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Some of them are taller than me! In the background are the desiccated stalks of the sunflowers that the goldfinches have stripped. And those poles on the left hold motion sensitive lights which help scare away the night critters. Sometimes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/view-of-madison-2000.jpgView of Madison 2000View of Madison, Indiana, from the inn. It's a quaint arty little town about forty minutes up the river from Louisville. I wanted to get a photo of the sunrise in the morning but the whole river valley was fogged in. Couldn't see a foot in front of myself.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pumpkin-assortment-2000.jpgPumpkin assortment 2000The variety of pumpkins and gourds at the farm was amazing. I could have brought home three times as many. But they provide a little fall color for the season. And in the end, get tossed into the chicken pen. The ladies are very appreciative.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/little-country-church.jpgLittle Country churchWe discovered this beautiful little country church as we were looking for the pumpkin farm. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/last-rose.jpgLast roseThe last rose. Well maybe, maybe not. Sometimes I bring this little beauty inside in the winter just to enjoy the beautiful perfume on a cold day.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/garden-harvest.jpgGarden harvestLate garden harvest of loads of pepper and a few tomatoes. Plenty more peppers to pick, too!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/firewod-2000.jpgFirewod 2000Firewood. This is nice, dry and seasoned firewood and splits easily. The basement is already stacked but there's plenty more wood to split.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/end-of-fishing-2000.jpgEnd of fishing 2000It's time to put away the fishing gear. Although, really, does the season ever end? The impatiens and coleus are getting a little leggy.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/clifty-falls-inn-2000.jpgClifty Falls Inn 2000This is the view from the Clifty Falls Inn. That is the Ohio River and Kentucky on the other side. Another week or two, and those hills will be ablaze with color.2020-09-27T13:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/09/13/six-ideas-for-pricing-your-artwork/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/money-1501252666apf.jpgmoney-1501252666apF2020-09-24T16:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/09/06/something-a-little-different/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gardencherub2000-2.jpgGardenCherub2000-2Garden Cherub, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16. Pittsburgh, PA Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gardencherub2000.jpgGardenCherub2000Garden Cherub, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16, impressionistic style, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/atrium-at-longwood-2000.jpgAtrium at Longwood 2000Atrium at Longwood Gardens, du Pont estate, Pennsylvania. Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, impressionistic style, Kit Miracle2020-09-06T00:28:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/08/28/after-school-96th-hoosier-salon-exhibit/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/after-school-detail-2-2000.jpgAfter School detail 2 2000After School, detail 2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/after-school-detail-1-2000.jpgAfter School - detail 1 2000After School, detail 1. Acrylic on canvas. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/after-school-2000.jpgAfter School - 2000After School, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30 Kit Miracle This painting is currently on exhibit at the 96th Annual Hoosier Salon show at the Indiana State Museum through October 25th, 2020.2020-08-28T21:21:31+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/08/09/pet-menagerie/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/mikey-2.jpgMikey 2Mikey the border collie. I can hardly take a picture outdoors without him photo bombing it. At least a tail or head or something.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/mikey-1.jpgMikey 1Mikey in his favorite chair on the patio. Doesn't look comfortable to me but he likes it.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/leo-3.jpgLeo 3Leo at a few weeks old. Ready for adventure.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/leo-2.jpgLeo 2Leo begging to sit in my lap while I paint. Not happening. But look at those eyes!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/leo-1.jpgLeo 1Leo taking a cat nap in my studio, right under my easel.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cheeky-the-parakeet.jpgCheeky the parakeetCheeky the parakeet loves to have his cage rolled outdoors on nice days. In the shade, of course.2020-08-28T17:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/08/02/bread-a-new-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bread-detail-1.jpgBread detail 1Bread, detail. It is often difficult to convey in the pictures that I post the brushwork and the texture of the paint. Just click on the picture and expand it to see. You will notice that I actually use very loose brush strokes for much of the painting. Again, as mentioned in my last post, the viewer's eye fills in many details.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bread-2000.jpgBread - 2000Bread, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20. The Food We Eat Series. Kit Miracle This series is all about food. We're all a little bit obsessed, I think. But what is better than fresh made bread, still warm from the oven? Ah, the aroma. The crunch of the crust when it is cut.2020-08-07T13:49:48+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/07/26/lunch-at-the-museum/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lunch-at-the-museum-2000-2.jpgLunch at the museum - 2000-2Lunch at the Museum, Kit Miracle, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lunch-detail-5.jpgLunch detail 5Lunch detail 5. Those squiggles become chairs and tables on the outdoor patio, viewed through the window of the restaurant.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lunch-detail-4.jpgLunch detail 4Lunch detail 4. Up close, the people in the background look like beans, but again, from a distance, they come together.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lunch-detail-3.jpgLunch detail 3Another little still life. The loosely painted silverware and napkin come together when viewed at a distance.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lunch-detail-2.jpgLunch detail 2Lunch, detail 2. I captured this little still life even in a portrait.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lunch-canvas-prep.jpgLunch canvas prepCanvas prep and underpainting. This abstract painting doesn't necessarily follow the composition of the painting but is designed to give a little guidance. Look closely to see my initial sketch of the subject before I begin to paint.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lunch-at-the-museum-2000.jpgLunch at the museum - 2000Lunch at the Museum, Kit Miracle, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lunch-detail-1.jpgLunch - detail 1Lunch - detail 1. A sweet portrait but not saccharine. 2020-07-26T14:48:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/07/12/july-flowers-in-the-garden/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/zinnias.jpgZinniasZinnias which I use for casual arrangements.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sunflowers.jpgSunflowersThe new sunflower patch. I'm so anxious to see the whole patch in bloom.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sunflower2.jpgSunflower2One of the smaller sunflowers. I think it is Ring of Fire but am not positive.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sunflower-3.jpgSunflower 3I love the shape of the budding sunflowers. They are such interesting flowers with lots of geometric shapes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/purple-flowers.jpgPurple flowersMystery flower. These flowers started coming up in my peonies a few years ago. I let them stay as the butterflies seem to like them. But I really don't know what they are? Any help out there would be appreciated.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/purple-cone-flowers.jpgPurple cone flowersPurple cone flowers.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lily.jpgLilyThe last of the lilies.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/hostas.jpgHostasThe hostas are almost over. These are actually light purple.2020-07-11T23:46:42+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/07/05/travel-easels-for-plein-air-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/two-easels.jpgTwo easelsCompare the oil-acrylic ease with the watercolor easel. The first is a bit taller than the latter when the legs are extended fully.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/easels-and-carrier.jpgEasels and carrierHomemade carry bag, the oil-acrylic easel, and the watercolor easel. The watercolor easel must be disassembled to fit into the bag. I can't get both of the easels in the bag simultaneously, either.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/easel-foot-with-spikes.jpgEasel foot with spikesStanrite oil-acrylic easel showing the fold-out spikes to secure the legs to the ground.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/close-up-watercolor-easel.jpgClose up watercolor easelCloseup of the watercolor easel showing the tilt adjustment. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/close-up-watercolor-easel-2.jpgClose up watercolor easel 2Stanrite watercolor easel.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/close-up-upright-easel.jpgClose up upright easelThe oil - acrylic easel showing the adjustable supports at the bottom and the clamp at the top. It, too, is adjustable.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/close-up-oil-acrylic-easel.jpgClose up oil-acrylic easelClose up of the top clamp for the oil-acrylic easel2020-07-11T23:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/06/28/plein-air-painting-oil-and-acrylics-tips-and-tricks-part-iii/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/11221820_1136566986358248_7783063382614944211_n.jpg11221820_1136566986358248_7783063382614944211_nUsing my beautiful little pochade box. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/541865_629433237071628_2023945150_n.jpg541865_629433237071628_2023945150_nThis is what can happen when you don't anchor your easel on a windy day.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20190609_083802.jpg20190609_083802Plein air painting on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Duck on a Rock is the name of the formation. It was very, very windy that morning so I had to secure the easel.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/31732337_2075566382458299_4707350114228764672_o.jpg31732337_2075566382458299_4707350114228764672_oOn a bluff overlooking the White River in Loogootee, Indiana.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/s-l500.jpgs-l500This is a beautiful little pochade box, similar to the one that I have. It is so exquisitely made that I hate to get it dirty. One needs to use a camera tripod to attach to the bottom as it doesn't come with legs. However, you can just set it on a table or bench to use. The one that I have will hold a canvas up to 16 x 20 but that is not very practical for this size.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plein-air-acrylic.jpgPlein air - acrylicThe typical gear that I take with me for acrylic painting. Backpack, selection of brushes and paints. portable travel palette, sketch book, panels and canvasses, gloves, water. Not shown would be a container for water. For oil paint, there would be two containers of mineral spirits and a portable oil paint palette.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/lists.jpgListsThese are the reminder cards that I keep in my kits. They remind me of what I need to take. I've used these kinds of cards for many things, vacations, camping, etc.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/61-pxstdf_l._sl1500_large.jpg61-PxsTDf_L._SL1500_largeThis is a typical French easel. It is a wooden carry box and easel all together. These have been around for over 100 years. There is also another smaller French easel called a half-easel. Both weigh quite a bit and, in my opinion, not too comfortable to lug around.2020-06-28T14:25:15+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/06/14/italian-eating-italian-intimate-spaces-breaking-bread-series/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/italian-eating-italian-detail-hand.jpgItalian Eating Italian - detail handItalian Eating Italian, detail. Hand with piece of bread. The challenge here was to paint a piece of rustic white bread against a white shirt. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/italian-eating-italian-detail-glass.jpgItalian Eating Italian - detail glassItalian Eating Italian, detail, hand and glass of wine. Here you see the wine glass, slight angle, gripped by the hand but all loosely painted.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/italian-eating-italian-detail-chin.jpgItalian Eating Italian - detail chinItalian Eating Italian, detail, chin. Notice the reflective light on the chin and neck. Also notice that I rarely use a direct white paint. Most of my whites are mixed to add more vibrancy.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/italian-eating-italian-2000.jpgItalian Eating Italian - 2000Italian Eating Italian - Intimate Spaces, Breaking Bread Series. Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30. Kit Miracle2020-06-14T00:15:47+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/06/07/intimate-spaces-breaking-bread-a-new-series/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/alone-2000.jpgAlone - 2000Alone. Intimate Spaces - Breaking Bread series. Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 24. Kit Miracle2020-06-14T03:57:22+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/05/31/plein-air-painting-in-watercolor-tips-and-trick-part-ii/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bike-with-panniers.gifBike with panniersBike with panniers and equipment for plein air painting. I don't do much of this anymore but I put thousands of miles on my bikes. With the distraction of cell phone usage now, it's a little too scary to bike regular roads.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/plein-air-at-patoka.jpgPlein air at PatokaPlein air at Patoka Lake. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/watercolor-easel.jpgWatercolor easelThis is my old Stanrite watercolor easel. The legs are adjustable and it will collapse to a pretty small package. The top tilts which is handy for watercolor since most painting is done horizontally. And it has two adjustable clips to secure your board. I'm not sure if this is made any more but grab one if you see it. This one is at least twenty years old and has proven to be very sturdy and reliable.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/plein-air-watercolor-equipment.jpgPlein air watercolor equipmentPlein air watercolor equipment that I keep in my bag. See the list in the body of the post. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/plein-air-watercolor-bag.jpgPlein air watercolor bagThe used computer bag that I use as a plein air bag for watercolor. I love the many zippered pockets and the comfortable, adjustable strap. I paid $5 for this at a resale shop. Then removed the foam padding.2020-05-31T12:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/05/03/plein-air-painting-tips-and-tricks/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/22228534_1847241098624163_1836006074640317782_n.jpg22228534_1847241098624163_1836006074640317782_nPainting with my friend Bill Whorrall. It's interesting how two artists can paint the same subject at the same time but come up with totally different paintings.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/18699893_1692511880763753_6570307682116945470_n.jpg18699893_1692511880763753_6570307682116945470_nThe Saturday before Mother's Day found me in the gardening department. The staff never bothered me but I did have someone come up and ask if I could help them. I was wearing my paint apron so they thought I worked there.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/11218538_1077565075591773_8649474337385490_n.jpg11218538_1077565075591773_8649474337385490_nUsing the lift gate as an improvised shelter during a drizzle.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/996917_698250926856525_639701730_n-cathedral-rock.jpg996917_698250926856525_639701730_n Cathedral RockCathedral Rock, Arizona. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/644027_696715243676760_1963784784_n.jpg644027_696715243676760_1963784784_nPerched on the edge of the Grand Canyon. This was from 2011 but I went back to the same spot last year. Not much had changed.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/310564_280039675344321_4406302_n.jpg310564_280039675344321_4406302_nPainting at Jackson Lake, Wyoming. I was watching for bears but sure don't know what I would have done if I saw one.2020-05-03T04:01:05+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/04/26/back-to-the-river/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fishing-on-the-blue-river-1500.jpgFishing on the Blue River 1500Fishing on the Blue River. My husband actually caught a nice bass but he released it. We peeled off our sweatshirts as the temps warmed up quickly. Spring is here!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bridge-over-blue-river-2000.jpgBridge over Blue River 2000Bridge over the Blue River. Watercolor / pen and ink. Kit Miracle Created from photos taken on our previous visit last week.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blue-river-plein-air-2000.jpgBlue River Plein Air 2000Blue River, plein air painting. Acrylic, 11 x 14. That spring green will only last for a few weeks.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blue-river-plein-air-1500.jpgBlue River Plein Air 1500Plein air painting along the Blue River in Southern Indiana. As you can see, my easel is actually sitting in the water. What we artists won't do for our work!2020-05-03T04:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/04/19/a-drive-through-the-country/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ohio-river-at-artists-point.jpgOhio River at Artists PointThis is Artists' Point overlooking the Ohio River. Not exactly on the way to anywhere, it's worth the trip. I have actually seen eagles riding the thermals up from the river right in front of me. That is Kentucky across the river.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blue-river-with-redbuds.jpgBlue River with redbudsThe road follows along the river for many miles. It is lined with redbuds this time of year. The dogwoods were just coming out.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blue-river-sycamores.jpgBlue River sycamoresLooking north from the canoe ramp. I love the overhanging sycamores. They're just as striking in the autumn with the fall colors.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blue-river-south.jpgBlue River southBlue River looking south from the canoe ramp.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blue-river-chapel.jpgBlue River ChapelBlue River Chapel right on the Blue River.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blue-river-bridge-1500.jpgBlue River bridge 1500Bridge over the Blue River. We crossed the river several times and followed it quite a way.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/blue-river-bluebells.jpgBlue River bluebellsBlue River with bluebells. The hole in that sycamore goes all the way through.2020-04-19T16:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/04/12/a-spring-tour-of-the-yard/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/redbud.jpgRedbudThe redbud is a delicate under-story tree which grows from central Indiana and south, throughout the Midwest and southern mountains. The flowers are directly on the branches. The heart-shaped leaves don't come out until later. They pair well with the dogwood which is just starting to come out and the woods are loaded with them.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/violets.jpgVioletsViolets are a wildflower that some people think are weeds. But I love their beauty and variety of colors from blues to deep purples to variegated to cream. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tulips.jpgTulipsI love tulips but they're difficult to grow around here. The deer think they're candy and they often don't make it to bloom.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tulip-tree-magnolia.jpgTulip tree (magnolia)We call this a tulip tree around here but it really a variety of magnolia. It's a new addition to the yard so we were surprised to see it bloom this year.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/narcissus.jpgNarcissusNarcissus take over after the daffodils are done.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/martin-nest.jpgMartin nestNot a flower but the martin nest built on the porch of my studio. Yes, we have a martin house but the bluebirds live there. The martins usually build on top of their previous nest but it finally fell down last year. It took them about two weeks of bringing mud, weeds and moss to make this new home.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lilacs.jpgLilacsThe lilacs were here when we bought the place. You can smell their perfume all across the yard.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lawn-with-spring-beauties.jpgLawn with spring beautiesOne of my favorite views is of the front yard and the old woodshed. The white are swaths of spring beauties, a delicate tiny white flower with faint pink stripes. The forsythia are past but the lilies of the valley are coming in as are the day lilies.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/east-field-spring-greens.jpgEast field spring greensThe east field is a study in various shades of green. The yellow flowers are actually weeds but they're pretty this time of year.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/crabapple-and-magnolia.jpgCrabapple and magnoliaCrabapple from a start from another tree in the yard. Before is a white magnolia (not in bloom yet) with shiny leaves. 2020-04-13T12:33:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/04/05/notan-studies/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/old-man-notan.jpgOld Man NOTANOld Man, NOTAN studies. I did two studies of this subject. The top one is more detailed with three tones - white, black, and middle. The bottom image is a more traditional NOTAN study and is very abstract. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/old-man-charcoal.jpgOld Man charcoalOld Man, charcoal, 18 x 24. I will probably simplify the background of this painting to match the NOTAN study. There's a lot going on but I like the contrast of the horizontal and vertical shapes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/late-night-notan.jpgLate Night NOTANLate Night NOTAN. This is an example of extreme abstract shapes created by the NOTAN drawing. There's a rhythm of ovals and rectangles withing the picture plane.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/late-night-charcoal.jpgLate Night CharcoalLate Night, charcoal sketch 18 x 24. Kit Miracle. Although the oval shape in the foreground (back of a chair) captures the eye first, it is then directed to the group of teens in the right rear of the picture plane. The dark window provides a perfect foil for their shapes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/italian-notan.jpgItalian NOTANItalian Eating Italian, NOTAN study. As you can see, I'm playing around with the size and shape of the composition, square or rectangle?https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/italian-charcoal.jpgItalian charcoalItalian Eating Italian. Charcoal sketch 18 x 24. Kit Miracle Again, the strong lighting is emphasized based on the NOTAN study but some middle tones have been included.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/alone-notan.jpgAlone NOTANAlone, NOTAN study. Although I don't usually add middle tones to the NOTAN study, I did here to add more body to the image.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/alone-charcoal.jpgAlone CharcoalAlone. Charcoal sketch 24 x 18, Kit Miracle. Here I have added middle tones but it still keeps true to the basic NOTAN study.2020-04-09T12:41:28+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/03/29/front-page/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/anniesroom-1000.jpgAnniesRoom-1000Annie's Room, oil on canvas, 30 x 30. Kit Miracle2020-03-29T01:31:19+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/03/22/a-week-of-new-and-old/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pine-tree.jpgPine treePine tree. One of several sketches I made while at the lake.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/little-foot-bridge.jpgLittle foot bridgeWe discovered this quaint little foot bridge over a small stream. I am sure I'll have to go back to paint this scene.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/leprechauns.jpgleprechaunsSt. Patrick's day was celebrated by my little leprechaun friends going outside to see the spring flowers.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/country-road-in-spring.jpgCountry road in springA typical country road with a little stream, one of many that we saw on our drive.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/a-quiet-cove-at-the-lake.jpgA quiet cove at the lakeA quiet cove at the lake. This was a good place to sit out of the wind while I sketched.2020-03-22T02:40:56+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/03/15/putting-things-into-perspective-not-talking-about-art/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sunrise.jpgSunriseSunrise, a new day, a new beginning.2020-03-21T15:55:50+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/03/08/sign-of-spring/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vinca.jpgVincaSome call this vinca an invasive species but I really like their periwinkle flowers. Yes, I have to pull out tons of vines in the spring, but I think they're worth it.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/runaway-daffodils.jpgRunaway daffodilsRunaway daffodils. I really don't know how they got here.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/hazel-bush-racimes.jpgHazel bush racimesHazelnut bushes with catkins.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/forsythia-jungle.jpgForsythia jungleForsythia jungle. This will be a golden mountain in another week or two.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/flowering-quince.jpgFlowering quinceFlowering quince, ready to pop.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/down-at-the-creek.jpgDown at the creekDown at the creek. The peepers are creating a cacophony of noise!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/daffodils.jpgDaffodilsDaffodils emerging with day lilies in the background.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/crocus-multi.jpgCrocus multiCrocuses all over the yard, appearing in the most unusual places, courtesy of children planting them where they wish.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20-tons-of-rock.jpg20 tons of rockTwenty tons of rock delivered this week to repair the winter damage.2020-03-08T14:29:46+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/03/01/februarys-art-production/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/february-paintings.jpgFebruary paintingsFebruary's Art Production. The Food We Eat Series. Acrylic on canvas. Kit Miracle2020-02-27T11:18:03+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/02/23/cultural-center-update/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cultural-center-nov-2019.jpgCultural center Nov 2019Jasper Cultural Center building progress, November 2019. In the background, most of the arts wing is framed in on the west and north sides.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cultural-center-jan-2020-3.jpgCultural center Jan 2020-3Another view of the arts wing classroom space. Here it is being bricked already.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cultural-center-jan-2020-2.jpgCultural center Jan 2020-2View of the arts wing from the northwest corner. This will host three galleries, a small event space, classrooms and private studios. Plus offices for the staff and a sculpture garden.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cultural-center-jan-2020.jpgCultural center Jan 2020The atrium of the cultural center is pretty much up except for the windows. It will be able to host special events with table seating up to 150.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cultural-center-feb-2020.jpgCultural center Feb 2020The latest view of the atrium in February. It's really starting to take shape.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cultural-center-dec-2019.jpgCultural center Dec 2019Cultural center December 2019. The large part in the middle is the atrium and the part to the right is the new library wing.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cultural-center-dec-2019-2.jpgCultural center Dec 2019 - 2Showing more of the library wing framing on the south side of the building.2020-02-23T18:31:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/02/09/fame-and-fortune-what-is-your-legacy/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/raspberries-and-oatmeal-2000.jpgRaspberries and oatmeal 2000Raspberries and oatmeal. Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 16, Kit Miracle.2020-02-09T23:06:43+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/02/02/one-months-art-production/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/januarywork2020.jpgJanuaryWork2020A composite of my January art production. Four watercolors, five sunflower paintings, five tree drawings and three paintings for my new series focusing on food.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/room-service-2000.jpgRoom Service 2000Room Service, 16 x 20, acrylic on canvas. Kit Miracle As the name implies, this is a meal that I ate in my room on one of my many business trips, this time to Kansas City. I was attracted to the muted colors with a little dash of color for the main entree.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/maple22000.jpgMaple22000Maple, partial sketch. Faber Castell grey pens. 9 x 12, Kit Miracle I first completed the whole tree, then decided to focus on this detail. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/red-rock-cliffs-at-zion-1500.jpgRed Rock Cliffs at Zion - 1500Red Rock Cliffs at Zion National Park, watercolor / pen and ink, 9.5 x 13.5, Kit Miracle I don't remember what is the name of this group of rocks (there are so many in the park) but I was attracted to the contrast of the sunlight and shadows. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/rosemaryssunflowers-1500.jpgRosemarysSunflowers-1500Rosemary's Sunflowers, 20 x 16, acrylic on canvas, Kit Miracle. This bright painting is one of five sunflower paintings that I completed in January. Love the loose brushwork and dazzling colors.2020-02-03T14:26:04+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/01/26/rereading-favorite-books/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/books-1500.jpgbooks-1500Just a small portion of my personal book addiction. I should also mention that I have library cards from two counties! 2020-02-21T23:58:02+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/01/19/making-temporary-fixes-to-a-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kitmiracle-farhorizons-1500.jpgKitMiracle-FarHorizons-1500Far Horizons, original painting, acrylic on toned canvas, 20 x 24, Kit Miracle This is the original painting with portions of the toned canvas (raw sienna mostly) showing through as well as the original charcoal sketch on the canvas.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/farhorizons-final-step-1500.jpgFarHorizons-final step 1500Far Horizons, final step of the acetate painting over the original painting. I even touched up the highlights of the girl's hair and jacket.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/farhorizons-acetate-painting-1500.jpgFarHorizons-acetate painting 1500This is the actual painting on the acetate. I've put a plain piece of toned paper behind it to better show you the actual painting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/farhorizons-2nd-step-detail.jpgFarHorizons-2nd step detailDetail of step 2 showing some loose strokes of lighter colors.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/farhorizons-2nd-step-1500.jpgFarHorizons-2nd step 1500Far Horizons, 2nd step. Here you see that I started with the sky and have been painting directly on the acetate sheet. The whole idea is to test out some lighter background colors in order to push it back.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/farhorizons-1st-step-1500.jpgFarHorizons - 1st step - 1500Far Horizons, 1st step. A clear acetate sheet has been taped over the canvas. No painting has been done on the acetate yet.2020-01-22T01:19:32+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2020/01/12/painting-in-3d/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/white-dahlia-3d-left-side-1500-2.jpgWhite dahlia 3D left side - 1500White Dahlia, left sidehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/white-dahlia-3d-1500-1.jpgWhite dahlia 3D - 1500Kit Miracle - White Dahlia 3D, acrylic, 8 x 8https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sunflowers-3d-right-side-1500.jpgSunflowers 3D right side - 1500Sunflowers 3D, right side.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sunflowers-3d-left-side-1500.jpgSunflowers 3D left side - 1500Sunflowers 3D, left side. You can see where the flowers were carried around the edge of the deep canvas.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sunflowers-3d-1500.jpgSunflowers 3D - 1500Kit Miracle - Sunflowers 3D, acrylic, 8 x 8https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/goldfish-3d-1500.jpgGoldfish 3D-1500Kit Miracle, Goldfish Bowl 3D, acrylic on canvas, 8 x 8 I love the way the fish on the right is looking directly at you. Or so it seems.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/goldfish-3d-top-1500.jpgGoldfish 3D top -1500Goldfish Bowl, tophttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/goldfish-3d-right-side-1500.jpgGoldfish 3D right side-1500Goldfish Bowl 3D, right sidehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/goldfish-3d-left-side-1500.jpgGoldfish 3D left side-1500Goldfish Bowl left sidehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/goldfish-3d-bottom-1500.jpgGoldfish 3D bottom -1500Kit Miracle - Goldfish Bowl 3D - bottom2020-01-13T02:50:50+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/12/29/matting-works-on-paper/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/snowman-final-matting.jpgSnowman final mattingSnowman, final mattinghttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/snowman-small-work.jpgsnowman - small workA small painting with a ready-cut mat and backing. The painting has a border around it to allow some flexibility in situating it within the mat.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/small-work-hinged.jpgsmall work hingedSmall work hinged. I have hinged it all the way across the top.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/mulberry-paper.jpgmulberry paperMulberry paper is very fibrous and strong. It makes a good alternative to tape for making hinges. However, you will need a separate type of adhesive, usually something like Elmer's school paste.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/matting-tools.jpgMatting toolsThese are the simple matting tools that I use for fixing a painting to a mat. (Cutting a mat requires different and specialized mat cutting tools, not addressed here.)https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/matting-larger-work.jpgmatting larger workMatting a larger work. Here you see the border I have left which allows me to situate the painting behind the mat before I begin to work on it.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/matting-large-work-temp-tape.jpgmatting large work temp tapeUse some removable painter's tape at the bottom to hold the painting in place while you work on the hinges at the top. Remember to remove this tape after you are finished with the hinges.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/large-work-second-step-hinges.jpglarge work second step hingesLarge work, second set of hinges. The horizontal hinges hold the vertical hinges in place but do not actually go on the painting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/large-work-matted-complete.jpglarge work matted completeLarge work completed mat. Remember, it is only hinged at the top of the painting which will allow the painting to "float" in the mat.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/large-work-first-set-hinges.jpglarge work first set hingesLarge work with first set of vertical hinges.2019-12-29T02:53:50+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/12/22/what-a-difference-a-background-makes/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/lilies-3-1500.jpgLilies-3-1500Lilies with blue and orange background. Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20. Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/lilies-2-1500.jpgLilies-2-1500Lilies with orange background. Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20. Kit Miracle (Apologies for the glare from my easel light.)https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/lilies-1-1500.jpgLilies-1-1500Lilies with brown background. Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20. Kit Miracle2019-12-25T01:46:40+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/12/15/a-free-holiday-gift-for-you/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/snowman-and-tree-screen-saver-with-words.jpgSnowman and tree screen saver with wordsSnowman holiday screen saver2019-12-29T19:19:16+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/12/01/digital-frustrations/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/computer.jpgComputer2019-12-02T00:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/11/24/grateful-for-small-things/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/journals-1.jpgJournals 1 A few years' worth of thankful journals. These are not expensive but they mean a lot to me. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/journal-3.jpgJournal 3Another small sketch. Just a memory jog.2019-11-27T15:30:38+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/11/20/evolution-of-a-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/barry-2000-fixed.jpgBarry 2000 fixedBarry, portrait in acrylic on linen, 28 x 34. Kit Miracle2019-11-21T02:11:39+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/11/10/more-paintings-from-the-snake-river/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/palisades-reservoir-snake-river-idaho-2000-1.jpgPalisades Reservoir, Snake River, Idaho-2000Palisades Reservoir, Snake River, Idaho. Watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-idaho-ii-2000.jpgSnake River, Idaho II-2000Snake River, Idaho, II, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miracle2019-11-10T12:18:45+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/snake-river-demo-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-painting-supplies.jpgSnake River painting suppliesThese are the simple supplies that I used for this painting. Eight colors: cobalt blue, cerulean blue, burnt sienna, raw sienna, cobalt violet, Naples yellow, and cadmium lemon yellow. Three brushes. My favorite 35 year old Liquitex flat, and two Chinese-style brushes. Plus a Uniball Vision Elite black ink pen which does not fade. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-idaho-1-original-photo.jpgSnake River Idaho 1 original photoSnake River, original photo upon which the painting was based. As you can see, I eliminated many of the shrubs in the foreground to better draw attention to the river and the mountain.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-1-6-1500-final.jpgSnake River 1-6-1500 finalFinal, Snake River painting. The final step is to use some pen and ink to add some details but be careful not to add too much. I suggest that you zoom in on the image so you can get a better idea of what I've done. It's really just a lot of scribbling and very loose calligraphy. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-1-5-1500.jpgSnake River 1-5-1500Step 5. This is the final stage of painting. I have added details to the trees, some more texture to the grass, and more details to the valley and along the banks of the river. I've also added some reflections in the water, enough to add interest but not overdo it.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-1-4-1500.jpgSnake River 1-4-1500Step 4. This is where the painting really starts to take shape. Using mixtures of yellows, greens, blues, burnt sienna, I paint in the leaves and add details to the valley and other trees. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-1-3-1500.jpgSnake River 1-3-1500Step 3. Here I've added the distant mountains, painting carefully around the areas of the main tree that I want to leave blank. Then darker greens are mixtures of blues and sap green and added to give shape to the main mountain, and to paint the shaded areas of the tree leaves in the foreground.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-1-2-1500.jpgSnake River 1-2-1500Step 2. Here I've painted the main mountain in various shades of blue, green, violet with some burnt sienna to add color. The foreground is painted with Naples yellow, mixed with Raw Sienna, a little violet and green. And the distant valley is painted in similar mixtures. The trunk of the main tree is painted in light washes of yellow and violet.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-1-1-1500.jpgSnake River 1-1-1500Step 1. After quickly sketching in the main subjects, I paint the sky with two shades of blue. The river is painted with the same mixture but I've added a little green I then let this layer thoroughly dry before tackling the next step.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-1-palette.jpgSnake River 1 palettePalette for Snake River demo. As you can see, although I have many colors at my disposal, I usually stick with a limited number for each painting. This helps the painting to be more cohesive as the same colors can be carried throughout.2019-11-03T03:04:24+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2019/11/03/painting-the-snake-river/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/snake-river-1-6-1500-final-1.jpgSnake River 1-6-1500 finalFinal, Snake River painting. The final step is to use some pen and ink to add some details but be careful not to add too much. I suggest that you zoom in on the image so you can get a better idea of what I've done. It's really just a lot of scribbling and very loose calligraphy.2019-11-03T03:01:22+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/10/27/juicing-up-your-painting-colors/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/east-field-in-autumn-1500-2.jpgEast Field in Autumn 1500East Field in Autumn, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/billsgate-1500-3.jpgBillsGate 1500Bill's Gate, Autumn, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/billsgate-1500-2.jpgBillsGate 1500Bill's Gate, Autumn. Watercolor, pen and ink. Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/billsgate-1500-1.jpgBillsGate 1500Bill's Gate, autumn. Watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/florida-keys-1500-1.jpgFlorida Keys 1500Florida Keys painted from the color saturated photo. The water down there is actually a turquoise color but it's a great place to spend a morning in the shade.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/east-field-in-autumn-1500-1.jpgEast Field in Autumn 1500East Field in Autumn. Here I wanted to emphasize the distant colorful trees. The actual painting has some darker greens in the foreground.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/autumn-sunset-1500-1.jpgAutumn Sunset 1500Autumn Sunset, painted with the enhanced colors. Watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wickliffe-rd-4-x-6.jpgWickliffe Rd 4 x 6Wickliffe Road without color enhancement. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sunset-4-x-6-saturated-home.jpgSunset 4 x 6 saturated homeAutumn sunset with color saturation.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/florida-keys-4-x-6-saturated.jpgFlorida Keys 4 x 6 saturatedFlorida Keys after photo saturation.2019-10-27T01:51:37+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/10/20/why-get-an-art-critique/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/studio-shot.jpgstudio shotMy work table in my studio, finishing up the final painting in my Intimate Spaces series. This one is called Ogling. 2019-10-20T02:13:10+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/10/13/does-your-high-school-have-an-art-museum/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/the-tortise-fountain-by-scudder.jpgThe Tortise Fountain by Scudderhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/portrait-of-wmchase.jpgPortrait of WMChaseWilliam Merritt Chase, self-portrait. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/permanent-collection-2.jpgPermanent collection 2More of the permanent collection on display.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/permanent-collection-1.jpgPermanent collection 1This gallery displays some of the impressive paintings in the permanent collection.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mcguirehall.jpgMcGuireHallThe impressive entrance to McGuire Hall. I wonder how much those giant blue vases weigh?https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jebundy-painting.jpgJEBundy paintingWinter Landscape by John Elwood Bundy, one of many paintings currently on exhibit at Richmond Art Museum.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/entrance-hall-for-mcguire-hall.jpgEntrance hall for McGuire HallThis is the entry hall for McGuire Hall. The wooden doors on the right lead into the theatre. It is so elegant that it's difficult to believe this is a public high school.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bundy-exhibit.jpgBundy exhibitPart of the exhibit by regional painter John Elwood Bundy including oils, watercolors and drawings. 2019-10-13T13:49:18+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/10/06/the-art-fair-circuit/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ann-arbor-art-fair-1997-2.jpgAnn Arbor Art Fair 1997 -2Me and my art fair family at Ann Arbor. I'm the one waving. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/st-james-fountain-2019.jpgSt James Fountain 2019The beautiful fountain at the center of St. James Court. It's beautiful is somewhat dimmed by all the lovely art booths. The line at the Bloody Mary booth quickly formed when the fair opened.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mr-mrs-huiying-lee.jpgMr & Mrs Huiying LeeMr.and Mrs. Huiying Lee in their bonsai booth at St. James. I always love to stop by. Not so successful with keeping a bonsai alive but it's still a dream.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/brandon-knight-at-st.-james.jpgBrandon Knight at St. JamesBrandon Knight, a young man from Jonesboro, Arkansas stands in front of his beautiful display. This is only his second year of exhibiting at art fairs. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dinosaur-.jpgDinosaurLove this giant dinosaur at St. James. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ann-arbor-5.jpgAnn Arbor 5Mid-afternoon, most of the booths in the interior are set up by now. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ann-arbor-4.jpgAnn Arbor 4It's mid-morning. The booths on the sidewalk side set up first.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ann-arbor-3.jpgAnn Arbor 3The Art Guild crew laying out the booth spaces before we can set up. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ann-arbor-2.jpgAnn Arbor 2Early morning, road is clear. Wait until this afternoon.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ann-arbor-1.jpgAnn Arbor 1This is what the street looks like at 6:30 in the morning on the day of set up at Ann Arbor. This is one of the top ten art fairs in the country, with three fairs going on simultaneously. Plus every merchant has a sidewalk sale and everyone with a front yard is selling something. That is the student union in the background.2019-10-06T12:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/09/29/september-garden-update/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sweet-potatoes.jpgSweet potatoesSweet potatoes cluster, all from one slip. Variety Puerto Rican vining.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/peppers.jpgPeppersA multitude of peppers. Jalapenos, Anaheim, and yellow sweet. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/green-beans.jpgGreen beansFresh green beans from second planting in July. Variety Bush Blue Lake.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/dried-cherry-tomatoes.jpgDried cherry tomatoesDried cherry tomatoes. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cherry-tomatoes.jpgCherry tomatoesCherry tomatoes, harvested from just two plants.2019-11-04T14:19:17+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/09/15/art-and-fear/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/art-and-fear.jpgArt and FearArt and Fear, a small book with a powerful message.2019-09-17T01:29:48+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/09/08/figure-drawing-how-to-improve-your-work/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-12-prelimin-chicks.jpgNotebooks 12 prelimin ChicksMore preliminary drawings from photos. The granddaughter and her tiny hand grasping her father's shirt. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-11-photo-prelimin-chicks.jpgNotebooks 11 photo prelimin ChicksThis is an older sketch of my son and granddaughter as a preliminary drawing for a large painting. I love the way his hands dwarf her tiny body.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-10-photo-prelimin.jpgNotebooks 10 photo preliminThis is one of several preliminary sketches that I made from photos for a painting I just completed. It's good to work out problems before I tackle the final subject.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-9-situational-drawing-birdland.jpgNotebooks 9 situational drawing BirdlandAudience members at Birdland. I think we were waiting for Rita Moreno but can't remember exactly. Should have written it down.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-8-situational-drawing-times-square.jpgNotebooks 8 situational drawing Times SquareIt was late evening on Times Square. I found that if I leaned up against a wall, I could draw street vendors and other passersby without any notice. It's a fun challenge.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-7-situational-drawing-macy-gray.jpgNotebooks 7 situational drawing Macy GrayMacy Gray at the Iridium Jazz Club near Times Square. Using pen and toned markers.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-6-situational-drawing.jpgNotebooks 6 situational drawingThis is a situational sketch in my small notebook. The location is Topaz Thai Restaurant in mid-town Manhattan. I did this while I was eating lunch. Toned markers were used for quick shading.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-5-life-drawing.jpgNotebooks 5 life drawingWe don't get too many opportunities to draw two models together so this was fun. Also, nice to be drawing some real bodies with all the lumps and bumps.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-4-life-drawing.jpgNotebooks 4 life drawingThese are quick sketches in life drawing class. Typically the artist is only given 2 - 4 minutes before the model changes poses.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/notebooks-3-life-drawing.jpgNotebooks 3 life drawingAnother typical life drawing sketch. If you look closely, you can see where I've made initial marks for the model's trunk. Pencil is the medium.2019-10-06T12:20:47+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/09/01/asymmetrical-composition/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/beach-readers-1500-1.jpgBeach Readers 1500Beach Readers, Intimate Spaces series, acrylic on linen, 24 x 30, Kit Miracle The whole attraction of this subject with the irony of the two young women who are reading and totally ignoring the beautiful day at the beach. I also love the way the red beach chairs draw the viewer's eye into the scene.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/race-horses.jpgrace-horsesDegas, more race horses running out of the picture plane. Lots of empty space but it works. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/portrait_of_gillaudin_on_a_horse-400.jpgportrait_of_gillaudin_on_a_horse-400Edouard Manet, Portrait of Gillaudin on a Horse. You can only infer the horse in this painting although the main subject is centered.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/degas-place-de-la-concorde-1875.jpglarge.jpgDegas place-de-la-concorde-1875.jpg!LargeDegas, Place de la Concorde. Notice how everyone seems to be looking off in a different direction. And why are the little girls cut off at the waist?https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/degas-horses.jpgDegas horsesDegas. Another very unusual composition of race horses and jockeys.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/dagas.jpgDagasOne of many Degas racing scenes. Notice how some people are only partially shown in the picture plane. This is a similar composition to my Beach Readers in that there is a big blank space in the lower left side of the painting, with the action on the right leading into the main subject. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cassatt-a-woman-and-child-in-the-driving-seat-1881.jpglarge.jpgCassatt a-woman-and-child-in-the-driving-seat-1881.jpg!LargeMary Cassatt, Woman and Child in the Driving Seat. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/beach-readers-1500.jpgBeach Readers 1500Beach Readers, Intimate Spaces series, acrylic on linen, 24 x 30, Kit Miracle The whole attraction of this subject with the irony of the two young women who are reading and totally ignoring the beautiful day at the beach. I also love the way the red beach chairs draw the viewer's eye into the scene.2019-09-01T12:29:25+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/08/25/a-walk-through-the-yard/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/old-peach-tree.jpgOld peach treeWe planted this peach tree over thirty years ago. It blew over many years ago but has managed to survive and even provide some of the sweetest peaches I've ever eaten....if I can get to them before the animals do.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sunflowers-before.jpgSunflowers beforeGarden sunflowers about a week ago. Some of these beauties were over twelve feet tall!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sunflowers-after.jpgSunflowers afterSunflowers down after the big storm blew through here earlier this week.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sunflower-down.jpgSunflower downThis sunflower seed head is already being harvested by the little critters.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/last-lily.jpgLast lilyThe last lily of the season. I've drawn and painted this one many times.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/joe-pye-weed.jpgJoe Pye weedWild Joe Pye weed is a perennial which grows throughout the Midwest. The butterflies love it and it's supposed to have been valued for its medicinal properties by the pioneers. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hosta.jpgHostaBeautiful large hosta blooming in late August. Variety Plantaginea Aphrodite. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/damage-to-cedar-bench.jpgDamage to cedar benchDamage to cedar bench from wood bees (Carpenter bees), and the wood peckers who went after their larvae. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/chicken-fungi.jpgChicken fungiChicken in the Woods fungi. Such a beautiful color and shape. This is supposed to be edible but I'm not too fond of wild mushrooms.2019-08-26T08:52:55+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/08/18/exodus/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/exodus-detail-2.jpgExodus detail 2Exodus - Intimate Spaces, Beach Series, detail 2, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/exodus-detail-1.jpgExodus detail 1Exodus - Intimate Spaces, Beach Series, detail 1, Kit Miracle2019-08-24T15:29:23+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/exodus-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/exodus-initial-drawing-notan.jpgExodus initial drawing NOTANExodus - Initial black and white drawing, NOTANhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/exodus-1500.jpgExodus 1500Exodus, Intimate Spaces - Beach Series, acrylic on linen, 50 x 34, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/exodus-step-5.jpgExodus step 5Exodus, - step 5. It's really starting to shape up now. Just need to persevere with details and tweaking.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/exodus-step-4.jpgExodus step 4Exodus - step 4. Adding more details to the figures and more background color.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/exodus-step-3.jpgExodus step 3Exodus - step 3. Adding more details to the figures.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/exodus-step-2.jpgExodus step 2Exodus - step 2. Laying in the darks and some of the background. I usually try to cover as much canvas as possible before I start working on the details.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/exodus-step-1.jpgExodus step 1Exodus - step 1. Canvas toned with reddish orange. After a careful drawing, starting on the sky as one of the largest areas to paint.2019-08-18T02:07:11+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2019/08/14/thick-kale-soup-with-smoked-sausage/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/thick-kale-soup.jpgThick Kale SoupThick Kale Soup served with crusty multi-grain bread. Great any time of year.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/kale-soup-step-3.jpgKale soup step 3Step 3. Add the chicken broth, bring to simmer. Add the cubed potatoes and cover. Cook for 20 minutes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/kale-soup-step-2.jpgKale soup step 2Step 2. Add the chopped kale and wilt in pan.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/kale-soup-step-1.jpgKale soup step 1Kale soup - Step 1. Brown the cut up sausage, add the onions and garlic.2019-08-14T12:25:42+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/08/11/corn-chowder/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sweetcorn1500.jpgSweetCorn1500Sweet corn, bi-color. Peaches and cream variety.2019-08-11T13:52:21+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/08/04/alley-view-plein-air-painting-jasper-indiana/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/allley-view-pap-final-.jpgAllley view PAP finalAlley View, Plein Air Painting, final, 16 x 20, acrylic, Kit Miracle. This shows the final view of the scene. I might tweak it sometime later after I live with it for awhile, but so far, I'm satisfied.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/plein-air-initial-scene.jpgPlein Air initial sceneAlley view, initial scene, very early in the morning.