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| Candy Store Colors |
Although I've painted these lipstick tubes many times, they have rarely shown up in my still life setup all at once. Looking at them together it reminded me of my days as a child at the candy counter, trying to decide which pieces I could buy with my allowance. Almost as fun as Halloween night!
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| Figure Sketch - 8 x 6 Oil on Canvas |
Studio Sale
This painting and several others are still on sale in my DPW gallery through the end of October. Please check them out! https://www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/candace-brancik-2736
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| What Really Matters - 6 x 6 Oil on panel |
"Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters." -- Margaret Peters
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| Time We Are Given - 6 x 6 Oil on Panel |
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -- J.R.R. Tolkien
Such a great quote from one of my favorite characters!
I always liked this little bear clock that we've had around the house. I believe I bought it for my husband as a gift several years ago. Always thought it might be a good addition to a still life setup. I also wanted to play with some different lighting that would add to the moodiness of the piece. Happy with the result and these characters very well may make it into a larger composition, in good time :)
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| Painterly Eggs - 6 x 6 Oil on panel |
Looking through some older paintings today, I found this one from last year. I wasn't entirely happy with it so set it aside. Just changed a few things and kinda like it now. I am especially happy with the pink egg and the reflections of the different colors.
Happy Easter!
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| Sleigh Bells - 6 x 6 Oil on panel |
After three starts 😝 I finally got this one going and am happy with the final result. With Christmas around the corner I am getting in the mood for holiday stuff. (Sorry Thanksgiving... passed over again!)
Below is a closeup shot of one of the ornaments. We got these several years ago from my sister-in-law and they've been a regular on our trees ever since. Just love 'em.
