September 2014 30 Day Challenge

The first of October is finally here.  This is my collage of the September 30 Day painting challenge.  To view other collages of painters that hung in for the duration, follow this link 30 Day September Painting Challenge.

Elephant Garlic

We grow elephant garlic not only for it's great taste but for it's great looks.  It gets a blue flower the size of a softball that's about 4 feet tall in late spring.  This is painting 30 in the 30 day challenge.  To view paintings from other artist in the challenge follow this link http://lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/. 

Pom Harvest

I'll be chasing down neighbors with bags of pomegranates this year.  Our main tree had dozens of fruits and another tree has started producing.  They are fun to paint.  I found myself pulling out reds that I don't normally use on my palette.   

Limes and Shot Glass

Another little still-life for the 30 day challenge.  This is day 28.  To view work from the other artists hanging in there, follow this link http://lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/.

The Last Harvest

I stopping pulling weeds a couple of weeks ago.  All I'm doing in the garden these days is picking the last few tomatoes and the occasional surprise watermelon.  This watermelon is called a moon and star melon.  I've been wanting to paint one all summer.  

Pomegranate

It's the time of year to paint pomegranates.  I friend gave me a tree several years ago and it finally has started to produce nice fruit.  Mine aren't as deep red as the ones in the store, but they are still tasty and fun to paint. 

Pink Zinnias

There are still a few Zinnias left in our garden, so I thought I have fun with them.  I attempted to paint this in a more whimsical style.