Day 6 - "Sparta" and Buying Time

"Sparta"  6x6 oil

by Renee Brennan

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Day 6 - Is Sparta the beautiful wide eyed cat who I painted as a 

commission last year.  

I never posted him before and did so today because my painting time

was all flubbed up.  I can give you at least 10 excuses as to what happened but it would sound like blah blah blah....and besides Sparta here needs a spot on my blog so I can buy time for tomorrow's hope of a better day.

Thank you Sparta!!

Day 27 - "Frenchy" in progress

"Frenchy"  8x6 oil 

in progress

by Renee Brennan
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Day 27 of the 30/30 Challenge is my friends dog named Frenchy.

I am kind of glad to post this in progress because sometimes I cannot see

what is wrong with the painting until I take a photo.  For some reason things just jump right out at ya...and I'm not even going to tell you how many things need a little fixing! 

Day 3 - "Bella"

"Bella" 

8x6 Oil by Renee Brennan

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Day 3 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Day's Challenge is my other Grand cat Bella, who hangs out with 

Finnigan of Day 2.  Bella is a little bit more laid back and such a sweetie!

Bella was definitely more challenging than Finnigan because of her coloring is so varied.

I actually had a whole other pose almost finished and completely wiped it clean as something was just off...and well that just seemed to be the only choice.  Sheesh! 

Koi Fish - Something Different SOLD

Koi Fish- Wet/Needle Felting

 I seemed to have taken a non intentional time out from oil painting.

After looking at online tutorials I gave it a whirl....only a few blunders err I mean learning curves...which involves needles and a few poked fingers is not so fun BUT

 I love all the different colors of wool, threads and even textured fabrics to create a "textile" painting.

So with this being my first needle felt,  I was very happy when it sold after posting it online.  The best part was that it wasn't advertised as "for sale" yet.  Yay!!

Day 21 - "Bottle's and Reflections" a study SOLD

"Bottles and Reflections"  a study

14x11 Acrylic

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Day 21 - Life got in the way of painting today,

SO today is a throwback painting from about 2 yrs ago.

I remember painting this outside on my deck while it was

very sunny.  Silly me what was I thinking?  Of course you 

know that the light/ reflections/ shadows ...everything 

changes by the minute...not to mention my own moving 

reflection IN the bottles...crazy...but fun!

Only 9 more day's in the 30 paintings in 30 day's Challenge.

Day 20 "Stoneware Beer Bottle, Book and a Pear" SOLD

"Stoneware Beer Bottle, Book and a Pear"

12 x 15 Oil $300 framed

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Day 20 - Of 30 Paintings in 30 Day's Challenge.

 I spent time finishing this piece from November.

The bottle I painted then was off,  so I carved the left 

side in to make it more symmetrical.  

However when looking at 

the actual bottle closer,  I realized it was OK as it was.  

These bottles aren't perfectly shaped.  

 They are imperfect with little ripples, bumps and glaze drip marks.

Wonderful, really.

To read original post on this painting, click on "November" above.
SOLD!

Day 4 "Blue Mist"

"Blue Mist" 16x12 oil SOLD

Day 4 - 

This is another view of the lovely 1917 Commuter Yacht

"Blue Mist".   Day 2 of my 

 "30 paintings in 30 day's",  shows a different view only on board.  

The photo is a little bit off, but in real life she is 

restored to her glory with all the fine woodwork that one of my 

neighbors was lucky enough to be apart of. 

This painting will be showing at the Captain Avery Museum in Shady Side, MD

from January 11- February 22

"Let's Play"!

My Wall for the "Harvest of Artist's" Show at
Greenstreet Gardens.
It was HOT setting up the show  but opening day, the
weather magically turned to fall.  Very happy for that!

"Hear No"  8x8 oil Sold
 Giclee print available  

"See No"  8x8 Oil - Sold
Giclee print available  

"Speak No"  8x8 0il - Sold
Giclee print available 

"Let's Play!"  12x4 oil
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"Mr. Red Robot"  10x20 oil
Available $200
Giclee prints also available
contact Renee Brennan

Losing my Marbles!

"Jar of Marbles" 8x10 Oil Sold

This week I was going to post about our upcoming group artshow with the Muddy Creek Artists Guild. 

The Artist's on the Halfshell show is the show where we all have to have new work.  Good thing right?  Yes and no.  Yes because it keeps us fresh and on our toes...well me at least, and No because I have no time for anything else but getting ready for it.  I wanted to post 10 of my new pieces starting with "Jar of Marbles"  So here it is.  Never coming back to my house because it SOLD!  Here are 2 more from the marble group.   More later...maybe :)

"Marble Duo" 4x4 Oil  SOLD!

"Marble Trio" 4x4 Oil 

Available $60 framed

"Good Morning"

"Good Morning"  6x8 Oil sold

by Renee Brennan

This painting should be called "Mikes Morning Ritual"

 because it really is! 

 My step-son Mike, is a certified coffee nut, I mean guru, ha ha sorry Mike. 

