Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Springtime Ride - antique windup boy

 Springtime Ride - antique windup boy
  Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
 
"Springtime Ride"
oil on canvas - 6"x8"

Just a bit of nostalgia with antique windups
and the arrival of spring!




Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Lost in Space - Robbie Robot

Lost in Space - Robbie Robot
Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Lost in Space"
oil on 1.5 " deep canvas - 6"x6"

Do you remember the famous Robbie Robot?
Boy, that's dating me! I think most of us
feel a bit "Lost in Space" ~sometimes~
I know I do! :)

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Antique Clothes Dryer - wooden clothes pins


Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Clothes Dryer"
oil on deep canvas - 6"x8" - sold

Years go by and some things do become, more or less,obsolete.
My grandma always used these as her clothes dryer but today
its rare to even find these original round wooden objects.
I look at them and think about the person that came up with
this amazing little item. They really are unique in their design
and were certainly used by the millions!




Thursday, March 25, 2010

Happy Days - penguin

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Happy Days"
oil on 1.5 " deep canvas - 6"x6"- sold

 
I might have been a little too excited to think of spring! Although
the first day of spring arrived 3 days ago....it came in with winter
cold and gray skies. I guess there are some who enjoy the winter and
are sad to see it go.


Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Complimentary Colors - Flowers

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Complimentary Flowers" - sold
oil on 1.5 " deep canvas - 6"x6"

A great study in complimentary colors. In the art world,these colors,
when placed next to each other, make each other appear brighter.
The use of complementary colors is an important aspect of
aesthetically pleasing art. So, I hope this one pleases YOU! :)
 





Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Bowl of Flowers - floral still life

  
Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Bowl of Flowers"
oil on 1.5 " deep canvas - 6"x6"- sold

 
After months of gray winter, I have certainly been
enjoying my bundle of spring flowers that I got at the store.
I am looking forward to seeing these beauties popping up outside.
Besides, it has been such a very long time since I painted flowers that
I forgot how fun they are! Hope you are enjoying them too!



Monday, March 22, 2010

Springtime Teddy - flower still life

Springtime Teddy - flower still life
  Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Springtime"
oil on 1.5 " deep canvas - 6"x8"
Getting into the Springtime mood today. A bit of spring
cleaning,dusting off my little bears and thinking of the
color that will soon be arriving.


Thursday, March 18, 2010

Treasures - woman on street

 Treasures - woman on street
  Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Treasures"
oil on 1.5 " deep canvas - 6"x8" - sold

Just a bit to ponder.


Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Friendship - bicycles

  
Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
"Friendship"
oil on canvas
6"x8" - sold

A couple of friends visiting the library.
Sometimes friendship can seem a bit complicated.



Thursday, March 11, 2010

CBS Sunday Morning Sun - women artists

  Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple
 
"Women Artists"

oil on 1.5" deep canvas
8"x10"

 
I am sure this will ring a bell with you if you are a fan,like I am,
of the CBS Sunday morning t.v.show. Many of the sun images that are
shown for the different segments are sent in by viewers. I decided to
participate with a group of fellow artists to create one. They will
be sent to the program in hopes that they will choose one to air on
the show.
This is my sun created as a tribute to all the amazing women artists
around the world.Since the brush is one of our most important tools
and I go through a LOT of them.......
they definitely make my rays of sunshine!

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Tools of the Trade - artist paint brushes

Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Tools of the Trade" - sold
oil on 1.5" deep canvas
9"x12"


After painting for over 40 years, I have purchased more
of these than I would ever like to think about. I still
have some brushes that are at least 20+ years that have
become old friends.
I can always seem to find a use for them,even when they
are worn out. I get very attached to them and unless
they are completely fallen into pieces,which is rare,
I never seem to throw them out.




Monday, March 08, 2010

A Bit Awkward - Fish out of water


  Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Awkward"
oil on 1.5" deep canvas
6"x6"


Have you ever had this feeling when trying something new?
It can be a bit awkward! :)

 


Friday, March 05, 2010

Jar of Garlic Dill Pickles


  Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Tasty Dills"
oil on 1.5" deep canvas
6"x8" = sold

I am one of those people who love a good Dill Pickle.
Here's a new organic brand I found that I really
like a lot...... it must be all that wonderful garlic!
Hmmmmmmmm...yummy!


Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Best Friends - fairy boy and bird

  Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Friends"
Fantasy Series
6"x8"
-oil on canvas

After freeing the caged bird these two became fast friends.






Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Soup & Sandwich - man @ cafe,city scene

  Copyright © 2010 Linda Apple

"Cafe Lunch"
oil on canvas - 6"x8"- sold

A quick lunch at the Soup and Sandwich cafe.