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/pap-alley-2.jpgPAP alley 2Alley View, second level. Here you can see more added colors. This is the point in a painting that everything looks like a real mess. But I've learned to just keep pressing on and it will come together.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/pap-alley-2-hours.jpgPAP alley 2 hoursAlley View after two hours. Notice how the shadows have changed. Usually 2 - 3 hours is the most time I have for a plein air painting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/pap-alley-1.jpgPAP alley 1Alley View, 1st step. Using a red-toned canvas, I painted in the basic shadows and main shapes.2019-08-05T01:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/07/28/summer-garden/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/zinnias.jpgZinniasA bouquet of zinnias just for me. I love cut flowers in the garden.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/tomatoes-1500.jpgTomatoes 1500Tomatoes ready for canning.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/swallowtail.jpgSwallowtailSwallowtail on some volunteer flowers.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sunflowers.jpgSunflowersMulti-stemmed sunflowers just came out this week. They're already being eyed by the goldfinches.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/red-sunflower.jpgRed sunflowerRed sunflower being strangled with a morning glory. The bees are loving this.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/new-beans.jpgNew BeansNew bean crop. The red line gives you an indication of location.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/giant-tomato.jpgGiant tomatoGiant tomato, Park Whopperhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/butterfly-and-zinnias.jpgButterfly and zinniasButterfly and zinnias2019-07-28T13:43:47+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/07/21/where-were-you-when/2019-07-21T03:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/07/14/creating-a-painting-from-a-sketch/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/west-texas-big-sky-2000.jpgWest Texas Big Sky 2000West Texas Big Sky, watercolor, pen and ink, 13.5 x 9.5, Kit Miracle2019-07-14T03:02:18+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/07/07/western-landscape-paintings/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/zion-vista-iii-with-virgin-river-2000.jpgZion Vista III with Virgin River - 2000Zion Vista III with Virgin River, watercolor, pen and ink, 13.5 x 9.5 inches, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/zion-vista-2-1500.jpgZion vista 2 1500Zion Vista II, watercolor, pen and ink, 13.5 x 9.5 inches, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/zion-vista-1-1500.jpgZion vista 1 1500Zion Vista I, watercolor, pen and ink, 13.5 x 9.5 inches, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grand-canyon-vista-iii-2000.jpgGrand Canyon Vista III-2000Grand Canyon Vista III, watercolor, pen and ink, 13.5 x 9.5, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/arches-vista-2-2000.jpgArches vista 2 - 2000Arches Vista II, watercolor, pen and ink, 13.5 x 9.5 inches, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/arches-vista-1-1500.jpgArches vista 1 1500Arches Vista I, watercolor, pen and ink, 13.5 x 9.5 inches, Kit Miracle2019-07-07T02:21:15+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/06/23/10-states-4435-miles-four-national-parks-16-days/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/duck-on-a-rock-sketch-miracle.jpgDuck on a Rock sketch MiracleDuck on Rock, Grand Canyon, sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/carlsbad-caverns-sketch-miracle.jpgCarlsbad Caverns sketch MiracleCarlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sun-over-arkansas-sketch.jpgSun over Arkansas sketchSun breaking through the clouds over Arkansas, sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sample-of-sketchbook-journal.jpgSample of sketchbook journalSample sketchbook - journal with alien streetlight, sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/longhorns-resting-in-shade-sketch.jpgLonghorns resting in shade, sketchLonghorns resting in shade (from memory), sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hopi-house-grand-canyon-village-sketch.jpgHopi House, Grand Canyon Village sketchHopi House, Grand Canyon Village, sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/flooded-arkansas-river-little-rock.jpgFlooded Arkansas River, Little RockFlooded Arkansas River in Little Rock, sketch Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/duck-on-a-rock-grand-canyon-plein-air-12-x-16-kit-miracle.jpgDuck on a Rock, Grand Canyon, Plein air, 12 x 16, Kit MiracleDuck on a Rock, Grand Canyon, plein air sketch, 12 x 16 Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/driving-west-on-87-sketch.jpgDriving West on 87, sketchDriving west on 87, sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/butte-new-mexico-sketch.jpgButte New Mexico sketchButte, New Mexico, sketch, Kit Miracle2019-06-30T01:40:30+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/06/30/part-ii-western-vacation/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/wind-farm-kansas-miracle.jpgWind Farm, Kansas MiracleWind farm, Kansas, sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/zion-sketch-miracle-1500.jpgZion sketch Miracle 1500Zion National Park, sketch, Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/utah-scenery-miracle.jpgUtah scenery MiracleUtah scenery, sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/snow-covered-rockies-in-colorado-sketch-miracle-1500.jpgSnow covered Rockies in Colorado sketch Miracle 1500Snow covered Rockies in Colorado, sketch, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/grand-canyon-view-1500.jpgGrand Canyon View 1500Grand Canyon Vista, plein air sketch, acrylic 12 x 16, Kit Miracle https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/early-morning-at-the-canyon-1500.jpgEarly Morning at the Canyon 1500Early Morning at the Canyon, plein air sketch, acrylic 12 x 16, Kit Miracle2019-06-30T01:36:10+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/06/09/family-at-the-beach/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/intimate-spaces-series-family-at-the-beach-detail.jpgIntimate Spaces Series - Family at the Beach - detailFamily at the Beach, detail. Notice how abstract the sand is painted. Layer upon layer.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/intimate-spaces-series-family-at-the-beach-1500.jpgIntimate Spaces Series - Family at the Beach - 1500Intimate Spaces Series - Family at the Beach, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30, Kit Miracle2019-06-02T13:07:55+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/06/02/settling-in/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/miracle-k-intimate-spaces-series-settling-in-1500.jpgMiracle K - Intimate Spaces Series - Settling In-1500Intimate Spaces Series - Settling In, acrylic on canvas, 28 x 38, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/miracle-k-intimate-spaces-series-settling-in-detail-2.jpgMiracle K - Intimate Spaces Series - Settling In detail 2Intimate Space Series - Settling In, detail 2, Kit Miracle This detail shows the abstract brush strokes I have used for the sand.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/intimate-spaces-settling-in-detail.jpgIntimate Spaces - Settling In detailIntimate Spaces Series - Settling In detail 1, Kit Miracle2019-06-02T10:31:31+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/05/26/more-series-intimate-spaces-beach-series/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/go-3000-2.jpgGo 3000 2Go! Number 11 in the Intimate Spaces - Beach Series. Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 16. Kit Miracle2019-05-26T03:40:41+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/05/19/stolen-artwork/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/three-veggies-1.jpgThree veggies 1Set of framed vegetable paintings, originals, watercolor, pen and ink. Kit Miracle. Two of these paintings were stolen at the Broadripple Art Fair. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/scareboy-2.jpgScareboy-2Scareboy. Watercolor on paper, 29.5 x 19.5, Kit Miracle. Stolen artwork.2019-05-23T02:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/05/12/studio-lighting-options/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sample-warm-light.jpgSample warm lightThe warm lighting setting for the IMIGY lamp. A little too warm for painting but good to test the display.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sample-mixed-light.jpgSample mixed lightThe mixed lighting setting on the IMIGY lamp.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sample-cool-light.jpgSample cool lightThe IMIGY light with cool light display.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/imigy-1.jpgIMIGY 1The IMIGY lamp with a 24 inch gooseneck and many lighting options. Very flexible and stays where I put it it.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/flourescent.jpgFlourescentFluorescent lighting fixture with a cool bulb and a daylight bulb for balance. Great for a broad work space such as framing and matting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/daylight-north-window.jpgDaylight north windowDaylight from north window. Pretty even cool light, but, of course, not good for working at night.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/clip-on-light.jpgClip-on lightA standard goose-neck clip on lamp with a daylight balanced bulb. Some flexibility but not so suitable for larger paintings, creating hotspots again.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/can-lights.jpgCan lightsOld can lights on track lighting strips. These get pretty hot but are useful for studio painting displays. I'll probably replace them in the future with smaller LED or halogen lighting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/light-1-3.jpgLight 1-3As you can see, the Phive lamp has a very wide head, but because I couldn't center it, it threw hotspots on the painting area. I thought about trying to remove the clamp and affixing the lamp to the easel with bolts, but it still wasn't articulated enough.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/light-1-2.jpgLight 1-2This was my second option for attaching the Phive lamp sideways. 2019-05-12T23:06:09+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/05/05/stretching-canvas/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching10.jpgStretching10Drive the frame wedges into the slots in the corners. These are plastic wedges but they also come in wood and in various sizes. You will need to pound them in with the rubber mallet. They should be pretty tight and your canvas will be very tight.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching-9.jpgStretching 9Start in the middle of one side, put a staple in. The do the opposite side, pulling tightly. Then do each end, same thing. Then go back and add a couple of staples on either side of the first staples. Keep working around the frame, always pulling tightly. When you get to the corners, nearly fold the corners in. You don't want a bunch of canvas on the corners as that will hinder framing.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching-8.jpgStretching 8Measure diagonal corners to ensure the canvas is square.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching-7.jpgStretching 7More tools for actually stretching the canvas. Electric staple gun, 1/2 inch staples, tack hammer, tape measure.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching-6.jpgStretching 6Lay your assembled stretcher bars on the canvas and cut around. Leave a few inches in all sides, enough to wrap around to the back of the bars.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching-5.jpgStretching 5A roll of pre-primed cotton duck canvas. I prefer the unprimed canvas but was using this up.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching-4.jpgStretching 4This is what the corner should look like after assembly. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching-3.jpgStretching 3The bars are prenotched and will fit together with a little effort.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching-2.jpgStretching 2Stretcher bars awaiting assembly. You need two of each size unless you're doing a square, then you need four the same size.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/stretching-1.jpgStretching 1Assembled stretcher bars and tools, scissors and rubber mallet. 2019-05-05T12:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/04/28/getting-things-done-accomplishing-your-goals/2019-04-28T00:44:16+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/04/21/do-plants-move/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/columbine.jpgColumbineColumbine is a beautiful, delicate flower which self-propagates through prolific seed production. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/virginia-bluebells.jpgVirginia BluebellsFrom one little patch of flowers, these delicate Virginia Bluebells have now established themselves all over. And I plan to move them into the woods very soon. They die back after blooming to totally disappear until next year.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/lilacs.jpgLilacsThese beautiful old-stock lilacs were here when we arrived. They were probably shared from someone else's garden, as we have since shared them with others. That is how old plants moved.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/trillium.jpgTrilliumRed Trillium. This lovely wildflower just popped up next to my studio this year. This is the first time in three decades that we have seen this plant here and have no idea how it got there.2019-04-21T02:40:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/04/17/spring-has-finally-arrived/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/violets.jpgVioletsI love violets. They come in so many variations but these deep purple ones seem to be dominant.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tulips-2.jpgTulips 2More tulips basking in the sunshine.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tulips-1.jpgTulips 1I haven't always had luck with tulips. They're like candy to the deer. I planted these last fall right next to my studio. Mikey the dog will keep the critters at bay.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/toadie.jpgToadieA friendly little toady emerging from the leftover leaves. He looks a little ragged. I expect he'd like a nice breakfast of some juicy bugs.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/spring-landscape-2.jpgSpring Landscape 2The east fields, still soggy from the night's rain. More clouds and sun shadows.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/spring-landscape-1.jpgSpring Landscape 1An in and out day with the scudding clouds chasing the sunshine. I love the spring greens.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pansies-1.jpgPansies 1Little pansies are so cheerful. These came from an early foray to the local garden center about a week ago. I couldn't help myself.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crabapple.jpgCrabappleA cheerful crab apple next to the garden. This is a start from the original which was a Mother's Day present to me many years ago.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/bluebells-and-narcissus.jpgBluebells and NarcissusBluebells and narcissus. These have become naturalized in several spots of the yard and I have more plans to move some starts elsewhere this spring.2019-04-17T02:47:20+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/04/14/the-importance-of-preliminary-work/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/green-and-yellow-preliminary-sketch-1.jpgGreen and Yellow - preliminary sketchGreen and Yellow, preliminary graphite sketch.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/green-and-yellow-detail-1.jpgGreen and Yellow - detailGreen and Yellow, detail.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/green-and-yellow-final-1.jpgGreen and Yellow - finalGreen and Yellow, 20 x 20, acrylic, Kit Miracle. Intimate Spaces serieshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/notan-sketches-intimate-spaces-2.jpgNOTAN sketches Intimate Spaces-2NOTAN sketches of past couple of paintings. Working in black and white allows me to focus on the shapes and composition.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/notan-sketches-intimate-spaces-3.jpgNOTAN sketches Intimate Spaces - 3More NOTAN sketches from Jump. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/green-and-yellow-preliminary-sketch.jpgGreen and Yellow - preliminary sketchLarge graphite sketch of the main characters for Green and Yellow.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/green-and-yellow-notan.jpgGreen and Yellow - NOTANNOTAN sketches for Green and Yellow. This is where I work out basic shapes and composition. As you can see, initially I intended this to be a rectangle shape but then changed it to a square shape.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/green-and-yellow-detail.jpgGreen and Yellow - detailGreen and Yellow, detail, Intimate Spaces series, Kit Miracle2019-04-14T12:18:29+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/a-day-at-the-beach-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-day-at-the-beach-detail-2.jpgA Day at the Beach-detail 2A Day at the Beach, detail 2. More color up front, more muted colors in the background. It's all an optical illusion.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-day-at-the-beach-detail-1.jpgA Day at the Beach-detail 1A Day at the Beach, detail 1. By having brighter colors up front, and dulling down the colors in the background, this pushes the back...back. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-day-at-the-beach-6.jpgA Day at the Beach-6A Day at the Beach, final. 24 x 36, acrylic on canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-day-at-the-beach-5.jpgA Day at the Beach-5A Day at the Beach, step 5. Now it's just a matter of adding color, details, and....a week's worth of painting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-day-at-the-beach-4.jpgA Day at the Beach-4A Day at the Beach, step 4. Most of the sea is completed and adding more details to background and chairs.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-day-at-the-beach-3.jpgA Day at the Beach-3A Day at the Beach, step 3. Adding foreground and indications of reflections in water.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-day-at-the-beach-2.jpgA Day at the Beach-2A Day at the Beach, step 2. Adding sky and blocking in shadows.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-day-at-the-beach.jpgA Day at the BeachA Day at the Beach, step 1. Painted on orange-gessoed canvas.2019-04-10T12:26:22+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2019/04/10/a-day-at-the-beach-painting-a-series/2019-04-10T12:24:55+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/04/07/a-little-inspiration-for-artists/2019-04-07T01:51:05+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/04/03/ground-breaking-for-the-new-thyen-clark-cultural-center/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thyen-clark-sand-sign.jpgThyen-Clark sand signThyen-Clark Cultural Center sign made with colored chalk and sand. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thyen-clark-proposed-building.jpgThyen-Clark proposed buildingThyen-Clark Cultural Center proposal. Will the doors really be ready to open by the end of 2020? Yeah!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/special-shovels.jpgSpecial shovelsVisual Arts Coordinator Emily Colucci Peake decorated the honorary shovels, an artist's brush and a stack of books. How clever!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/peppa-pig.jpgPeppa PigPeppa Pig also dropped in to entertain the kids and adults.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/golden-shovels-with-thyens.jpgGolden shovels with ThyensSome of the first shovels with our generous donors Jim and Pat Thyen at far right.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/directors.jpgDirectorsLibrary Director Christine Golden and Arts Director Kyle Rupert welcomed the crowd of about 100 people.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dean-vonderheide.jpgDean VonderheideMayor Dean Vonderheide gave a brief speech. He has been involved in the Cultural Center project before he became mayor. We're so fortunate to have his continued leadership.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/corina-juan-mack-gumby.jpgCorina Juan Mack GumbyGumby put in an appearance. Here he is posing with Corina and Juan Mack. Corina is special Project Coordinator for the arts.2019-04-03T02:16:24+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/03/31/new-gallery-opens-in-the-area/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tat-pottery.jpgTAT potterySome pottery by Monte Young with local photographs and handmade pillows.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tat-paintings-weavings.jpgTAT paintings weavingsSome paintings of Louisville artists and hand-made weavings. All those looms will be moving to the workshop space soon.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tat-inside-hall.jpgTAT inside hallThe impressive entrance hall of the gallery.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tat-homemade-products.jpgTAT homemade productsMany homemade products are featured, from soaps to edibles. Yum!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tat-greeters.jpgTAT greetersOfficial greeters at TAThttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tat-gallery.jpgTAT galleryTraditional Arts Today gallery at 314 W 9th St, Ferdinand, IN. The brick building behind this restored historical building is the workshop space.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tat-entrance.jpgTAT entranceBeautiful entrance to Traditional Arts Today gallery2019-03-31T13:43:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/03/27/a-sad-day-for-arts-magazines/2019-03-27T15:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/03/24/how-to-enter-a-digital-portfolio-review/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/krempp-gallery-770x470.jpgkrempp-Gallery-770x470Krempp Gallery, Jasper Indiana2019-03-24T03:28:07+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/03/20/fresh-flowers-for-spring/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spring2019-ad.jpgSPRING2019-ADSpring sale. 20% off all flower paintings or any painting with flowers in it. No limit. All in my Etsy shop KitMiracleArt.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/springfling2019-ad.jpgSpringFling2019-ADSpring ad for Etsy shop my90acres. 20% off all flower paintings. All original. No limit.2019-03-20T03:04:24+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/03/17/mixed-bouquet/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mixed-bouquet-detail-3-1.jpgMixed Bouquet detail 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mixed-bouquet-detail-1.jpgMixed Bouquet-detail 1Mixed Bouquet, detail 1. Another closeup of the flowers. Loosely painted in impressionistic style.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mixed-bouquet-detail-3.jpgMixed Bouquet detail 3Mixed Bouquet, detail 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mixed-bouquet-detail-2.jpgMixed Bouquet detail 2Mixed Bouquet, detail 2. Notice the loose strokes and variegated painting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mixed-bouquet-1500.jpgMixed Bouquet 1500Mixed Bouquet, original painting, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mixed-bouquet-framed.jpgMixed Bouquet framedMixed Bouquet, original painting, 20 x 16, impressionistic style, Kit Miracle2019-03-17T11:29:09+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/03/10/yearning-for-spring/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yearning-for-spring-2-1500-1.jpgYearning for Spring - 2-1500Yearning for Spring, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, contemporary impressionist, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yearning-for-spring-1-detail-2.jpgYearning for Spring-1-detail 2Yearning for Spring, detail 2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yearning-for-spring-framed-1500.jpgYearning for Spring - framed 1500Yearning for Spring, framed, 16 x 20, acrylic on canvas, Kit Miracle, contemporary impressionisthttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yearning-for-spring-2-detail1.jpgYearning for Spring - 2-detail1Yearning for Spring, detail 1https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dancing-tulips-framed-1500-1.jpgDancing Tulips framed 1500Dancing Tulips, framed, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dancing-tulips-detail1.jpgDancing Tulips detail1Dancing Tulips, detail 1, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dancing-tulips-1500.jpgDancing Tulips 1500Dancing Tulips, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, contemporary impressionist, Kit Miracle2019-03-10T13:22:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/dancing-tulips-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dancing-tulips-step-3.jpgDancing Tulips step 3This is a close-up of the tulips after they were painted. Many shades of pink and lavender with highlights of light and pure white. You can see hints of the orangey underpainting poking through which makes the tulips come alive.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dancing-tulips-step-2.jpgDancing Tulips step 2The flowers were underpainted with an orangey-red. The leaves and stems were underpainted with a transparent medium blue.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dancing-tulips-step-1.jpgDancing Tulips step 1Dancing Tulips - step 1. The underpainting for this was salmony peach for the left side and dusky green for the right. I then outlined the flowers in blue-green. Then painted the backgrounds. The left was painted shades of violet and blues. The right side was painted in shades of yellow with some greyed violets at the bottom.2019-03-10T03:22:12+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2019/03/03/afternoon-shadows-another-painting-beyond-the-photograph/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/afternoon-shadows-original-photo.jpgAfternoon shadows original photoAfternoon Shadows, original photo. If you compare this photo to the painting, you can see areas that I have emphasized, changed or deemphasized. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/afternoon-shadows-detail-3.jpgAfternoon Shadows detail 3Afternoon shadows, detail 3. Zoom in on the posts and the background trees to see the brushstrokes. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/afternoon-shadows-detail-2.jpgAfternoon Shadows detail 2Afternoon Shadows, detail 2. Zoom in on the vines and leaves to see just how loosely they were painted. The sandbox turtle adds a note of whimsy. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/afternoon-shadows-detail-1.jpgAfternoon Shadows detail 1Afternoon Shadows, detail 1. Click and enlarge the photos to see the brush strokes. Notice the background tree is just painted with a few strokes. And the smoke is just a glaze on top of the background. And the indication of the sun and shadows on the chair.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/afternoon-shadows-1500.jpgAfternoon Shadows 1500Afternoon Shadows, acrylic, original painting, 14 x 18, contemporary impressionism, Kit Miracle2019-03-03T03:24:24+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/02/27/spring-cleanup/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/spring-beauties.jpgSpring beautiesOne of my favorite wildflowers and early harbinger of spring. Spring beauties have a delicate pink stripe which can't be seen in this photo. I'll try for another shot later.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/chestnuts-on-ground.jpgChestnuts on groundThis is just a small portion of the area still covered by the chestnut seed hulls. I raked four wheelbarrow loads today and have as much again to rake tomorrow. They didn't decompose much over the winter.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/chestnuts-in-hand.jpgChestnuts in handChestnut seed hulls remind me of spiny sea urchins. They are very painful to handle or step on. I only use leather gloves to work with them.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/chestnut-woodpile.jpgChestnut woodpileChestnut woodpile. All of this wood came from one tree.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/chestnut-wood.jpgChestnut woodChestnut wood is beautiful with a greyish-green color and kind of stripey. It is also very dense and heavy.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/early-crocus.jpgEarly CrocusThese cheery yellow crocuses are the first to bloom this year. They get extra warmth and shelter near this rock wall.2019-02-27T03:36:33+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/02/24/painting-beyond-the-scene/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/west-wind-blows-kit-miracle-1.jpgWest Wind Blows - Kit MiracleWest Wind Blows, original painting, 12 x 16, impressionistic, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valley-view-st-marks.jpgValley View St MarksWest Wind Blows, original photo for paintinghttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/west-wind-blows-detail-kit-miracle.jpgWest Wind Blows - detail - Kit MiracleWest Wind Blows, detail, painting, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/west-wind-blows-kit-miracle.jpgWest Wind Blows - Kit MiracleWest Wind Blows, original painting, 12 x 16, impressionist, Kit Miracle2019-02-25T01:00:44+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/02/20/are-you-a-crab-or-an-escapee/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/crab-cropped.jpgCrab croppedGhost crab or sand crab on the beach at night on South Padre Island. When "caught" with a flashlight, they freeze, only to scurry away if the light wavers.2019-02-20T12:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/02/17/little-stone-church-provence-demonstration-painting-from-photographs/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/little-stone-church-in-provence.jpgLittle Stone Church in ProvenceLittle Stone Church, Provence, France - final. Acrylic, 12 x 16. As you can see, I made the sky more interesting and edited the road a bit, too. