Two Red Peppers, Oil, 5" x 7", SOLD

These two red peppers are part of a series of vegetables I am doing. Next will be a red turban squash.

Three oil paintings, 5"x5" framed

I am back and wanting you to see the 5" x 5" framed. Sorry they are a little off but you can see the frame and I think they look pretty good. I would welcome any critique.
I had a wonderful cruise with my sister. We left from Port Canaveral, Florida and we headed to the Bahamas. The weather was totally beautiful and the ocean like a sheet of glass. As we neared Nassau I could not believe the gorgeous turquoise color of the ocean.
I have been busy painting more scarves for my opening November 7th. I am really a little scarf crazy and I know I will need a break when the day arrives. I am looking toward 2010 to start painting a painting a day. I even have some of my friends and students interested in doing that challenge. I am so very impressed with the artists like Carole Marine and Abby Ryan and Edward Gordon to name just a few that paint a painting a day. I enjoy all the artists I visit daily, they have given me a boost that I really needed. Thank you to all of the wonderful hard working artists out there.

Vacation

I'll be on vacation this week. I am going on a cruise with my sister. I hope to be able to sketch and do some watercolors. See you on the 18th. Jeanne

Three Strawberries, Oil, 5" x 5"

I painted today for the first time in two weeks. I am so excited I wanted you to see the strawberries today. I know it is not a good photograph but as soon as it dries I will scan it. I used three colors Gamblin Cad Yellow light, Perylene Red and Ultramarine Blue and Permalba
White. It was a challenge but so much fun to do.

The Campfire, Oil, 18" x 24"

It's raining and cold today, I would like to be sitting in front of the campfire right now but I am busy painting on my scarves. I should have twenty by the end of the week. I just finished a 30" x 30" and the next one is a long one and that will have a sheep design. What fun I am having.

Boot and Nest, Oil, 16" x 20", sold

This is not a new painting but one that makes me think of fall and winter coming. It was 37 degrees when I woke up this morning and it felt mighty chilly. I taught today and as always a wonderful day. Later when Missy and I got home, we took another walk a very brisk walk. The leaves are changing and looking more beautiful every day. Missy loves this kind of weather. Jennifer gave Missy a Halloween present a very cute ladybug outfit to go trick or treating with.
She loves to wear little outfits so she wore her new one all through class. I hope you know I am working on scarves for the show (opening Nov 7th) and I really miss painting my daily paintings. I will start up as soon as I am done for this show. Love to all.

Two Green Tomatoes Two, Oil, 8" x 10"

Here is the second of my Two Green Tomato series. I am happy with these. All the paintings I show on this blog are framed and ready to hang. I need to get an ebay account and an Esty account. I am all set with paypal, I need my daughter to help me get these accounts going, sorry but I am not confident about doing this alone. Maybe tomorrow I will give ebay a chance. Finished two scarves yesterday and have two more stretched and ready to draw and wax and paint. I expect I will have photographs ready for my Izolajeanne blog tomorrow.

Two Green Tomatoes, Oil, 10" x 8"

Two Oils

I did these oils a while ago. I have been trying to upload new images and just couldn't do it. That is why I have not been on my blog. A little check mark was all I needed to do. Three days it took me to figure that out. Whew

Balancing Pear, Oil, 5" x 5"

Here is my second little oil, Balancing Pear. I am happy with it. Painting small is really a delight and I thank all my friends who have encouraged me. Tonight I have almost finished a 22" x 22" silk scarf. It is already 8 pm so not sure I will be able to stay up to finish it totally.
Tomorrow I have to bring Missy in for her yearly physical.
Today my grandson came over for the day. He was so funny and happy to see us. Missy was overjoyed to see him and gave him a great welcome.

Bryce Canyon, Oil, Image size 20" x 28"

Apple Blossoms, Oil, Image size 20" x 28"

Today I decided to finish my oil painting of Apple Blossoms. The image size is 20"x28" and framed it is 21 1/2" x 29 1/2". I really am happy with this painting. I have another painting that I really finished and that is a tree at Bryce Canyon, an oil, Image size 20" x 28", framed size 21 1/2" x 29 1/2". Both paintings are $900 each. It feels good to finish these two paintings. I need to concentrate on the scarves but this weekend I didn't paint my daily paintings and I missed doing that so much. So this morning before anything else I finished a 5"x5"oil Pear on Purple. As soon as it is dry enough I will post it.

PS

The scarf measures 14" x 59". Adieu

Scarf with Fish

Here it is Friday and what I am doing is trying to finish two scarves for my November show. The reason I am showing this to you in this blog and not my Izolajeanne blog is so you will see I am working and not lazing around. I have to concentrate on this Nov. show and take a break from painting little gems. I will be painting again as soon as I finish 20 more scarves. My brain is thinking a thousand miles an hour.

Red Tomato, Oil, 5" x 5"

Here it is the first small oil painting, Red Tomato, 5" x 5". $75. I am just so excited about doing a small painting. At the beginning of my doing small paintings I was totally not able to paint small. I love big and I painted big but now I am so enjoying these small pieces. I also have to thank one and all who have emailed me or made comments. It is the most wonderful feeling knowing you have artist friends out there rooting for you and the biggest thing is being able to go visit all of you on your magnificent blogs.

