other family run businesses. 

Anyway, I don't think I've ever held my breath as long as I did while painting the pool cue!  This one was hard to photograph... But I got it pretty close.  Looks so much better in person.

Oil on Panel - 6" x 8"
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55 - Top, Cactus and Puzzle Ball

This was a fun one.  I love the similarities of the puzzle ball and the cactus' shape and color.  And of course you can never go wrong with some silver.  I love painting reflections if you haven't noticed yet.

Gouache on Cold Pressed Paper
4.5" x 6.5" - Custom Matted for 8" x 10"
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54 - Supplies

Had fun with this one.  I like the movement created by the tubes.  Along with the strong contrast that really lets the medium bottle shine!

Oil on Panel - 5" x 7"

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54 - Lincolnshire Farm

Welp Fall is coming to Chicago!  Hope I get to capture some of the colors change this year.  This is a quick study of a farm I used to pass every day on the way to school in the morning.  They've since taken out the stop sign and re-routed the road for a traffic light so I rarely pass it any more.

Gouache on Cold pressed watercolor paper - 6" x 9"
$60 plus $12 shipping (U.S.)

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53 - Expressions De Boy 3

Well this is the last of the "Expression" paintings I have from this series.  This one was fun!

Oil on Panel - 6" x 8"
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51 - Expressions De Boy 2

Aaaannndd... Number 2.  Not sure what to call the expression here so we'll go with numbers!

Oil on Panel - 6" x 8"

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50 - Expressions De Boy

I did a series of expression studies a few years ago.  Just found three of them again.  I can't believe they never found a home.

Oil on Panel - 6" x 8"
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49 - A New Day Comprehensive Study

This was a comprehensive study for a larger painting.  I think I've gotten all I need from it.  So it's time to find it a new home.  I loved the contrast between the lighting.  Fun stuff! Can't wait to get on to the big one!

Thanks for looking!

Oil on Canvas - 12" x 9"
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