Fence Post Triptych - Part I

Here It Is !

This is the first of three Fence Post Cactus paintings, designed to be hung together. Designed to celebrate the unique character of these fabulous plants that survive the baking and freezing temperatures of the desert where they live.

In a highly stylized presentation, this Stenocereus eruca sports wicked thorns, and wild curves.  A columnar cactus that can grow to 50' high is indigenous to the southern US and Mexico.

Come back to see the next in the triptych...it's on my easel now.

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Prickly Pear Painting

A Chilly Week In The Desert

Oh my.  The entire country is COLD.  To be expected in December?  Yes, but here in the studio, I continue to visualize the warm desert and work on this Prickly Pear painting.  All the paddles are in though there will be more shadowing eventually.  The time has come to work on the fantasy flower.

Most of the flower has been laid in, however I realize I would like to add one more petal, so I am leaving the computer, returning to the easel.

When an artist puts a brush in her hand, sometimes unexpected changes occur.  So from the image above to the image below, the addition of a couple petals, not just one.  It was a intuitively visual necessity. 

While working on the petals I thought I would add in the stamen and pistol parts of the flower after a slight adjustment to the base under the blossom.  The flower didn't look balanced without this change.

That's it for now.  Check back to see the painting as it comes to conclusion.  My goal is to complete it this week.  Then these cold temps will inspire Holiday themed work.   At least being cold is a type of inspiration.

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Snow Bird

It's a Strange But Apt Title.

Snow Bird.

The view last week from x-country skis.

Some of us fly south for the winter to embrace warmer climes.  Apparently I do have those wings.  The Snow Bird wings.  Last week I was enjoying the white fluffy stuff that falls from the sky both outdoors and in the studio.  Brrrr...it was cold, but delightful.

The view this week while cycling.

Now, almost magically, I am in shorts, warm air, painting tropical flowers and palm trees inspired by those that grow outside my door.  Hmmmm....it is a lovely temperature, which is also delightful.

Detail from Birds and Hibiscus, acrylic painting by Pamela Hunt Lee

I am flapping those Snow Bird wings into the studio to work with a warm colored palette on commissions and paintings for a couple invitational exhibitions.

Steuber's Date Palms

Acrylic Painting by Pamela Hunt Lee

Check back to see sketches and the progress of new work.

Barrels and Fenceposts

Acrylic Painting by Pamela Hunt Lee

Now that I have flown south, I am faced with a busy few weeks!  Join me to watch what transpires by coming back to my blog and visiting my Facebook page.

Wishes for a happy and prosperous 2013!

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