Another year, Another painting challenge....

I've signed up to participate in Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. The challenge starts Jan 1, 2014. I also participated in the challenge in January of 2013. This can be a big challenge to complete these paintings every day. Whew. Now what to paint.....

At least I now know what I will be doing on January 1st, 2014. What will you be doing?

Zena

Zena

8x8 original oil

pet portrait

This is Zena. I was commissioned to paint her along with 2 other dogs from this family. I started with Zena.  To learn more about commissioning me to paint your pet, visit my website at: SpohnStudio.com

3 Sunnies

3 Sunnies

6x6 original oil 

Experimenting with new color combinations... Today's floral features a yellow-green background with bi-color sunflowers. My 6x6 inch original oil paintings sell for $50.00 and you can purchase this painting and other on my website.  SpohnStudio.com

Floral Jamboree

Floral Jamboree

6x6 original oil

Working on some floral studies. This painting was a new combination of flowers. My 6x6 inch original oil paintings sell for $50.00. You can purchase this painting on my website. SpohnStudio.com

Wild Thing

Wild Thing

12 x12, original oil

My latest pet portrait, was an airplane. A major change for me as a theme for a painting. But I look upon this request as I do with all pet portraits and tried to connect with my subject. For more information on my pet portraits. Visit my website: SpohnStudio.com

When Purple Pigs Fly

When Purple Pigs Fly

6x6, oil

I was reading an article today about purple pigs flying. The article said it was almost time for momentous event. So I believe the pigs are launched, but still tethered. This image stayed in my mind as I wandered into the studio today. Visit my website to see more of my art.  SpohnStudio.com

Picking Stars

Picking Stars

5x7, acrylic base with Pastel

A quick study today on a watercolor card. This painting has a loose acrylic wash underneath and then topped with pastels. This is a study for a painting I might paint in the future or a portion of a painting. To see more of my paintings, visit my website:  SpohnStudio.com

December Nights

December Nights

18x18, original oil painting

Bright, clear nights with brilliant stars and the comet ISON are featured in this painting. Snow falls mainly on the mountain peaks with yellow grasses and small shrubs dotting the landscape. In this scene, a couple of holiday hares decorate their holiday tree. To view more of my paintings, please visit my website: SpohnStudio.com