Jun 3 09

Lavender Roses #2

by Lisa Gloria
Lavender Roses by Lisa Gloria

Lavender Roses by Lisa Gloria

This one has been on the easel for quite a while, but it just kept calling me…  “finish me…  finish me….” it whispered.  I adore the little blown glass vase.  Its translucency makes it appear to change colors, and it has that dainty little foot.

Lavender Roses #2 (sketch), oil on panel, 8 x 8 inches.  Contact me if you are interested in it.  lisagloria@gmail.com

Jun 3 09

Gerber Daisies in Steel Vase

by Lisa Gloria
9 x 12 Oil on Linen, Gerber Daises in Steel Vase

9 x 12 Oil on Linen, Gerber Daises in Steel Vase

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9 x 12, oil on linen.  I’ve been working on finishing up some commissions, and this is one of them.  Teeny self portrait again!  This is the happiest painting I ever made, btw…  very bright, the flower in full-face toward the sun, the golden one shyly emerging….  The petals are practically pluckable. 
I don’t mind telling you, I’ve been spending a lot of time on my paintings, pushing a lot farther and going for not just an “object” but a “story.”  Even if it’s a subtle story…  This one is about optimism.
Jun 1 09

Live session cancelled

by Lisa Gloria

Sorry folks, not painting live tonight.  Feeling under the weather and just can’t manage it!  :-)   see you next week.

Jun 1 09

Live Painting Session Monday

by Lisa Gloria
Lulu in progress

Lulu in progress

Will be working more on Lulu, tonight at 7 pm CST – join me at http://ustream.tv/channels/lisa-gloria-painting

May 25 09

Peony #1

by Lisa Gloria
Peony #1

Peony #1

Oil on linen, 8 x 10 inches, alla prima sketch from life Peony #1

Here’s a closeup:

Peony #1 closeup

Peony #1 closeup

May 19 09

Lulu in Progress

by Lisa Gloria
Lulu in progress

Lulu in progress

This is Lulu, part of a series I’m doing of all the daughters and streaming it live on Monday nights at 7pm CST at http://tinyurl.com/lisagloria

Lulu has a day to go yet, but she’s getting close.

Also I started work today with a new figure model.  She has a lovely face, and I’m really happy to have met her.

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May 18 09

Sweet Pea Bush Blossoms

by Lisa Gloria
Sweet Pea Bush Blossoms, 6 x 8 inches

Sweet Pea Bush Blossoms, 6 x 8 inches

Alla prima from life, Sweet Pea Bush Blossoms, 6 x 8 inches, oil on panel.

Email Lisagloria@gmail.com if you would like to purchase this painting for $200 +$10 shipping.

May 12 09

White Roses and Tea WIP

by Lisa Gloria

Roses and Tea in progress, 12 x 16

Roses and Tea in progress, 12 x 16

Work in Progress, 12 x 16 inches on canvas – White Roses and Tea.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) join me for a live painting session via ustream, at www.tinyurl.com/lisagloria 9:30 am CST, painting some gerber daisies.

May 10 09

Live Painting Session Monday Night

by Lisa Gloria

Based on your feedback, I’ve decided to do some evening painting live, in front of the venerable studio audience. Join me Monday night 7pm CST when I start a series of 4 portraits of my daughters (5 if I can get my stepdaughter to visit!).

http://tinyurl.com/lisagloria

I’ll still do Wednesday mornings too.

May 8 09

New Online Workshop Schedule

by Lisa Gloria

Hello!  I have added a few new workshops through June.  Based on your requests, I’ve also added some midweek and some later start times – so those folks on the other side of the planet can join in.  Thank you and keep those requests and comments coming!

Sunday May 17 and Sunday May 24, 10:00 – 4:00 pm CST
Thursdays, May 28, June 4, June 11, 6-9 pm CST
Saturdays, May 30 & June 06 2009, 10:00am to 2:30pm CST
Wednesdays, June 10, 17, & 24, 6:30 – 9:30pm CST
Saturday June 13, 10:00am – 4:00pm CST