Trying out a new painting knife.

 

It is always nice to buy new art supplies. Some are necessities and others are bought on a whim. Lately, I find myself limiting my purchases. Squeezing the last dab of oil paint out of a tube, or still using a brush when clearly the bristles have worn down to the nub. But I also like to buy a new brush or especially a new painting knife.

 

 

Flower Shop Flower Stalks

6x6, original oil

Today's painting was inspired by a bunch of flowers in a floral shop. Their were many varieties all kept in large clear glass vases. The tall stalks of the mostly leafless stems really stood out and made the flowers seem larger. To purchase this painting, visit my website:  SpohnStudio.com

I painted most of this painting with my newest painting knife. It has a lot of cool edges, and inspires me to keep things simple. Photo of it below.

 

Garden Gardian, original acrylic painting by artist, Susan Spohn

Garden Guardian

16 x20

original acrylic painting

 

The second painting in my new series of outdoor paintings. Who isn't amazed by the crows that take over our outdoor spaces. The definitely demand our attention, with their loud voices and shapes. I painted this painted with the crow perched in a statue-like manner to act like a guardian, placed in the abundant flower garden. Visit my website for more information:  SpohnStudio.com 

Susan Spohn -- FLoral--Bachelor Buttons & Dragonfly

Bachelor Buttons & Dragonfly

5 x 7

oil on board

Today, I just wanted to do a small painting. I was looking through some reference photos I took of some flower garden this fall and came upon one with lots of Bachelor Buttons. These wonderful flowers look blue, or purple or combinations of the two depending on the lighting and the flowers that surround them. In one of my photos a fat dragonfly was passing thru the flowers. I thought he might add some interest as a secondary player in this painting. This painting is for sale for $55.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Visit my blog susanmspohn.blogspot.com  to purchase or my website susanmspohn.com to view more of my paintings.