 I do admit he himself makes an amazing cup of coffee

 from his favorite brand called Ritual.  He has all these gadgets for measuring, grinding, timing and POURING thee PERFECT cup.  If you want to sneak in creamer, forget it!!  NOT allowed!  Once you taste coffee prepared this way called a pour- over, it is clear as to why creamer is a no no.  

While visiting him in NYC this summer, Mike took my husband and I to his favorite coffee shop called Sweetleaf in Long Island City.  This was my little shot of espresso and sparkling water...I forgot why we had the water,  probably just to clear the pallette, so please forgive me,  I am still in coffee training.

This painting was also submitted to the Daily Paintworks challenge Paint your Mug.  It was why I took the photo in the first place!  cards & print are available by contacting me.  

Harvest of Artists Show - "Osprey Nest at #6" & "I Love Tulips"

Here is what I have been working on.  These paintings and more are being

shown at the MCAG -  Harvest of Artist's   at Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian, MD

Sept 14, 15, & 16

We have artist's doing demo's Saturday and Sunday.  10-5 

"Osprey at #6" Acrylic canvas mounted on handpainted panel - sold

  

"Tulips Make Me Happy!"  8x6 Oil NFS

"Bird on a Buoy" & "Reflections of a Colorful Buoy"

"Reflections of a Colorful Buoy" 4 x 12 Oil  

Original Sold but Giclee print is available

Here is yet another crab pot buoy painted from photo while we were sailing last fall in the Chesapeake Bay.  The colors on this one were so vibrant! It was the same day as the little bird below...with no wind it was bad for sailing but excellent for shots and nice reflections on the water.

Original sold, Giclee print available

contact me

On a sort of side note my "Bird on a Buoy" got juried in the Annapolis Arts Alliance show going on now at the Maritime Museum, Annapolis through May 18.

"Bird on a Buoy"

8X10 Oil on Panel    SOLD

Getting ready for the Muddy Creek Artist's Guild 3rd "Gifts from the Arts Show"

Dec 1,2,3,4 & 8,9,10,11 

Edgewater Maryland

Show flyer click here

About the painting:  Husband and I went out for an evening sail.  Bad news was that there was absolutly NO wind when we got out onto the Chesapeake Bay.  Good news was that all the reflections in the water were especially bright.  So being the sweet husband I have, he manuvered the boat close to a bunch of crab pot buoys.  I started snapping pictures ... well this little bird was posing for me and so here he is!  

Harvest of Artist show

Here are just a few more of my pieces entered in the Muddy Creek Artist's Guild Fall show "Harvest of Artist's"  Greatfully hosted by Green Street Gardens in Lothian Maryland.

September 16, 17 & 18th....check out MCAG site for more details.

"Bloomin Chives"

8X8 Oil on canvas  

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These were painted from the pot of chives in my yard.

 

"Number Five"

8X10 Oil on canvas  

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I love Osprey nests, but this one is pretty shabby.  I hope they were out gathering more sticks! 

   

"Portrait of an Orange Crab Pot Buoy"

4X12 Oil on canvas

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One of the many buoy's we dodge while sailing on the Chesapeake Bay.

"Red Shrine" Japan Virtual Paintout

8 1/2 X 11 Pastel & Oil Mixed

on Cranston colored paper.  sold

I am such a procrastinator it's embarrasing sometimes.  Today was the last day to submit for this months Virtual Paintout.  I even had the location picked out the first week of the month.  Anyway, I found the Itsukushima Shrine along a walking path via Google Street View.  Some of the views had it completely covered in water and others like the above where people can walk out to see the shrine.  

"Laundry Day"

10x8 Oil  SOLD

This is my submission for The Virtual Paintout. This month is Romania. 

I missed the last few months doing this challenge.....but after traveling through the 

street view from Google Maps I scrolled the viewer up and saw this little balcony and

it's laundry drying in the sunshine.  I can't wait for spring!

here is a screenshot of original view
located on Strada Mircea cel Batran, Constanta, Romania

Bucket Headed Sheep

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6x4 Oil  sold

This post is from a website called virtual paintout started by Bill Guffey.  It is an online art project.  Artists from all over the world use  google maps to virtually walk around and find a view to paint.  It's very addictive....I find myself "traveling" a little too much. 

The location for this challenge was Stavanger Norway.  I chose a street called Krossbergveien.   

What caught my attention was this flock of sheep near the road.  There were more sheep in the original street view photo,  but the others I tried looked like clouds in the grass.  This hungry little guy  had a bucket on his head!!....he made me laugh... and so there you are....my little bucket headed sheep! 

Bowl and Spoon Challenge #2

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8x10 Acrylic sold

This is challenge #2 from the Rookie Painter blog and YES it was a challenge!  At first I thought the spoon was going to be the most difficult, but the bowl gave me fits!  I had to walk away 4 times....folded some laundry, played with the dog....finally I got to a point where enough was enough.  The bottom of the bowl is still kind of questionable, but overall it turned out a little better than hoped for.

here is the reference photo:

3 Clementines Challenge #1

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8x10 Acrylic

Welcome to my first post of group challenge painting.

This comes from a new website called Rookie Painter.

here is the reference photo: