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"Kabocha Squash", 5x7, oil on canvas, © Nelia Harper
20 Sep 2017

Kabocha Squash Study – Day 20 Strada Easel Challenge

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

30 day challenge, color study, from life, kabocha, squash, still life, strada easel
"Gourdness", 5x7, oil on panel, © Nelia Harper
9 Sep 2017

Day 9 – Gourdness – Strada Easel

My gourdness this was tough!   Ok, truth be told, painting isn’t easy.  People who say, “Oh, that must be so relaxing…” or “That must be so meditative”, have not done this.  No.  It is not relaxing or meditative.  It’s hard.  Ok.  It’s fun too.  And, very rewarding.   Secretly, I … Read More

30in30, alla prima, farmers market, gourd, oil, squash, still life, stradaeasel
"Giant Pattypan" 5x7, oil on panel, © Nelia Harper
7 Sep 2017

Day 6 & 7 – Sunflowers and Squash – Strada Easel Challenge

Day 6 – Sunflowers! Things got a little wild and crazy in the studio today. I made a trip to the farmer’s market, looking for dinner. Instead, I found these golden goodies. How to decide?  Veggies or flowers? I opted for a bit of both.  Who can resist such lovely … Read More

farmersmarket, homegrown, pattypan, squash, stilllife, strada, stradaeasel, yellow

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