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/6-2019-02-11-little-church-in-provence-001-black-and-white.jpg6-2019-02-11 Little Church in Provence 001-black and whiteA black and white image of the same photograph. This helps the artist gain a better handle on values, lightest to darkest. The same effect can be achieved by viewing the color photograph through a piece of red gel. See a prior post on the subject at the link.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4-2019-02-11-little-church-in-provence-001-notan.jpg4-2019-02-11 Little Church in Provence 001 NOTANNOTAN Here I changed the photo to black and white, then pushed the contrast to the extreme. This helps one get a better idea of the basic shapes. Notice how the stone church (center of interest) also has the greatest contrast with the trees framing it.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3-2019-02-11-little-church-in-provence-001-divided.jpg3-2019-02-11 Little Church in Provence 001-dividedLittle Stone Church - photo divided into thirds. The center of interest - the church - is at the intersection of one of the thirds. Also, notice how the road leads the eye into the painting and points towards the church.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2-2019-02-11-little-church-in-provence-001-cropped-fixed.jpg2-2019-02-11 Little Church in Provence 001- cropped fixedLittle Stone Church cropped.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1-2019-02-11-little-church-in-provence-001.jpg1-2019-02-11 Little Church in Provence 001Little Stone Church, Provence - original photo2019-02-18T01:07:57+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/02/13/way-the-wind-blows-a-quiet-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wind-blows-framed-1500.jpgWind Blows framed 1500Way the Wind Blows, framed. Sometimes framing a painting makes all the difference.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wind-blows-1500.jpgWind Blows 1500Way the Wind Blows, acrylic on wood panel, 8 x 10, original painting, Kit Miracle2019-02-14T01:41:37+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/02/10/winter-reading-artists-biographies/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/calder.jpgCalderhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/van-gogh.jpgVan Goghhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/renoir.jpgRenoirhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/redfield.jpgRedfieldhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/metcalf-51cvuls4wsl._sx376_bo1204203200_.jpgMetcalfhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/close.jpgClose2019-02-10T15:28:02+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/02/03/year-of-the-pig/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/pig-green-1500.jpgPig - green-1500Year of the Pig, green background, original painting, 6 x 6, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/pig-brown-1500.jpgPig - brown - 1500Year of the Pig, brown background, acrylic on panel, original painting, 6 x 6, Kit Miracle2019-02-03T12:33:13+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/01/27/beeches-painting-beyond-the-photo/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/beeches-photo-original-1500.jpgbeeches - photo original-1500Beeches, original photo. It was too wide for the format I planned to use so I cropped it to a more pleasing composition.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/beeches-photo-cropped.jpgbeeches - photo croppedBeeches cropped photo. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/beeches-in-winter-detail-1.jpgbeeches in winter - detail-1Beech Trees in Winter, detail 1. This is the road through the woods. I probably made the snow look deeper. And I've learned over time that white will often look brighter with a little yellow thrown in than just plain white. It certainly catches that sunlit feel.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/beeches-in-winter-detail-3.jpgbeeches in winter - detail 3Beech Trees in Winter, detail 3, notice the clouds in the blue sky behind the distant treeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/beeches-in-winter-detail-2.jpgbeeches in winter - detail 2Beech Trees in Winter, detail 2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/beeches-in-winter-1500.jpgbeeches in winter - 1500Beech Trees in Winter, snow scene, original painting, 16 x 20, Kit Miracle2019-01-27T13:39:20+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/01/23/dreaming-of-rabbits/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dreaming-of-rabbits-1500.jpgdreaming of rabbits - 1500Dreaming of Rabbits. Border collie painting, 18 x 24. Acrylic on canvas. Contemporary impressionism. Kit Miracle2019-01-22T13:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/01/20/baby-its-cold-outside-lets-make-soup/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/step-2.jpgstep 2Step two. (Step one is just browning the beef in a couple of tablespoons of oil. Drain any fat off after the beef is cooked.) Carrots and onions are added at the beginning as they take longer to cook. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/soup-step-3.jpgsoup step 3Step three. After the diced tomatoes and handsful of dried goods (lentils, quinoa, tiny pasta) have come to a boil and simmered, then add the chopped green beans, corn and finally the potatoes. Let it all simmer until done.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/soup-final.jpgsoup finalBeef vegetable soup, final. It is thick but not thickened like stew. Very hearty!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/freezer-shopping-basket.jpgfreezer shopping basketShopping basket from the freezer. Ground beef, homemade beef broth, diced tomatoes, green beans.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190119_141117-1.jpg20190119_141117-1Homemade beef vegetable soup and homemade bread slathered with butter. Perfect meal for a chilly day.2019-01-20T00:36:37+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/01/16/a-hot-cup-o-tea/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/laurasteacup-1500.jpglaurasteacup-1500Laura's Grandma's Teacup. watercolor, pen and ink, 4.5 x 6.5, Kit Miracle2019-01-18T17:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/01/13/wings-a-beach-scene/2019-01-16T13:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/wings-beach-painting-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-step4-1500.jpgwings-step4-1500Wings, step 4. Refining the main shapes with only some details remaining for the birds, tent, and background.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-step3-1500.jpgwings-step3-1500Wings, step 3. Now I've added the shapes under the tent. This makes the figure of the girl stand out but doesn't distract from the central figure.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-step2-1500.jpgwings-step2-1500Wings, step 2. Here I have laid in the beach and foreground clumps of seaweed, as well as some of the waves on the sea.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-preliminary-sketch-1500.jpgwings-preliminary sketch-1500Wings - first preliminary sketch. This shows a grouping on the left and many figures on the beach.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-preliminary-sketch-2-1500.jpgwings-preliminary sketch-2-1500Wings - preliminary sketch #2. Here I cut out the grouping on the left that is shown in the first sketch.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-final-1500.jpgwings-final-1500Wings - final, acrylic on canvas, 18 x 24. Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-detail-girl-small.jpgwings-detail-girl-smallDetail of the small girl with the figure grouping behind and in shadow.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-detail-attack-birds-1500.jpgwings-detail-attack birds-1500Help! Attack of the giant seagulls! After I completed the painting, I realized that placement and size of the people on the beach and the seagulls looked like something from a sci-fi movie, Attack of the seagulls. So I first tried to push the people back with more muted colors, move them, and then finally wiped them out entirely. It was just too confusing for the viewer and the final painting is much stronger. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-color-palette-1500.jpgwings-color palette-1500Painting with a limited palette. These are mostly Golden acrylics, clockwise starting at the left. Cadmium red, magenta, purple, cobalt blue, cerulean, cobalt light, burnt sienna, raw sienna, yellow, Naples yellow, titanium white, Acrylic soft body additive to add texture. As you can see, my palette is a Styrofoam plate. I hate cleaning my palettes and these are disposable. Not shown here is a fluorescent pink.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wings-beginning-step-1-1500.jpgwings-beginning-step 1-1500Wings - Step 1. Initial brush drawing on canvas with orange primer. As you can see, I begin with covering the larger areas and gradually work my way down to the smaller, more detailed parts. And I usually (not always) begin with the sky or background.2019-01-12T23:31:51+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2019/01/09/preliminary-work/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/beach-girl-color-sketch-3.jpgbeach girl, color sketchBeach girl, color sketch. 16 x 12, acrylic. Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/notansketches-beach.jpgnotansketches-beachNotan sketches for beach painting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/beach-girl-pencil-sketch.jpgbeach girl, pencil sketchBeach girl, pencil sketch. 18 x 24, Kit Miracle2019-01-10T07:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2019/01/06/your-one-thing/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/31blxjwhxll._sx344_bo1204203200_.jpg31blxjwhxll._sx344_bo1,204,203,200_The One Thing by Gary Keller2019-01-06T03:10:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/12/30/lucky-red-6-white-elephants/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed6-whiteelephants-detail2-1500.jpgLuckyRed6-whiteelephants-detail2-1500Lucky Red #6 - detail 2. More close-ups of the second elephant, pearls, and apples.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed6-whiteelephants-detail1-1500.jpgLuckyRed6-whiteelephants-detail1-1500Lucky Red #6- detail 1. Here you can see the various treatments of white. White alabaster elephant, white satin background, white bone and pearl necklace. I also love the red pomegranate and apples. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed6-whiteelephants-1500.jpgLuckyRed6-whiteelephants-1500Lucky Red #6 - White Elephants, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miracle. This is another painting in the series which depicts many symbols of good luck. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed-Elephants-1500-studio-shot.jpgLuckyRed-Elephants-1500-studio shotLucky Red #6 - White Elephants. This is the set up as I had it in my studio. There's a lot of eye/hand coordination when painting a still life, or anything from life actually. Mostly, it's a matter of practice, practice, practice.2018-12-30T12:04:07+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/12/23/high-noon-a-street-scene/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HighNoon-detail2.jpgHighNoon-detail2High Noon, detail 2 Adding people to a street scene makes it come alive but you don't need to include every detail. Let the viewer's eye fill in the story.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HighNoon-detail1.jpgHighNoon-detail1High Noon, detail 1, showing the contre jour lighting and impressionistic brush strokes, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HighNoon-1500.jpgHighNoon-1500High Noon, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36, Kit Miracle cityscape, landscape 2018-12-23T01:55:26+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/12/16/lucky-red-5-red-robe-black-dragon/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed5-red-robe-black-dragon-1500.jpgLuckyRed5-red robe - black dragon 1500Lucky Red #5, Red Robe / Black Dragon, acrylic on canvas, good luck symbols, 20 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed5-detail3-1500.jpgLuckyRed5-detail3-1500Lucky Red #5 detail showing the black iron dragon, quartz crystals and mandarin orangeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed5-detail2-1500.jpgLuckyRed5-detail2-1500Lucky Red #5 detail 2, showing the various shades of orangey-red in the robe. Very difficult to capture on the computer monitor.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed5-red-robe-black-dragon-1-1500.jpgLuckyRed5-red robe - black dragon-1-1500An unusual composition, the red satin robe brings all the elements together in this Lucky Red still life.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed5-red-robe-black-dragon-2-1500.jpgLuckyRed5-red robe - black dragon 2-1500Lucky Red 5, Red Robe - Black Dragon. This painting has many good luck symbols, from the black iron dragon to the quartz crystals to the mandarin oranges, all with the background of the red satin robe.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LuckyRed5-detail1-1500.jpgLuckyRed5-detail1-1500Lucky Red 5 - Red Robe - Black Dragon - detail. This shows a close up of the black iron dragon, quartz crystals, and mandarin oranges. There are many variations of red which are not quite apparent in this photo.2018-12-16T23:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/12/09/buddha-and-pomegranates-still-life/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/buddha-and-pomegranates-detail1.jpgBuddha and Pomegranates-detail1Detail of Buddha and Pomegranates painting, acrylic on canvas, Vitarka Mudrahttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/buddha-and-pomegranates-1500.jpgBuddha and Pomegranates-1500Buddha and Pomegranates, still life, Lucky Red series, good luck symbols, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, 16 x 20, Kit Miracle,Vitarka Mudrahttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/buddha-and-pomegranates-detail-2.jpgBuddha and Pomegranates- detail 2Pomegranates, lucky red symbol, fruit, symbol of fertility, abundance, marriage2018-12-10T14:41:30+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/12/05/alley-3-belegravia-court-louisville-kentucky/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alley-3-belgravia-court-detail1.jpgAlley-3, Belgravia Court-detail1Alley 3 - detail, acrylic on canvas, couple sitting on stoophttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alley-3-belgravia-court-1500.jpgAlley-3, Belgravia Court-1500Alley 3, Belgravia Court, Louisville, Kentucky, Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16, Kit Miracle2018-12-05T14:15:20+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/12/02/the-drudgery-work-behind-the-scenes-of-being-an-artist-packing-framing-and-shipping/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shipping1.jpgShipping1Shipping unframed paintings in these shiny pink envelopes gives the customer a nice surprise. The painting is inserted in a clear plastic bag (to prevent water damage), secured between between two pieces of cardboard to give added support and inserted into the bubble envelope for even more protection.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/framing2.jpgFraming2Alley, Belgravia Court, Louisville. Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miracle This is the painting I showed a few weeks ago. The simple frame is versatile and will suit many painting subjects.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/framing1.jpgFraming1Framing a 16 x 20 into a standard size frame. Using Zclips makes it very easy. I actually took another painting out of this frame which demonstrates the benefit of using standard sizes.2018-12-02T03:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/11/26/happy-birthday-charlie-brown/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/charlesschultz1500.jpgCharlesSchultz1500Early books by Charles Schultz2018-11-26T02:13:46+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/11/25/alley-2-belgravia-court/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alley-2-belgraviacourt-15001.jpgAlley-2, BelgraviaCourt-1500Alley 2, Belgravia Court, Louisville, KY, original painting, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alley-2-belgraviacourt-1500.jpgAlley-2, BelgraviaCourt-1500Alley 2, Belgravia Court, Louisville, Kentucky, original painting, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miracle2018-11-25T03:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/11/18/alley-view-belgravia-court-louisville-kentucky-acrylic-on-canvas/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alley-st-james-court-louisville-1-1500l.jpgAlley, St James Court, Louisville - 1-1500lAlley, Belgravia Court, St. James, Louisville, Kentucky, original acrylic painting, 20 x 16, Kit Miracle2018-11-18T03:01:22+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/11/14/chicken-and-dumplings-comfort-food-recipe/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/chickenanddumplings.jpgChickenandDumplingsChicken and dumplings, comfort food for the soul and body.2018-11-14T02:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/11/11/fall-scene-with-bridge/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fallscenewithbridge1000.jpgFallScenewithBridge1000Fall Scene with Bridge, acrylic on canvas board, 12 x 16, Kit Miracle2018-11-11T12:33:14+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/11/04/trees-at-alton-indiana-on-the-ohio-river/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/treesatalton-ohioriver-1000.jpgTreesAtAlton-OhioRiver-1000Trees at Alton, Indiana, on the Ohio River. Plein air, 12 x 16, Kit Miracle2018-11-04T14:07:33+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/10/28/gratitude-say-thank-you/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wordcloud-thanks.jpgWordCloud-thanks2018-10-27T13:55:12+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/10/24/the-studio-sale/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/studiosale2018-7.jpgStudioSale2018-7The fire pit. A perfect place to congregate on a beautiful fall day.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/studiosale2018-6.jpgStudioSale2018-6The front of my blue door studio. This is an old summer kitchen and my commute is only 30 feet from my back door.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/studiosale2018-5.jpgStudioSale2018-5The wider view. Paintings on nearly every surface, bins of unframed paintings, more and more and more.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/studiosale2018-4.jpgStudioSale2018-4Good food and drink are always attractions. Homemade minestrone soup, herbed bread, cookies and biscotti, and plenty of other goodies. No one went home hungry.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/studiosale2018-3.jpgStudioSale2018-3Look for the pink signs, I kept touting on social media.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/studiosale2018-2.jpgStudioSale2018-2Initial set up in the back room. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/studiosale2018-1.jpgStudioSale2018-1Initial set up in the front room during my studio sale. This lineup changed over the weekend as paintings were sold.2018-10-24T15:42:00+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/10/17/busy-busy-busy-part-2/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43754161_2318566781491590_1640484461176946688_n.jpg43754161_2318566781491590_1640484461176946688_nWill Read and Sing for Food event. I expected about 15 people to show up on a Thursday night but they had about 60 people there!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43636808_2316486191699649_546730365910253568_n.jpg43636808_2316486191699649_546730365910253568_nFlower painting class. Students practicing making shades of green. Much more difficult than they thought.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/tractor-1_resized1235.jpgtractor-1_resized[1235]Fall decorations on the farm. My husband's old 1952 Allis-Chalmers tractor all gussied up for the studio sale this weekend. He even washed it! And this was his idea entirely.2018-10-17T02:56:33+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/10/07/gods-light/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/godslight-1000.jpgGodsLight-1000God's Light, beautiful cumulus nimbus clouds with rays of sun streaming down.2018-10-07T02:18:47+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/09/30/busy-busy-busy-an-artists-work-is-never-done-and-thats-a-good-thing/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wrsff.jpgWRSFFhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/openstudiosale-example1000.jpgOpenStudioSale-example1000Example of previous open studio paintings for sale. Up to 50% off, many of them framed. Get extra 10% off if you bring the invitation card.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/food-sm.jpgFood-smGood food and drink. Homemade soup, bread, and desserts.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/openstudiosale2018-front-2-1000.jpgOpenStudioSale2018-front-2-1000Invitation to Open Studio Sale2018-09-30T17:17:11+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/09/23/art-newsletter-for-southern-indiana/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/artistcreatinglogoweb.jpgArtistsCreatingNew e-newsletter for regional artists2018-09-24T00:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/09/16/state-arts-organizations/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/iacmtg5.jpgIACmtg5The meeting was held at the new pavilion on the grounds of the Parklands, Jasper's newest city park.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/iacmtg4.jpgIACmtg4Lauren Robel, IU Provost and Executive Vice President, addressed the commission on IU's Center for Rural Engagement's study on the activities of the arts in the less populated areas of the state.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/iacmtg3.jpgIACmtg3Several members of the public attended as well as staff from Jasper Community Arts and other regional organizations.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/iacmtg2.jpgIACmtg2Lewis Ricci (blue shirt), Director of the IAC, addresses the board.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/iacmtg1.jpgIACmtg1City of Jasper Mayor Terry Seitz welcomes the IAC for their quarterly meeting.2018-09-17T23:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/09/12/visiting-the-falls-of-the-ohio/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fallsoftheohio-1000.jpgFallsoftheOhio-1000Falls of the Ohio I, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miracle. View from the treeline at the Falls, across the river towards Louisville. We saw a train crossing the bridge while we were there.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fallsoftheohio-2-1000.jpgFallsoftheOhio-2-1000Falls of the Ohio II, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miracle. This view is looking back towards the shore from the beds, where the puddles reflect the cloudy sky and trees.2018-09-12T01:13:04+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/09/09/reception-at-oakland-city-university/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ocugallery4.jpgOCUgallery4My son and his girlfriend speaking with a long-time acquaintance LaVonne Tisdale.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ocugallery3.jpgOCUgallery3Friends who made it to the reception. Even with the leftover remnants of the hurricane rain, some people still made it out. Thanks so much!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ocugallery2.jpgOCUgallery2The artist posing with a self portrait with still life. A bit ironic, I think.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ocugallery1.jpgOCUgallery1Gallery exhibit at the J. Michael Dunn Gallery at Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana. The paintings always look so nice when the lights are set. As you can see, I really love color!2018-09-10T01:34:32+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/09/05/pen-and-ink-a-test/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/inks1.jpgInksSamples of various pens and inks. The blurred samples are where I dragged a brush loaded with clear water to test the fastness of the ink. As you can see, they're not all the same.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pens.jpgPensA few of the pens that I used in the most recent test. Top to bottom, India ink and a #4 quill dip pen, my favorite Platinum Carbon Ink pen, a Uniball Vision Elite, Lamy Safari, Schaeffer calligraphy, and a brush pen with ink.2018-09-05T02:22:58+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/09/02/flowers-from-the-garden/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sheetofflowers1000-21.jpgSheetofFlowers1000-2Zinnias and red day lilies, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sheetofflowers1000-3.jpgSheetofFlowers1000-3Orange cosmos and a mixed bunch of purple and lavender cosmos. Watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miracle. The orange cosmos is topping seven feet now! Can't believe it.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sheetofflowers1000-1.jpgSheetofFlowers1000-1Here you see Beebalm, onion, and a beautiful Magnolia. Watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miracle2018-09-02T02:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/08/26/whats-in-a-name/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/eastfieldevening4-1000.jpgEastFieldEvening4-1000East Field in Evening 4, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/eastfieldevening3-1000.jpgEastFieldEvening3-1000East Field in Evening 3, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/eastfieldevening2-1000.jpgEastFieldEvening2-1000East Field in Evening 2, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/eastfieldevening1-1000.jpgEastFieldEvening1-1000East Field in Evening 1, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/quadtyptch-east-field-evening-1000.jpgQuadtyptch east field evening-1000East Field in Evening, tetraptych, acrylic on canvas, Kit Miracle2018-08-30T00:53:21+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/08/22/my-favorite-blogs/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/thelittlehouse-1000-kit-miracle.jpgTheLittleHouse-1000-Kit-MiracleThe Little House, oil on canvas, 8 x 10, painted from memory, Kit Miracle2018-09-24T12:46:09+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/08/19/what-makes-a-great-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/museum-3.jpgMuseum-3Great paintings make you want to look closer.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/museum-2.jpgMuseum-2Pollack's iconic painting at the Met. Questions remain today about quality of workmanship but he certainly explored new territory in his time.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/museum-1.jpgMuseum-1Metropolitan Museum of Art2018-08-19T12:46:04+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/08/16/gallery-show-update/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery13.jpgGallery13Gallery show 13, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery12.jpgGallery12Gallery show 13, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery11.jpgGallery11Gallery show 11, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery10.jpgGallery10Gallery show 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery9.jpgGallery9Gallery show 9, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery8.jpgGallery8Gallery show 8, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery7.jpgGallery7Gallery show 7, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery6.jpgGallery6Gallery show 6, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery5.jpgGallery5Gallery show 5, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gallery4.jpgGallery4Gallery show 4, Kit Miracle2018-08-17T01:18:15+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/08/12/painting-close-to-home/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/garden-step2.jpgGarden-step2Garden in August, step 2. More blocking in plus I've added the sky and most of the foreground.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/garden-step1.jpgGarden-step1Garden in August, step 1. Here I have generally covered most of the canvas. Notice that I've edited the trees in the background to provide more interest.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gardeninaugust-final.jpgGardenInAugust-finalGarden in August, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gardeninaugust.jpgGardeninAugustGarden in August. The sunflowers and zinnias are in full bloom. The vegies are still producing heavily. Lots of tomatoes, eggplants, beans and peppers.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/renoirpaintingmonetingarden.jpgRenoirPaintingMonetInGardenRenoir painting of Monet in garden2018-08-12T13:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/08/08/winning-plein-air-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kitmiraclewinningpleinairpainting.jpgKitMiracleWinningPleinAirPaintingHere I am with my first place winning plein air painting at the Jasper Arts competition this past week. It's the top painting of the new bridge at the Parklands. The bottom painting is of a dead tree. 2018-08-08T11:31:23+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/08/05/plein-air-painting-at-the-parklands/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bridgeatparklandspap-1000.jpgBridgeatParklandsPAP-1000Bridge at Parklands, plein air, acrylic, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/papstep3-butterfly-750.jpgPAPstep3-butterfly-750A friendly little butterfly who kept me company quite a while. I think it's a Painted Lady butterfly. Very appropriate.