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A little fun from the session...

Hidden Lakes Study

Managed to sneak out for a while today. I had a nice afternoon paint. No distractions once I got set up. May go back here for a larger piece...

Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend.

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Hallway Sketch 1

Been reading the last few days.  Online courses really bog you down with text!

Felt great to jusy relax for a late night sketch. Clear my head!  Been trying to figure out how to add a figure in this... Maybe take a higher view point?

Instagram cropped it a little no matter what I did.

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Tether study

Had a more than a few minutes bedore I had to kick off the day this morning.  Still breaking in the new box, palette and design... Zorn palette again. Getting closer to nailing down the pose for this one...  Will definitely need a few good studies of people in the mask... It confuses me.  Oil on panel 8" x 6".

Just for fun a curious little fella that was keeping an eye on me looking for reference material last weekend should you choose to swipe... 😜  what is it?  A baby is assume 🕵

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Sketchbook assignment

A sketchbook assignment from a class I'm taking...  Weird to be drawing on white paper again and not really working with a whole space.

It was tricky to keep the same head tilt and angle looking back and forth.  Fun stuff though!  Great to just show up and see what happens sometimes!

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Sleepless Night Self Portrait

The token breaking in another new palette because I made yet another box and Ambien didn't work tonight black and white Self Portrait...

A little QT with Buddy between his naps!

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Bud Vase and Walnut with Rose

In keeping with my post vacation boot camp.  Another bud vase.  Haven't painted a walnut in years... They always remind me of little brains.  I swear the rose is just the slightest bit green too.  I guess that's what she meant when she said we kind of have white sprays available...

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Buffalo Creek Bridge Study

 

 

Well this one almost never happened. I went by this spot early in the day and was unhappy with the light... So I started scouting out new places to paint waaay north. It started pouring so I headed back home. By the time I got back the rain had cleared, but I was exhausted!

Came in had a couple cups of coffee, and forced myself out the door to check on it again. I liked the light, and there wasn't too much standing water. So I set up and painted...

Getting everything back to the car in the wind was tricky, but I made it. Proceeded to tuck the painting away safely and got in the car... I reached back for a paper towel for one last wipe of the hands. Turned out they blew out of the car! A whole brand new roll was flowing across the parking lot. In a huff I managed to bundle them all back up... So now I'll be using the bundle around the studio... It's always and experience dealing with nature.

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Buffalo Creek Study

 

 

 

 

A quick study of a bush and some wildflowers from Buffalo Creek forest preserve. They've had the park shut down since the middle of last year. There's still only a couple of paths open. But I was lucky enough to stumble upon this bush. Thought it would make for a nice composition with the wild flowers.

I'll go back and explore the ponds and bridges later this year. When I have more energy. But, it was fun seeing what may be in-store for this park. It's just a quick drive away and always full of fisherman, walkers and bikers...

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84 - Willow off Route 60

I went into work early today so I could try to get a painting in. Another quick sketch of the Weeping Willow by the Rustoleum building off route 60. This was fun! Completely different than it was in the fall... See here.

And this time I had some company. This big fella was no more than 10 feet away for the whole time. I watched him catch a little sunfish! Maybe some inspiration for a rainy day...

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80 - Pink Carnation

A recent commissioned piece.  This was definitely a change of pace.

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78 - Yellow Spray Rose and Purple Vase

Finally found some nice yellow spray roses!  I've been wanting to paint this vase for a while now!  There was a story attached to the string when I first purchased it... Seems to have disappeared on me...

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77 - Fay Lake Rocks

"Fay Lake Rocks"

Gouache on Paper

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76 - Bulbs 2

Another quick value study.  Want to get these down before the bulbs burn out!  

Ma surprised me by taking a day off to go see the Bouguereau exhibit in Milwaukee!  (Bouguereau and America)  How exciting!  I may finally get to see on of my favorite paintings of his!?!  Don't want to jinx it... as I passed it twice on an east coast tour a number of years ago... Closed both times!

