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 6- 30 day challenge- Misty Haze

I love the mystic and mysterious look that fog gives. 

Here is a painting I did from an image I took some time ago.

It’s fun to play around with how to create the effect in a painting. 

It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be.

This painting is available by auction. 

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Mystic Haze 5x7 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! ❤️❤️❤️

Hopper is available on aucton if you are interested in a fun and cost effective way to aquire art!

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Hopper- oil by Dee Lessard

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Marshland Diptych-makeover

I'm sure you remember the diptych I did during the challenge. 

Well, looking at Google stats, I could tell, very few people were interested in them.

Truthfully, I was thinking it would be fun to try a looser style and 

why not get two done at the same time! (I think I was anxious for a night off!)

Well, I can't blame anyone for not being interested.
So, I went in and did a serious overhaul.

  Now, I m pleased to offer you a better, much improved version!

So, here is the AFTER version. To see the BEFORE, click HERE.

 I'm offering this at a great price for BOTH together!

(Each side of diptych is 4x6) -SOLD

Marshland Diptych 4x12 (total) oil by Dee Lessard 

Dappled Light in fall foliage

 Here is a painting you've all seen already. But I did not offer it for sale.

After encouragement from my artists friends and also from 

family members to leave it alone, and seeing that there was a lot of 

interest in this style, I have decided to put it on the auction block!

Have fun!

Dappled Light 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard -SOLD

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Day #30 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge!

It has been such an amazing 30 days! I have sold almost all of the paintings I did.

I'm so shocked! But very, very encouraged! I appreciated all the encouragement 

and supportive emails from many of you who have followed this journey. 

I have been so blessed through all of this and am wanting to pass a blessing onto someone else.

The painting below is a gift to a special lady named Sharon. 

I hope you have a wonderful birthday tomorrow!

Peaceful Breeze 5x7 oil by Dee Lessard

NFS

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

SOLD!

Day #28 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge!

I am so happy to live in a state where we are so close to so many beautiful sights. 

30-45 min an any direction brings you to the mountains, 

the lakes region or the ocean! How glorious and blessed we are! 

And truly a painters dream!

The Wave 5x7 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 #23- 30 paintings in 30 days!

OK, So I know I already did a a cardinal, but this one is an ADULT one, 

where the other one was young! The other one sold so fast,
and many of you were bummed.

So, here is another one for you to bid on! Good Luck!!!

On Watch 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard -SOLD

Day #19 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

We have an amazing sanctuary in our small back yard (small of course is relative).

 We live in a small city, and have a double city lot. 

My husband has created a gorgeous surprise paradise with his master
gardening skills.We get so excited to see these beautiful animals
stop and visit, or better yet, make their home here.

Snow Bird. 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard

SOLD

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Day #16 + #17 -30 paintings in 30 days challenge

I decided to try doing a diptych. So here it is!

As you can see each side can stand on it's own and be framed
without needing it to be part of the diptych. 

I did this in a different style than I usually do, but I had fun with this process!
Each side is auctioned separately.

Marshland (left) 4x6 oil by Dee Lessard

Marshland (right) oil by Dee Lessard

Here is the Marshland diptych together:

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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 # 14 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

My husband is a master gardener and is an artist in the field of gardening to name one of HIS many talents!

We (oops I mean HE) grows a couple of beautiful hydrangea plants. At the end of the summer season, he will go around and pick the last of the flowers before the first frost. This hydrangea was clipped when it was still green. But as it dried in the vase it became this beautiful blue-ish green that is gorgeous. I still have it! (Of course the painting is while it was still fresh!)

Endless Summer  5x5 oil by Dee Lessard

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Day #12 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

It's been snowing tonight and I think it effected my mood, so I went with it!

This is not my usual genre, but I have been working a little more with landscape.

 Snow is not my thing. But I made the best of it by painting it! 

(It beats shoveling it!)

Winter Path 5x7 oil by Dee Lessard

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Day #11 - 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

I'm trying very hard to be faithful to my followers who have expressed their anticipation each day as I post a new painting! I Don't think I have ever painted for 11 days in a row! With work and life events it just hasn't happened until now! I guess the intentional focus of doing this challenge and knowing that my friends are watching, keeps me accountable to my promise of completing this challenge!
Thank you for following!

Backyard Visitor 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 #4 of 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

Dappled Light 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard

This is different for me. Totally wet in wet painting. (Aka Ala-prima painting)

I already see things I need to refine once it's dry. I used so much paint though, I'm afraid it's going to take weeks to dry!

I'm sure I will repost this after the 30 day challenge is done and I can go back in and "fix" things.

Golden Landscape

Golden       16x20    Oil   By Dee Lessard

 

We just took down our feature show at the gallery. It was a fun collaboration.

The above painting was also part of the show and is still available. 

Below is a painting I did of Bob's hands while doing one of his creations!

Bob Roy  is a wonderful potter who was also a feature during this last show.

Molding the Clay   11x14    oil   by Dee Lessard   NFS

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Birds, Birds,Birds by Dee Lessard

BlueJay   6x6 oil  by Dee Lessard       available

Pine Warbler     6x6    oil   by Dee Lessard      SOLD

Cardinal   6x6  oil by Dee Lessard     available

Above are paintings currently in the e-ART-h show.  I had a blast creating these. 

I love animals but near the top are birds. I think they are beautiful creatures!

We had one growing up named "Pretty Boy" who, as it turned out, was a Monk Parrot.

his official name was Armstrong. My father caught him on the day Neal Armstrong landed on the moon back in 1969. (It's one way to remember history!)  New England got inundated with them when a crate fell off a truck at the airport while on their way to being sold at pet stores.  We had never seen a green bird before....in nature (and outside a pet store). So, pretty boy got a broken wing while in the process of getting "caught". My mom nursed him back to health. He was never able to fly again, so he perched most days on top of his open cage. We had him for 10 years!!! He was a wonderful pet...about the size of a bluejay or cardinal (But all green!).

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