Mary B Spires Watercolor & Art Stuff

6" x 6" Oil on Canvas More dots..........just can't get enough of that fabric. I guess I just love the repeat of the circles. This is number 51 and I painted it in 2 hours. So I think the next 50 will go much faster. I can't express enough how important it is to practice. Of course, I've been preaching this to my classes for the past 15 years. It's not about talent, it's about putting in the TIME!!!!!

I can't believe I haven't had a chance to paint for 5 days! We've had a great time with all the grand kids ........everyone went home yesterday. Both Dick & I are pretty tired.......but just loved having them all here. I did get all the framing done for the upcoming Art Walk, July 20 th . I hope to finish up and pack them today. So tomorrow I can paint!!!!!!

8 x 10 Oil on Canvas This is number 50! I started posting pictures on this blog at the beginning of March. I have been painting almost every day, it averages out to 3 paintings a week. So I feel pretty good. I can definitely see a difference in my work. Plus I have 50 painting, some not so good, some I re did, a couple I probably will burn. But overall I'm very happy that I committed to do this. I have completed the last several painting in less time. This one today took me about 3 hours.......so let's see how fast the next 50 go!!!!!

11" x 14" oil on Board I photograph the last two paintings using the new light box! I think it's a great new tool.

6 x 6 Oil on Canvas This also is a re-do. I had more success this time around. I need more paintings for the show, so this takes a little less time, plus I like the subject matter.

8 x 10 Oil on Canvas