Sunflower Trio Re-worked!

Sun I - III each 6" x 6" Oil on Canvas Panel $285
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Oh, I like these sunflowers SO much more now. They began with varying degrees of bright BLUE backgrounds-- To see 'em "before," scroll down! The only exception is the orange ones, THEY looked better on blue--but as a series the warm neutral brown backgrounds pull the whole thing together. I punched up the pink one a bit too.

The Nephews at Geneva on the Lake (Erie)

A photo from last weekend: My little nephews in Lake Erie. I can't believe August is almost over, where does the time go?

Another Sunflower Painting

Sunflower with Pink 6" x 6" Oil on Canvas Panel N/A
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Orange Lillies II

Orange Lillies II 8" x 8" Oil on Canvas Panel  SOLD

Today I am hanging out with family out in Ashtabula County which is in the Northeast tip of Ohio on Lake Erie. I'm hoping to take some great pictures and enjoy my nephews ...who are growing at an alarming rate.

Orange Lillies I

Orange Lillies I 8" x 8" Oil on Canvas Panel $175

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Call me a flower paintin' fool, companion piece to follow tomorrow. A little glare on the photo... These flowers are poisonous to cats, so I've been careful to keep fallen petals and leaves off the floor.

Our cat Layla is ravenous for greens and has been getting downright sneaky in her tactics to get outside. When she finally does get outside all she does is eat grass (??) which she later throws up inside the house. ...and that's much more than you needed to know, so that'll be all for today. (:

3 of 3

Sun III 6" x 6" Oil on Canvas Panel $95

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Here's the third painting of sunflowers... I'm enjoying painting flowers at the moment and will probably paint a few more.

2 of 3

Sun II 6" x 6" Oil on Canvas Panel $95

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1 of 3

Sun I 6" x 6" Oil on Canvas Panel $95
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Someone "in-the-know" told me that the color blue is a hard sell in the home decor market. I admit, this painting and the two I will post next are my idea of SUPER PRETTY and SUPER COMMERCIAL. But I'm not above replacing the un-popular blue backgrounds if it makes the paintings even more mainstream... Will give 'em a minute to dry first.

Photo of Cleveland Sunflower

Sunflowers are blooming everywhere here. This one and several companions seem to have sprouted up overnight--on the side of the road.

Layla Sitting

Layla Sitting 6" x 6" Oil on Canvas Panel SOLDFor purchase information: diane@dianehoeptner.com

2 Portraits

Debbie and Nathan Color Pencil and WC on Paper 20" x 16" NFS

Sister & Nephew 6" x 6" Oil on Canvas Panel NFS

Here's a then and now portrait of my sister and her eldest son. Top portrait is a combination of color pencil and watercolor on Arches paper, it was done a few years ago. The one on bottom is today's efforts. I sure don't have the CONTROL in oils that I had with pencils. But I'm SO ok with that, in fact I don't even miss it.

Dutch Bisque Boy & Yoda

Dutch Bisque Boy & Yoda 8" x 10" Oil on Canvas Panel SOLD
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A peaceful warrior and a Dutch boy in knickers watch SOMEthing with much interest. I only had a few hours today...may rework this one again later.

Ducks II

Ducks II 6" x 6" Oil on Canvas Panel N/A
Yes, I painted the ducks again. This time with a red pull string...

Wood Duck Pull Toy

Wood Duck Pull Toy 8" x 8" Oil on Canvas Panel

This 1940's duck pull toy is so cute. I'm sure I'll paint it again. Ducks originally had "googly eyes" and all but one on the yellow duck had been plucked out... I like 'em better without googly eyes.

Pete & Mario

Pete & Mario 8" x 8" Oil on Canvas Panel
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Pictures of Arts Collinwood Gallery Show

Here's a shot of me looking nice and SMASHED-which I wasn't, really. ...and a picture of the Arts Collinwood Gallery. My work will be there through September sometime... I really want to do some bigger paintings, but worry about the time & supplies they require ...not to mention all the smaller paintings I COULD have painted if bigger ones don't work out.