Deb Kirkeeide

April 10, 2010

Sunny Days

18 x 18 Oil on Canvas

Another large painting - at least for me it is. I think I am still fond of smaller paintngs - I feel like I have more control for some reason. But one has to grow and stretch and try new things! Right? Lots of thick juicy paint on this one - I'm hoping it will be dry enough to drop of for a show in a few days.

I started watching the series The Impressionists last night. I highly recommend it. It's inspiring and it allows you to see these artists as human - just like the rest of us!

April 3, 2010

Here Kitty Kitty - a portrait of a leopard

Here Kitty Kitty

a portrait of Sasha

12 x 12 oil on canvas

I thought I would try my hand at another "kitty". This is Sasha, a leopard that a friend of mine used to know. This was a bit of a challenge for several reasons. For one, I just haven't done many cats and am not all that familiar with their bone structure. But it was fun to do and I used both a pallette knife and brush for this one. I somehow feel compelled to use the knife when I pain larger. But I like the texture that it gives the painting.

This has been a challenging week with the loss of 3 family members in my close and extended families. Each unrelated, but very sad circumstances and it's been a rollercoaster of emotions with all being so close together. It's been a bit difficult concentrating on painting.

So I want to dedicate this in memory of Jill, Dave and Paul. Our hearts are heavy that you have left us but full of light because you graced our lives.

Here Kitty Kitty

12 x 12 oil on Canvas

$425 + 15 S/H

please contact me if you are interested in purchase.

Thank you!

March 30, 2010

Rule of the Roost

5x7 Oil on Canvas

He may think he rules the roost but I believe it's really those hens who are in charge. Another little study of our MN party animals. He does look like he's dressed for a party, doesn't he?

March 28, 2010

Little Red Hen

5x5 Oil on Cnavas

I found this image in my reference files from a trip to the Minnesota Zoo a couple years ago.

I wanted to get some pictures of some "wild" animals for future reference.

Most of the animals were asleep that day, or in hiding. But the farm animals came through. They were there and ready to party. The Minnesota version of exotic and wild.

March 22, 2010

A Wild Hare

6x8 Oil on linen panel

Wild hares keep coming to mind lately. It is very symbolic of fertility and new life - appropriate for this time of year.

In the Chinese zodiac the rabbit is a most fortunate sign, giving those born under it the ability to possess considerable power. In many cultures, it is a lunar creature with feminine energies whose outline can be seen in the face of the moon. (Which may explain why I've been thinking of the moon along with the hare). More to come !

A Wild Hare

6x8 Oil on Linen

$150.00 + 12.00 S/H

March 21, 2010

Out of the Blue

"Out of the Blue"

12 x12 oil on canvas

I suppose the title can go for both the painting (if anyone has a better title, I'm open for suggestions) and the fact that I finally came up with a painting to post. Where does the time go?

I'm ready for flowers again. Our snow is gone and well, it is officially spring. If I paint them perhaps they will come!

Happy Spring everyone!

March 4, 2010

"You Talkin' To Me?" portrait of a Raven

"You Talkin' To Me?"

Not much new to report except that spring is in the air and that gives one hope that all this white will eventually go away! My street is getting wider and I can actually see the surface of my driveway now. And the best of all - the news report the other night was talking about boating season! hard to believe

it could be a matter of a few weeks (if all goes well)

Love this raven. He's got attitude. He's really much more dynamic in person with lots of texture and brushwork and contrasting colors. I can't wait to see this one in a frame.

You Talkin' To Me?

18 x 18 Oil on Canvas

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