Silver and Red, oil painting still life

"Silver and Red"
8"x 8"oil on panel
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I am a lover of Christmas. I love everything about it and try so hard to squeeze as much out of the season that I can. Always trying to do the same things we did the year before and the years before that along with trying to experience new things. For the first time, I have painted something "Christmassy". I love the shiny things of the season, and the smell of pine and have attempted to put a glimpse of it in a painting.
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Thift Store Treasure

I did alot of thrift store shopping while in my hometown of Omaha. My daughter, Jaimi and my sister Kelly are thrift store shopping pros. I looked for interesting objects to paint while there, and this was my best find. A very tarnished silver pitcher. My sister showed me a great way to shine silver. I lined a pot with foil and then filled it with water and a tsp of salt and baking soda. After the water came to a boil I laid the silver pitcher into the pot for just a minute or so. Wow, like magic the side of the pitcher that was in the water came out shiny. Here's a pic of the very distinct line of shine and tarnish. I had to get a photo of it at this stage. Then put the other side in the water and had a nice a shiny pitcher.

Last Zinnias

Last Zinnias

8"x8"Oil on Panel

$125 plus $7 for shipping

When we arrive backhome after being out of town for 2 1/2 weeks, I was sure all my zinnias were zapped by the cold snap we had, but lo and behold, two little zinnias had hidden under the dried leaves of the larger ones and survived. They are the last ones of 2010. I immediately plucked them and brought them in to paint in my favorite little vase. I also found some Lantana blooms that had managed to survive.

I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. Thank you for view my work.

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Sleepy Sun

 

"Sleepy Sun" by 3 yr old artist Xavier-Judah Schmidt (my grandson:)

Crayon on Printer Paper

Priceless!

This was hanging on my daughter, Jaimi's fridge. I fell in love with it.

I think it would look cute on some "jammies".

Mini Pumplins Still Life

Autumn is in the air, here in Simpsonville and I've been in the mood to try some autumn still lifes lately. I bought the pumpkins and hunted around in my back yard for the grape leaves. I knew there were some hidden under the leaves out there somewhere and finding them was like finding a treasure.
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Mini Pumpkins
8"x8" original oil painting still life by Jacki Newell
$125 plus $10 shipping

Autumn Still Life

Autumn Still Life

8"x8" oil on panel

$125 plus $10 shipping

This is the third stifll life that I did at my sister's house while visiting in Omaha. I brought my favorite little bottle there with me and found some pretty autumn colored branches to paint. I tried to do it in 30 minutes but failed, this little bottle really gives me a hard time. Thanks for looking.

Last Rose

Last Rose
8"x8" oil on panel
$125 plus $10 for shipping

I've been in my hometown of Omaha, Ne for the past week and a half. Yesterday, I picked the last surviving rose in my sister's garden. I once again, attempted to paint it in 30 minutes, and missed my goal by about 10 minutes. I continued painting as the annoying alarm on my phone reminded me that it was time to quit. Hearing it as I paint keeps me moving fast so my brushstrokes stay loose and expressive.
I love this little bottle and plan to do more.