Month of Progress-30 Paintings in 30 Days

Well, I did pretty good.  I did 24 paintings in 30 days.  Most just little 5x7's but a few larger.  Concentrated mostly on my "critters" and the smiles they bring.  I enjoyed following the other artists and the connections we made. 

Now it's time to work on pieces for the Art Fair season.  Stop on over to my website and check out the event page to see where I am showing this year. 

Thanks for popping into my blog!

30 Paintings in 30 Days-January 2017

Please email me if you are interested in purchasing any of these.  

einerarts@gmail.com

Day 30-30 Paintings in 30 Days

Found time to paint.  Missed a few days but did pretty good this month. 
Back to my whimsical critters today. 

"Curiousity"

36x36 Acylic on Canvas

Available $350

Farmhouse decor-Day 25, 30 Paintings in 30 Days

I was envisioning a farmhouse style decor when I painted this one. Very different palette for me, but I am pleased with the results.

"In the Land of Cotton"

 36x24 Acrylic on Canvas

Available $250

Day 24-Oops Missed a Day!

Well, I finally missed a day in this challenge.  No post for the 23rd.  Made it out to my studio tonight for a bit.  Even had to take a picture of this one wet!  I took an abstract landscape class this summer at the Peninsula Art School and Gallery in Door County, WI and I have to make a presentation to the Fine Art Association regarding this experience, so thought I'd practice what I learned a bit! 

Attempt 1:

Day 22-Time to Paint?

Grabbed a little snippet of time this morning to paint.  Started with a "reject" and reworked.  I like it MUCH better and loving the layers of color. 

Before:

"Orange You Lovely"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 18x24 Acrylic on Canvas
Available $145

Cut-A-Rug, Day 21, 30 Paintings in 30 Days

It's Day 21 of the challenge. Goodness the time is flying!  Haven't missed a day yet! Wow!
Kitties today!  My theme is "joy"! 

"Cut-a-Rug"

 

 

7x5 Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18

Chipmunk Cha-Cha, Day 20, 30 Paintings in 30 Days

I don't know why my "joy" theme has turned into so many critters dancing, but I guess they just look so happy doing it!

"Chipmunk Cha-Cha"

5x7 Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18

Hen Party-Day 19-30 Paintings in 30 Days

Well I hope this painting brings you a smile and some "joy" just by viewing it.  Think of all the good times had with your girlfriends.

"Hen Party"

Acrylic on Canvas

24x12x.875

Available $95

Icy January-Painting Ahead for 30 Paintings in 30 Days-Day 18

Painted ahead a bit, thank goodness cause the weather has been frightful.  This one is a critter, but not necessarily included in my "joy" theme for the 30in30 challenge.  I think the little guy is still cute, though. 

"Have You Seen My Mom?"

Acrylic on 24x24x1.5 Canvas

Available $195.00

Icy January - Day 17 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Well, it's glare ice on the downslope out to my studio, so rather than risk a fall, I'm going to veer today from the "Joy" theme path and use a floral I painted for my Day 17 entry.  I guess we can all agree that flowers bring joy, lol.  It's just not one of my "critter" paintings.  Good thing I painted ahead a bit this month!  Nasty weather!

January Floral

Acrylic on 24x24x1.5 canvas

Available $195.00

Dog Joy-Day 16-30 Paintings in 30 Days

I don't know about you, but I love dogs. I love their loyalty, their companionship and the sheer joy they bring into our lives, so I could not have a "Joy" theme for 30 Paintings in 30 Days without including "Mans best friend."

This one is snuggling in bed with it's owner. 

"Bed Partner"

11x7.75

Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $45.00

Can I have this dance - Day 15 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

I love to waltz, especially with my hubby who is a very good dancer.  It brings me joy.  So continuing my theme: joy, we have waltzing bears today. 

"Can I Have This Dance?"

5x7 Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18

Dolphins - Day 14 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

I can't imagine expressing joy without those lovable dolphins showing us the way.  I've always said I want to be reincarnated as a dolphin.  I love the ocean and they seem to have a pretty good life in it. 

