Black Friday on Ebay

"Kiwi Trio"

8"x8", acrylic on canvas board

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Incidentally...I totally spelled Kiwi wrong on the listing....I don't know how that happened, but I can't change it. :)

First Thanksgiving down...2 more to go!

I feel very grateful that we still get together with my Dad's side and celebrate Thanksgiving. It's always fun to see my aunts and uncles, cousins, and second-cousins!

At this time of year I like to list many of my older paintings on ebay in hopes that they will find a new home over the holidays. The painting above is one of the many paintings that start at a 1 $ bid on ebay. These make unusual stocking stuffers or possibly gifts for friends and family.

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Scattered Love - 211

"Scattered Love", 5"x5", oil on Gessoboard, ©2013 Heather Hingst Bennett
SOLD

Just thinking of all the ways and to all the places that our love is dispersed.

Many Creative Projects on the Horizon

His and her orange bikes in New York City

I haven’t had much luck painting this week. To tell you the truth…I’m super distracted. I’m itching to try a few new things and finish up some old projects, so for the next 3 weeks I’m on a still life painting break. I will have some other fun creative projects to share with you!

While I’m on break, I’ll be putting past paintings up for auction on ebay. Here is a list of what is currently up now:

• DOROTHY
• THE THREE PEARS - SOLD
• BLUE PLATE AND TEA BAG
• FROM THE TOP
• FACE OFF

Click here if you are interested in bidding.

Since I can’t write a post without including a picture, the photo above is from our trip to New York City last year. I’m ready to go back any time!

Three Petites #001

"Three Petites", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

Happy New Year! Hello 2012!!

Getting the new year off to a good start with a painting. I haven't painted since September or October 2011. (It's been so long, I can't even remember.)

Have you made any New Years resolutions? I'm still working on mine.

Hope your year is off to a good start too! Cheers!

I Made it on Poppytalk Handmade

Stop by the Poppytalk Handmade Pre-Holiday Market. There’s lots of great stuff including my art quilts! :)

I'll be painting again soon!! Very soon! My paintbrush has been calling my name. I've got to put the finishing touches on my new studio space.

AND there will be more pictures on New York City soon!! 

No. 102 Orange Roses

7"x5", acrylic on paper 

This is painting 102 for the year!

My daughter told me on Saturday that she wanted to move back home. So, I've been busy cleaning out my studio to turn it back into a bedroom for her. I don't know where I'm going to be painting...probably anywhere I can find space.

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Autumn Bouquet

"Autumn Bouquet" 

7"x5", acrylic on paper

I was inspired by this photograph. Have a lovely weekend!

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I love Blue Flowers

"Blue Flowers From My Imagination"

5"x7", acrylic on paper

I have a thing for blue flowers! I'm not much of a print girl, but when I see something with blue flowers I'm instantly drawn to it.

So, what have I decided to do next...Well, of course, it's keep painting! But I've decided to switch it up a bit. I've decided it's time to get into a local gallery. Which means I'm going to start working bigger until I have enough pieces to approach a gallery for representation. I'm going to try to keep creating a painting every week day AND for the remainder of the month of October I'm going to be working in acrylics. I'm trying to go for a loose, painterly feel.

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Teacher's Pet

"Teacher's Pet" 

6x6, oil on hardboard 

Available at Art & Soul from November 25 to December 31.

Tomorrow, Wear Your Tangerine Skirt

"Tangerine Skirt" 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

Or not...it's just the title of this post and painting.  

Top Stitching

"Top Stitching" 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

Another skirt. I've really been digging in the back of my closet! I love the top stitching on this skirt and the wide waistband. Looks super cute worn with leggings, ballet flats or boots...and my usual t-shirt.

I can't believe that it's already Friday. AND Paint Party Friday! So stop by and see what everyone has been painting this week and make sure to share your painting link on the Paint Party Friday blog.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Red - SOLD

"Red"

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

Still having fun with these skirts! I think I'll try them in watercolor soon...

Working Girl Plaid

"Working Girl Plaid" 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

This was one of my favorite work skirts...not too long, not too short! Some days I miss getting dressed up to go into the office! I have all these great work clothes that just don't get used any more. Oh well!  

