07 September 2016

06 September 2016

Siesta Time, French Village scene - Day 6

Siesta Time, French Village Scene
palette knife painting by Marion Hedger
Oil on 40x50cm gallery wrap canvas


As we take our drives out and about we always seem to hit the villages just after lunch time. The villages seem deserted and all the shops are closed giving the village a deceptive calmness.

I feel this painting needs something to give it a bit of zing, so I will put it aside for now and re-assess it in a few days.

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04 September 2016

Lavender and Yellow Provence, Day 5 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

Lavender and Yellow Provence
by Marion Hedger
Day 5 30 paintings in 30 days challenge
18x24cm, oil on MDF canvas panel

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This is a scene from our last lavender trip. We were in a different area than normal and some of the hillside were covered in brilliant yellow which contrasted so well with the lavender. This is a study in not over-working and keeping it loose with a larger painting in mind. 

By the way - the yellow was broom in full flower. Wonderful.

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Colourful Skies, Day 4 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

Colourful Skies Sky Scape
by Marion Hedger
18x24, oil on MDF canvas panel
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03 September 2016

The Gift - Day 3 of the 30 paintings in 30 day challenge

The Gift - floral still life
by Marion Hedger
oil palette knife painting
18x24cm MDF canvas panel

This plant was a gift from a friend. The colour of the hydrangea was really nice but the pot appealed to me more. The rough texture was very tactile.

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02 September 2016

Japanese Zen - Carnation Ikebana Day 2 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

Japanese Zen
by Marion Hedger
Oil painting on canvas panel
18x24cm
Day 2 of the 30 in 30 challenge

Who doesn't love Ikebana flower arrangements. I had an urge to paint one with chrysthanthemums but they turned into carnations. I often find I start out wit one idea and as I start painting my impetus changes. Not much different to chrysanths are they!
See my previous Ikebana paintings here

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01 September 2016

Hollyhocks in Provence. Sept 2016 Day 1 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

Hollyhocks in Provence
by Marion Hedger
18x24cm (approx 7x10")
Oil palette knife painting
Day 1 of the 30 in 30 challenge 

In this year's trip to the see the lavender we stayed in a small village called Banon. They had this lovely garden which was awash with hollyhocks and located up the hill wil a beautiful view. A peaceful place to sit and contemplate the view of the surrounding country side. See my previous post here.