Mary B Spires Watercolor & Art Stuff

5x7 on Gesso Board I started this one on Tuesday morning, but finished it today. I've been playing around with the slick gesso board, it give you more texture, but sometimes it's hard to get the paint to stay on. I like the way it looks once the paint is dry.......I ordered about a dozen of canvas board and gesso board, so I'm sure I will know when all are painted.

6x6 Oil on Canvas Board I had these peppers left over from the Pumfrey's workshop this past weekend. The big one looks red but it's actually bright orange. I still have to work on getting a good photograph.

6x6 Oil on Canvas Board This is other small Plein Air painting I did at the Pumfrey's Workshop. There is a wonderful color reflection on objects when painting outside. You do get some reflection from indoor spot lights, but it's nothing like the out door reflection.

6x6 Oil on Canvas Board My friend Chris Smith is here from Ohio, she came down again this year to take the workshop with Judy & Larry Pumfrey......she has to go back home today. We painted yesterday in the studio, lots of fun.

6 x 6 Oil on Gesso Board This was number 4, after I wiped off the first 3........I did this outside in Plein Air. Boy could you see the reflections. I was going to wipe it off because I wasn't happy with the lip of the cup, but Judy took it!!!!

This is the new Great Granddaughter....she was born March 26, 2008, 8 pounds 3 oz....20 inches long.....Isn't she just wonderful!!!!!!

7x5 Oil on Board This was painted at the afternoon class with Judy & Larry Pumfrey .....it took a couple of hours, but the process was sooooo much fun. I'm trying to get a few ahead because it's going to be a busy month.......I'm hoping to do at least 5 per week.....