Reflecting on 30 paintings in 30 days for January 2016

Now that the 31st is here, I have a chance to take a breath and reflect. Yes- I still have a painting on the easel. And another one leaning against it begging to be revisited- and it will happen. Eventually. After another few cups of coffee and few really long walks with the dog while we are still getting some rare January sun.

I had a lot of fun this January, and even shared a few little progress shots as I went:

Overall, it was a great experience holding myself to getting in the studio every day, but also letting myself feel free to be extremely experimental and loose! I had decided in advance to only work in water media, so that really opened the door to play around and try things outside of my comfort zone. That is always a good thing!

Moving into February, my focus will be artsy housekeeping- getting the things that are available for purchase listed online, etc. It isn't my favorite "artist job"- maybe that is why I picked a short month? They are all good jobs though, I really can't complain. So be on the lookout for m0re updates on that coming soon- and a lot more updates on all of the other fun ways I am keeping myself busy!

But for now, check out the gallery below- a round up of all the pieces created for January! Some pieces are still available for purchase, so shoot me a message if you have a question about anything specific.

watercolor painting -jar of pickles

The Humble Sardine Can- watercolor

California Honey- watercolor

Avocados on pink countertop. Past meets present and fresh meets fifties

winter citrus- two tangerines

Lime halves on a plate- watercolor for day 6 of thirty paintings in thirty days for January!

Little Yellow pepper- watercolor for day 7 of thirty paintings in thirty days for January!

mixed media pickle art

rv thanks watercolor- camper art

vintage hamms beer can art

banana painting- a yellow trio

My best buddy- dog watercolor

Watercolor slice of sky #2 for day 14!

A little watercolor slice of sky- this one is day 13!

ginger ale on the plane watercolor

northern lights watercolor

prairie sky acrylic painting

fall trees acrylic painting

coffee cup watercolor caffeine lover

january day 20 tall slice of sky 2

watercolor self portrait

acrylic painting abstract sky

mixed media flowers painting

flowers mixed media watercolor

mixed media watercolor floral

candy jar watercolor

copper bell and plants watercolor

coffee french press pantone mug

hot house tomato watercolor

carrots, chilis, jars- acrylic paint

Thanks so much for looking- I hope your 2016 is getting off to a great start!