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Sapp Pot, Pear & Chopsticks – Original Pastel Painting

This new work today is 8 x 8 inches and is pastel on canvas.  The red ceramic pot is a gorgeous piece created by Lincoln Nebraska Artist Willie Sapp. This piece is framed in a black and silver square frame.  … Continue reading

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Peach ‘n Cherries – Original Oil Painting

Peach 'n Cherries - Original oil painting by Colleen Brown

Peach 'n Cherries - Original oil painting

Today’s painting is of some luscious red summer cherries (even at $8,99 a pound!!) and a sweet smelling peach.  I’m glad this painting is finished because those cherries look like afternoon tea to me!

This painting is oil on panel and measures 7 x 5 inches.

You can bid on this painting at the Daily Paintworks!

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Orange Pekoe – Original Oil Painting

I love orange anything… tea, candles, soaps, lotions… so it was a good choice for today’s painting.  I also have a good collection of teapots.  What Aussie doesn’t own a teapot?  It’s a hand down from out British heritage I … Continue reading

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Purely Pear Project – Painting #2 – Red Bartletts

I thought it would be cool to call this painting pears 2-7 but that’s cheating…LOL..  So pear painting number 2 it is.  Red Bartletts against the striking black and white striped wallpaper (not in my house).  Oil, 12 x 6 … Continue reading

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P3 – Purely Pear Project – Pear Number 1

I’ve painted a lot of pears throughout my life and so far they’ve never disappointed me.  The good thing is we usually make some great dessert out of them after I’m done painting.  Pears are so sensual and come in … Continue reading

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Easel Update

oday I have darkened the background, given both the cherries and bowl more form and added to the butterfly.

Orignal oil painting by Colleen Brown. Butterfly on Cherries 7 x 5.
Butterfly on Cherries in progress

To increase my artwork production I intend to begin working on more than one painting at a time. I have always worked one primarily and waited until that is finished before beginning another. Times are changing and I am adopting some new ideas for my studio. Continue reading

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On the Easel

This is a butterfly native to Oklahoma where I currently live. Looks like he is trying to find just the right cherry.

This progress photo shows the first blocking in stage. This is oil on panel and measures 7 x 5 inches. Continue reading

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