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75 - Spray Rose and Bottle

Woke up super early this morning.  Decided to do a little study to start the day. The yellow spray roses didn't survive the cold night... But, I thought this one was particularly nice!

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74 - Bulbs 1

Another quick late night value study.  We picked up some "Reveal" globes to replace burnt out bulbs... These things are bright!  They throw some pretty bizarre shapes too!

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73 - Laundry Study

Doing some late night laundry for a trip next week.  Thought the lighting was pretty neat!

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71 - Plum and Bottle

Decided to skip the fancy dinner to just relax... This is the result.  A plum and a little bottle.  Another Goodwill find.  I wasn't sure how I was going to do the brush strokes on the bottle.  But it all came together fairly easily.

A quick shot of the piece in progress.  I meant to take one earlier in the session, but, I got wrapped up.  Hope everyone enjoyed the Holiday!

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70 - Brushes...

Pulled this one out today just as a reminder.  I painted this as an exercise in "selective focus."  Being a "realistic" painter, I'm always wrestling with the line of what to keep and what to leave out...  Sometimes it gets really complicated.  Especially when working from photos!  There's a whole lot going on here, and I wanted it all to be recognizable with out over doing it.  Truth be told, it was pretty tricky for me.  But, I think it worked out pretty well.  Until next time...  Happy Holidays!

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68 - Off Wilson Road

 

A study of the edge of a farm off Wilson Rd... This is on the way to a friend's house.  They've added so much new construction along the way.  Tons of new subdivisions.  I used to drive out there just to clear my head or get to the water when we still had a boat...  They've set aside a bunch of land for forest preserves and even a massive dog park.  So it's not all gone yet!  It seems like they are trying to save enough of the land to keep it peaceful... 

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67 - Orange and Blue Vase

Found this looking for another group of paintings.  I really liked it!  So I thought I'd share it with you.  The title pretty much says it all.  One of my favorite blue vases, though I haven't used it in quite a while.  This piece is on stretched canvas (3/4" inch depth)... I usually only use panels for my "Auction." paintings.  An added bonus for you!

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66 - Off Route 60

A quick sketch off Route 60.  I've been waiting for the Weeping Willows to start to change for a while now.  Most of the trees in the area are almost bare with the wind we've had this past week or so.  Better find some more time to get out and capture the colors!

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65 - Cup and Pillcase

This was a fun one!  I love getting into the real grit on subjects.  My studio desk once belonged to my Mother as a child and has all the wear and tear or charcter from a lifetime of use.  It's still a little too small, but oddly enough I can't seem to part with it.

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64 - Jug and Egg

Another Goodwill find.  I've never seen a jug like this as a pitcher before.  Most of the jugs I've seen like this were used for music.  Either way it was a great way to play with different "whites."  And shine on the different surfaces.  The egg got a little over exposed by my camera, but hopefully you'll get the idea.

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63 - Commuters 2

I painted this a little while ago.  But, Fall is upon us again... Seemed the right time to post it.  When the mood strikes, it's nice to be able to count on finding people waiting for the train.  I've found some great subjects here.  The power station was fun too.  It has such cool lighting at night... May be a while before I get out to see it again.

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62 - Tea With Lemon

Found a few new objects at Goodwill the other day.  I didn't know that one existed... Thought I was out of luck when my Savers closed.  I'll definitely have to go back when I have more time!

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59 - Orphans of the Storm Fundraiser #3 - Roxy and Piper

This is the thrid in the 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 over $292 for the shelter (painting sales have yet to be added)... pretty good considering my goal was $200!

Anyway, pictured here are Roxy and Piper. They are part of the Cameron family, Stephanie was kind enough to donate this image to the cause.  Susan, gave me permission to paint her little Piper. These two came to the family in very different ways.  Roxy the Pit Bull mix was adopted from a neighbor as a puppy.  I'm not entirely sure of how Piper came to them.

I'll be posting a few more paintings for the fundraiser over the next couple of 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 directly, please do so here: Donate


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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.

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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.

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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!

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