No. 143 - SOLD

"The Three Pears", 8"x8", oil on canvas panel, © 2012 Heather Hingst Bennett 

I counted all the still life paintings I have done and I am actually at number 143.

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My Little Kumquats #009

"My Little Kumquats", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

My after school art class for 1st – 4th grade started yesterday. We are studying the Impressionist artists.

I like this suggestion Monet gave to other painters:

“When you go out to paint, try to forget what objects you have before you – a tree, a house, a field, or whatever. Merely think, here is a little square of blue, here an oblong of pink, here a streak of yellow, and paint it just as it looks to you, the exact color and shape, until it gives your own naive impression of the scene before you.”

Trying to make my paintings more of an impression…and it isn’t easy! I think this one is going in my kitchen.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cupcake Top #008

"Cupcake Top", 8x8, oil on canvas panel

SOLD

I know what it means to be a muffin top, but I’m not sure what it means to be a cupcake top.

I’ll be painting over the weekend to try to get a few new cupcakes ready for Art and Soul.

Lost in Chocolate Frosting #007

"Lost in Chocolate Frosting", 8x8, oil on canvas panel

Another painting for Art and Soul. I did get a bit lost when painting this chocolate frosting. I’ll have to give it another try some other day. A few of my painting auctions are going to end tonight! You could get a really great deal on an original painting. :)

Devil's Food #006 - SOLD

"Devil's Food", 8x8, oil on canvas panel

Switched to oils. I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday! Where has the week gone? Lots of projects happening around here!!

This painting will be available at Art & Soul in February. More information about that coming soon!!

Petite Fours #005

"Petite Fours", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

Did a little painting with the palette knife today. Hope you’re having a wonderful Friday the 13th!