Painting and Stories by an artist mom
With my daughter back to school, I was going to attempt some plein air. But the snow is mushy, so I am going to give it a couple more days. This is part of my backyard fence, with receding snow and the mud that is now our backyard.
Today we were out hiking in the snow with friends and a pack of dogs. No time to stop to paint, so I plundered my daughters toys for today’s subject.
It’s been a cold, grey and white winter so far. The snow is sticking around, which is kinda cool, but I yearn for COLOR. So, here ya go. Clementines. I was trying to channel some Duane Keiser. It’s like sunshine in a postcard.
I had a great start to the September #30paintingsin30days challenge. Then I hit a wall. I came to the realization that I wanted more time for these paintings. Also, I was bone tired. I’m not sure if I was under the weather, but I couldn’t shake the exhaustion.
Perhaps because I am also doing the Strada Easel challenge, which requires an artwork from life everyday, I was just burnt out.
So, here are the next four in the Goats of Anarchy September Series. I should finish them all by the beginning of October. If you’d like to purchase any of the paintings, please go to the Dailypaintworks link below. 30% of sales will go directly to the GOA Sanctuary. And FREE Shipping for USA domestic purchases.
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/dana-aldis-201/artwork
Pepper has personality! Love that Goat booty.
All paintings are available for purchase, 30% of each sale will go to GOA. (one lump, at the end of September) And FREE Domestic USA Shipping.
To purchase this painting, please go to my DailyPaintworks page:
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/dana-aldis-201/artwork
Cherry seems like a lovely, gentle soul. I think the lacy filigree behind her suits her.
All paintings are available for purchase, 30% of each sale will go to GOA. (one lump, at the end of September) And FREE Domestic USA Shipping.
To purchase this painting, please go to my DailyPaintworks page:
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/dana-aldis-201/artwork
My daughter finally started pre-school, she’s thrilled to be back with playing and learning with other kids. I’m thrilled she’s happy, and I have my studio time back after the summer break.
Leslie Saeta unofficially announced that the next 30 in 30 Challenge will be this September. I was going to do some more dogs, but I felt I wanted to change it up a bit – so I contacted an amazing animal sanctuary – Goats of Anarchy, and they have graciously given me permission to do paintings based on their animals. I hope to include their stories too.
Goats of Anarchy, “GOA” is an award-winning, vegan sanctuary for special needs baby goats (along with other animal friends that we just have to help). They are a registered charity (501c3) and all tax deductible donations go towards vet fees, food, shelter and prosthetics for the baby goats.
They are very active on FB and Instagram – I highly recommend following them, and if you can, perhaps make a monthly or one time donation. Please check out there website here: https://goatsofanarchy.com/
I am donating 30% of all sales from this series to GOA. If you are interested in purchasing an original or print from this series, please contact me directly – danaaldisstudio@gmail.com – I will post additional information on the individual images.
See you in September!
Dog 74, Martin, 6×6 Oil on Panel, 1001dogs.tumblr.com
Dog #72, Cupcake, 6×6 oil on panel – 1001dogs.tumblr.com