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/papstep2-750.jpgPAPstep2-750About 85% finished. Leaving the bridge for last, I concentrated on the landscape first.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/papstep1-750.jpgPAPstep1-750This is the view I selected. I liked the shape of the new bridge and the contra jour light (backlight). As you can see, I began painting in the darks on a red-toned canvas.2018-08-06T01:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/08/01/gardening-news-odds-and-ends/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/zucchiniwithragmulch.jpgZucchiniwithRagMulchOne of two zucchini plants with a rag mulch. Still thriving, also.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/squashwithragmulch.jpgSquashwithRagMulchSquash plants with rag mulch. Still going strong.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/squashwithoutragmulch.jpgSquashwithoutRagMulchThe row of squash and zucchini. Notice the difference in growth. The zucchini (nearest) is nearly gone while the summer squash (rear) is still thriving. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180731_110415_resized.jpg20180731_110415_resizedFresh picked basil, destemmed, washed and ready to be made into pesto.2018-08-01T00:56:14+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/07/29/gallery-exhibit-behind-the-scenes/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/galleryshot3.jpgGalleryShot3Gallery shot 3. Even more paintings waiting. These smaller pieces (16 x 20) can be double hung to save space. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/galleryshot2.jpgGalleryShot2Gallery shot 2. More paintings waiting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/galleryshot1.jpgGalleryshot1Gallery shot number 1. Unpacked paintings waiting for hanging.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/car3.jpgCar3Car number 2. Again, make sure everything is packed tight so there isn't any slipping. This can damage your artwork.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/car2.jpgCar2Car number 2. Make sure everything is tight. I used to have a full-size van and could have gotten everything into one vehicle, so it's a bit more challenging now.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/car1.jpgCar1Car number one, packed with dolly. A dolly is invaluable if you have to schlep work any great distance. Always choose wheels.2018-07-30T11:33:35+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/07/22/what-happened-to-color/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/grays.jpgGraysMany shades of gray. I'm not sure if it's fifty, but probably at least that.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/gray-interiors.jpgGray interiorsMore neutral interiors. How about a little personal touch? Anyone?2018-08-01T23:30:32+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/07/18/what-are-you-reading/2018-07-18T01:52:52+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/07/15/mid-july-garden-update/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sunfloweropening1000.jpgSunflowerOpening1000A pretty little sunflower playing peek-a-boo. I love the patterns of the seeds.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/garden1000.jpgGarden1000Garden in July. Still looking pretty good. The corn in the far right of the photo has been harvested. We'll take the used stocks to the neighbor for his cattle. Squash vines dying. Plenty of basil and cilantro which should be harvested soon. Now is when the real work begins.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/garden-2-1000.jpgGarden-2-1000Garden in July. Flowers for cutting. Peppers coming on. Squash vines dying.2018-07-24T14:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/07/08/memories-of-paris/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/memoriesofparis-detail3.jpgMemoriesofParis-detail3Memories of Paris, detail 3, acrylic on canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/memoriesofparis-detail2.jpgMemoriesofParis-detail2Memories of Paris, detail 2, acrylic on canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/memoriesofparis-detail1.jpgMemoriesofParis-detail1Memories of Paris, detail 1, acrylic on canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/memoriesofparis-1000.jpgMemoriesofParis-1000Memories of Paris, 24 x 36, acrylic on canvas, Kit Miracle2018-07-08T00:39:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/07/04/calla-lilies-and-other-garden-musings/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calla-lily-picasso1.jpgCalla Lily, PicassoCalla Lily, Picasso variety, watercolor, pen and ink, 14.5 x 10.5, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/trustyguarddog.jpgTrustyGuardDogTrusty Guard Dog, Mikeyhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calla-lily-plant.jpgCalla Lily, plantCalla Lily plant in the gardenhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/calla-lily-picasso.jpgCalla Lily, PicassoCalla Lily, Picasso variety, watercolor, pen and ink, 14.5 x 10.5, Kit Miracle2018-07-04T22:43:48+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/06/24/what-a-difference-a-week-makes/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/garden2-2.jpgGarden2-2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/garden3-2.jpgGarden3-22018-06-24T13:19:24+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/06/20/postcards-from-texas/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/spi-panorama-2.jpgSPI-PANORAMA-2South Padre Island, panorama from the balcony, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/spi-5.jpgSPI-5South Padre Island, Seagull, postcard #5, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/spi-4.jpgSPI-4South Padre Island, Dolphin Watch, postcard #4, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/spi-3.jpgSPI-3South Padre Island, postcard #3, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/spi-2.jpgSPI-2South Padre Island, postcard #2, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/spi-1-1.jpgSPI-1-1South Padre Island, postcard #1, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miracle2018-06-20T03:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/06/17/wildflower-perfumes-in-spring/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/multifloraroses10001.jpgMultifloraRoses1000Multi-flora roses, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/honeysucklevine10001.jpgHoneysucklevine1000Honeysuckle vine in bloom, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/commonboxwood10001.jpgCommonBoxwood1000Common boxwood in flower, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miracle2018-06-08T01:45:43+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/06/06/baby-wrens/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/wrens1000.jpgwrens1000Baby wrens in nest.2018-06-07T10:33:40+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/06/10/a-visit-to-the-garden-in-late-spring/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/thebigchicken1000.jpgTheBigChicken1000The Big Chicken standing in a bed of Lilies of the Valleyhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/spring-garden-1000.jpgSpring Garden 1000The spring garden. Onions, garlic, pea pods, kale, asparagus patch, with spinach and lettuce bolting in the cold frame.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/patiopots1000.jpgPatioPots1000Some patio pots. These are usually in direct sunlight.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/garden1000.jpgGarden1000The main garden, about 40 x 60.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/flyingpigandflowers1000.jpgFlyingPigandFlowers1000East perennial bed with flying pig.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/andmorepots1000.jpgAndMorePots1000More pots, this time with shade plants.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/alittlepot1000.jpgALittlePot1000A little pot on my studio porch. Just because I had extra flowers.2018-06-10T13:36:30+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/06/03/flowers-flowers-and-more-flowers/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/four-flowers.jpgFour flowersFour flowers. A typical quarter sheet of watercolor paper has been divided into four sections. Here you can see lamb's ear, weigela, Venus looking glass, and lavender. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pile-of-paintings-1000.jpgPile of paintings 1000Pile of paintings. This a a stack of recent flower paintings, usually four to a sheet. Watercolor, pen and ink. Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/persimmon-flowers.jpgPersimmon flowersPersimmon flowers. These waxy, bell-shaped flowers on the persimmon tree will yield wonderful fruit in late summer. Watercolor, pen and ink, 10.5 x 14. Kit Miracle2018-06-04T10:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/05/27/its-not-work-if-youre-having-fun/2018-07-04T22:44:28+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/05/20/homage-to-a-dead-bird/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/deadbird-10001.jpgDeadBird-1000Dead bird, wood thrush, watercolor, pen and ink, 10 x 14, Kit Miracle2018-05-20T02:31:44+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/05/16/racing-spring/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/whiteirislightbluebackground-1000.jpgWhiteIrisLightBlueBackground-1000White Iris, light blue background, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/whiteirisdarkbluebackground-1000.jpgWhiteIrisDarkBlueBackground-1000White Iris, dark blue background, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/purpleandyellowiris-1000.jpgPurpleandYellowIris-1000Purple and yellow iris, watercolor, pen and ink, 10 x 6.5, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lightpurpleiris-1000.jpgLightPurpleIris-1000Light purple iris, watercolor, pen and ink, 10 x 6.5, Kit Miracle2018-05-16T14:28:16+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/05/13/remembering-joan/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/kitten-little-kissing-joan.jpgKitten little kissing JoanA sweet little kiss from me to you.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/joan-and-kitten-little-in-the-park.jpgJoan and Kitten little in the parkTaking a walk with my mother in the park. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/joan-age-25-2.jpgJoan age 25-2My beautiful mother Joan at age 25.2018-05-13T12:08:15+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/05/09/more-spring-flowers/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/springflowersmix1000.jpgSpringFlowersMix1000Spring flowers. This is a selection of flowers that I painted recently. I've picked up the little vases over the years at resale shops, and even our farm dump. Everything is useful.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dogwoods.jpgDogwoodsBranch of dogwood flowers for paintinghttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/redazaleas1000.jpgRedAzaleas1000Red Azaleas, watercolor, pen and ink, 4.5 x 6.5, matted to 8 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lavendarazaleas1000.jpgLavendarAzaleas1000Lavender Azaleas with Ruffled Edges, watercolor, pen and ink, 6.5 x 4.5, matted to 10 x 8, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bluephlox1000.jpgBluePhlox1000Blue Phlox, watercolor, pen and ink, 4.5 x 6.5, matted to 8 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/branchofdogwood1000.jpgBranchofDogwood1000Branch of Dogwood, watercolor, pen and ink, 10 x 14, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/azaleabouquet1000.jpgAzaleaBouquet1000Spring bouquet of azaleas and bridal veil bush, watercolor, pen and ink, 10 x 14, Kit Miracle2018-05-08T18:28:59+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/05/06/plein-air-painting-on-a-lovely-spring-day/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/overlook-martin-county-12x24.jpgOverlook Martin County 12x24https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/overlook-2-1000.jpgOverlook-2-1000The Overlook in Shoals, Indiana. Martin County. Acrylic on wood panel,12 x 24, Kit Miracle, Spring landscape.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/the-overlook-in-shoals-martin-county.jpgThe Overlook in Shoals, Martin CountyPlein air painting in Martin County, Indiana. The Overlook in Shoals.2018-05-06T01:35:52+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/04/29/spring-flower-explosion/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bluebells10001.jpgBlueBells1000Blue Bells, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/violets-2-10001.jpgViolets-2-1000Violets, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/columbine1-10001.jpgColumbine1-1000Columbine, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/flowers-2-1000.jpgFlowers-2-1000Today's sample of flowers for painting. Violets, blue bells, columbine.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/columbinedemo1000.jpgColumbineDemo1000Columbine, demo, working on four paintings at once.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bluebells1000.jpgBlueBells1000Blue Bells, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miracle2018-04-29T01:58:23+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/04/25/low-carb-pizza/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cauliflowerpizzasqueezing1000.jpgCauliflowerPizzaSqueezing1000Squeezing out moisture from the steamed, riced cauliflowerhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cauliflowerpizzasqueezed1000.jpgCauliflowerPizzaSqueezed1000Riced, steamed cauliflower after squeezing moisture out.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cauliflowerpizzariced1000.jpgCauliflowerPizzaRiced1000Riced, steamed cauliflower in clean, dry towel before squeezinghttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cauliflowerpizzafoodprocessor1000.jpgCauliflowerPizzaFoodProcessor1000Steamed flourettes after ricing in food processor, about 20 secondshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cauliflowerpizzaflourettes1000.jpgCauliflowerPizzaFlourettes1000Cauliflower flourettes https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cauliflowerpizzafinalbig1000.jpgCauliflowerPizzaFinalBig1000Cauliflower Pizza, final, baked.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cauliflowerpizzafinal1000.jpgCauliflowerPizzaFinal1000Low carb pizzahttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cauliflowerpizzacrust1000.jpgCauliflowerPizzaCrust1000Cauliflower Pizza crust, baked2018-04-25T02:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/04/22/wyoming-landscape/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wyominglandscape1000.jpgWyomingLandscape1000Wyoming Landscape, original painting, acrylic on canvas, near the Shoshone River, impressionistic style, Kit Miracle2018-04-22T01:57:00+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/04/18/a-week-of-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/japanesebridgeatmobot-10001.jpgJapaneseBridgeatMOBOT-1000Japanese Bridge at Missouri Botanical Gardens, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/windydayatthelake-1000.jpgWindyDayAttheLake-1000Windy Day at the Lake, acrylic on canvas board, 12 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/mobot-1000.jpgMOBOT-1000Chinese Bridge at Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30, Kit Miracle2018-04-17T01:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/04/15/perseverance-or-how-to-build-your-art-career/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/screen-shot-2-kgmiracle-fixed.jpgScreen shot 2 KGMiracle-fixedScreenshot of new website, KGMiracle.com Check it out.2018-04-15T11:17:24+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/04/08/your-legacy/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/prophet-cover-e1458069295820.jpgprophet-cover-e1458069295820The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran2018-04-08T12:33:39+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/04/01/talent-or-skill-or-is-it-even-art/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/orocozo-3.jpgOrocozo-3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/orocozo-2.jpgOrocozo-2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ties.jpgTiesHey, how about these ties at the local Good Will? I think this is an interesting composition. Is it art?https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/orocozo-1.jpgOrocozo-1https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/helicoptermoma.jpgHelicopterMOMAhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/abstract-sculpture.jpgAbstract Sculpturehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/wiseman-charcoal-on-paper-50x38in-2.jpgWiseMan, charcoal on paper, 50x38in-2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/torres-candy-aichicago-2.jpgTorres candy AIChicago-2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/juliette-aristides_soldier_30-x-24_oil-on-linen_2011-2.jpgJuliette-Aristides_Soldier_30-x-24_Oil-on-Linen_2011-22018-04-08T12:34:44+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/03/28/crusty-artisan-bread/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/breadinpan.jpgBreadinPanBread in enamel panhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bread1.jpgBread1Crusty Artisan Bread2018-03-30T01:30:50+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/03/25/original-art-makes-your-house-a-home/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ohmyprints-18082017-195509.jpgohmyprints-18082017-1955092018-03-25T00:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/03/21/first-day-of-spring-2018/2018-03-21T01:09:22+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/03/18/daffodils-and-old-houses/2018-03-18T13:24:59+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/03/14/the-demise-of-art-supply-stores-and-bookstores/2018-03-15T00:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/03/11/when-is-a-painting-finished/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/grandcanyon-1000.jpgGrandCanyon-10002018-03-11T14:44:14+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/03/07/painting-with-a-limited-palette/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/abiquiqui10001.jpgAbiquiqui1000Abiquiqui, Georgia O'Keeffe's home, Ghost Ranch, acrylic on canvas panel, 12 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/acrylicpalette.jpgAcrylicPaletteAcrylic palette in use. Disposable plate.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/acryliccolors1000.jpgAcrylicColors1000Acrylic palette currently in usehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/abiquiquiframed1000.jpgAbiquiquiFramed1000Abiquiqui - Framed, Georgia O'Keeffe's home, New Mexico, 12 x 16, acrylic on canvas panel, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/abiquiqui1000.jpgAbiquiqui1000Abiquiqui, Georgia O'Keeffe's home, New Mexico, acrylic on canvas panel, 12 x 16, Kit Miracle2018-03-08T13:40:55+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/03/04/random-thoughts-on-saturday-night/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/firepit.jpgFirepitFirepit on Saturday Night2018-03-13T18:30:43+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/02/28/tabac-paris-street-scene/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/tabacframed1000.jpgTABACFramed1000TABAC, Paris Street Scene, framed, 12 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/tabacparisstreetscenedetail-1.jpgTABAC,ParisStreetSceneDetail-1TABAC, detail of child with nanny, original painting, Kit miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/tabacparisstreetscene1000.jpgTABAC,ParisStreetScene1000TABAC, Paris Street Scene, original painting, 12 x 16, Kit Miracle2018-03-01T11:05:22+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/02/25/magic-rocks-painting-the-vortexes-of-arizona/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cathedralrock.jpgCathedralRockCathedral Rock, original painting, 12 x 16, impasto, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/bellrock10001.jpgBellRock1000Bell Rock at Sunset, original painting, 12 x 16, impasto, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/boyntonrock1000.jpgCathedral Rock, backCathedral Rock, back. Original painting, acrylic on canvas board, impasto, 12 x 16, Kit Miracle2018-02-26T11:14:11+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/02/21/signs-of-spring/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/spring-beauties.jpgSpring Beautieshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rhododendronbuds.jpgRhododendronBudshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/daffodilsprouts.jpgDaffodilSproutshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/crocus.jpgCrocusFirst crocus. It seems as if it's always the yellow ones which bloom first.2018-02-22T02:37:21+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/flower-market-provence-france-two-step-by-step-paintings/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/smallflowermarket-6-final.jpgSmallFlowerMarket-6-finalSmall Flower Market, Uzes, Provence, France. 16 x 12. Kit Miracle Final painting. I like the way the path leads the eye to the main figures. Plenty of color but it works for the subject.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/smallflowermarket-5.jpgSmallFlowerMarket-5Small Flower Market, step 5. Most of the canvas is covered now.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/smallflowermarket-4.jpgSmallFlowerMarket-4Small Flower Market, step 4. More blocking in shapes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/smallflowermarket-3.jpgSmallFlowerMarket-3Small Flower Market, step 3. Blocking in the main shapes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/smallflowermarket-2.jpgSmallFlowerMarket-2Small Flower Market, step 2. Canvas toned in fuchsia!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/smallflowermarket-1.jpgSmallFlowerMarket-1Canvas for Small Flower Market. I have painted the edges black and, when dry, covered them in painter's tape to protect them from the rest of the painting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/flowermarket-5-final.jpgFlowerMarket-5-FinalFlower Market, Jardin du Sur, Uzes, Provence, France. 16 x 20 on red-toned canvas panel. Kit Miracle This shows the final painting. I have sharpened some of the details and added more. I deliberately did not concentrate on the white labels for the flower pots as I thought they would be too distracting. Overall, I like the painting but it seems a bit busy.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/flowermarket-4.jpgFlowerMarket-4Flower Market - step 4. More colors and the entire canvas is covered now. Just need to deepen the shadows and add the highlights.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/flowermarket-3.jpgFlowerMarket-3Flower Market - step 3. Adding more detail. Now you can see the figures and where the painting is headed.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/flowermarket-2.jpgFlowerMarket-2Flower Market - step 1. Adding more color and blocking in larger areas.2018-02-18T13:27:47+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2018/02/18/flower-market-provence-france/2018-02-18T13:32:21+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/02/14/happy-valentines-day/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/valentinemouse2018.jpgValentineMouse2018Happy Valentine's Day, 2018, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miracle2018-02-14T02:32:08+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/02/11/treasures-in-the-basement/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/redfield.jpgRedfieldEdward W. Redfield painting on display in the Luce Center at the Methttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/metmainlobby.jpgMetMainLobbyThe Metropolitan Museum of Art main lobbyhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/luce-center.jpgLuce CenterThe Henry R. Luce Center for the Study of American Art in the lower level of the Metropolitan Museum of Arthttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cassatt.jpgCassattCassatt paintings "in the basement" at the Met.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/bonnheur.jpgBonheurPortrait of Rosa Bonheur (The Horse Fair) by Anna Klumpke2018-02-12T13:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/02/04/making-do-old-stuff/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180203_145637_resized.jpg20180203_145637_resizedOld sandstone stoop. See the chisel marks for the stone. The stoop was flipped over when it got worn so the bottom side shows more wear.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sheet.jpgsheetOld sheet repair. Notice how finely this repair is made.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/repaired-window.jpgrepaired windowRepaired window with old glazing.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/handmade-door-closure.jpgHandmade door closureHandmade door closure on attic door.2018-02-04T13:18:05+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/01/28/painting-on-a-toned-surface/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/saturdaymorningatthefarmersmarket-1000.jpgSaturdayMorningattheFarmersMarket-1000Saturday Morning at the Farmers Market, acrylic, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/farmersmarketbounty-1000.jpgFarmersMarketBounty-1000Farmers Market Bounty, acrylic on canvas board, 16 x 20, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/atthefeamarket-1000.jpgAttheFleaMarket-1000At the Flea Market, acrylic on canvas board, 16 x 20, Grafton, MA Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/50cents1000.jpg50Cents100050 Cents, farmers market still life with contre jour lighting (back lighting). Acrylic on canvas board, 20 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fleamarket-1000.jpgFleaMarket-1000Sunday Flea Market. 16 x 20, acrylic on canvas board, Kit Miracle I love visiting flea markets. This is often where I acquire interesting objects for still lifes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/farmersmarket-1000.jpgFarmersMarket-1000Saturday at the Farmers' Market. Our local farmers' market is pretty small but it is well-attended. This Amish family is selling hand-woven rugs as well as fruits and vegetables. 16 x 20, acrylic on canvas board, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/farmersmarketbounty-inprocess-1000.jpgFarmersMarketBounty-inprocess-1000Farmers' Market Bounty - in process. Notice the loosely drawn vegetables. The actual painting is much more vibrant than the photo shows.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/farmersmarketbounty-1000.jpgFarmersMarketBounty-1000Farmers' Market Bounty, 16 x 20, acrylic on canvas board, Kit Miracle The actual painting is very vibrant and depicts beets, eggplants, carrots, cabbages and other vegetables.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/50cents-1000.jpg50cents-100050 Cents, Still life from farmers market, 20 x 16, acrylic on canvas board, Kit Miracle2018-02-02T02:08:11+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/01/31/lunar-eclipse/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bluemoon1000.jpgBlueMoon1000Blue Moon, January 31, 2018 Early morning waiting for the eclipse.2018-01-31T11:00:40+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/12/17/red-cabbage-still-life-a-challenge-in-color-and-shape/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/artichoke-10001.jpgArtichoke-1000https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/store-inspiration.jpgStore InspirationInspiration in the vegetable department at the grocery. I love these colors and interesting shapes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/redcabbage-10001.jpgRedCabbage-1000Red Cabbage Still Life, oil on canvas, 18 x 24, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/radishes-1000.jpgRadishes-1000Radishes in Green Bowl, oil on canvas board, 10 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/redcabbage-1000.jpgRedCabbage-1000Red Cabbage, oil on canvas board, 10 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/artichoke-1000.jpgArtichoke-1000Artichoke, oil on canvas board, 10 x 10, Kit Miracle2018-01-29T12:21:01+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/01/24/resolutions/2018-01-24T13:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/01/21/watercolor-with-pen-and-ink-part-2/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/falls-1000-2.jpgFalls-1000-2This is the painting of the Falls in plain watercolor before the pen and ink is applied. As you can see, it is a very nice painting and stands on its own merits. Reminds me somewhat of Winslow Homer.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sunset-1000.jpgSunset-1000Sunset in watercolor with pen and ink. This is a quarter sheet of Arches 140 pound cold press paper, I juiced up the colors a bit. Click on the painting to see more detail.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/guptill.jpgGuptillArthur L. Guptill's book Rendering in Pen and Ink. This is an old book but probably has the most extensive demonstrations for pen and ink.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/falls-detail.jpgFalls-detailClose up view of the painting Falls at Bald Mountain. See how loosely the ink lines are drawn.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/falls-1000.jpgFalls-1000Painting of the falls at Bald Mountain Tennessee. This watercolor has had the pen and ink applied to it. Check out the detail to see how loosely the ink part is done.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dsc_0243.jpgDSC_0243These are the general tools that I use for my watercolor and pen and ink paintings. The large ruler (actually a quilting ruler) is what I use to lay out the painting squares. The small ruler is sometimes used where I need a straight line. Pencils and a plastic eraser, the platinum pen and two dip pens, India ink, carbon ink cartridges for the platinum pen, tape, either regular masking tape or painter's tape. