Before and After, Then and Now, or Never Say Never Again!

"Camellia Love" (oil, 8" x 10")
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As I said in the previous post, I was busy working on old paintings this month.  I am sharing a bunch here.  A couple of paintings became a lot worse after "improvements", so they ended up in a trash basket.  You cannot rise higher without taking risks and making sacrifices, right?

So, what do you think of my efforts?  Am I getting better?

"Ducks and Geese" (oil, 8" x 12")
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"Lavender Heaven" (oil, 11" x 14")
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"Lincoln Memorial Reflections" (oil, 8" x 10")
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"Primrose Season" (oil, 10" x 10")
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"Rockefeller Center Spring" (oil, 10" x 8")
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"Sacred Ground, Chichester Cathedral" (oil, 8" x 10")
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"San Francisco's Painted Ladies" (oil, 11" x 14")
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"Strawberry Pickers" (oil, 16" x 20")

My September Paintings Collage

I painted 26 painted in September 2013!

Today is the last day of Leslie Saeta's 30 in 30 Challenge.  I didn't get to finish yesterday's painting, so there you go, no new painting to share today.  No matter.  I am still proud of myself because I created 26 beautiful paintings, one of which I had to drop for the above collage.  One painting a day really adds up!

Today is also the day of the September drawing.  I would like to thank 23 fans who have sent me photos of their pets and other things for the past seven weeks since I started painting from fans' photos.  It has been a great fun and learning experience.  In particular, my pet portrait painting ability grew tremendously, all thanks to your support and participation.

The lucky winner is Desiree Moeller.  Congratulations!

"Rockefeller Center Spring" (oil on linen; 10" x 8") sold

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Yesterday I shared an autumnal painting based on a photo I took in spring a few years ago. Some trickery, ha!  I painted "Rockefeller Center Spring" from another photo from the same trip.  You can see tulips abloom in raised beds in a courtyard with beautiful bronze water fountains at Rockefeller Center.  It is spring!