A Painting a Day #12 Asparagus

Asparagus

(c) J.Bellinger '18

Oil

 6"x 8" 

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Standing tall a bundle of local asparagus.  I replaced the purple rubber bands 

with red ones for a more colorful composition. I love painting reflections on glass.

A Painting a Day #11 Summer Strawberries

Summer Strawberries

(c) J.Bellinger '18

Oil

6" x 6"

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Fresh strawberries in a vintage Buffaloware berry bowl.

I love using vintage dish towels with stripes!

I use hardboard panels that I gesso myself and then tone with either yellow oxide or 

Raw Sienna acrylic. The golden tones show through the thinner areas of paint

 and add a warm dimension. I've tried other colors like gray, burnt sienna or black

 (definately never white) but didn't like the results.  

A Painting a Day #10 Salt Shaker & Limes

Salt Shaker & Limes

(c) J.Bellinger '18

Oil

6" x 6"

Available $325

The second in a series using vintage salt & pepper shakers. 

I like working in series especially when using familiar objects.

 I have many of these little red paring knives which get more use than

 all of my kitchen knives. 

The red/green/white color design feels very Italian!

Daily Painting #9 Salt & Pepper

Salt & Pepper 

(c) J.Bellinger '18

Oil

6" x 6"

SOLD

I found these vintage salt & pepper shakers on eBay, commonly seen in restaurants.

I love how the extra thick glass distorts the colors.

A Painting a Day #8 Orange & Blue

Orange &  Blue

(c) J.Bellinger '18

Oil

6" x 6"

Available $325

Satsumas in vintage glass bowl on old blue striped dish towel.  I strive for loose brush strokes and achieved it in this little oil.   I used a #4 bright only.

A Painting a Day #7 Two Lemons

"Two Lemons"

(c) J.Bellinger '18

Two little lemons on a vintage glass plate with vintage red striped dish towel.

Very cheerful, don't you think?

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Painting a Day #6 Vincent Van Gogh Box with Lemon

Vincent Van Gogh Box with Lemon

(c) J. Bellinger '18

6" x6"

Oil

Available $325

I've saved this box from Vincent Van Gogh note cards because "Almond Blossoms Blooming" is one of my favorite Van Gogh paintings. I just love that shade of blue!

It makes for a lively little set up with a lemon perched on top.

Painting a Day #5 "Little Limes"

Little Limes

(c) J.Bellinger '18

Oil

6" x 6"

SOLD 

Three limes in a vintage glass bowl resting on a French script fabric.

I love to paint fabric patterns and collect fabrics, napkins and kitchen towels.

A Painting a Day #4 Blueberries in Yellow Berry Bowl

Blueberries in Yellow Berry Bowl

(c)J.Bellinger '18

Oil

6"x 6"

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I have my great grandmother's set of Riviera pattern by Homer Laughlin. These dishes were 

typically given as "Premiums" in laundry soap boxes in the early 1940's.

Blueberries are a favorite of mine to paint. getting that grayish blue color is key.

Painting a Day #3 Olive Oil in Mason Jar

Olive Oil in Mason Jar

(c) J. Bellinger '18

6" x 6"

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A simple study of light & reflections. 

The challenge was getting an indication of the words on the glass jar while 

the paint was wet adding to the looseness of the brushstrokes. 

Painting a Day #2 Satsuma Reflections

Satsuma Reflections

(c) J.Bellinger '18

Oil

6" x 6"

Available: $325

I love painting reflections on a glass surface, the lights generally reflect darker and the darks reflect lighter...same with reflections on water. It's one of those things I love about painting.  You just need to trust your eye to know how to mix a color that you are seeing.

Jennifer Bellinger "A Painting a Day" #1

Lemon with Blue Knife 

Oil

6" x 6"

Available:  $325

I'm back at it with A Painting a Day....well, hopefully at least 3X a week as my schedule allows.

I have missed the discipline of completing a small painting in a day. My last post was in 2012 and during the interim a lot has transpired.  2012-2016 I had a beautiful gallery with space for my easel to paint in downtown Ketchum.  I represented 5 nationally known bronze sculptors and while I loved having the gallery I wasn't getting much of my own painting done. 

I look forward to keeping my blog up to date and check out what other artists are up to.

Thanks for visiting!

Eggplant, Still Life

"Eggplant Tango"

6"x6" oil

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

E is for Eggplant. One of the most amazing fruits. I made a delicious vegetarian lasagne with these "models".



Dill Pickles, D is for Dill Pickle, ABC mini challenge

" Just Dilly"

oil 6"x8"

ABC Mini Challenge II

copyright 2012 J.Bellinger

D is for Dill Pickle. My favorite brand. I used to make cold pack pickles but it is hard where I live to get fresh cucumbers and dill. Plus, the last few batches I made, something went wrong...several quarts ended up spoiling, as if the vinegar or something had changed. Did everything the way I always had...oh, well. These fill the bill nicely...crisp and garlicky!

I will post 2 a day until I am caught up. The entire set of 26 "letters" will be available soon. 

ABC Mini Challenge II, C is for Coffee

ABC C is for Coffee

"Cuppa Joe"

6x6 oil copyright J.Bellinger 2012

Borrowed my friends' Harliquin Homer Laughlin cups for this one. I love the Art Deco feeling of this vintage cup & saucer. 

        "B is for Blueberries"

6x6 oil

copyright 2012 J.Bellinger

Boy, I am way behind in posting my ABC Mini Challenge paintings! Just finished "M" but here is "B".

Blueberries are a fun challenge...love mixing the dull blue/grays.