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/carrots-demo.jpgCarrots-demoThis is a demonstration of the steps I take for creating a small watercolor with pen and ink. I use this method for most of the fruits and vegetables which appear on my Etsy shop, my90acres. I divide this quarter sheet of watercolor paper into four rectangles of a little more than 4 x 6 inches with some space left between the squares.2018-01-21T01:35:55+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/01/14/watercolor-with-pen-and-ink-part-1/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rockportbeach1000.jpgRockportbeach1000https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rockport-street-1000.jpgRockport, MA streetRockport, MA. Watercolor, pen and ink, 10.5 x 14, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mainstreetrockport1000.jpgMainStreetRockport10002018-01-14T15:35:58+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/01/07/jack-frost-visits/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/red-cabbage-and-artichoke-1000.jpgRed Cabbage and Artichoke - 1000Red Cabbage and Artichoke, 16 x 24, oil on canvas, Kit Miracle. Still revised from previous version.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/downbythecreek-1000.jpgDownbytheCreek-1000Down by the Creek, oil on canvas, 20 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/artiststilllife-1000.jpgArtistStilllife-1000Artist Still Life, oil on canvas board, 10 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/jackfrost1000.jpgJackFrost1000Jack Frost on my windowpane in the studio.2018-01-07T04:02:30+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2018/01/05/other-art-forms/2018-01-24T10:30:17+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/12/31/a-year-of-change-and-adventure/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rockport.jpgRockportRockport, Massachusetts https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/niagra.jpgNiagraNiagra Fallshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/atcarnegiemuseum.jpgAtCarnegieMuseumAt the Carnegie Museum, Pittsburghhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/narcissusheader990-180.jpgNarcissusHeader990-1802017-12-31T22:50:54+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/12/27/cedar-bench-for-the-garden/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cedarbench.jpgCedarBenchCedar bench featuring Southern Indiana cedar boards2017-12-27T02:02:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/12/24/christmas-mouse/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mouseyandpoinsettia1.jpgMouseyandPoinsettiaChristmas Mouse, watercolor, pen and ink,6.5 x 4.5 inches, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mouseyandpoinsettia.jpgMouseyandPoinsettiaChristmas Mouse, watercolor, pen and ink, 6.5 x 4.5 inches, Kit Miracle2017-12-27T10:57:55+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/12/13/deer-cam-spying-on-nature/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tworaccoonsgoingforamidnightsnack.jpgTwoRaccoonsGoingforAMidnightSnackTwo raccoons heading up the drive for a midnight snack. Probably the culprits for the losses in my neighbor's chicken house. They are NOT cute. They are mean and vicious and can destroy a garden in a night.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/two-coyotes.jpgTwo CoyotesCoyotes usually travel in packs. While usually shy, they were nightly visitors to our orchards this year.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/threeturkeys.jpgThreeTurkeysWild turkeys are very crafty and great survivors in the woods. They actually can fly and manage to raise a brood every year.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rooster.jpgRooster A very large rooster strutting down the drive. Probably an escapee from my neighbor.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/possum.jpgPossumMany possums in the area. I don't particularly like them but they are reported to eat thousands of ticks each day. That is good. They will also break into a chicken house and eat the eggs and baby chicks. Not good.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/nightvisitor.jpgNightVisitorNight visitor. This is the scariest of all of the photos I've captured. The intruder is coming up the drive in the very early morning on Easter Sunday. (And, no, it's not the Easter bunny!) With his knapsack and large knife, I hope that he was planning to do some mushroom hunting in the woods. But, also, the neighbor's house was broken into that morning. Kinda creepy. Our dog was locked up unfortunately.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mysterycritter.jpgMysteryCritterMystery critter. I had moved the camera nearer the house and it was also near our security light. I kept seeing this creature pass in front of the lens. I finally concluded that it is a photo of a bat in action. What do you think?https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/isthismybestside.jpgIsThisMyBestSideIs this my best side? I get so many photos of deer (deer cam, right?). The light is infrared so they can't see it, but I think they hear it click when it takes a picture.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/herron.jpgHerronHeron strutting down the driveway.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/groundhog.jpgGroundhogGroundhog. Not a desirable creature as they tend to dig out building foundations and otherwise become pests.2017-12-14T11:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/12/10/musicians-and-artists-keep-growing/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trombone-shorty.jpgTrombone-ShortyTrombone Shorty2017-12-10T03:33:59+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/12/06/plein-air-painting-brooks-bridge-martin-county-indiana/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/brooks-bridge-final-1000.jpgBrooks Bridge final-1000Plein air painting of Brooks Bridge, oil on canvas board, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/brooks-bridge1.jpgBrooks Bridge1Brooks Bridge across the East Fork of the White River in Martin County, Indianahttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/brooks-bridge-4.jpgBrooks Bridge 4Plein air painting of Brooks Bridge. The wind nearly took my easel right after I took this photo!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/brooks-bridge-3.jpgBrooks Bridge 3Painting half donehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/brooks-bridge-2.jpgBrooks Bridge 2Plein air painting along the East Fork of the White River south of Shoals. My friend Bill Whorrall is drawing with ink and sticks.2017-12-06T20:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/12/03/ladybug-teapot-a-whimsical-painting/2017-12-03T12:47:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/ladybug-teapot-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/laybug-teapot-still-life-set-up.jpgLaybug Teapot still life set upLadybug Teapot still life set uphttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ladybugteapot-step4.jpgLadybugTeapot-Step4Ladybug Teapot, step 4, adding dimensional brush strokes to background fabrichttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ladybugteapot-step3.jpgLadybugTeapot-Step3Ladybug Teapot, step 3, adding appleshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ladybugteapot-step2.jpgLadybugTeapot-Step2Ladybug Teapot Step 2, blocking in the backgroundhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ladybugteapot-step1.jpgLadybugTeapot-Step1Ladybug Teapot, step 1, original sketch on canvas with shadows blocked inhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ladybugteapotinsitu1000kitmiracle.jpgLadybugTeapotinsitu1000KitMiracleLadybug Teapot with applehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ladybugteapot12x16kitmiracleoiloncanvas1000.jpgLadybugTeapot12x16KitMiracleoiloncanvas1000Ladybug Teapot, oil on canvas, 12 x 16, Kit Miracle2017-12-03T04:40:14+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2017/11/29/urban-sketchers/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/87f21-rua2bcarlos2btesla252c2blisboa-72.jpg87f21-rua2bcarlos2btesla252c2blisboa-72https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/33b65-21-st-marys-bay-road.jpg33b65-21-st-marys-bay-roadhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/0033f-2017-11-08howl.jpg0033f-2017-11-08howl2017-11-29T10:07:16+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/11/26/appletini-something-different/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/appletini-100016-x-12-oil-kit-miracle1.jpgAppletini-1000=16 x 12 oil Kit MiracleAppletini, oil on canvas, 16 x 12, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/appletini-100016-x-12-oil-kit-miracle.jpgAppletini-1000=16 x 12 oil Kit MiracleAppletini, oil on canvas, 16 x 12, Kit Miracle2017-11-26T02:14:32+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/11/22/good-framing-makes-a-difference/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/timessquareatnight-framed-1000.jpgTimesSquareatNight-framed-1000Times Square at Night, professional framing, Kit Miracle2017-11-22T10:58:12+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/05/31/something-different/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/timessquareatnight.jpgTimesSquareatNightTimes Square at Night, watercolor, India ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/timessquareatnight.jpgTimesSquareatNightTimes Square at Night, watercolor, India ink, Kit Miracle2017-11-19T14:56:47+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/11/19/studies-in-red-oil-paintings-with-heart/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/theconversation-1000-10x10-oil-kitmiracle.jpgTheConversation-1000-10x10-oil-KitMiracleThe Conversation, oil painting, 10 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/lamplight-1000-oilpainting-10x10-kitmiracle.jpgLamplight-1000-oilpainting-10x10-KitMiracleLamplight, oil painting, 10 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/asunnycorner-1000-oilpainting-10x10-kitmiracle.jpgASunnyCorner-1000-oilpainting-10x10-KitMiracleA Sunny Corner, oil painting, 10 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/thebirdcage-1000-oilpainting-kitmiracle.jpgTheBirdcage-1000-oilpainting-KitMiracleThe Birdcage, oil on canvas. 12 x 16, Kit Miracle2017-11-19T02:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/11/15/cesar-santos-artist-extroidinaire/2017-11-15T13:12:47+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/11/12/onions-and-garlic-a-step-by-step-demonstration/2017-11-12T12:25:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/onions-and-garlic-step-by-step-demonstration-in-oil/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/onionsandgarlic-step4.jpgOnionsandGarlic-step4Onions and Garlic, step 4, before final tweaks.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/onionsandgarlic-step3.jpgOnionsandGarlic-step3Onions and Garlic, step 3, more major blocking in medium tones.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/onionsandgarlic-step2.jpgOnionsandGarlic-step2Onions and Garlic, step 2, blocking in major shadows and shapeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/onionsandgarlic-step1.jpgOnionsandGarlic-step1Onions and Garlic, step 1, painted blue edges and outline in redhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/onionsandgarlic-setup.jpgOnionsandGarlic-setupOnions and Garlic, still life set uphttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/onions-and-garlic-final-oiloncanvas-12x16-kitmiracle.jpgOnions and Garlic-final-oiloncanvas-12x16-KitMiracleOnions and Garlic, 12 x 16, oil on canvas, final- Kit Miracle2017-11-11T15:55:21+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2017/11/08/shari-blaukopf-canadian-artist/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sketchinglandscapesinpeninkandwatercolor_titlecard_cid5120.jpgsketchinglandscapesinpeninkandwatercolor_titlecard_cid5120One of the courses which Blaukopf teaches on Craftsy.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/myfavouritetree-blaukopf.jpgmyfavouritetree blaukopfA big tree which Blaukopf paints each autumn. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/blaukopf-book-cover.jpegBlaukopf book coverCover for the book by Shari Blaukopfhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/aliceinbed.jpgaliceinbedShari Blaukopf, sketch of her dog Alice2017-11-08T11:27:10+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/11/05/autumn-in-the-country/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/deerblind.jpgDeerBlindDeer blind overlooking the creek and lower field.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cuttingfirewood.jpgCuttingFirewoodCutting firewood on a Saturday morning in November.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/thesentinal.jpgTheSentinalThis giant oak tree has history and is one of my favorite trees on the property. I call it The Sentinel as it "guards" the driveway.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/peas.jpgPeasFall peas look great but no blooms, and probably no pollinators. Note to self: plant earlier next year.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/garlic-and-kale.jpgGarlic and KaleGarlic bed under the straw and some happy kale. See how well it survived the frost which killed the weeds.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/flowers-multi.jpgFlowers multiHardy flowers that survived a hard frost. Alyssum, geranium, sweet william and a tiny violet.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fallatthecreek.jpgFallattheCreekFall at the creek. We have several creeks but pass this one every day as we go over it on the drive.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fall-in-the-country.jpgFall in the countryFall view in the country, looking down to the creek.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/coldframe-and-asparagus-bed.jpgColdframe and Asparagus BedCold frame with kale and lettuce. Asparagus bed behind under the straw. We will cover the cold frame as the weather gets colder.2017-11-05T02:30:10+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/10/29/how-to-save-money-by-using-standard-size-canvases-and-frames/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bigboxframes-3.jpgBigBoxFrames-3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bigboxframes-2.jpgBigBoxFrames-2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bigboxframes-1.jpgBigBoxFrames-1 A selection of frames from the big box store. Some come with mats and some without. You can also toss the glass if you don't need it.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/framing-content-image.jpgframing-content-imagehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/custom_express_112414.jpgcustom_express_112414A selection of frames from Michaels. There are MANY MANY to choose from.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/canvas-floater-frame-back-easy-install-1505504717.jpgcanvas-floater-frame-back-easy-install.1505504717Attaching a canvas into a frame with canvas clips. These come in various sizes depending upon the depth of the frame.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/canvas-sizes.jpgcanvas-sizesCanvas sizes and frame sizes.2017-11-03T01:31:51+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/10/22/surprises/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/babymice-2.jpgBaby mice closeupA nest of baby mice found while splitting firewood.2017-10-22T01:26:01+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/10/18/reading-other-blogs/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dinotopia.jpgDinotopiaDinotopia by James Gurneyhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/colorandlight.jpgColorandLightColor and Light by James Gurneyhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/artists-guide-book-vsm.jpgArtists Guide Book.vsmThe Artist's Guide to Sketching by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade2017-10-18T10:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/10/15/painting-marathon-trying-something-new/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/waitforme-1000-kitmiracleart.jpgWaitforMe-1000-KitMiracleArtWait for Me!, cherry tomatoes in a dish, oil on canvas, 8 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/twolemonsandamartiniglass-1000.jpgTwoLemonsandAMartiniGlass-1000Two Lemons and a Martini Glass, oil on canvas board, 12 x 9, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/threetomatoes-1000.jpgThreeTomatoes-1000Three Tomatoes on a White Plate, oil on canvas, 8 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/threelemonsinabluebowl-1000.jpgThreeLemonsInABlueBowl-1000Three Lemons in a Blue Bowl, oil on canvas, 8 x 10, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pinesprigsinbluepot-1000.jpgPineSprigsinBluePot-1000Pine Sprigs in Antique Blue Bowl, Weller pottery, oil on board, 12 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/luckyfour-1000-kitmiracle-kitmiracleart.jpgLuckyFour-1000-KitMiracle-KitMiracleArtLucky Four, green apples, oil on canvas, 12 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/lemonsandblueplate-1000.jpgLemonsandBluePlate-1000Lemons on Blue Plate, oil on board, 12 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/greenapplesandcutglassdish-1000.jpgGreenApplesandCutGlassDish-1000Green Apples and Cut Glass Dish, oil on canvas board, 9 x 12, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/applejack-1000.jpgAppleJack-1000Apple Jack, oil on board, 16 x 12, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/adamandeve-1000.jpgAdamandEve-1000Adam and Eve, red apple and green apple, oil on board, 8 x 10, Kit Miracle2017-10-15T08:54:49+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/10/08/a-walk-in-the-big-woods/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w15.jpgw15Poor Mikey was as tired and thirsty as I was. I have never seen him lie down to drink. I think he really wanted to roll in the water on the cool sidewalk.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w14.jpgw14Easy walking through the lower woods. These are mostly hardwoods, red and white oak.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w13.jpgw13The view from the top of the woods on the hill. If you enlarge this photo, you'll see farms in the distance which is about a mile or more away.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w12.jpgw12Coming out of the top woods, heading back under the powerlines.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w11.jpgw11Now the hiking is much easier, exactly what I was anticipating.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w10.jpgw10We've hacked our way through the briers and have come out on the downside of the loop with the cleared new path. Yay!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w9.jpgw9Reached my "resting" chair, an old chair that we dragged up into the woods on a favorite lookout space. I had to clear the weeds off just to sit down.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w8.jpgw8I actually just walked through this (looking back). Path is totally grown over with some fierce briars, snatching at my hat and clothes. I can't imagine the early pioneers and explorers wading through this kind of terrain, although deep woods really has little undergrowth. This is caused by the open spaces that were created when some trees were taken out.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w7.jpgw7Wading through chest high weeds, I appreciated the brilliant colors of this late patch of goldenrod.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w6.jpgw6Getting ready to cross under the powerline. Usually this is a cleared path but since we've added another path, this one has grown up over the summer. The weeds were taller than me! I'm heading towards that dead tree on the hill on the upper right.2017-10-08T14:28:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/buy-stuff/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kmaetsy-blogpost.jpgEtsy shop - KitMiracleArthttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/etsyshopblogpost-1.jpgEtsy shop - My90Acres2017-10-03T12:51:30+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2017/10/01/the-huntress-i-and-ii-oil-on-canvas/2017-10-02T02:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/the-huntress-i-and-ii-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thehuntress-ii-photo.jpgTheHuntress-II-photohttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/huntressi-photo.jpgThe Huntress I-photohttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thehuntress-i-step7.jpgTheHuntress-I-step7The Huntress I - step 7, nearly finished. Only need to tweak and add some details.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thehuntress-i-step6.jpgTheHuntress-I-step6https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thehuntress-i-step5.jpgTheHuntress-I-step5https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thehuntress-i-step4.jpgTheHuntress-I-step4https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thehuntress-i-step3.jpgTheHuntress-I-step3The Huntress I - step 3, beginning to lay in colorshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thehuntress-i-step2.jpgTheHuntress-I-step2The Huntress I - step 2, initial neutral tone washhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thehuntress-i-step1.jpgTheHuntress-I-step1The Huntress I - step 1, sketch directly on canvashttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thehuntress-i-sm-kitmiracle-oil.jpgTheHuntress-I-sm-KitMiracle-oil - 20x20The Huntress I - oil on canvas, 20 x 20, Kit Miracle2017-10-02T02:11:49+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2017/09/13/selling-art-on-etsy-or-not/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/vegiepaintinglogo500x500.jpgVegiePaintingLogo500x500Veggie Painting, My90Acres, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/etsyshopblogpost.jpgEtsyShopblogpostMy90Acres, Etsy shophttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pumpkinswithsunflowers-1000-kitmiracle.jpgPumpkinswithSunflowers-1000-KitMiraclePumpkins and Sunflowers, KitMiracleArt, Etsyhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/autumnroad-detail.jpgAutumnRoad-detailAutumn Road https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/luckyrednumber3-1000-kitmiracle-jadedragon.jpgLuckyRedNumber3-1000-KitMiracle-JadeDragonLuckyRed #3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/kmaetsy-blogpost.jpgKMAEtsy-blogpostKitMiracleArt-Etsy shop2017-09-14T11:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/09/09/telling-a-story-with-your-art/2017-09-09T11:24:04+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/pumpkin-head-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pumpkin-head-final-1000-kitmiracle-halloween-jackolanterns.jpgPumpkin Head-final-1000-KitMiracle-halloween-jackolanternsPumpkin Head - final painting, oil on linen, 29.25 x 36, Kit Miracle, Halloween theme, telling a storyhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/phdetail2.jpgPHdetail2Pumpkin Head - detail, child with jack-o-lanternhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/phdetail1.jpgPHdetail1Pumpkin Head - detail, carving jack-o-lanternhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ph6.jpgPH6Pumpkin Head - step 6, adding lights and filling in more detailshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ph5.jpgPH5Pumpkin Head - step 5, adding more details and middle toneshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ph4.jpgPH4Pumpkin Head - step 4, laying in middle toneshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ph3.jpgPH3Pumpkin Head - Step 3, starting to carve out the darkshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ph2.jpgPH2Pumpkin Head - step 2, adding a warm overall washhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ph1.jpgPH1Pumpkin Head - step 1, initial drawing and underpainting2017-09-09T11:17:47+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2017/08/27/painting-wildflowers/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/trumpetvine-1000-wildflower-watercolor-pen-and-ink-kit-miracle.jpgTrumpetVine-1000-wildflower-watercolor pen and ink-kit MiracleTrumpet vine - wildflower, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/toadflax-1000-wildflower-kit-miracle-watercolor-pen-and-ink.jpgToadflax 1000-wildflower - Kit Miracle-watercolor pen and inkToadflax - wildflower, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/swamp-mallow-horizontal-wildflower-kit-miracle-watercolor-pen-and-ink.jpgSwamp Mallow horizontal-wildflower-Kit Miracle-watercolor pen and inkSwamp Mallow - wildflower, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/queenannlace-1000-wildflower-kit-miracle-watercolor-pen-and-ink.jpgQueenAnnLace-1000-wildflower-Kit Miracle-watercolor pen and inkQueen Ann's Lace, wildflower, watercolor, pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/joe-pye-weed-horizontal-wildflower-kit-miracle-watercolor-pen-and-ink.jpgJoe Pye Weed horizontal-wildflower-Kit Miracle-watercolor pen and inkJoe Pye Weed - wildflower, watercolor pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jewel-weed-horizontal-wildflower-kit-miracle-watercolor-pen-and-ink.jpgJewel Weed horizontal-wildflower-Kit Miracle-watercolor pen and inkJewel Weed - wildflower, watercolor pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/goldenrod-1000-wildflower-kit-miracle-watercolor-pen-and-ink.jpgGoldenrod-1000-wildflower-Kit Miracle-watercolor pen and inkGoldenrod - wildflower, watercolor pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/eveningprimrose-1000-kit-miracle-watercolor-pen-and-ink.jpgEveningPrimrose-1000-Kit Miracle-watercolor pen and inkEvening Primrose - wildflower, watercolor pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/clover-1000-wildflower-kit-miracle-watercolor-pen-and-ink.jpgClover-1000-wildflower-Kit Miracle-watercolor pen and inkRed clover or purple clover, watercolor pen and ink, Kit Miracle2017-08-28T11:05:50+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/08/23/night-visitors-and-animal-thieves/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/pears-on-tree.jpgPears on treePears on tree in the orchard.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/mystery-creature.jpgMystery night creature. Probably an owl.Mystery night creature. Probably an owl.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/my-dog-sniffing-around-after-chasing-off-coyote.jpgMy dog sniffing around after running the coyote off this morningMy dog sniffing around after running the coyote off this morning.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fox-at-night-1.jpgFox with pearFox with pearhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fox-at-night-2.jpgFox at night, eyeing low hanging fruitFox at night, eyeing low hanging fruit.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/coyote-with-pear.jpgCoyote with pearCoyote with pear. Probably taking it back to her pups.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/coyote-on-alert.jpgCoyote on alert.Coyote on Alert2017-08-24T02:13:06+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/07/31/studio-visit-where-the-magic-happens/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/studioshotkitmiracle760x428.jpgKit Miracle StudioShotThis is where the magic happens. The easel for oil painting. The flat table for watercolor and some drawing. Everything I need within a hand's reach.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/studioshot7.jpgKit Miracle StudioShot7It may looks a bit haphazard but I know where everything is...usually.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/studioshot6.jpgKit Miracle StudioShot6Broader view from the back room into the front room.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/studioshot5.jpgKit Miracle StudioShot5This large pantry in the back room of the studio is where I store many objects for still lifes. The old wood cook stove was back here, too. I can't imagine how many meals were fixed here, as well as all the canning that was done.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/studioshot4.jpgKit Miracle StudioShot4Storage is always a premium for artists. Where does one PUT all this art?https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/studioshot3.jpgKit Miracle StudioShot3A broader view of the front room of the studio. This used to be the dining room for the field hands during the summer.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/studioshot2.jpgKit Miracle StudioShot2View from my artist chair to the front door of the studio.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/studioshot1.jpgKit Miracle StudioShot1View from the front door through the studio. It is a two-room space.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/studiowithflowerskitmiracle760x468.jpgStudiowithFlowersKitMiracle760x468My studio is the old summer kitchen surrounded by herbs, flowers and giant maple trees.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bluedoorstudiokitmiracle760x428.jpgBlueDoorStudioKitMiracle760x428My Blue Door Studio,the old summer kitchen is about 30 feet from my back door. The blue is Electric Blue, a lucky southwest color. Hey, why not? 2017-07-31T13:05:55+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/07/24/will-your-artwork-last/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/test-6.jpgTest 6The fading is even more noticeable when the covered part is revealed. Note to self: don't use standard office printers for original artwork.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/test-5.jpgTest 5In this test piece, I printed color ink from my computer onto rag paper. Pretty faded, eh?https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/test-4.jpgTest 4On the inside of this piece, I tested several commercially available pens as well as the standard India ink. Some faded totally away while some others held up surprisingly well.