Taste of Summer

The sweet tangy flavors of these berries always get me ready for long, lazy summer days.  I can't wait to begin picking them in the months to come!  
I had trouble capturing the true colors...the background is more of a robin's egg blue which makes for a gorgeous contrast between it and the berries.  I will try again with different lighting and post it if I can capture it better.
Enjoy the holiday weekend - I'm looking forward to kayaking tomorrow with friends!!  :)

3 x 3 in., oil on canvas
"Strawberry Caucus" after Carolyn Finnel

Art-achoke

For the record I'm not a fan of eating artichokes; however, I love the flavor they can give certain dishes!  I think when it comes down to it, it's a texture thing.
I had a really difficult time photographing this one, I kept getting this awful glare and the colors weren't represented very accurately.  This photo is the closest I could get and it's still not quite right...but I'll settle. 
This is probably my least favorite so far, and was hesitant to even post it since the only thing I like about it is the title.  I could of spent more time on it.....but, I got bored.  : / 
Happy Weekend!

3 x 3 in., oil on canvas

Avo to Guac

This post would of come sooner had last week's weather not been so gloomy.  The room I paint in is lit by natural light - that said, it can be a bit of a challenge when painting between the clouds.  But, enough said...the weather is BEAUTIFUL now!!!  As we move into summer I find it fitting to paint an avocado and to include the best guacamole recipe I've tried as of yet - YUM!  

3 x 3 in., oil on canvas
"California Avocado" after Sharon Shock

Guacamole

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 ripe peeled avocado, mashed


Resist the urge to over mix the guacamole, it should have lots of big chunks.  This recipe is easily doubled or tripled!  

Summer's Craving

This week I busted out old habits by painting a landscape scene. With the last week or two being a bit chilly compared to temperatures we were having four weeks ago, I've been dreaming of days spent at warm sunny beaches.

3 x 3 in., oil on canvas