Monday 2 September 2013

Summer paintings

Hello friends, it's nice to be back after the summer break.
I've only got three paintings to show you from my month off, because I was rather busy with getting my book of short stories out - and then working on my forthcoming novel- All in the Leaves - which should be available for sale at the end of October.

Here are the three paintings, newest first:

Chloe

 15x11
Saunders Waterford 140 Rough

She was a little outside of my comfort zone, but I'm happy with how she turned out. 

Lifeboat

15x11
Saunders Waterford 140 Rough


Lifeboat was made using techniques I've come to love, pouring and spraying! 
Brushwork was centred around the lifeboat and a few wave shadows.

Life


Life is.. a bowl of cherries, so I've heard :) 
This one is 11x8 and was the first of my holiday paintings. 

I hope you've enjoyed them all. 
Be round to visit your blogs soon.




25 comments:

  1. These are all lovely Pat. With the painting of Chloe, I like that you put the emphasis on the flowers.

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    1. Thanks, Ann. I thought that with a bowed head, the flowers would be in clear focus, so that's how I painted them :)

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  2. I have enjoyed seeing your 3 paintings and all so different!

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    1. Thank you, Polly! Glad you enjoyed them xx

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  3. They are all wonderful and I love the name you gave to the last one. Very fitting.
    You had a busy and productive summer. Glad to see you back

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    1. Thank you Ann. Once the thought of life is came into my mind, I couldn't shake it - so there it is! xx

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  4. Pat, I enjoyed all but Chloe is sooooo beautiful and charming, I love everything about this painting!Gorgeous work! Congrats!!!

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    1. Thanks, Anamaria. She does have a certain charm - and a little mischievousness I think :) xx

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  5. Welcome back! Hope your holiday was enjoyable.
    'Lifeboat' is AWESOME!

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    1. Thanks, Robin. I'm delighted you think that about Lifeboat. One of my favourites!

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  6. I like them all, but Chloe is fantastic!

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    1. Thanks, Linda. I like Chloe too, she has a certain something!

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  7. Hi, Pat, All are masterpieces! I particularly love the second one. Look forward to your new book coming.
    Best wishes, Sadami

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    1. Thanks Sadami. There's the power of the sea in that one! New book won't be long, end of October! xx

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  8. All three are gems, Pat! Love the techniques in the lifeboat painting! Good luck with your books!

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    1. Thanks Judy. Lifeboat was great fun to paint :) Thanks for good wishes on my books. xx

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  9. It's a lovely selection Pat - I particularly like the flowers on the girls head :0)

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    1. Thanks Sandra! I'm quite fond of that floral head-dress too! :) xx

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  10. I love the Lifeboat Pat, all are very good but the movement and power in The lifeboat does it for me (and of course the sea is part of the piece and I just love the sea!)xx

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    1. Thanks, Lynne. I'm a lover of Lifeboat for the same reason - the pull and majesty of the sea. xx

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  11. Pat - all three of these paintings are awesome...Chloe is just the sweetest...love the way you put flowers in her hair...so lovely. Thanks for sharing - hope you are having a great break.

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  12. Hello Pat:) Yes, I know, I'm a little late:) I almost would say go more out of your comfort zone Pat! Chloe is beautiful painted!! xx

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