Day 7 -30 day challenge -Tufted Titmouse

I have been painting nearly every day, though not always to completion. 

I can tell you a little secret. I’ve been a a little distracted the last couple of days

 and have neglected to post something on my blog.

Below ...you will see my distraction...

But first, here is a Tufted Titmouse I painted yesterday!

Tufted Titmouse 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard

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A future painting subject!

Meet Lily! She is a 13 week old Cavachon. 

(a Cavalier and Bichon blend)

She has the sweetest disposition and has already stollen our hearts!

We had no intention of getting a second dog (at least not so soon)

But the opportunity fell in our laps. Our 9 yr old Rosie (miniature Schnauzer)

has a disjointed nose at the moment...but is slowly coming around!

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Day 4 -30 day challenge-“Aussie”

Someone sent me pictures of this beautiful Australian Shepherd a while ago. 

I can’t remember who or what this little guys name is. 

So, I’m naming the painting “Aussie”. This is a very beautiful and smart bread. 

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Aussie - 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard

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Day 3 -30 day challenge-Winter Cardinal

I love birds, so here’s one I was happy to paint yesterday. We have many cardinals in our area. A beautiful bird with a wonderful song!

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Winter Cardinal - oil by Dee Lessard

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Day 2 - 30 day challenge “Hopper”

OK, so here’s a quick one I did. I painted for most of the day! Not that this took that long, but I completed this one anyways!

I love nature and animals. We used to have a couple of bunnies when I was growing up. They are so adorable to me.

Hope all the football fans enjoy the SuperBowl game tonight! ❤️❤️❤️

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Hopper- oil by Dee Lessard

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Day 6 -30 paintings in 30 days -The Guardian

I am having so much fun doing a variety of subjects for this 30 day challenge.
But honestly, I think I especially love the animal paintings. Dogs are man's best friend.
I couldn't help doing this one. German Shepherds are in the top 10 smartest dogs
(if not THE smartest. Not sure of the actual stats).
They can be fiercely protective too and that's why I gave the name to this piece.

The Guardian 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard

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Day 5 -30 paintings in 30 days challenge- Hot Chick

I decided to be a little playful and use some bright colors!
And of course birds are some of my favorite subjects to paint. We have had 6 chickens for over the last year and it has been entertaining. A few of my friends own chickens and this was one of theirs. Now my husband is asking when I'll paint one of our girls. Soon...very soon!

Hot Chick 5x7 oil be Dee Lessard

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Day 3 -30 paintings in 30 days challenge -Kiss Me

I hope you are all enjoying a nice long week-end!
Here is an example of wildlife that has found their home in our backyard. For those who don't know, my husband is a master gardener and has created a beautiful paradise in the city. We have a koi pond that he built and he loves it when the wildlife find their home here. Below was one such critter!

Kiss Me  6x6 oil by Dee Lessard -SOLD



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Day #29 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge!

I am working on my Landscapes. 

It's very different than doing portraits or still life subjects.

The diptych I did a couple of weeks ago are going to be 

worked on this week-end and reposted. You'll have to give me feedback!

I love the effect of light on things and tried to get that on this painting below.

In The Pasture 5x7 oil by Dee Lessard

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Day #26 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge!

We have an Audobon Center and Preserve

 just a few miles from our home. It has the most wonderful trails 

where it's ideal for bird watchers and nature lovers.

Here is an American Goldfinch.

Goldie 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard

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Day #25 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge!

What fun this month has been. I especially had fun today painting this 

sweet baby creature! I could've been over-enthusiastic on sweetness because 

Monday's are the day I watch a precious little 6 month old nephew.

He too is the epitome of cuteness and sweetness! ❤️

Lambkin 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard

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Day # 22 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

I love dogs! I have wanted to ask my friends to send me pictures
of their furry friends to add to this challenge. I decided for now,
I had enough to work on to get me through these 30 days.
But afterwards, I would love to have people send me images 

of their dogs for me to use royalty free to paint from. So, in the next couple
of months, keep that in mind and start looking through your pictures!

The Great Dane.  6x6 oil by Dee Lessard -SOLD

Day #15 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

My husband and I decided to raise a few chickens for fresh eggs. I can tell you that our chickens are QUEENS of chickens because they are very well cared for. I believe these are the most expensive eggs I have ever had. But aside from that, they are entertaining and some breeds are really beautiful. 

And though ours are beautiful, they have yet to make it into one of my paintings. This one below was one we saw at the Fryeburg Fair this past fall and I was struck at how fancy and colorful they can be.

Fanciful Fowl. 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard

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Day #10 - 30 paintings in 30 days

This was a fun challenge that my husband encouraged me to do.

He belongs to a FaceBook group called, The official CS Lewis group.

We are huge fans of his work but especially the Chronicle of Narnia series.

Of course Aslan would look much tougher than I have him here, but seeing that this is uncharted territory for me, I was quite pleased with the end result. 

Courage Dear Heart  5x7 oil by Dee Lessard 

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Day #6 - 30paintings in 30 days challenge

Here's a favorite subject of mine! I love doing animals! This one is our sweet little 12 lb furry baby. 

We nickname her "the Doorbell" (not her real name of course) because she often alerts us when someone is coming up the walk, 

long before they even knock! She is a white Miniature Schnauzer. ❤️

"My Doorbell" 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard

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