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A Painting a Day #75 - Greenery

Claudette MacLean

Jul 15, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #75 - Greenery

Greenery – 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. I prepared the masonite using Delta Ceramcoat and golden crackle paste - and I used saran wrap pressed into it and removed, to create the background texture. I tried to focus on the light and shadow instead of each individual leaf in this painting. I think I was successful and it was way more satisfying than defining each leaf. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013

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A Painting a Day #74 - Rock'n Roll

Claudette MacLean

Jul 14, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #74 - Rock'n Roll

Rock'n Roll– 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. This image is of greenery peeking out of and sneaking around my rock garden at our cottage. I prepared the masonite using Delta Ceramcoat and golden crackle paste - giving me a nice texture for the rocks. The tirle comes from the way the greenery rolls around the rocks so nicely. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life is and I wo

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A Painting a Day #63 - Roatan Rhthym

Claudette MacLean

Jul 2, 2015
2 min

A Painting a Day #63 - Roatan Rhthym

Roatan Rhthym – 4"X4" acrylics on masonite. Imagine my delight when I happened upon this scene in Roatan. Working from a picture I took at the time - this is the second time I paint these Garafunas on the beach. The first time is a much larger 12" square canvas and I used some Golden moulding paste in the bkg. Next time I plan to try some white glue which I find works best if I blow it dry with a hair dryer before it relaxes too much. These figures are a colorful joy to pain

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A Painting a Day #61 - Cash and the Cheerio

Claudette MacLean

Jun 30, 2015
2 min

A Painting a Day #61 - Cash and the Cheerio

Cash and the Cheerio – 4"X4" acrylics on masonite. People have always been my favourite subjects - especially children. So, I thought I would see how long it would take me to do a portrait at this size. I chose to paint my friend's grandson. He is a ham and this image captures his personality perfectly. It did take me 3 hours but that's because I am so bad at stopping! A painting is mever really finished for me until I get it just the way I want it. This sometimes poses a pro

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A Painting a Day #60 - Transluscent

Claudette MacLean

Jun 30, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #60 - Transluscent

Transluscent – 4"X4" acrylics on masonite. Today's painting is of daisies from my garden and is all about transluscent petals constrasting with the dark leaves in the foregraound. I used a piece of masonite that I had prepared earlier with leftover paint which worked well. I often do this and it has never failed to work well with matching the image. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just ho

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A Painting a Day #53 - Mangrove

Claudette MacLean

Jun 23, 2015
2 min

A Painting a Day #53 - Mangrove

Mangrove – 4"X4" acrylic on masonite. My hubby and I were lucky enough to visit this mangrove in Roatan several years ago. The sun was setting and it was idyllic. I always intended to paint it one day and so today was the day. This miniature study could lead to a larger painting down the road. Roatan is an island off the coast of Honduras. It's pristine beaches and natural occuriing coral reef make the water as still as if you were swimming in a bathtub! Perfect for children

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A Painting a Day #52 - Daisy-a-day

Claudette MacLean

Jun 22, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #52 - Daisy-a-day

Daisy-a-day – 4"X4" acrylic on masonite. I planted some daisies in my planter this spring and they are the first thing I notice after driving up the driveway. White subjects have so many different colors in them and these flowers were no exception. I like the way the light defines the petals. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life is and I wondered why I was waiting to do

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A Painting a Day #51 - Pink Blush

Claudette MacLean

Jun 20, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #51 - Pink Blush

Pink Blush – 4"X4" acrylic on masonite. This painting is now available in my online store. Blushing peonies are in full bloom in my garden and I am blessed to smell them every day as they fill my home with their lovely scent! I love this perennial as it is so easy to care for and never fails to bloom. A joy to paint! I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life is and I wondered

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A Painting a Day #48 - Perfectly Purple

Claudette MacLean

Jun 18, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #48 - Perfectly Purple

Perfectly Purple – 4"X4" acrylic on masonite. This painting is now available in my online store. I have painted this purple flower many times now and each one is different! This one is all about the light and shadows so the flower emerges out of the dark background. I am going to be at Festival Place on July 8th & 15th from 7-9pm. f you are curious to see my artwork - come on down! Looking forward to it. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a ne

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A Painting a Day #47 - Lowes

Claudette MacLean

Jun 17, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #47 - Lowes

Lowes – 4"X4" acrylic on masonite. This painting is now available in my online store. I am late buying my bedding plants for my cottage and happened to be in Lowes looking at plants today. This one caught my eye. So beautiful I just had to paint it! I love the way the light defines the shapes of the petals and the color is so very vibrant! I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious

