Cozy nook

So I have a thing for cozy nooks...I guess that is the 'cancerian' in me. But from when I was little I was always looking for tight little spaces that I could curl up in with a good book and a mug of cocoa. I was very drawn to this photo which was featured on http://wideopenspaces.squarespace.com/ blog. I can almost feel the darkness envelope me...........snooooooooze.

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Neapolitan

One of my favourite pair of shoes simply for its colors. Love the combination of dusty pink, cream and chocolate brown...........yummmm just like an icecream swirl. I wanted the entire palette of the painting to stay in the same range so did the background in similar colors too. Its fun getting the matching color just right. Hope you all have a lovely weekend. 

Oil on Hardboard - 8 x 8 inches

Title: Neopolitan 

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Sherlock Holmes - the movie

Having seen Sherlock Holmes I wanted to do a post on the fabulous drawings featured at the end of the movie during the credits. They are a fusion of movie shots, watercolor paintings and calligraphy. I am just so impressed by the work and then found out more about the company that did it Graphic Exchange. Their website features more of their other works too and each one a masterpiece. Enjoy the Sherlock Holmes pics below and if you haven't seen the movie - watch it!

Shine

I was nervous about painting this  black pair as black is such a weird color to paint - you either get it completely right or completely wrong. I did an earlier study of another black pair so I could figure out my way with this one and I think I got it right. I haven't actually used black anywhere, just alot of dark purples, and  blues. But its amazing how all these dabs of paint come together to form an image of my black patent leather Mary Janes. 

Oil on Hardboard - 8 x 8 inches

Title: Shine

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Caramel

Caramel custard is one of my favorite deserts especially the baked kind. Another new pair of shoes I picked up last week in my eternal search for comfortable shoes for work. I do spend quite a bit of time on my feet and have a low tolerance for discomfort (Manolo, Jimmy, Prada...take a hint). I am going to try out these shoes tomorrow. 

Oil on Hardboard - 8 x 8 inches

Title: Caramel

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Baby It's Cold Outside

This is our daughter's winter coat and I had so much fun painting this. I kept it very loose and wanted the background color to show through. This one I will not be putting up for sale but will be making prints to load up in the shop. If you are interested in a print then leave me a comment here. 

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