Cosmos Party, Oil Painting

 Cosmos Party by Marion Hedger

20x20cm (8"x8")

Oil on canvas board

This painting was one of my first oil paintings. It was painted about 18months ago when I was still very much a novice with oil painting. I wanted to see if I could replicate the looseness I can achieve in pastel. I think I achieved it in this small painting and I like the result, it has a looseness and freshness about it that sometimes can be lost as you progress. As they say, "ignorance is a wonderful thing" LOL.
Contact me about this or any other painting HERE

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Artwork sale

I have joined the Etsy promotion for Black Friday. I am offering a 10% discount on all my available paintings in my store. Use coupon code BFCMWEEKEND1 at checkout to receive a 10% discount on any painting.

Valid from today through to Monday.

What better gift to give at Christmas than an original painting.

Pink Hibiscus syriacus still life painting

Hibiscus syriacus by Marion Hedger
18 cm x 24 (approx 7" x 10") oil on MDF canvas panel

These flowers were picked form our hibiscus syriacus tree which produces these beautiful double flowers every summer. It was in the garden when we bought the house and is featured on the original house plans so must be at least 45 years old. I placed them in a green jug and placed some striped fabric behind it to set off the flowers. Part of my Garden 101 daily paintings.

This painting is for sale on Etsy CLICK HERE TO VIEW

See also my painting Orange Delight which uses the same striped fabric as the background.

White Orchids in Pastel - 2012 Autumn Sale

White Orchids by Marion Hedger

22x30cm

Soft Pastel on sanded card

The third of my pastels up for auction on Daily Paintworks at a low starting price

CLICK HERE TO BID

White Phaleonopsis Orchids are always nice to see. I usually always have at least one somewhere in the house. They make the ideal pot plant.

See also Stargazer Lilies and Orange Asian Lilies other pastels in the Autumn Sale

Orange Asian Lilies in Pastel - 2012 Autumn Sale

Orange Asian Lilies by Marion Hedger

22x30cm

Soft Pastel on sanded card

Another of my pastels up for auction on Daily Paintworks at a low starting price

CLICK HERE TO BID

I love this orange lily. I grow it in pots on the patio, and each year up it pops. It needs no attention and always gives a good show.

See also Stargazer Lilies another pastel in the Autumn Sale