LOBSTER BISQUE by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Lobster Bisque ..... is there a better soup?  I had this wonderful delicacy in Portland, Oregon at Higgins.   The fragrance of the lobster, cream, sherry and a hint of garlic was enticing. I thought of this soup when Some Texas Artists Like to Paint offered this month's challenge.

YIKES! PAINT WITH YOUR OTHER HAND!! by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I have to admit I wasn't looking forward to attempting this challenge, but once I got into it ...... ok I still didn't like it.  At first I thought it would be a good exercise in loosening up, but instead I painted very slow and just tried to keep my painting looking like an apple.  I cheated at the end by adding a couple of lines with a palette knife.  Painting slowly was frustrating and I kept wanting to transfer my brush quickly to my right hand.  However, I'm happy with the final outcome and was pleasantly surprised that an apple emerged from my left hand.  Will wonders never cease?!!!  So, all in all, I liked this challenge more than I thought I would. :-)  

A final word ..... 

especially if you are painting with your other hand!!!

Have a great week-end!!!

BRA No. 3 by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Gessobord

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I think this will be my final bra painting, at least for the time being.  So many other things to paint and I'm satisfied with my exploration of this subject for now.

BRA by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This month's challenge is "BRA."  I submitted the challenge and I'm happy that it was chosen.  It is a different still life that most artists paint and that is one reason I thought it would be a good subject.  In addition to that reason, I chose this topic because back in June of July when we were asked to submit challenge topics my daughter-in-law had been diagnosed with breast cancer.  Bras were on my mind!  By the way, she has completed chemo and breast reconstruction and is doing great!

JEAN TOWNSEND 2 - ANOTHER TEXAS MUG! by Linda Popple

8x8 oil on Ampersand Cradled Panel

This is another painting of Jean Townsend.  I wanted to paint her again and decided to use a larger support.  It was a bit of a struggle, but I am satisfied with the result.  

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VINTAGE CHRISTMAS by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Do you remember bubble lights?  These were my favorite a very long time ago, many years before the white, twinkling lights became so popular.  Along with the bubble lights were the large bulbs in lots of different colors.  They made for a delightful Christmas tree for children.  I painted this for the December challenge - Vintage Christmas .   Although, these decorations are vintage and I remember them, I am NOT, and I repeat NOT vintage!!

GOBBLE! GOBBLE! by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Surprise!  I am eating a fine bird for dinner today with all the traditional trimmings!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!