Super Shopper

 

8x10 acrylic on Ampersand Gesso Board, NFS

I finally made it to Italy!  This is painted from a photo I took of my daughter, the Super Shopper.  It was a great time and so amazing to see things I'd only seen in books, experiencing other cultures and walking on roads perhaps thousands of years old.  Of course it was a great time shopping too but more wonderful sharing the experience with my daughter.  So many photos, so little time to paint all the memories.

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide © 

Sunset Drive

 

Original 6x6 inch acrylic painting on watercolor paper.  Finally feeling settled after my winter trip and making time to paint again.  I did this as a little practice piece and ended up loving how it turned out so I'm posting.  Catching light continues to be a fascinating subject pushing me forward to explore more challenges.  

I will be posting this for sale in May when I open my Daily Paintworks gallery.  And thanks to pixabay for the great photo reference.

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide ©

Sidewalk Sunshine

Sold - oil on gessobord, 8x10 inches

I promised to give an update on this painting that was accepted in the 2015 Minnesota State Fair, well life got busy but I have great news.  The painting received an Honorable Mention, a Ron Merchant Award (local artist, check out his website) and it was sold.  I was so honored and encouraged by the recognition I received for this painting.  A huge thank you to Ron Merchant for his award to support and encourage a fellow oil painter.  He also sent me a copy of his book "Born By The River, People Of The Mississippi River Towns".  I'm still flying a little high but excited to get painting again.

Mancos Bakery

Click Here To Buy It Now - $350, oil on gessobord, 9x12 inches

This painting was a real challenge for me, people are always a challenge then you have the store front and it's larger than I normally work, but I'm happy with the results.  This bakery is one of my favorite places to eat when I visit my brother in the little town of Mancos Colorado.  They have some gluten free baked items, the food is good and there are shelves of books you can read while eating.  I bought a book there titled, "Monet's Table" which talks about Monet's life and the food/entertaining in his life, just another view of this wonderful artist.  

Jack And The Pink Umbrella

Click Here To Buy It Now - $100, oil on gessobord, 6x6 inches

We were adventuring through little towns in Door County Wisconsin last fall and came across a shop with all this pink, pink chairs, cushions, umbrella and shutters all surrounded by gardens.  I love the contrast between the summer lawn furniture and the jack o'lanterns, to me it was a statement saying we are just not ready to be through with summer yet.  I feel the same way even though I love fall and try to embrace it.