I had fun with this one.  Dust on the top and paint faded.  There was actually a full ladder that fits to the back of this.  I think it would be best in a long horizontal style.  I will order a board and see what it turns out like. 

I had a wonderful night last night at the Brick Street Gallery walk.  Nice weather, nice music, nice crowd.  I didn't get this one finished there since I was meeting so many new people.  The "We Are Family" painting received several comments from people remembering their set of toys.  I have several options for these little people in my toy series (found our whole set in my mothers attic - cannot believe she kept them, but glad she did).

I'M BACK!  After a much needed family vacation and orgaanization/motivation break, I'm glad to say I am back on the daily painting process.  This is the first of several farmer subjects.  I hope you enjoy them all. 

#5 in Series 2 of 50 paintings in 50 days.

Not sure what to call this one.  Funny that when I started drawing and painting I never thought of myself as a still life painter.  I used to admire a good still life painting and wonder how they came up with the idea as well as execute it.  Now I am having a ball doing still lifes.  I still have alot to learn, especially with compositions, but I am learning and that is my primary goal.