I will have to wait to post the pic for this till tomorrow as I discovered I do not like the coloring I get when using artificial light (even though I have "daylight" bulbs in the studio).  I got a new canvas for my birthday and have fallen in LOVE with the smooth finish and therefore the control I have with oils.  I am thinking I might have to try to gesso some masonite and see if that gives the same texture/finish.  I have always tried using Frederix canvas or canvas panels in the past and was never pleased with the amount of weave and how I had to work the paint in.....  again, that is why I love this daily painting.  Makes me use new materials and practice, practice, practice.

 this is another daily painting.  After doing this piece in color a few weeks ago, I decided to do it in black/white to study values.  Maybe I should have done black/white first?  Oh well, anyone who knows me knows I don't do things in the "normal" manner....

  I am hoping to complete a painting a day to help develop skills and get some work done.  Stay tuned....

Here is the first one completed yesterday.....