Susan Spohn --- Mouse in the Yarrow Garden

Mouse in the Yarrow Garden

18 x 18

oil on board

Finished this painting today. You can see the beginning steps below in the previous blog posting. The main focus of this painting was the yarrow plant in full bloom.. and then a little mouse slipped into the back left-hand side of the painting. I really think he is cute, and you hardly see him unless your are looking for him. This paining is for sale $325.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Contact me by e-mail to purchase this painting. Visit my blog susanmspohn.blogspot.com  and website susanmspohn.com to view more of my paintings.

Susan Spohn -- Yarrow and Mouse (starting)

The Process of a New Painting...

Today I started a new painting. First I did a value study on my board. I just brushed in grey tones to lay out the general painting.

I do not often start with a value study, but this painting had a limited subject matter and really only one and 1/2 types of flowers. The painting will work or not work depending on the the values I choose and the drama.  Below you can see the start of the colorization process. I added  a mouse, (the painting was just calling out for this little guy...) Tomorrow I will finish the painting with my pallet knives.

Yarrow & Mouse (partially finished)

18 x 18

oil on board

 

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Susan Spohn --- Jasmine

Jasmine

Jasmine

7 x 7

Oil on Board

A friend sent several photos of her cats to me. I chose this photo since it had the best lighting and some strong shadows. I know this was one of their favorite cats, and by the soulful look in the cat's eyes, I can see why. This is a pet portrait. These paintings come with FREE shipping in the Continental USA. Price: $85.00 Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

This painting is Sold.

Susan Spohn --- Jamine

Jasmine

7 x 7

Oil on Board

A friend sent several photos of her cats to me today. I chose this photo since it had the best lighting and some strong shadows. I know this was one of their favorite cats, and by the soulful look in the cat's eyes, I can see why. Several hours after I painted this painting, I sold it to the owners of this cat. Apparently, I had captured the exact look in Jasmine's eyes.  Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

Sold

 

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Susan Spohn --- Jasmine

Jasmine

7 x 7

Oil on Board

A friend sent several photos of her cats to me today. I chose this photo since it had the best lighting and some strong shadows. I know this was one of their favorite cats, and by the soulful look in the cat's eyes, I can see why. This painting comes with FREE shipping in the Continental USA. Price: $85.00 Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

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"Secret Friend" by Kate Dardine

Painting #13 of my Painting a Day project. The other morning I found one of these little creatures in the grain bin in my horse barn. Trying to catch him while wearing thick work gloves was like a three ring circus - or a greased pig contest. I finally got him out of the bin and he scampered off and hid in a pile of hay. 4x5", oil on stretched canvas, ready to frame.
$45 plus shipping.

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Daily Painter from Colorado, USA