I passed by these lovely hibiscus flowers every day on my vacation in Cape Cod. While painting I noticed that I was creating the look of a pastel (chalk) with my oil paints. So, I made sure to keep that look.
Day 30- Exploring Orange by Ann McCann 8 X 8 Oil
I've been enjoying working with orange and decided to make a painting about orange. So, there are all different oranges here, dark and light, opaque and transparent. And then there is the kick with the complement colors. This orange hibiscus is a bright beacon floating in a sea of dark blue-purple.
Day 28- Hibiscus Duo by Ann McCann 5 X 7 Oil
My hairdresser saved me again by bringing in his flowers from home. I grabbed my phone and took some photos. I especially loved painting the glowing orange hibiscus.
Days 21 & 22- Hydrangeas by the Window by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil
I really liked making the smaller hydrangea painting so I decided to make a larger one. Love those blues!
Coneflower Confection.............. 12 X 16 Oil on Linen Panel by Ann McCann
Van Gogh had his irises and Monet his water lilies. I have my Texas coneflowers!
Read moreLacey Queen Ann flowers in a meadow by the harbor...... 12 X 16 oil by Ann McCann
I started this painting several years ago and then put it down.
Read moreCone flowers are everywhere in my garden...... by Ann McCann
Pink cone flowers have taken over my front garden.
Read morePretty in Pink
9 X 12 Oil on Linen Panel
I used to grow these in Michigan, but they don't do well here in Texas. I saw these at the grocery store and couldn't resist.
Sun, Sand and Shells at Sanibel Island Painting by Ann McCann
8 X 10" Oil on Linen Panel
By Ann McCann
Palette Knife Painting
The bougainvillea and oleander on Sanabel Island were stunning a month ago, as well as the lovely palms that are always blowing in the breeze.
Read more