"Dolphin Dance"

5x7 Acrylic on Heavy paper

Available $18

Lambs a Leapin - Day 13 - 30 in 30 challenge

Day 13 in the 30 paintings in 30 days finds us in the flowers with whimsical lambs leaping and jumping with glee.

"Lambs a Leapin"

5x7 Acrylic on Heavy paper

Available $18

Woo Hoo! - Day 12 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Continuing my theme of "Joy" for the 30 day challenge, I present this little piggy.  "Wooo Hooo!" he says as he jumps with joy and glee. 

"Woo Hoo!"

Acrylic on Heavy Paper 5x7

Available $18

Tiptoe Thru the Tulips - Day 11 - 30 in 30 Challenge

It's Day 11 and I am still working on images that represent my whimsical critters and my "joy" theme.  I hope you are enjoying these whimsical paintings.

"Tiptoe Thru the Tulips"

5x7 Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18

Make a Joyful Noise - Day 10 - 30 in 30 Challenge

It's Day 10 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  I've had several people now comment that I should be illustrating Children's books...Hmmm  Might have to explore that.  Anyone have any advice or experience with that?

Day 10 image:

"Make a Joyful Noise"

7x5, Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18.00

Flamingo Flair - Day 9 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

This image came to mind when I saw a recent flamingo from a friends vacation photo.  Such a big, awkward bird, trying to be graceful. 

Flamingo Flair

5x7 Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18

Let's Do the Chicken Dance! - Day 8 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Since my theme is "Joy", and I'm concentrating right now on my "critters" and how they might express joy, this image came to mind.  Let's call it the "Chicken Dance"!
I hope you're enjoying the challenge.

"Chicken Dance"

5x7, Acrylic on Heavy Paper

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Dip Your Toes! Day 7, 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Every once in awhile you need to "dip your toes", "bask in the sunshine" and "smell the roses".  This brings you joy.  This makes the rest of the worlds troubles disappear for a bit.  So remember to "Dip your toes" today and enjoy the little things in life.

"Dip Your Toes"

 

 

5x7, Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18.00

We're Jumping for Joy! 30 in 30, Day 6

These whimsical giraffes are Jumping for Joy and doing their best to bring you a smile.  This is Day 6 in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge and my theme is "Joy"!

"Jumping for Joy"

5x7 Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18.00

Let's Do the Bunny Hop-Day 5 30in30

No celebration of joy would be complete, me thinks without the "Bunny Hop" dance!
This is Day 5 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. 

Bunny Hop

5x7 Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18.00

Singing in the Rain or Dancing Frogs Day 3 30in30

When you think of joy and dance, a dancing frog just seems a given!  Sporting his cute little red soaks, he's doing his best Gene Kelly. 

"Singing in the Rain"

5x7 Acrylic on Heavy Paper

Available $18,00

Do you Tango? 30 Paintings in 30 Days

This is my third "joy" piece for the 30 Paintings in 30 days and I AM joyful as this has already been sold!  Yay!  Entitled "Tabby Tango", I hope it will make my client smile for a long time. 

"Tabby Tango"

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Acrylic on Heavy Paper

I Love Sleeping In! 30 in 30

It's nearly 9:00 a.m. and I just pulled myself out of bed for the last day off this holiday season.  I LOVE sleeping in.  Can't wait until the day I can leave the 9-5 grind.  So lots of time to paint will soon be over, but I'll keep on "keeping on" with the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  Today's "Joy" is a dancing pig.  lol.  What's not to love about a dancing pig? 

Pig Jig  Available $18

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Happy New Year and Welcome Back to 30 Paintings in 30 Days!

As promised, I decided to bring some joy into my studio for the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.  My theme, centered around my whimsical critters is "joy".  To start things off, I kept seeing in my mind the joy expressed when we dance.  Visions of "jump for joy" and "dance like no one is watching" come to mind. Smile and be carefree, even for a few moments of your day.  Let's start out the "30 Paintings in 30 Days" challenge with "Barnyard Bump".  I hope this brings a smile.  Happy 2017!

"Barnyard Bump"  5x7 on Heavy Paper 

 

Available $18.00