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/test-3.jpgTest 3This is the outside of the mini watercolor painting. I was surprised that the red didn't fade over 15 years. It is usually pretty fugitive.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/test-2.jpgTest 2Each piece was folded over with part of the experiment covered by the fold. In this case, it was an old mini painting. As you can see, the actual watercolor paint held up pretty well.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/test-1.jpgTest 1This was the test. Two pieces of Arches 100% cotton rag with ink and paint samples in a south facing window2017-07-24T12:04:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/07/12/you-cant-go-home-again-or-can-you/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/stout-meeting-house.jpgStout Meeting HousePlein air painting at Stout Meeting House on the campus of Earlham Collegehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/stout-meeting-house-painting.jpgStout Meeting House - paintingStout Meeting House, Earlham College, Watercolor/pen and ink, 11x14, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/richmond-indiana-old-houses.jpgRichmond Indiana old housesTypical houses in old Richmond, Indianahttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/reid-memorial-presbyterian-church-e1499866980658.jpgReid Memorial Presbyterian ChurchReid Memorial Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Indianahttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/grandmas-house.jpgGrandma's houseGreat grandma's house, Richmond, Indiana https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/glen-miller-park.jpgGlen Miller ParkThe pond at the beautiful Glen Miller park, adjacent to Millionaires Row2017-07-12T14:11:57+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/07/05/one-hour-painting-challenge/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/daylilies-one-hour-31.jpgDaylilies - one hour-3Wild daylilies, Kit Miracle, acrylic on canvas, 9 x 12https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/daylilies-one-hour-2.jpgDaylilies - one hour-2Wild daylilies plein air, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/daylilies-one-hour-1.jpgDaylilies - one hour-1Wild daylilies 2017-07-05T11:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/06/14/what-pigments-are-you-using/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/color-samples-chart-titantium-white.jpgColor samples chart Titantium WhiteColor samples made with Titanium Whitehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/color-samples-chart-cad-lemon.jpgColor samples chart Cad LemonColor samples made with Cadmium Lemonhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/color-samples-2.jpgColor samples 2Color sample chart #2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/color-samples-1.jpgColor samples 1Color sample chart #12017-06-14T01:58:09+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/06/07/delallos-italian-market/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/delallo-51.jpgDeLallo-5https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/delallo-7.jpgDeLallo-7Olive oil, anyone?https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/delallo-6.jpgDeLallo-6Yummmm. Bread!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/delallo-4.jpgDeLallo-4The cheese display was three times this large.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/delallo-3.jpgDeLallo-3The olive bar at DeLallo'shttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/delallo-2.jpgDeLallo-2DeLallo's famous Italian Markethttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/delallo-1.jpgDeLallo-1DeLallo's vegetable display. They tear this down every night, edit it and create the display anew.2017-06-08T01:53:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/05/24/quick-draw-and-plein-air-painting-event-at-jasper-indiana/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/walmartpap-3-640.jpgWalmartPAP-3-640Painting at the garden center at Walmart on the day before Mother's Day. Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/walmartpap-2-640.jpgWalmartPAP-2-640The Garden Center at Walmart. Oil on canvas, 12 x 12, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/schaefferbarnqd-2-640.jpgSchaefferBarnQD-2-640Painting at the Schaeffer Barn, Quick Draw event.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/schaefferbarnqd-1-640.jpgSchaefferBarnQD-1-640Schaeffer Barn Quick Draw event. Oil on canvas, 12 x 12. Kit Miracle Third place winner!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/greenthumbpap-2-640.jpgGreenThumbPAP-2-640Plein Air Painting at Green Thumb on a rainy day. Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/greenthumbpap-1-640.jpgGreenThumbPAP-1-640Plein Air Painting at the garden center. Oil on canvas, 12 x 16. Kit Miracle2017-06-01T00:31:57+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/about-2/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/kit-miracle-head-shot-96-dpi.jpgKit Miracle head shot 96 dpiKit Miracle2017-05-11T11:23:08+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2017/05/03/lifetime-paid-vacation/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170428_161515-1.jpgLast day workedLeaving the office on the last day. Walls empty. Bulletin board empty. Most of the paperwork gone. Lots of memories.2017-05-04T02:16:11+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/04/22/more-paintings-florida-keys/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sunriseinmarathon96.jpgSunriseinMarathon96Sunrise Florida Keyshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/isabellsplace96-e1492909812475.jpgIsabellsPlace96https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/floridakeys96.jpgFloridaKeys962017-04-23T01:13:30+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/04/01/spring-planting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sweetonions150dpi.jpgSweetOnions150dpiSweet onions, planted early Marchhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/coldframewithlettuce150dpi.jpgColdframewithlettuce150dpiLettuce in cold frame - black seeded simpson, bibb, siberian kale, and mixed kale. Planted mid February.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/greenhouse150dpi.jpgGreenhouse150dpiStarting seeds in greenhouse. The mousetraps are because the mice kept digging up the seeds!2017-04-05T09:53:56+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/04/05/yay-spring-is-here/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/woodpile150dpi.jpgWoodpile150dpiEnd of winter firewood pilehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/springbeautiesandviolets150dpi.jpgSpringBeautiesandViolets150dpiClose up of spring beauties and violetshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/springbeauties150dpi.jpgSpringBeauties150dpiA yard full of spring beautieshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/hostasandbluebells150dpi.jpgHostasandBlueBells150dpiHostas and bluebells in early springhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bluebellsandnarcissus.jpgBlueBellsandNarcissusBlue Bells and Narcissus2017-04-01T15:48:05+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/02/12/winter-vacation-in-the-florida-keys/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/marathon-florida-park-2017-150dpi.jpgmarathon-florida-park-2017-150dpiPhoto from the location I painted from the Marathon park. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/marathon-florida-2017.jpgmarathon-florida-2017Plien Air Painting from the park in the middle of Marathon, Florida Keyshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/among-the-mangroves-florida-keys-2017.jpgamong-the-mangroves-florida-keys-2017Plein air painting of Among the Mangroves, Florida Keys 2017https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/among-the-mangroves-florida-keys-2017-photo-150dpi.jpgamong-the-mangroves-florida-keys-2017-photo-150dpiAmong the mangroves, Florida Keys 2017 2017-02-12T20:37:54+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2017/01/01/studio-work/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/indianadunes2015.jpgindianadunes2015Indiana Dunes, 2015, oil on canvas board, 12 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fieldinautumfrost300dpi.jpgfieldinautumfrost300dpiFrosty Field in Autumn, 12 x 16, oil on canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fallwalk300dpi.jpgfallwalk300dpiFall Walk, 16 x 20, oil on canvas, Kit Miracle2017-01-02T01:38:15+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/11/07/november-sunset/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sunset150dpi.jpgsunset150dpiNovember sunset2016-11-06T19:57:22+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/11/03/interior-with-desk/2016-11-06T19:55:46+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/interior-painting-with-desk/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/interiorwithdesk150step3.jpginteriorwithdesk150step3Interior with Desk, Step 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/interiorwithdesk150step2.jpginteriorwithdesk150step2Interior with Desk, Step 2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/interiorwithdesk150step1.jpginteriorwithdesk150step1Interior with Desk Step 1https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/interiorwithdesk150dpi.jpginteriorwithdesk150dpiInterior with Desk, Final, oil on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miracle2016-11-06T19:50:47+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2016/10/26/clouds/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ajsclouds150dpi.jpgajsclouds150dpiA.J.'s Clouds, oil on canvas, 24 x 30, Kit Miracle2016-11-06T19:32:47+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/10/19/monets-field/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/field1-150.jpgfield1-150Monet's Fields, original photographhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/monetsfields150dpi.jpgmonetsfields150dpiMonet's Fields, oil on canvas, 16 x 20, Kit Miracle2016-11-06T19:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/10/16/whats-with-that/2016-10-17T00:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/10/09/sage-cottage/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sagecottage300cpi.jpgsagecottage300cpiSage Cottage, Adairsville GA Watercolor / pen and ink, Kit Miracle2016-10-10T01:19:49+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/08/24/capturing-the-moment/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/after-the-harvest-300dpi.jpgAfter the Harvest 300dpi2016-08-24T14:09:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/08/22/plein-air-painting-at-patoka-lake/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/comorants-at-patoka-august-2016.jpgCormorants at Patoka August 2016Cormorants fishing for breakfast at Lake Patokahttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/plein-air-at-patoka-2-ptg.jpgPlein Air at Patoka - 2-ptgSecond plein air painting at Patoka Lake, 11 x 14, watercolor, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/plein-air-at-patoka-2.jpgPlein Air at Patoka - 2Second site at Patoka Lakehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/plein-air-at-patoka-1-1-ptg.jpgPlein Air at Patoka - 1-1 ptgFirst plein air painting at Patoka Lake. 11x14, watercolor, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/plein-air-at-patoka-1.jpgPlein Air at Patoka - 1Patoka Lake, first site2016-08-23T14:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/08/21/sunflowers-in-blue-bowl/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sunflowers-in-blue-bowl-150-dpi.jpgSunflowers in blue bowl, 150 dpiSunflowers in blue bowl, 16 x 20, oil on canvas, Kit Miracle2016-08-22T01:23:21+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/07/31/how-long-does-it-take/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/generosity.jpgGenerosityGenerosity, oil on canvas, 20 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ginko.jpgGinkoGinko, watercolor on paper. 19.5 x 27, Kit Miracle2016-08-01T01:02:15+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/06/26/sometimes-youve-just-got-to-paint/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/when-pigs-fly-300-dpi.jpgWhen pigs fly 300 dpiWhen pigs fly. Watercolor / pen and ink, 12 x 16. Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/weed-giant-moth-mullen-300-dpi.jpgWeed - Giant Moth Mullen 300 dpiGiant Moth Mullen Watercolor/ pen and ink, 16 x 12 Kit Miracle2016-07-10T23:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/07/04/painting-the-ordinary/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/old-oak-on-college-avenue-150dpi-e1467682267199.jpgOld Oak on College Avenue 150dpiOld Oak on College Avenue, watercolor, pen and ink, 11 x 14https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/paintingoldoakoncollegeavenue150dpi.jpgPaintingOldOakonCollegeAvenue150dpiPreparing to paint the old oak tree and field of Black-eyed Susans2016-07-26T22:39:07+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/07/10/plein-air-painting-old-buildings/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hoosierdeskend.jpgHoosierDeskEndHoosier Desk Building, Final. Watercolor / pen and ink, 11 x 14, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hoosierdeskbgn.jpgHoosierDeskBgnPlein air painting, Hoosier Desk Building. Beginning2016-07-10T23:44:50+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/05/28/peonies-en-plein-air/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/peoniesattheendoftheseason1.jpgPeoniesattheEndoftheSeason2016-05-31T00:31:52+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/05/21/plein-air-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/riverwalk-2-5-14-16-150.jpgRiverwalk, Jasper INRiverwalk, brown ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/riverwalk5-14-16-150.jpgAt the Riverwalk, Jasper INAt the Riverwalk, Jasper IN, watercolor / pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/onthepatio5-1-16-150.jpgOn the PatioOn the Patio, watercolor / pen and ink, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/irisesbythewoodshed5-1-16-150.jpgIrises by the WoodshedIrises by the Woodshedhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/azaleasandhostasbythewoodshed5-1-16-150.jpgAzaleasandHostasbytheWoodshed5-1-16-150Azaleas and Hostas by the Woodshed2016-05-22T16:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2016/05/06/self-portrait-with-still-life/2016-05-06T15:17:52+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/self-portrait-with-still-life-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/self-portrait-with-still-life-21.jpgSelf-portrait with still life (2)https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/self-portrait-with-still-life-step4-e1462531176957.jpgSelf-portrait with still life -step4Self-portrait with still life, step 4https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/self-portrait-with-still-life-step3-e1462531193818.jpgSelf-portrait with still life -step3Self portrait with still life, step 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/self-portrait-with-still-life-step2-2.jpgSelf-portrait with still life -step2-2Set up, self portrait with still lifehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/self-portrait-with-still-life-step2-e1462531211429.jpgSelf-portrait with still life -step2Step 2, self portrait with still lifehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/self-portrait-with-still-life-step1-e1462531230955.jpgSelf-portrait with still life -step1Step 1, self portrait with still lifehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/self-portrait-with-still-life-2.jpgSelf-portrait with still life (2)Self-Portrait with Still Life, Kit Miracle, oil on canvas, 24 x 302016-05-06T11:45:27+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2016/02/10/gardening-with-scottie/2016-02-11T02:40:29+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/gardening-with-scottie-demonstration/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gardeningwithscottie-5-e1455157966867.jpgGardeningwithScottie-5Gardening with Scottie, 20 x 20, oil on canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gardeningwithscottie-4.jpgGardeningwithScottie-4Closing in on the final stageshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gardeningwithscottie-3.jpgGardeningwithScottie-3Second stages of laying in colorhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gardeningwithscottie-2.jpgGardeningwithScottie-2Oil sketch on primed canvashttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gardeningwithscottie-1.jpgGardeningwithScottie-1Initial still life set up with gardening books2016-02-11T02:34:07+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2016/01/05/challenge-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hikingincrawfordcounty30x30oiloncanvas-e1455157215522.jpgHikinginCrawfordCounty30x30oiloncanvas2016-02-11T02:22:07+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2015/11/13/digital-frustration/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/luckyrednumber3-300dpi.jpgLuckyRedNumber3-300dpiLucky Red # 32015-11-13T21:59:13+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2015/11/09/cropping-subject-for-landscape-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/kitmiracleirises10x10oil.jpgKitMiracleIrises10x10oilKit Miracle, Irises, 10 x 10 oilhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/irisesbackyardcropped.jpgIrisesBackyardCroppedCropped part of irises street photohttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/irisesbackyard.jpgIrisesBackyardStreet photo of irises in a backyard showing the part I cropped for the painting.2015-11-09T18:31:03+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2015/07/20/ode-to-van-gogh/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/kmiraclesunflower12x12oil.jpgkmiracleSunflower12x12oilSunflower, 12 x 12, oil, Kit Miracle $175https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/kmiracleodetovangogh12x16oil.jpgkmiracleOdetoVanGogh12x16oilOde to Van Gogh, 12 x 16, oil $2252015-07-20T18:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2015/06/15/plein-air-painting-in-the-neighborhood/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pleinairweightimprovise300dpi.jpgPleinAirWeightImprovise300dpiImprovised weight to hold my portable easel in the breeze.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mentorroadinjune.jpgMentorRoadinJuneFinal view chosen. Loved the overhanging tree, the shadows and the contrasts.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mentorroadhaybales300dpi.jpgMentorRoadHayBales300dpiHay bales, one potential viewhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mentorroad-firstlayerontonedcanvas.jpgMentorRoad-FirstLayerontonedcanvasFirst laying in on toned canvashttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mentorroadfieldfinish300dpi.jpgMentorRoadFieldFinish300dpiFinal painting with scene behind. About two hours.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mentorroadbirdseyein-final300dpi.jpgMentorRoadBirdseyeIN-final300dpiMentor Road, Birdseye, Indiana, oil on canvas, 18 x 24, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/carstudio300dpi.jpgCarStudio300dpiCar studio. Easier than packing everything and a lot roomier.2015-07-22T21:54:32+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2015/05/18/using-red-gel-to-determine-values-in-your-paintings/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redgel4.jpgRedGel#4Back side of the viewfinderhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redgel3.jpgRedGel#3The Picture Perfect View Finderhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redgel2.jpgRedGel#2Folded over Picture Perfect View Finder showing the red gel and composition grids.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redgel1.jpgRedGel#1Piece of red gel, about 4 x 6https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redgel-painting.jpgRedGel-paintingA landscape painting without the red gelhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/redgel-computer.jpgRedGel-computerUsing the red gel to look at computer photohttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hallcreek12x16oiloncanvas.jpgHallCreek12x16oiloncanvasA landscape final version showing the values in the photo on the computerhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/landscapewithgel.jpgLandscapeWithGelLandscape with red gel showing valueshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/landscapenogel.jpglandscapeNoGelLandscape without the gel2015-05-18T23:50:52+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2015/05/10/the-value-of-temporary-art/2015-05-11T01:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2015/05/03/plein-air-painting-with-acrylics/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a-sunny-early-morning-painting2-1000.jpgA sunny early morning painting2-1000A sunny early morning - acrylic on canvas, 12 x 16https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a-sunny-early-morning-photo-2-1000.jpgA sunny early morning photo - 2-1000First field study in acrylichttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/a-sunny-early-morning-photo-1000.jpgA sunny early morning photo 1000A sunny early morning country scene2015-05-04T02:01:02+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2015/03/29/how-to-convey-a-feeling-in-painting/2015-03-30T13:25:16+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/conveying-a-feeling-in-a-painting-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/winterinmentorfinal12x24oiloncanvas.jpgWinterinMentorFinal12x24oiloncanvasWinter in Mentor, Final, 12 x 24, oil on Canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/winterinmentor3.jpgWinterinMentor3Winter in Mentor, Step 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/winterinmentor2.jpgWinterinMentor2Winter in Mentor, second stephttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/winterinmentor1.jpgWinterinMentor1Winter in Mentor, first stephttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/thirdavenuebridge.jpgThirdAvenueBridgehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rawphotowinterinmentor.jpgRawPhotoWinterinMentorRaw photo, winter in Mentor2015-03-29T22:05:07+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2015/01/30/painting-new-york/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/newyorkinjanuary.jpgNewYorkinJanuaryNew York in January, Sunrise2015-03-29T21:40:30+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2015/02/22/life-happens/2015-02-22T20:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/11/30/bobcat-making-a-comeback/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bobcat11-10-14-3.jpgBobcat11-10-14-3Third photo of Bobcathttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bobcat11-10-14-2.jpgBobcat11-10-14-2Bobcat - arrow points to stubby tailhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bobcat11-10-14-1.jpgBobcat11-10-14-1Bobcat in southern Indiana2014-11-30T18:26:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/10/25/finding-time-to-paint/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pathtothebeach300dpi.jpgPathtotheBeach300dpiPath to the Beach, 24 x 30 oil on canvas, Kit Miracle2014-10-30T00:23:04+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/09/09/painting-nova-scotia/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/novascotiasandhillsbeach.jpgNovaScotiaSandHillsBeachPainting at Sand Hills Beach, Nova Scotia, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cabottrail2.jpgCabotTrail2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/novascotiabeach-stormcoming-300-12x24.jpgNovaScotiaBeach-StormComing-300-12x24Nova Scotia Beach, Storm Cominghttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sunrisenovascotia-2-300-12x16.jpgSunriseNovaScotia-2-300-12x16Sunrise, Nova Scotia, oil on canvas, 12x16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/frenchlilly300-12x16.jpgFrenchLilly300-12x16French Lily, oil on canvas, 12x16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/capebretoncabottrail1-300-12x16.jpgCapeBretonCabotTrail1-300-12x16Cape Breton, Cabot Trail, 12x16, oil on canvas board, Kit Miracle2014-09-14T22:02:32+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/07/17/ritter-creek-painting-a-complex-subject/2014-07-18T01:15:17+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/ritter-creek-demonstration/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rittercreekfinal.jpgRittercreekfinalRitter Creek, Final, 24 x 30, oil on canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rittercreekdetail.jpgRittercreekdetailRitter creek, details of parts removed or changedhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rittercreek5.jpgRittercreek5Ritter Creek, step 5, https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rittercree6.jpgRittercree6Ritter Creek, step 6, almost therehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rittercreek4.jpgRittercreek4Ritter Creek, step 4, filling in background, shape, more foregroundhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rittercreek3.jpgRittercreek3Ritter Creek, step 3, adding color nowhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rittercreek2.jpgRittercreek2Ritter Creek, first outlineshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rittercreek1.jpgRittercreek1Ritter Creek - toned canvas2014-07-18T00:59:25+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2014/06/28/making-friends-with-green/2014-06-29T03:07:06+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/french-lick-creek-making-friends-with-green-demonstration/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreekoil24x30kitmiracle.jpgFrenchLickCreek,oil,24x30,KitMiracleFrench Lick Creek, final, oil on canvas, 24x30, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreekdetail4.jpgFrenchLickCreek,detail4https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreekdetail3.jpgFrenchLickCreek,detail3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreekdetail2.jpgFrenchLickCreek,detail2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreekdetail1.jpgFrenchLickCreek,detail1https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreek9.jpgFrenchLickCreek9French Lick Creek, almost donehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreek8.jpgFrenchLickCreek8Pushing and pulling, highlights and darkshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreek7.jpgFrenchLickCreek7Most of the color is laid in nowhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreek6.jpgFrenchLickCreek6French Lick Creek, filling in backgroundhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/frenchlickcreek5.jpgFrenchLickCreek5French Lick Creek, with sky added2014-06-29T02:54:52+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2014/06/25/simplify-your-backgrounds/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lillies-1.jpgLilies 1The original area with a busy background.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/junelilliesoiloncanvas12x16.jpgJuneLilies,oiloncanvas,12x16June Day Lilies, oil on canvas, 12x16, Kit Miracle2014-06-27T01:32:24+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/06/14/felling-a-giant/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/elm15.jpgelm15Memory of a giant2014-06-14T17:07:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/06/03/painting-main-street/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mainstreethouse2-300dpi.jpgMainStreetHouse#2-300dpiMain Street House #2, oil on canvas, 12x16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mainstreethouse1-300dpi.jpgMainStreetHouse#1-300dpiMain Street House #1, oil on canvas, 12x16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mainstreethouse2.jpgMainstreethouse#2Main Street House #2, en plein airhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mainstreethouse1.jpgmainstreethouse#1Main Street House #1 en plein air, Kit Miracle2014-06-04T01:05:44+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/06/01/spring-flowers/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/junerosesbythewoodshed0il12x16.jpgJuneRosesbytheWoodshed0il12x16June Roses by the Woodshed, 12x16, oil on canvas, Kit Miracle2014-07-15T01:17:49+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/05/27/spring-busyness/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/thegoatfarm12x16oil.jpgTheGoatFarm12x16oilThe Goat Farm 12 x 16, oilhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/springwhiteoakanddogwoods18x24oil-2.jpgSpringwhiteoakanddogwoods18x24oil-2White oak in spring with dogwoods, 18 x 24, oilhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/springwhiteoakanddogwoods18x24oil.jpgSpringwhiteoakanddogwoods18x24oilWhite oak in spring with dogwoods, 18 x 24, oilhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/springsunriseoverpond12x16oil.jpgSpringsunriseoverpond12x16oilFarm at sunrise on a hazy day, 12 x 16, oilhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fieldofmustard8x10oil.jpgFieldofMustard8x10oilAbbett's Field from life, 8 x 10, oilhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/creeknearstanthony8x10oil.jpgCreeknearStAnthony8x10oilCreek near St. Anthony, 8 x 10, oilhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/abbettsfield12x16oil.jpgAbbettsField12x16oilAbbett's Field 12 x 16 oil on canvas - from memory2014-06-02T00:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/04/22/plein-air-painting-from-memory-and-from-life/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kyana-bottoms-5.jpgKyana Bottoms 5Last painting step before I packed up for the morning, The light had changed too much.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kyana-bottoms-4.jpgKyana Bottoms 4And THIS is how close I was to it!