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A Painting a Day #45 - The Wave

Claudette MacLean

Jun 16, 2015
2 min

A Painting a Day #45 - The Wave

The Wave – 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. This painting is not available in my online store as it is SOLD to a good home. Another commission but I am posting late as I was away from my computer yesterday. A friend requested I do a painting of her wave petunias mixed with a bright yellow flower. She likes the colors. I used some glue for texture and used up some left over paint for the bkg. That fuschia color sure is hard to achieve but I think I got it! I started painting one

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A Painting a Day #41 - My Bleeding Heart

Claudette MacLean

Jun 10, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #41 - My Bleeding Heart

My Bleeding Heart 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. Buy it in my online store. A bleeding heart from my back yard - floating in water. The colors in this one were hard to capture from nature with my paint color pallette. I experimented with white glue again for the texture in the background. All in all a difficult flower to paint but very rewarding. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how p

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A Painting a Day #40 - Sweet Memories

Claudette MacLean

Jun 10, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #40 - Sweet Memories

Sweet Memories 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. Not in my online store as it is already sold. I was asked by somebody to paint a bouquet of gardenias and lily of the valley that would remind her of her wedding day some 60 some years ago. It was a real challenge at this small size and I hope she likes it as much as I enjoyed painting it. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life

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A Painting a Day #39 - Lovely Lilacs

Claudette MacLean

Jun 9, 2015
2 min

A Painting a Day #39 - Lovely Lilacs

Lovely Lilacs 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. Not in my online store as it is already sold. I got a request for lilacs. I experimented with white glue to create the interesting surface texture on this one. Then I gessoed over top. These little flowers are quite complex so I tried to simplify - which is easier said than done! All in all this painting looks great in a white frame and I may just give it another shot tomorrow. Then again, I just got a request for a gardenia and so

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A Painting a Day #37 - Chivalrous

Claudette MacLean

Jun 7, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #37 - Chivalrous

Chivalrous 4"X4" acrylics on denim. Visit the store on this site to purchase. Today's painting is about negative space and simplifying shapes. My chives are so delicious at this time of year. Especially good on top of nachos drenced with cheese and onions and tomatoes. YUM! I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life is and I wondered why I was waiting to do what I loved most.

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A Painting a Day #36 - Demure

Claudette MacLean

Jun 5, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #36 - Demure

Demure 4"X4" acrylics on denim. Visit the store on this site to purchase. I usually paint in the evenings but I was busy yesterday evening and I anticipate the same today so posting earlier than usual. The title "Demure" means reserved, modest, and shy. This flower is so showy but in this light and at thios angle, it appears bashful. Thus the title. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just ho

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A Painting a Day #35 - Alluring

Claudette MacLean

Jun 5, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #35 - Alluring

Alluring 4"X4" acrylics on denim. Visit the store on this site to purchase. This post is a day late as I was busy yesterday moving my brother into his new home. My iris's are blooming which gives me the opportunity to paint from nature! I am inspired as yesterday evening was a day of filling my senses with beautiful art! I a had an artist date with a friend and we were at the St Albert Art Walk. Some fabulous works there. Enjoyed meeting fellow artisans. I started painting on

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A Painting a Day #32 - Ray's Farm Revisited

Claudette MacLean

Jun 2, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #32 - Ray's Farm Revisited

Ray's Farm Revisited 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. Visit the store on this site to purchase. Today's painting is a study in changing proportions. I have painted this large and medium and now teeny tiny. The same mixed media technique was used for all 3 paintings - adding visual interest and texture. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life is and I wondered why I was waiti

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A Painting a Day #31 - Showy

Claudette MacLean

Jun 1, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #31 - Showy

Showy 4"X4" acrylics on linen. Visit the store on this site to purchase. Today's painting on a dark bkg is about shapes and contrast. The flowers are from last year's flower garden. I have no idea what this flower is called but I LOVE it! So showy! I love the rounded tips of the petals. If anyone knows the name of this flower - please let me know. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how

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A Painting a Day #30 - Complementary

Claudette MacLean

May 30, 2015
1 min

A Painting a Day #30 - Complementary

Complimentary 4"X4" acrylics on linen. Visit the store on this site to purchase. Today's painting is about bursts of purple and yellow in a beautiful flower I had never seen before. It was planted in my cousin's flowerbed. Strikingly beautiful! I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life is and I wondered why I was waiting to do what I loved most. I just wasn't finding the time

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