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

"Bottles and Reflections"  a study

14x11 Acrylic

Renee Brennan

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

Renee Brennan

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 19 "Three Marbles"

"Three Marbles"  

6x6 Oil $70 

Renee Brennan

Day 19 - 30/30 Challenge.

So much fun painting these!

  It reminds me of playing them

on the playground as a kid.   

Do you still have your marbles?

Day 18 "Three Grapes in Sun #2"

"Three Grapes in Sun #2"

6x8 oil $150 framed

Renee Brennan

Day 18 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge by Leslie Saeta.

Not a great pic of this one,  

I am having a difficult time with the glare

from the paints.  Really the background is a bit darker in person.

If anyone has some tips for that, it would be much welcome.

This was done alla prima, 

which means painting wet on wet and in one sitting.

I did go back the next day to fix a couple teensy spots, 

so hope that counts!

Let me know what you think either in comments below 

OR on my FB page.  

Day 17 - "Three Grapes in the Sun"

"Three Grapes in the Sun"

6x4 oil

Renee Brennan
sold

Day 17 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Day's Challenge.

Told you I was thinking of 3 grapes!

This was painted alla prima.

Day 16 - "Single Grape in the Sun"

"Singe Grape in the Sun" 

6x4 oil

Renee Brennan
sold

Day 16  - This one is a practice of the first practice grape.

all paintings are practice right?  Well mine are at least.

turning the corner of the 30 paintings in 30 day's challenge.

I'm thinking about 3 grapes next.  

Day 15 - Sketchbook Finished and Sent

Day 15 - Sketchbook Project 2014

  Finished and sent to Brooklyn Art Library.

I chose my book to tour California...I should go along with it!

SO now we are at day 15 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Day's Challenge.

Half way through and I'm thinking oil paintings are back in the game!

Day 14 "Peacock Feather"

"Peacock Feather" 

Watercolor Pencils 4x6

Day 14 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge by Leslie Saeta.

 This feather was inspired by my neice Emma, age 12 

who drew a beautiful full peacock without looking at a photo.  

Not easy to do!

These will be entered into the Sketchbook Project 2014.... 

I think I know what she will be getting for her next birthday;)

"Emma's Peacock"

Watercolor Pencils 

  

Day's 11, 12 & 13 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

"Looking Up''  11x14

Watercolor pencils

This is Day 11 of the 30 Painting in 30 Day's Challenge 

by Leslie Saeta.

I got a little behind again...this one is going into the 

Art house Co-op Sketchbook Project 2014

Which is due in 2 more day's!  almost done....the 2 below will also go into the sketchbook.

About the painting.  In the Fall, one of my silly things I like to do is go stand under a tree who's leaves are in full color.  When the sunlight shines through, it seems to fill you up with the energy of all that color.  I know silly...but try it sometime you'll see what I mean!

 "Monopoly Booty"  

4x6 Watercolor Pencils

Day 12 for 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.
This is another entry for the Sketchbook Project, which by the way
I chose mine to tour 3 cities in California. Yes the book gets to travel!
 I will keep you posted when and where it is.
At the end of the tour it will be permanently on display at the Brooklyn Museum of Art
in the Sketchbook Library.  

"Sock Monkey #2'' 

Watercolor Pencils 4x6

Day 13 - 30 Paintings in 30 Day's Challenge.
 Another entry for the Sketchbook Project 2014
This sock monkey looks like he is cheating at  playing peek a boo,
 but he is from a group of three I did earlier this year in oil which sold.
Who doesn't love a Sock Monkey?

Day 9 & 10 "Angel Studies"

Angel Study 1 

4x4 oil

Day 9 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Day's Challenge.

This Angel was painted from a photograph I took while traveling in Rome.

Trying to get the different values.

 Angel Study 2
4x4 oil
Day 10 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Day's Challenge.
Another Angel from the same area in Rome.
I think much more practice is needed on this one!