Three Plums, Acrylic,6" x 6"

Here are the plums I had a hard time painting them. Some days are harder than others. It has been a slow day too. I need a good book. Classes start next week and I am looking forward to seeing all my friends/students. I am looking forward to my next painting and maybe that one will pull me out of this slump.

Wild Purple Iris, Acrylic, 6" x 6"

This surely is the wildest Iris I have painted. I also painted the background with Gold paint. I am interested in using Gold Leaf or Metal leaf. Has anyone used Gold Leaf? I would be so interested in how you used it. I would love to hear from you. I am working on Three Plums and I am really happy with it. The colors are as calm as this painting is wild. The weather is gorgeous today, totally different than yesterday. I wish you all a wonderful day.

What I did today

I did not paint today. Ho Hum, I cleaned. I cleaned the studio. I can just look at the mess so long. It is looking good now and I am happy. Roasted a chicken and cooked carrots and green beans, Yummy. After dinner I came into the studio and painted on a 22" x 22" scarf. It is a dragon, I love dragons. I got about half done and I am happy. I am off to bed to read and later to sleep. Good Night Everyone. Did I tell you I am happy. I love looking at artists blogs. Tonight I looked at Karin Jurick's blog. Oh what wonderful paintings she does, just beautiful.

Bananas and Fruit and Glass Bowl, Oil, Sold

A while ago I put all my banana paintings together so you could see the series as a whole. I could not find an image of this particular painting but lo and behold I managed to find it and upload it so you could all see it. I work in series of eight so I still have two more to go. This painting is sold and the owners are very happy

Zucchini on Red Mug, 6"x6", Acrylic

Here is one of our zucchinis from the garden, in full glory. All my small paintings are framed with a small gold frame, a nice finish I think. I would love all comments as I really am enjoying doing these. I also have paypal so anyone interested in buying one of my small paintings can reach me at my email jeannejohn@comcast.net

A wonderful Day

Thursday is always a special day. The painting class starts a 9:30 am and everyone happy and ready to paint. Today was our last class until we start our fall session on September 10th. Everyone wanting to finish up what they were painting so they can start something new in Sept. Today was Carol's day to "cook". She made a simply delicious Oriental salad and Pot Stickers. Both were terrific but we all wanted to know how to do these Pot Stickers. A tasty dessert finished up the great meal. We all feel so lucky to be part of such a wonderful group. We love the women who run the store and we thank Jennifer, the manager and Guylaine and Kim and our wonderful Roger for all the help they give us. Without them we would be somewhat lost.

Monhegan Island, Maine, Acrylic, 11" x 14"

Monhegan Island, Maine is one of my favorite places to paint en plein air. A wonderful island ten miles from the coast of Maine. I have been to this island three times and just loved it every single time. A very special island

Yellow Pepper, Acrylic, 7" x 5"

Just finished this pepper. I am happy. I wish I could do one a day as I would like to be part of the painting a day group. I guess all I can do is keep trying. Last night I went to Karate with my grandsons and daughters. I took a 45 minute class. It was a blast and lots of laughing. My 12 year old grandson was absolutely ecstatic. "This is my Memere." I will never forget the wonderful love I felt in that class.

Picture of the reworked Squash, Acrylic, SOLD

I think it looks better, what do you think?? Let me know. I am also putting some new scarves on my Izolajeanne.blogspot.net . I brought these to EW Poore's Art Studio and Frame Shop. You know of course I can't show the ones I am doing for our November show.

Doing more to the squash painting

I kept looking at this squash and was not happy. So last night I darkened the background and worked a little more on the values in the squash. I like it better but can't photograph it until I get home from my teaching. Luke is with me today and he is coming too. I have a great drawing class on Tuesday and I also love teaching my oil painting class on Thursday. The wonderful thing we do on Thursday is after the class is over we Eat. Every week one of us brings in lunch, absolutely delicious. Next we paint until about 2:30, I paint also and students can ask me questions and I answer them but I keep painting. We all love this day.
ps I am also going to photograph the four scarves I have finished for my upcoming show in November.

Winter Squash, Acrylic,6" x 8"

Here it is my Sunday Painting, I love squash and plan to do more. Have to go to the Farmer's Market on Thursday to see what they have.

Two Daisies, 6" x 6" Acrylic

Something happened to this particular blog. I tried adding something and it disappeared. There are times I am a completely computer challenged person. I am now involved in Paypal so it will be easier for all to purchase my artwork. All my 6"x6" are $100 plus shipping and handling which will be about $12.oo. Lynne helped me out on this. Thank God for bright daughters.

Working on three 6" x 6"

I have been working hard. I am reworking the radishes. Maybe tomorrow I will be able to show that to you. I am doing a wonderful 6x6 of a type of daisy I can't think of the name right now. I already am excited about it so can't wait to show you. The Red Lily 6x6 has been a tough one for me. I am realizing that strong contrast are what I like and strong color. I am using Thalo Blue and Yellow and a bit of white in places on the daisy painting, whooeee I love the colors I am getting. SO no pictures today but be patient they are coming.

Seeds for Thought, Oil

This painting is also going to be in the Food show. The painting is the inside of a pumpkin and painted in oil. I happen to love this painting. I love painting different Squash. The size is 29" x 25" framed.

Radishes, Acrylic, 8" x 10", SOLD

This painting of Radishes is for a show at the gallery to open in September. Paintings of Food will be shown and 30 percent of the earnings will go to the Food Bank.