Post 178: Cardinal in the Snowfall, 4x4 Acrylic on Canvas

Painting Name: Cardinal in the Snowfall

A mini painting of a red cardinal perched on a fence with the snow falling around him. Winter is coming...

SKU: 08CY21ACL2

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x4 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2021

Framed?: No

What Brought About this Painting?

In preparation for the fall and winter upcoming themes for the Prince William Art Society art displays and shows, Cardinal in the Snowfall will go into the November and December theme.

As of this moment, varnish and curing to go, but he will be ready soon.

Mini Easel not included with this painting

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Post 177: The Cactus Series, set of 3 Acrylic on Canvas, all 4x12

The Cactus Series

Cactus and succulents in general are such interesting plants and almost feel "foreign" for me here on the East Coast. I suppose the lush greenness of Virginia would feel the same from someone in the dry areas. 

There are the exceptions I suppose even here in Virginia. Have you ever been to the Cactus House just outside of Richmond, Virginia? The real name of it is the "Saguaro Hill" in Henrico County. See https://richmond.com/news/local/henrico-s-desert-home-saguaro-hill-is-an-oasis/article_46e2795c-ce24-5980-996e-0d34167fa1c5.html

I don't know if they still do it but they used to give house tours, which I got to do once. Such a COOL house!! Besides cactus everywhere, a stream going under the house that you could see, a saltwater aquarium big enough that a scuba diver was needed to clean it, and decorated all around with south west -everything-. Too cool.

Anyway, as cactus don't typically need a lot of watering, for those that don't have a green thumb, cactus can make a good house plant as long as you keep them away from the foot traffic (ouch). Easier still, a painting of a cactus would require no water at all, and be much safer to the touch.

Cactus Series Images…

I love to hear what people think of the things I paint! Your interest may prickly more interest in painting more.

The Cactus Series, the List from left to right:

1. A Prickly Painting, 4x12
2. Cacti Patch, 4x12
3. Lonely in the Desert, 4x12

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Post 176: The Busy Bee Series of Paintings

The Busy Bee Series of Paintings

I recently painted a series of paintings I am calling "The Busy Bee Series". These are (at least so far) mostly bumble bees, but I do have a honey bee flying through the canvases.

What brought about the Busy Bee Series?

This little painting started the breathtaking business of busy bees (say that 3 times fast to ward off being stung). I recently sold this painting at Clearbrook Center of the Arts through my PWAS group (go me!) so of course, I needed more bee paintings, right?

Buzz the Bee, 4x5 Acrylic on Canvas by Donna Liguria

Busy Bee Series, the List

1. Buzz the Bee, 4x5
2. A Bumble Bee's Butt, 4x4
3. Buzz the Bee 2, 4x4
4. Honey Bee at Work, 4x4
5. Bee Flower Feast, 4x4
6. I Was Here First, 4x4
7. Bee Butt Over Flowers, 4x4

Click on the link to go to the Bee Story for each one. Which one do you like best?

What makes a Paint Series?

For me, a paint series will probably consist of the same subject, painted one after the other, typically on the same size canvas. That would be a more true series than a lot of variations in canvas size.

For instance, in June and July I painted 4 different Blue Heron paintings. I sold the first one, tried to sell the second one but got a commission for a larger one and someone asked for a smaller one. I may end up calling that a series but the size of canvases were 2 at 10 by 20 inch, 1 at 15 by 30 inch and 1 at 5 by 7. The Busy Bee Series were all intentionally painted as a series and mostly of the same size or close to it. 

Anyway, its a little thing. A painting is a painting, is a painting.

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Post 175: Cactus Series 3: Lonely in the Desert, 4x12 Acrylic on Canvas

Painting Name: Lonely in the Desert

Cactus Series is a group of three 4x12 inch canvases with different cactus scenes. "Lonely in the Desert" is a single tall cactus braving the heat.

SKU: 08CW21AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x12 Stretched Canvas

Price: SOLD

Edition Year: 2021

Series: Cactus Series

Framed?: No

What Brought About this Painting?

For me, I am thinking at least 3 is a series of the same subject, probably of the same size. Two are just "I painted 2 of these" and three is a theme going. Makes sense to me at least.

Shown below are all three paintings of the Cactus Series, in order of:

1. A Prickly Painting 4x12 acrylic (left)
2. Cacti Patch 4 x 12 acrylic (middle)
3. Lonely in the Desert 4 x 12 acrylic (right)

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Post 174: Cactus Series 2: Cacti Patch, 4x12 Acrylic on Canvas

Painting Name: Cacti Patch

Cactus patch of cacti leaves is part of the Cactus Series I just finished painting here in August 2021. A prickly painting process.

SKU: 08CV2ACL2

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x12 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2021

Series: Cactus Series 2

Framed?: No

What Brought About this Painting?

I see it as, if you are going to paint a new theme, why limit it to only one?

Shown is all three paintings of the Cactus Series, in order of:

1. A Prickly Painting 4x12 acrylic (left)
2. Cacti Patch 4 x 12 acrylic (middle)
3. Lonely in the Desert 4 x 12 acrylic (right)

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Post 173: Bee Series 7: Bee Butt Over Flowers, 4x4 Acrylic Mini Canvas

Painting Name: Bee Butt Over Flowers

Bee Series of a bumble bee flying over some flowers. Sort of like that last part over the fence.

SKU: 08CU21ACL2

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x4 Mini Stretched Canvas

Price: $30.00 + Shipping

Edition Year: 2021

Series: Busy Bee Series 7

Framed?: No

Commissioned? No

What Brought About this Painting?

"Bee Butt Over Flowers" is on the left.

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Post 172: Bee Series 6: I Was Here First, 4x4 Acrylic Mini Painting

Painting Name: I Was Here First

Busy Bee Series mini painting "I Was Here First" is a bumble bee on a flower and a butterfly hovering nearby.

SKU: 08CT21ACL2

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x4 Mini Stretched Canvas

Price: $30.00 + Shipping

Edition Year: 2021

Series: Busy Bee Series 6

Framed?: No

Commissioned? No

What Brought About this Painting?

"I Was Here First" is on the right.

My bee on the flower is telling the butterfly, "I Was Here First" with probably the sub-text as "go find your own flower".

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