Checkerboard Peaches

HI, I just finished this painting of peaches in squares.. I've painted it again with the background in black and white, it totally changes the painting.. and I like it better. What do you think? Somehow it seemed soothing to do little squares in a little painting..I wouldn't like this in large painting though.. talk to you soon, Diana

Peaches and Plumber ,Oh MY!

Well, this has been a morning. We had a leak in the bathroom at 4am. Luckily my husband discovered it before it became a nightmare. So we have the plumber coming this morning. So it is hurry up and wait and wait.... Here is a new peach painting I did in a class I taught yesterday as a demonstration. Just something fun and different. Divide the paper into 1/4inch squares and use different colors to paint the peach.. remembering the shadows and variations in color. It does take a lot of time, however and patience, I still need to do some touch ups. The butterfly is one I did in the hospital when Gran had her last surgery. I haven't finished it yet. I paint while I wait it helps me not focus on the big thing just the small painting. I still miss her everyday. I always will. The iris is one I quickly did after getting my new brush. Talk to you after the plumber leaves if he gets here. Diana