Flower Season is Over

Jul 31, 2023

Charlie kept checking in; “are you finished yet?” This one took a little time. I never know when a painting will be finished. It just takes the time it takes. Not very 21st century… Ah well, it was enjoyable – there is that. I started with a oil sketch and went to a larger canvas for the final painting. Love this vase. Will definitely paint it again. Flower Season is over in my studio – at least for now. Let me show you the last of the series. Hope you enjoy looking at this process.

Charlie keeps peeping around.. “Are you finished yet?”
Little oil sketch from life. 8×8 canvas. Many thanks to Dawn for bringing them to class.
This vase of roses was so beautiful. I want to paint it again with a higher level of finish.
This vase of roses was so beautiful. Wanted to paint them again with a higher level of finish.
"Pink Roses in a Turquoise Glass Vase," oil, 11x14
“Pink Roses in a Turquoise Glass Vase,” oil, 11×14, $495

That is all for this week y’all. Thank you for stopping by. Flower season might be over for now, but I will be working on some new ideas this week. – stay tuned.

Michel

“Take time to paint the roses.” – M McNinch : )

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9 Comments

  1. Virginia Donovan on August 1, 2023 at 11:05 am

    Love Charlie!!! Cats are not known to be patient. Or to pose when you want them to. Enjoyed the process… Happy Painting! Virginia



    • Michel McNinch on August 1, 2023 at 4:36 pm

      Thanks, Virginia. Yeah, Charlie likes to stay close, but doesn’t need much. Hope you are well and painting!



  2. Renee Wedding on August 1, 2023 at 11:41 am

    Beautiful…love the Charlie assist 🧡



    • Michel McNinch on August 1, 2023 at 4:37 pm

      Thank you. He’s a good studio cat. Sleeps most of the day.



  3. Robert McNinch on August 1, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    Love the flower series! Charlie looks sleepy, such a sweet cat.



    • Michel McNinch on August 1, 2023 at 4:37 pm

      He’s always sleepy. Catnip…



  4. June Blanchad on August 2, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    Michel, your rose flower painting is beautiful. Uncle Gene sent it to me. I also loved looking at your cat named Charlie. You are a wonderful artist! Love at JUNE Ps so glad you loved the cosmos. I have plenty to share with you along with Zinnias and marigold seeds for next spring. Love you❤️



  5. Michel McNinch on August 2, 2023 at 6:05 pm

    Hello Aunt June! Thank you for your kind words. I do love to paint! The cosmos are beautiful and remind me of you every time I see them. Thank you so much. I sure had a good time at your house! Such fun.



  6. Donna Rawls on August 2, 2023 at 8:48 pm

    I think Charlie wanted to be in the painting too.



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