Lake Garda Bougainvillea Painting

Our room was right on Lake Garda and had a small balcony with two chairs and a small table. Even though it was October, the flowers were still in brilliant bloom. I had never seen bougainvillea up close and it was so wonderful to just sit there in the sun surrounded by these lovely flowers and just stare at the serene lake. It was so very quiet.
This  painting is in acrylic, 24x36 on a gallery wrap canvas. I am beginning to understand this acrylic medium a bit more. I had a long talk with Larry Vanover, from Hampton Roads Wholesalers, and he gave me a quick lesson about glazing and using mediums that has helped considerably. One must be immediate and without hesitation while painting in acrylics because if you are too slow, the paint will dry on your palette in mere minutes. Larry jokingly referred to oil painters as, "taking a little stroke here...another there...have a cup of tea and mull it all over, paint a little more...la la...." His exuberance is undeniable and I think that we both agree that working in different mediums; oil, acrylics, pastels, etc. makes you a better artist all around. Isn't that the point?

Crazy Chicken

I know, I know...Chickens are trite. But there are two things that I can't seem to help myself with...they make me smile and people buy them. What can I say...? This guy is one of a pair and they will be in these wonderful, custom frames made for me at Hampton  Roads Wholesalers and will really make them look the way I want. Haven't finished the companion yet, but will post when I do. Oil on linen panel, 19.5x25.