Thirty in Thirty Challenge - Day 1

I put off doing this until almost too late, so I admit it looks a little rough.  Had to go back to the day job today, so was a little whipped this evening.  But I went ahead and got it done.
It's small - just 7"x5" - and I don't really like working quite this small, but I guess if I want to get one done every day, I will have to keep it this small.  I'm not sure I will keep with the same theme the whole 30 days, but since I was tired, I sort of fell back to the ponies!

Paint Pony 53
7"x5"
Watercolor on paper

Paint Pony #51

 
Last fall I started my somewhat daily paintings with horses.  I counted up to the high 40s, then sort of lost my way with dogs and cats and commissions and gifts, and stopped numbering them, even though I'm sure I was well over 50.  So I get this free Monday holiday with just housework to do, so how could I resist?  I'm calling this new album on my Facebook page 'Reboot' to remind me that sometime you need a rest before the next phase can begin.
This is a watercolor from an image I found on Morguefile.  I had already painted a large acrylic painting from it, but I just love this pose and the light on this horse so much, that I had to try to do a watercolor from it. 
It was a nice way to spend a couple of hours on Monday.

Paint Pony #51
10"x8"
Watercolor on 140# Fabriano paper

Resting Gull

I painted this little gull for the DPW challenge.  I took the photo about a month ago, when this little guy started hanging out near my pier.  He was there all day, but by the next morning he was gone.  From what I can tell, he is a juvenile laughing gull. 

"Resting"

6"x6"

Acrylic on Canvas Panel



Copper Kitten

Yes, I have been long away from my blog, but not my paintbrush!  My day job has taken a healthy chunk of my time lately and I just couldn't find the time to get on the computer to write about what I love - I barely have time to do what I love - paint! 
I was inspired by this kitten's photo and could not resist painting her in shades of orange and purple!  She has such a sweet, slightly inquisitive expression!  I also wanted to continue my experiments with hardboard panels as a support.
Let me know what you think!


Copper
6"x6"
Acrylic on Masonite panel

Gray tabby kitten

I thought I'd try the gray kitten again.  I like this one better!

6"x6"
Acrylic on canvas panel

Rough start

Good news is, I found some time to paint on Monday.  Bad news is, boy am I rusty.  I repainted the eyes on this kitty twice, and I still don't like them.  That's what happens when you don't practice, kids!
I may have to redo this one.  Not sure yet.  But I hope to be practicing more this summer!

June Kitty #1
6"x6"
Acrylic on canvas panel

Painting time... I've missed you...

Not much time to paint lately.  It has made me a very unhappy camper.  Was hoping to do more this summer, but I ended up having to work full-time.  I will be showing some of my completed works on Friday evening, hope at least one of them goes home with someone who appreciates it!  The Iris painting is one I did at a workshop this spring, and I love it.  I don't know if anyone will love it more than me though!

White Iris

22"x15"

Watercolor on 140# Arches paper