Leaf and Cups2

 I experimented with some whites today.  It always amazes me how many colors you can see in white objects when you really start looking.

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Leaves 2

I got these cups and plates from Deseret Industries (commonly known at D.I. here in Utah) a couple of months ago and I can't believe how much use I've gotten out of them already.  D.I. stores are a lot like Goodwill stores in other regions.  I'll continue to shop there for still life subject matter.  I got a whole box of dishes for $10.00 - all kinds of colors, shapes and sizes!

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Leaf in Low Light

After a little break visiting my in-laws in Grand Junction this past weekend I'm back to my daily painting.  There were a lot of beautiful colors in the mountains on our way home.  I thought I'd try to capture the color of just (dramatic pause)....one leaf. :)

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A Pair of Gourds

Wow!  I'll have to switch subject matter pretty soon.  The garden that I've been getting so many great colorful vegetables from is about done this year.  It sure has been fun to paint these edible items.

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Garden Complements!

Got some great stuff out of my Dad's Garden yesterday.  I thought I'd go for a complementary color scheme this morning.  And complements to my Dad for growing such a great garden this year!

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Four Trunks, Thanks Ali!

My brother-in-law Ali brought these great wooden elephants back to us after his recent visit home to Africa.  We just love them.  When my daughter Cami sees them she says, "Daddy elephant, Mommy elephant, Cami elephant and Baby elephant."  It's really the first idea she's had about us having a baby this upcoming Spring.  Thanks Ali!

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Shadowy Gourds

I just love the long stems on these gourds.  My daughter Cami has really enjoyed playing with them as well.  It seems that we get them away from her just right before she breaks the stems off.  I thought I better hurry up and do a painting while they were still intact.

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