School Girl

"School Girl"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

When I see a skirt like this I can't help but think "Back to School." I got a little caught up in the plaid this time, I might give this another try soon.

Red Pepper Row - SOLD

"Red Pepper Row" 

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

In the studio early this morning. I have quite a few errands to run today. I have a feeling this week is going to go super fast!

Last weekend I collected quite a few new "perishable" models to paint. So, I'm trying to get through them before they spoil. Green Bags to the rescue!  

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Hot Plate - SOLD

"Hot Plate" 

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

If you couldn't already tell...the paint is still really, really wet. It was good to get back to what I love!

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Still No Cake - SOLD

"Still No Cake" 

©2010 Heather Hingst Bennett 

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas 

We do have cheesecake! Yummy!

Back to this weeks list:

1. Painting inventory - I have just tons of paintings! For the art festival I'm concentrating on my oil paintings. I have to decide which I will hang with a frame and which will not be framed. I have 70 paintings to show at the art festival!
2. Add hangers to the backs of paintings - This is for the non-framed paintings. I hope to give you a little tutorial on this soon!
3. Record information - I like to record information on the back of each painting...and I'm a bit behind at the moment!!
4. Website design - finally! I had a good thing going over on heatherhingst.com, but it felt weird to not include my whole name. I used to use just Heather Bennett, but do you know how many "Heather Bennett's" there are? A lot. So, soon you can visit heatherhingstbennett.com!
5. Facebook Fan Page - I've been putting this off for a few years now. I just don't know what to call it. Heather Hingst Bennett Fine Art, Heather Hingst Bennett Studio, etc...what? Suggestions are welcome!!
6. Epson Stylus Photo R1900 - Order ink and paper to make prints. 
7. Props for festival tent.

Today I want to add hangers and record information on the back of the paintings. Maybe I'll have a little tutorial on how to make the hangers tomorrow along with a painting from the past. I haven't made these hangers myself, so we'll have to see how it goes.  

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Purse Straps - SOLD

"Purse Straps"

©2010 Heather Hingst Bennett 

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas 

And the older paintings just keep coming!!

I'll get back to my normal painting schedule next week. This week I'm concentrating on getting my stuff in gear for the Lincoln Arts Festival. It's only one month away!!

Here's my to do list for the week:

1. Painting inventory - I have just tons of paintings! For the art festival I'm concentrating on my oil paintings. I have to decide which I will hang with a frame and which will not be framed.
2. Add hangers to the backs of paintings - This is for the non-framed paintings. I hope to give you a little tutorial on this soon!
3. Record information - I like to record information on the back of each painting...and I'm a bit behind at the moment!!
4. Website design - finally! I had a good thing going over on heatherhingst.com, but it felt weird to not include my whole name. I used to use just Heather Bennett, but do you know how many "Heather Bennett's" there are? A lot. So, soon you can visit heatherhingstbennett.com!
5. Facebook Fan Page - I've been putting this off for a few years now. I just don't know what to call it. Heather Hingst Bennett Fine Art, Heather Hingst Bennett Studio, etc...what? Suggestions are welcome!!
6. Epson Stylus Photo R1900 - Order ink and paper to make prints. 
7. Props for festival tent.

I'll probably be setting up my festival tent the week of September 19. Doing more planning then!

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Forty-One

"Where's The Cake" 

©2010 Heather Hingst Bennett 

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas 

Where's the cake? The birthday girl ate it...that would be me!!! It's my 41st birthday today.

And my 203rd post!! Time does fly.

To celebrate I'm going to have FREE shipping and 40% OFF in both my Etsy shops today only!!
You must use the coupon codes...FREE41 for free shipping and 41BDAY for 40% off!!

Visit Painted Chic! and modernQUILT today!!!  

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Another Past Painting

"Hanging Around" 

©2010 Heather Hingst Bennett 

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas 

Continuing with the red purse theme...I painted this on January 27, 2010.

Hope you're having a great weekend. I had a headache that totally shut me down for most of the day yesterday. I don't get them very often, but when I do they send me to bed. I was actually in tears. I'm very happy to report that I'm feeling much, much better today.  

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