from life Archives - Nelia Harper

Select drawings and paintings from September Strada Easel Challenge.

1 Oct 2018

Was the Strada Easel Challenge Worthwhile?

by nelia | posted in: Behind the scenes, Plein Air | 0

It’s the end of September and that means it’s the end of another 30 Day Challenge to draw or paint from life every day for 30 days. Sponsored by Strada Easel, this is the third challenge I’ve completed. As you may recall from this post, I hemmed and hawed over … Read More

"Kabocha Squash", 5x7, oil on canvas, © Nelia Harper

20 Sep 2017

Kabocha Squash Study – Day 20 Strada Easel Challenge

by nelia | posted in: Oil, Plein Air, Still Life | 0

Some days are just too beautiful to sit indoors. Today was one of those days. Since I didn’t have enough time to drive to a painting location today, I set up my easel on the back deck. Another scouting trip around the house procured a miniature Kabocha squash. I placed it … Read More