ABC Mini Painting Challenger for October 2012 A is for Apple

ABC Mini Painting Challenge

A is for Apple  "Red & Green"

Oil 6"x6"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

Feels great to have a challenge of a daily painting again! This challenge with my FB artist friends runs through October. My computer has been down this week and I will be scurrying to catch up with my posts...A through E paintings are done.

" Zatec Lager Since 1004 Czech "

Oil

4"x10"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

$395 Available

ABC Mini Painting Challenge "Z" is for Zatec. This is a Czech beer has been brewed sinxe 1004!

I placed the bottle against a white background, aqua paper on the right wall to boune blues back onto the bottle....blue & orange a favorite combo.

This is the final painting in my ABC min painting series...26 paintings in as many days..well, 30 for me with a few days missed doing other things.

I hope you enjoy them...I certainly have enjoyed eating and drinking my models!

This entire series will be in my July 6/7/8 show The Broadford Rd Show at a beautiful private home in our valley...also the Ketchum Arts Festival July 13/14/15. Please call and let me know if you will be at either show so I can be on the look out for you..oh, and if you need directions to the Broadford Rd show.

ABC Mini Paintings Egg Yolks, still life

" Scrambles Eggs Coming Up "

Oil

6"x6"

copyright J.Bellinger

 $395 Framed

available

ABC Mini Challenge Painting "Y" is for Yolks

Some time ago I painted a similar arrangement of egg yolks and was looking forward to using them again in this Alphabet series.

I'm feeling relieved to have this series completed..will post Z in a moment.

I hope you have enjoyed following along with this challenge of 26 paintings in as many days.

" The XX Factor"

Oil

4"x10"

copyright J. Bellinger 2012

available

ABC mini challenge painting  "X" is for Dos Equis.

I think this is my favorite label so far...loved painting the XXs. On to post Y & Z, which I finished today.



" The XX Factor "

Oil

10"x4"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

available

ABC Mini Challenge "X" is for Dos Equis.

Art Tip # 26 The Illusion of glass or metal or anything

Very simple really. Override what your brain is telling you and paint what your eyes see in the set up.

 Look for shapes, mix the color of that shape and lay it down, leave it alone. Mix and paint all the little shapes you see, starting with the big shapes, working down to smaller shapes (save highlight shapes for last..these will be juicy little blobs of paint.  When you have your shapes or patches of paint down and are ready to blend one shape with another, do so very lightly, barely touching the edges of the two colors you are blending. Don't keep going over and over...you flatten and create mud, taking the life out of the brushstrokes you have layed down.

"Watermelon B.S. (before seedless)

Oil

6"x6"

available

ABC Mini painting challenge "W" is for watermelon. Best part...the black seeds. I do appreciate seedless watermelons and was a reluctant watermelon eater as a kid because I didn't like dealing with the seeds. We'd sit on the back porch and spit them out.

Have you tried watermelon salad with black olives and feta cheese? Delicious. You can check for the recipe on AllRecipies.com my favorite recipe cite. This salad is super easy and especially refreshing on a hot evening. Goes well with bar-b-que.



" Tight Squeeze "

Oil

6"x6"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

available

ABC Mini Challenge painting "V" is for Valencia orange. A high key composition, simply designed. I wanted the focus to be on the juicy orange slices without background distractions.

Next time I paint orange or lemon slices from life I will keep a spray bottle of water handy...however once I realized the hot lights were going to dry things out it made me paint faster..a goal I continually work on. In the end, it takes what it takes!

"Urquell Pilsner"

Oil

10"x4"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

available

ABC Mini challenge "U" is for Urquell Pilsner..a very good Czech beer.

I really loved mixing all the varied greens in this set-up..especially the yellow-greens. I am almost to the end of the ABC edibles...it has been a fun project.

Please comment with your favorite beer..if you like beer that is.

"Pick Your Heat"

Oil

4"x10"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

available

ABC mini challenge "T" is for Tapitio & Tobasco. What's your favorite hot sauce? In our house Tapitio is the favorite but I still prefer Tobasco when I make Deviled Eggs...and I use a lot. I mash the egg yolks with mayo, white pepper, Tobasco..quite a bit of mayo so they are good and creamy.

Now for the letter "U".



"Summer Berries"

Oil

6"x6"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

available

ABC Mini Challenge "S" is for Strawberries!  I used alizarin crimson, Grumbacher red, cad red light for the reds. I love red paint!

These are arranged in a vintage buffaloware china bowl on a very old, William Sonoma tea towel.

" Razzle Dazzle "

Oil

6"x6"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

Available

ABC Mini Challenge "R" is for Radish. Wow, you have to paint fast to capture these..the leaves wilt quickly under the lamp I use to light the set-up. I love painting subjects on a glass surface..double trouble!

"Just Like Mom Made"

Oil

6"x8"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

Available

ABC Mini Painting  "Q" is for Quaker Oats. Whew! This was challenging, but fun, too. I added the polka dots to the background for some fun interest.  My husband loves raisens cooked in his oatmeal. The other day we were out of raisens and he added chopped dates...much better!



"Three's a Crowd"

Oil

6"x 6"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

Available

ABC Mini Challenge "P" is for Pears. Another favorite fabric in my stash is this woven Peruvian fabrc..love the pink and black stripes. Tomorrow is Q....?????

" Hanging Around "

Oil

6"x6"

copyright J.Bellinger 2012

Available

ABC Mini Challenge  "O" is for Onion. I am really liking how cool all these ABC still lifes are looking hanging together. It has been a fun series. Tomorrow "P" is for Pears! Stay Tuned.