Little Pumpkin

No. 264, 4"x4", oil on gessoboard

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I just heard a story on NPR this morning about Pumpkin Patches in Lincoln, NE. Here's the story if you're interested.

No. 1 Pumpkin

No. 263, 6"x6", oil on gessoboard

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1 $ Wednesday

"Orange Crush", ©2011

SOLD

I'm constantly dropping off and picking up this week and haven't had time to work on painting. School starts August 13 and I will be ready!

1 $ Wednesday

"Slices" ©2010

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It's Wednesday and time for another 1 $ deal! On Wednesday's during the summer I try to post an older painting that has been hanging around my house. This is painting number 35. It's another that is naively lovely! ENJOY!

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Break Time

No. 238, 6"x6", oil on gessoboard, ©2013 Heather Hingst Bennett

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I have been busy working on a HUGE quilting project and have had my hands dirty dyeing fabric. I finally did get a painting done this weekend! Yeah!

I'll have another 1 $ Wednesday tomorrow! Which past painting will I pick?!

Walk Away

No. 223, 6"x6"x3/4", oil on cradled wood, ©2013 Heather Hingst Bennett

This was the only painting that was acceptable from a week of failed paintings. Some days I think walking away would be a good thing to do.

Actually, I'm going to be doing just that this week. My son has spring break and I'm going to be spending some time with him. :)

I also signed up for an online illustration class with Paper Fashion's, Katie Rogers. The class is called Illustrating Your Favorite Runway Looks. Oh La La...I always wanted to be a fashion illustrator so, I'm excited about the class. I think it will be a fun change!

At one time I was a technical illustrator for Cabela's. I spent my day creating illustrations of fishing vests (like the one above), waders, puffy down coats...and many, many pockets. Ahhhh....the good old days. Anyway, I'm really excited to illustrate with watercolors and use ♥glitter♥!

Hangin' Around

No. 221, 6" x 6" x 3/4", oil on Tung wood, ©2013 Heather Hingst Bennett

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No. 196 - SOLD

"Milling Around", 5"x5", oil on gessoboard, ©2012 Heather Hingst Bennett
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No. 195 - SOLD

"Quarter Cuts", 4"x4", oil on gessoboard, ©2012 Heather Hingst Bennett

It's been pretty quiet over here. I've been busy in the studio AND getting paintings ready to ship! Black Friday went really well over on ebay. Yeah! Thank you all so much for your support!

Autumn Bouquet

"Autumn Bouquet" 

7"x5", acrylic on paper

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

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Reclining Apple - SOLD

"Reclining Apple" 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

Tomorrow, Wear Your Tangerine Skirt

"Tangerine Skirt" 

6"x6", oil on hardboard 

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

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.

Blue Plate Stack - SOLD

"Blue Plate Stack"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6"x6", oil on hardboard

I have such a hard time painting apples and plates. I just don't get the side of the plate quite high enough and the little dimple of the apple where the stem is usually gets lost by the time I'm done painting. Oh, well...there's always next time.

But I do like the colors and the little rose bud pattern on the table.

Paper Flowers in a Bottle - SOLD

"Paper Flowers in a Bottle"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Love the colors in this one!

3 in 3

February 28 :: “Red Alert – Lipstick”

March 1 :: “Orange Crush”

March 2 :: “That Way”

pictured from left to right

Three paintings completed in 3 days…yes, I’m back at the “daily painting” challenge. I’m trying to paint a painting a day for the month of March. Hopefully, if I can do it for 31 days I can continue and do a full year of paintings.

happy halloween

Here's a little colored pencil illustration I started today. I'm running out of time, so I'll have to finish it later.

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween.

"polka-dots and pumpkin" SOLD

POLKA-DOTS AND PUMPKIN
© Heather Hingst Bennett
6" x 6" acrylic on canvas panel

I had lots of fun painting this today. The dots are a bit of a challenge.

Have a great weekend!

no. 035 - "slices"

© 2010 Heather Hingst Bennett

“Slices"

8″ x 8"

oil on paper

Some orange slices to go with the lemon wedges.

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there!

bedtime stories

Most nights I have to do a little reading before I can go to sleep. I just finished "The Brightest Star In the Sky" by Marian Keyes. I would highly recommend it. It's a very entertaining story with many interesting characters hooking up with each other and then breaking up with each other. There's a little "voice" throughout the book that's looking for something and that's all I'm going to say, because I don't want to ruin it if you decide to read it.

I just realized I have failed to read The Great Gatsby. Seriously, what kind of high school education did I get? So, that's going to be my next book.

Have you read any good books lately?