Wednesday, January 22, 2014


she's a bit blurry but i like her that way.


oil pastels on paper


i am enjoying the challenge of a painting a day.

i have approached it by painting first thing in the morning

when the light is best in my studio.   there is a feeling

of accomplishment after i am done.  in september when i 

painted for the 30 paintings challenge i was out of town a lot

and it was a bit stressful.  this is different.  every day i wonder

who is going to show up.  



sunset  around the bend on paseo dell mar



if you are intererested in seeing all of the portraits for this challenge, 

click on the label below


linking with friends at paint party friday 
i do hope you get a chance to peek at the lovely art there

23 comments:

  1. So very cool Irene, I eagerly await to see who appears too!

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  2. Oh this is so wonderful Irene! Aren't we all a bit blurry at times?

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  3. she's really lovely Irene and I love seeing who appears week after week :) Happy PPF!

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    1. Ooo, a glow is a nice thing to see. Thank you, Susan.

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  5. this is such a pretty piece...something so serene about her....Wishing you a warm and cozy and Happy PPF!!!

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    1. Thank you so much for the visit and for the comments, Diana.

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  6. His face is handsome ethnic. Saludos

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  8. These challenges are fun. It kinda makes me want to keep going, and do a whole year. I mean, how hard can it be, right? ;) lol

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    1. :) I am going for another month in Feb. Then will reevaluate. But a day at a time and it doesn't overwhelm.

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  9. I really like this face Irene. It seems she is just about to say something. Wonderful art. The photo is beautiful as well.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  10. wow, a painting a day .... well done! Wonderful portrait.

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    1. Yes, one a day. Thank you for your comment, Denthe.

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