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kyana-bottoms-3.jpgKyana Bottoms 3Uh oh, here comes the train!https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kyana-bottoms-2.jpgKyana Bottoms 2Working out of the back of my car, initial washes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kyana-bottoms-1.jpgKyana Bottoms 1The valley as it looked early in the morning.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kyana-bottoms-final-16-x-20-oil-on-canvas-kit-miracle.jpgKyana Bottoms - final, 16 x 20, oil on canvas, Kit MiracleKyana Bottoms, final, 16 x 20, oil on canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kyana-bottoms-from-memory-12-x-16-oil-on-canvas-kit-miracle.jpgKyana Bottoms from memory, 12 x 16, oil on canvas, Kit MiracleKyana Bottoms from memory, oil on canvas, 12 x 16, Kit Miracle2014-05-01T00:59:39+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/04/16/lucky-red-3/2014-04-18T02:10:12+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/lucky-red-3-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lucky-red-3-final.jpgLucky Red 3 - finalLucky Red 3 - final, oil on canvas, 18 x 24, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lucky-red-3-8.jpgLucky Red 3 - 8Lucky Red 3 - even more detailshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lucky-red-3-7.jpgLucky Red 3 - 7Lucky Red 3 - more detailshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lucky-red-3-6.jpgLucky Red 3 - 6Lucky Red 3 - darkening the backgroundhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lucky-red-3-5.jpgLucky Red 3 - 5Lucky Red 3 - second step washeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lucky-red-3-4.jpgLucky Red 3 - 4Lucky Red 3 - first washeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lucky-red-3-3.jpgLucky Red 3 - 3Lucky Red 3 - initial oil sketchhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lucky-red-3-2.jpgLucky Red 3 - 2Lucky Red 3 - jade dragon close uphttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lucky-red-3-1.jpgLucky Red 3 - 1Lucky Red 3 - Jade Dragon2014-04-17T01:29:48+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2014/03/15/spring-campfire/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/campfire4.jpgCampfire4How long have humans been gathering around a campfire?https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/campfire3.jpgCampfire3Campfire fireworks.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/campfire2.jpgCampfire2Campfire with the full moon overhead.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/campfire1.jpgCampfire1Two brothers.2014-03-16T02:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/03/09/lucky-red-2/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-final.jpgLuckyRed2-finalLucky Red 2 - final. 18 x 24, oil on canvas, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-detail-3.jpgLuckyRed2-detail-3Lucky Red 2 - detail, sleeping cathttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-detail-2.jpgLuckyRed2-detail-2Lucky Red 2 - detail of shell. Notice how loose the brush strokes are. It is a real accomplishment to get the effect with just one pass.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-detail-1.jpgLuckyRed2-detail-1Lucky Red 2 - cup detail. Notice how abstractly this gold cup is painted.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-8.jpgLuckyRed2-8A view of the painting with the still life set up behind it.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-7.jpgLuckyRed2-7Lucky Red 2 - adding more details. This is the 85% mark when all that is left is to tweak the details.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-6.jpgLuckyRed2-6Lucky Red 2 - step 6, adding more details, color correctionshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-5.jpgLuckyRed2-5Lucky Red 2 - adding more colorshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-4.jpgLuckyRed2-4Lucky Red 2 - more blocking in major colorshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luckyred2-3.jpgLuckyRed2-3Lucky Red 2 - first washes2014-03-10T01:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/03/02/real-or-illusion/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/detailstilllifebluebottlesandlemons.jpgDetailStilllifeBlueBottlesandLemonsAgain, the viewer's eye is blending the colors in this yellow lemon. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/detailgrandcanyonmoranpoint.jpgDetailGrandCanyonMoranPointThis tree in Grand Canyon at Moran Point is very loosely painted when viewed in detail.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/detailluckyred4.jpgDetailLuckyRed4Notice the lost edges of this paperweight blending into the folds of the cloth.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/detailluckyred3.jpgDetailLuckyRed3This Mediterranean glass paperweight is a mash of swirling colors. Again, the sparkles on the blue ribbon.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/detailluckyred2.jpgDetailLuckyRed2The golden Buddha is also painted very loosely. Notice the sparkles of the ribbon, too.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/detailluckyred1.jpgDetailLuckyRed1Detail - Lucky Red. Notice how abstractly the fish and seaweed are painted in this glass paperweight.2014-03-02T23:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/02/23/lucky-red/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/luckyred300-7-final.jpgLuckyRed300-7-finalLucky Red, final. Oil on canvas, 18 x 24, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/luckyred300-7.jpgLuckyRed300-7The painting compared with the still life. Notice the gel I have taped over the light.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/luckyred300-6.jpgLuckyRed300-6What my palette looks like with a variety of reds. Using black to tone some of them down.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/luckyred300-5.jpgLuckyRed300-5Fourth stage. Almost finished.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/luckyred300-4.jpgLuckyRed300-4Third step, laying in base colors of the objectshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/luckyred300-3.jpgLuckyRed300-3Second stage, blocking in major shapeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/luckyred300-2.jpgLuckyRed300-2First step, drawing on the canvashttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/luckyred300-1.jpgLuckyRed300-1Lucky Red - the initial still life set up2014-02-24T15:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/02/10/silver-on-grey-oil-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/silverongrey300lg1.jpgSilverOnGrey300LGSilver on Grey, oil on canvas 12 x 16, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/silverongreystilllifesetup.jpgSilverongreystillLifesetupSilver on Grey still life set uphttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/silverongrey300lg.jpgSilverOnGrey300LGSilver on Grey, 12 x 16 oil on canvas, Kit Miracle2014-02-11T01:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/02/02/tips-for-setting-up-a-still-life/2014-02-03T02:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/tips-for-setting-up-a-still-life/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/silverplateteapot300.jpgsilverplateteapot300A flea market find, this silver teapot and sugar bowl cost less than $10.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/table300.jpgtable300Small table for still lifes. I meant to refinish this but the yellow has grown on me.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slshineystuff300.jpgslshineystuff300Shiny stuffhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slsetup300.jpgslsetup300Typical still life set up. Notice the box with the drapery.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slnaturalitems300.jpgslnaturalitems300Nature itemshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slgoodwill300.jpgslgoodwill300More objects from Good Willhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slglass300.jpgslglass300Many types of glass objects. Some have appeared in several paintings.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slfigures300.jpgslfigures300Figures add interest to many still lifes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slfabrics300.jpgslfabrics300A variety of fabrics for backdrops.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slcupboard300.jpgslcupboard300The big cupboard in the backroom of my studio.2017-07-25T09:55:03+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2014/01/23/sketching-in-new-york/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/blogpostthreegraces300.jpgBlogpostThreeGraces300The Three Graces at the Methttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/blogpoststephanosyouth300.jpgBlogpostStephanosYouth300Stephanos Youthhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/blogpostboywithwreath300.jpgBlogpostBoywithWreath300Boy Wearing Wreathhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/blogpostaphrodite300.jpgBlogpostAphrodite300Aphrodite at the Met2014-01-24T02:24:03+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/01/18/my-friend-bill/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/561160731.jpg56116073[1]https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/561160721.jpg56116072[1]https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/555253261.jpg55525326[1]https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/554498761.jpg55449876[1]https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/547670481.jpg54767048[1]https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/545544741.jpg54554474[1]https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/544958171.jpg54495817[1]https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bill-150-2.jpgBill-150-2Bill Whorrall in his studiohttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bill-150.jpgBill-150Bill Whorrall - Artist Parking Only2014-01-19T04:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2014/01/16/bookstores-and-resolutions/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/books300-1500.jpgBooks300-1500Books, my not-so-secret addiction2014-01-17T02:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/12/24/to-give-or-not-to-give-that-is-the-question/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/portableart150-500.jpgPortableart150-500Portable artwork - mini-paintings on cedar blocks2013-12-24T23:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/12/15/what-is-your-painting-style/2013-12-16T02:19:35+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/11/29/how-to-find-time-to-paint/2013-12-05T00:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/11/09/pecos-river-valley-step-by-step/2013-11-10T02:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/pecos-river-valley-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pecosrivervalley-5final300.jpgPecosRiverValley-5final300Pecos River Valley, final, oil on canvas, 18 x 24, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pecosrivervalley-4.jpgPecosRiverValley-4Pecos River Valley, adding detailshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pecosrivervalley-3.jpgPecosRiverValley-3Pecos River Valley, third step.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pecosrivervalley-2.jpgPecosRiverValley-2Pecos River Valley, second step. Oil washeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pecosrivervalley-1.jpgPecosRiverValley-1Pecos River Valley, first step2013-11-10T02:42:54+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2013/11/09/sedona-hills-at-sunset/2013-11-10T02:34:42+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/sedona-hills-at-sunset-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sedona5-final-300.jpgSedona5-final-300Sedona, final, oil on canvas, 15 x 27, Kit Miraclehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sedona4.jpgSedona4Sedona, adding detail.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sedona3.jpgSedona3Sedona, blocking in the secondary colors.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sedona2.jpgSedona2Sedona, blocking in the main colors.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sedona1.jpgSedona1Sedona, first steps.2013-11-10T02:30:17+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2013/10/13/junipers-at-grand-canyon-demonstration/2013-10-14T01:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/junipers-at-grand-canyon-demonstration/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/junipersatgrandcanyonfinal-7501.jpgJunipersatGrandCanyonfinal-750Junipers at Grand Canyon, final, oil on canvas, 24 x 30https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/junipersatgrandcanyonfinal-500.jpgJunipersatGrandCanyonfinal-500https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/junipersatgrandcanyon5.jpgJunipersatGrandCanyon5https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/junipersatgrandcanyon4.jpgJunipersatGrandCanyon4More details and shadows.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/junipersatgrandcanyon3.jpgJunipersatGrandCanyon3Start carving in the details.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/junipersatgrandcanyon2.jpgJunipersatGrandCanyon2Initial washes cover the entire canvas.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/junipersatgrandcanyon1.jpgJunipersatGrandCanyon1Beginning the painting over another canvas.2019-03-18T10:14:14+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2013/09/28/grand-canyon-moran-point/2013-09-29T01:30:20+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/grand-canyon-moran-point-demonstration/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/grandcanyonmoranpoint-5.jpgGrandCanyonMoranPoint-5Grand Canyon Moran Point - Final 18 x 24 oil on canvashttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/grandcanyonmoranpoint-4.jpgGrandCanyonMoranPoint-4Grand Canyon Moran Point Step 4https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/grandcanyonmoranpoint-3.jpgGrandCanyonMoranPoint-3Grand Canyon Moran Point Step 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/grandcanyonmoranpoint-2.jpgGrandCanyonMoranPoint-2Grand Canyon Moran Point Step 2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/grandcanyonmoranpoint-1.jpgGrandCanyonMoranPoint-1Grand Canyon - Moran Point Step 1 - initial washes on plain canvas2013-09-29T01:24:11+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2013/09/19/a-birdseye-view/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/airviewofourhouse-2-300.jpgairviewofourhouse-2-300View of our farm from the air2013-09-20T01:23:02+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/08/25/new-eyes/2013-08-28T23:23:52+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/07/16/is-it-or-isnt-it/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bobcatfemale1.jpgBobcatfemale1Female bobcat early morning.2013-07-19T10:22:18+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/07/05/night-visitors/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/nightvisitor4deer.jpgNightvisitor4deerEvening muncher 6:45 p.m.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/nightvisitor3coyote.jpgNightvisitor3coyoteWylie Coyote 1:43 a.m.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/nightvisitor2raccoon.jpgNightvisitor2raccoonRaccoon stealing bait from trap 5:08 a.m.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/nightvisitor1deer.jpgNightvisitor1deerBig buck 10:15 p.m.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dayvisitors1herdofdeer.jpgDayvisitors1herdofdeerDay visitors - a whole herd of deer munching on peaches 8:45 a.m.2013-07-06T14:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/06/30/improving-a-painting/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blessingerfarmredo150.jpgBlessingerfarmredo150Blessinger Farm revised. Oil on canvas, 16x20https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blessingerfarm5final.jpgBlessingerfarm5finalThe first pass at the Blessinger farm painting.2013-07-17T15:10:43+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/06/30/your-life-in-jelly-beans/2013-06-30T14:39:15+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/06/22/a-little-blue-on-a-rainy-day-demo/2013-06-23T02:28:48+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/a-little-blue-on-a-rainy-day-demo/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittlebluesetup300-500.jpgAlittlebluesetup300-500A Little Blue - Initial Setuphttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittlebluesetup150-end.jpgAlittlebluesetup150-endA Little Blue - Final set up. Poor poor flowershttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittlebluefinal-300.jpgAlittlebluefinal-300A Little Blue (on a Rainy Day) Final, oil on canvas, 24 x36https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittlebluefinal-150.jpgAlittlebluefinal-150A Little Blue (on a Rainy Day), final, oil on canvas, 24x36https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittleblue6-150.jpgAlittleblue6-150Step 6, adding more detail, background adjustments, working on contrastshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittleblue5-150.jpgAlittleblue5-150Step 5, more detailshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittleblue4-150.jpgAlittleblue4-150Step 4, more washes and laying in of colorhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittleblue3-150.jpgAlittleblue3-150Step 3, initial washeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittleblue2-150.jpgAlittleblue2-150Painted outlines of sketchhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alittleblue1-150.jpgALittleblue1-150Initial sketch in charcoal right on the canvas2013-06-23T02:25:06+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2013/06/16/plein-air-painting-demo/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blessingerfarm5final-640x505.jpgBlessingerfarm5final (640x505)Blessinger Farm, oil on canvas, 16 x 202013-06-17T02:27:47+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/plein-air-painting-demo/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blessingerfarm4-640x504.jpgBlessingerfarm4 (640x504)Initial washes, before I began to tighten up the painting.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blessingerfarm3-640x480.jpgBlessingerfarm3 (640x480)Third step with basic washes.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blessingerfarm2-640x480.jpgBlessingerfarm2 (640x480)Initial sketch and first washeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blessingerfarm1-640x479.jpgBlessingerfarm1 (640x479)Blessinger Farm, initial view of little barn and valley2013-06-17T01:55:26+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2013/05/22/distractions/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/swifts-2013.jpgSwifts 2013Swifts in corner of my studio porchhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/buddha-head-may.jpgBuddha head MayView from the patio towards the big garden2013-06-09T02:49:27+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/06/08/how-to-tone-a-canvas/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/stilllifesetupbluebottles150step1.jpgStilllifesetupbluebottles150step1https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tonedcanvas4.jpgTonedcanvas4https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tonedcanvas3.jpgTonedcanvas3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tonedcanvas2.jpgTonedcanvas2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tonedcanvas.jpgTonedcanvas2013-06-10T03:05:46+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/05/31/5-tips-for-getting-into-a-juried-show/2013-05-31T20:24:44+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/05/22/noise/2013-05-23T01:27:54+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/04/21/house-in-springtime-plein-air/2013-04-21T18:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/plein-air-painting-in-spring-time/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/housespring4oops.jpgHousespring4oopsHouse in spring, oops on a windy dayhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/housespring04-12-13300-2.jpgHousespring04-12-13300-2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/housespring04-12-13300.jpgHousespring04-12-13300https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/housespring3.jpgHousespring3House in spring, step 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/housespring2.jpgHousespring2House in spring, step 2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/housespring1.jpgHousespring1House in spring, step 1https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/housespring6final.jpgHousespring6finalHouse in spring, final, oil on canvas 18 x 24https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/housespring5.jpgHousespring5House in spring, step 52013-04-21T17:44:01+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2013/04/21/choosing-a-painting-subject/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/poppyinspring150.jpgPoppyinspring150A simple spring subject. Oil on canvas, 11x142013-04-21T17:15:59+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/02/23/forcing-flowers/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/geraniums.jpgGeraniumsGeraniums in winterhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/forcedforsythias.jpgForcedForsythiasForce some forsythia branches for a winter boost2013-02-23T22:23:31+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/02/16/blue-rimmed-bowl-still-life/2013-02-17T04:41:25+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/blue-rimmed-bowl-still-life-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bluerimmedbowl150.jpgBluerimmedbowl150Blue-rimmed bowl, still life set up after Cezannehttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bluerimmedbowl1502.jpgBluerimmedbowl1502Blue-rimmed bowl, still life, initial oil sketch on toned canvashttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bluerimmedbowl1503.jpgBluerimmedbowl1503Blue-rimmed bowl still life, step 2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bluerimmedbowl1504.jpgBluerimmedbowl1504Blue-rimmed bowl still life, step 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bluerimmedbowl1505.jpgBluerimmedbowl1505Blue-rimmed bowl still life, detail.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bluerimmedbowl1506final.jpgBluerimmedbowl1506finalBlue-rimmed bowl, still life after Cezanne - final, 18x24, oil on canvas2018-08-06T01:14:31+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2013/01/26/chalk-horse-a-study-in-complementary-colors/2013-01-26T23:36:14+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/chalk-horse-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/chalkhorse7final.jpgChalkhorse7finalChalk Horse, final, oil on canvas, 16x20https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/chalkhorse6.jpgChalkhorse6Step six, deepening shadows, emphasizing key elementshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/chalkhorse5.jpgChalkhorse5Step 5, have most of the canvas painted, now for the detailshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/chalkhorse4.jpgChalkhorse4Next step, start laying in initial colorshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/chalkhorse3.jpgChalkhorse3First painting, sketch in objects, on blue-toned canvashttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/chalkhorse2.jpgChalkhorse2First step, sketch to lay out compositionhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/chalk-horse-1.jpgChalk horse 1Initial still life with chalk horse, white vase, sunflowers and orangeshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/chalkhorsedetail.jpgChalkhorsedetailDetail, notice how the orange is carried into the shadow area2025-02-28T01:27:41+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2013/01/26/plein-air-painting-in-winter/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/woodsinwinter300.jpgWoodsinWinter300Woods in Winter, final painting, oil on canvas, 11x14https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/plein-air-painting-in-the-woods150.jpgPlein air painting in the woods150Painting in the snow. Oil on canvas, 11x142013-01-29T18:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2013/01/01/the-green-bowl-part-1/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thegreenbowl150detail1.jpgTheGreenBowl150detailThe Green Bowl detail 1https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thegreenbowl150dpi1.jpgTheGreenBowl150dpiThe Green Bowl, 12x24, oil on panelhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thegreenbowl150dpi.jpgTheGreenBowl150dpihttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thegreenbowl150detail3.jpgTheGreenBowl150detail3The Green Bowl detail 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thegreenbowl150detail2.jpgTheGreenBowl150detail2The Green Bowl detail 22013-01-02T02:44:53+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2012/12/26/what-artists-do-with-too-much-time-on-their-hands/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pumpkin150.jpgPumpkin150Pumpkin, 11x14 oil on canvas2012-12-27T02:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/still-life-with-blue-bottles-and-lemons-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/stilllifesetupbluebottles150detail.jpgStilllifesetupbluebottles150detailStill life, blue bottles and lemons, detailhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/stilllifesetupbluebottles150final.jpgStilllifesetupbluebottles150finalStill life, blue bottles and lemons, final. 18x24 oil on canvashttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/stilllifesetupbluebottles150step4.jpgStilllifesetupbluebottles150step4Still life, blue bottles and lemons, step 4https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/stilllifesetupbluebottles150step3.jpgStilllifesetupbluebottles150step3Still life, blue bottles and lemons, step 3https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/stilllifesetupbluebottles150step2.jpgStilllifesetupbluebottles150step2Still life, blue bottles and lemons, step 2https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/stilllifesetupbluebottles150step1.jpgStilllifesetupbluebottles150step1Still life, blue bottles and lemons. Step 1https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/stilllifesetupbluebottles150.jpgStilllifesetupbluebottles150The actual set up with blue bottles and lemons.2012-12-27T02:02:48+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2012/12/26/christmas-in-the-artists-life/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/paintedsneakers.jpgPaintedsneakersPainted child's sneakershttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/xmasmultiframed150.jpgXmasmultiframed150Framed mini paintingshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/xmasmulti150.jpgXmasmulti150Small Christmas paintings, w/c - pen and ink, painted in multipleshttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/morrishouse3002012detail.jpgMorrishouse3002012detailHouse portrait detailhttps://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/morrishouse1502012.jpgMorrishouse1502012Watercolor house portrait with pen and ink overlay2012-12-27T01:33:37+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2012/12/08/dos-palomas-the-final-painting/2012-12-09T02:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/artwork/dos-palomas-step-by-step/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dospalomasfinal.jpgDosPalomasFinalDos Palomas final. 18x24 oil on canvas. Added some cooler tones to counteract the overly warm tones. https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dospalomas5.jpgDosPalomas5Dos Palomas step 5. Almost complete. Now just to add the final touches.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dospalomas4.jpgDosPalomas4Dos Palomas step 4. Adding more detail. At night I work with a color-corrected lamp but as you can see, it is too hot for this type of set up.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dospalomas3.jpgDosPalomas3Dos Palomas step 3. More refinement on the medium values.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dospalomas2.jpgDosPalomas2Dos Palomas step 2. Roughing in medium values, some darker value markers.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dospalomas1.jpgDosPalomas1Dos Palomas step 1. Rough sketch on toned canvas. I've already done some pencil sketches.2012-12-09T03:06:32+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/artwork/how-to-set-up-a-still-life/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stilllife8final.jpgstilllife8finalFinal set up. Cup with silver spoon. The silver branch in the middle fell down, but I fixed it later.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stilllife7.jpgstilllife7I tried these white poinsettias, but, again, they're too much. Totally unnecessary.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stilllife6.jpgstilllife6A different angle for the flowers. In the end, I thought they were too bright.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stilllife5.jpgstilllife5Thought I'd add some more color with the poinsettias.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stilllife4.jpgstilllife4Moved cup to right.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stilllife3.jpgstilllife3Another lighting angle change.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stilllife2.jpgstilllife2Exchanged china dish for cup. Changed lighting angle.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stilllife1.jpgstilllife1First set up with china dish.2023-01-08T13:34:41+00:00weekly0.6https://my90acres.com/2012/11/29/how-to-set-up-a-still-life/2012-11-30T18:47:58+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2012/11/18/hunting-season/2012-11-18T16:09:14+00:00monthlyhttps://my90acres.com/2012/11/03/open-studio-sale/https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/studiosale3.jpgStudiosale3Display in the back studio. Notice the extra light. That really seemed to help.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/studiosale2.jpgStudiosale2Display in the front studio.https://my90acres.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/studiosale1.jpgStudiosale1Good food and beverage is always an enticement. 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