Art Studio of Diane Hoeptner then and now

I stumbled across an old picture of my studio.  It has really changed!  Today I took Alyson Stanfield's advice and tidied up. It won't stay this clean for long so I'm attaching pictures for your entertainment.  (Old pics are on the bottom)  Changes include the addition of a few pces of furniture and a better sound system. Funny how one grows into whatever space is inhabited.  We live in a duplex and this room is the upstairs kitchen.  Best studio I've ever had!  Now if my Husband will just let me convert the livingroom into a frame & shipping room, I'll be all set, kidding!  (: (Click picture to see bigger.)

Magenta Zinnias big colorful floral paintings

Magenta Zinnias  Oil on paper  21" x 7"  NFS

Happy with these!  They round out this series very nicely.  Although, now I'm tempted to go back and add a background pattern to "Free Range Roses I & II."  Mmm.

Magenta Blooms big colorful floral WIP paintings

Magenta Blooms  works in progress, each 21" x 7"

Trying to go for a looser more painterly application with these zinnias.  Liking 'em so far.  
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Sunflower Rhapsody I&II pair colorful floral

Sunflower Rhapsody I & II  Oil on paper, each 21" x 7"  NFS

Sunflower paintings WIP colorful floral

This is a pair of 21 x 7 paintings in progress.  I'm afraid after this shot was taken, I may have bungled them.  I painted the saturated turquoise areas a weird yellow/gray/green and wasn't happy with the results.  I didn't anticipate liking the turquoise tone so much. The offensive color has been wiped and I'll attempt to salvage the paintings tomorrow.   In other news, my sister and I threw a surprise birthday party for our dear mom on Sunday.  Many wonderful friends and family members made the long drive out to the Grand River Cellars Winery in Madison, OH for the event.  Much fun was had.  But today is her actual birth date (70th!) Happy Birthday, Mom!!!!