Lots of Painting in the Studio

Jan 14, 2024

Happy to say that I have been able to paint many hours this week. Here are two completed works and a work in progress.

"EASTERN COTTON TAIL," 12x24, oil on Gold Leaf - Michel McNinch, artist. Lots of Painting in the Studio
“EASTERN COTTON TAIL,” 12×24, oil on Gold Leaf
"YELLOW-BELLIED SLIDER," oil on Gold Leaf, 12x24, Michel McNinch, artist Lots of Painting in the Studio
“YELLOW-BELLIED SLIDER,” oil on Gold Leaf, 12×24
WORK IN PROGRESS - BLUE HOUR MESA - I love this image, and when it has been completed, I hope you will too. It is from a trip out west, and I can remember it so distinctly. Now, to reflect it onto canvas, Michel McNinch, artist. Lots of Painting in the Studio
WORK IN PROGRESS – BLUE HOUR MESA – I love this image. When it has been completed, I hope you will too. It is from a trip out west, and I can remember it so distinctly. Now, to reflect it onto canvas.

Time to get back to the easel – I feel something electric coming…. Stay tuned.

Many thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to look at my art.

Michel

p.s. Click on any image to enlarge it.

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10 Comments

  1. Keri Justice on January 14, 2024 at 5:34 pm

    Your hare makes me think of the Velveteen Rabbit. So much expression in the face. Thank you for sharing!



    • Michel McNinch on January 14, 2024 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you for seeing that in my work!



    • Michel McNinch on January 17, 2024 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you! Rabbits always seem to have a sweet expression. They are fun to paint.



  2. Missy mciver on January 14, 2024 at 7:39 pm

    Love the gold leaf work. Actually all 3 are great



    • Michel McNinch on January 14, 2024 at 8:07 pm

      Thank you!



      • Robert McNinch on January 14, 2024 at 8:41 pm

        I love them! The rabbit is my favorite. I love the expression.



        • Michel on January 14, 2024 at 8:43 pm

          Thank you, honey



    • Michel McNinch on January 17, 2024 at 7:59 pm

      Hey Missy! thank you. Check your email. I have been trying to reach you.



  3. Tina on January 16, 2024 at 11:22 am

    I’ve got a lot to catch up on!! I’ve missed a few weeks :-/ I love it when you do the gold leaf!! I’m joining the Eastern Cotton Tale club!! I really connected with him !!! Stunning!! The Tortoise and the Hare!! I just got it!! 🙂

    Tina



    • Michel McNinch on January 17, 2024 at 7:58 pm

      Thank you, Tina! Robert likes the cottontail the best too.



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