9.09.2008

Gateway Rock 5x6 in.


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Here's another painting in the Garden of the Gods park. This is Gateway Rock... late afternoon.

9.07.2008

Garden of the Gods 5x7 in.


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I'm in Colorado Springs this weekend for my brother-in-law's wedding and was able to spend some time at Garden of the Gods park. This is quite a beautiful area. The view I've painted here is looking west toward Pikes Peak.

9.05.2008

No.2 Pencil - $1 auction


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The very first painting I did back in January 2006 as a part of this "daily painting" project was a pencil. I remember studying that pencil intensely, looking at how the warm light was affecting the colors on the yellow painted wood and in the shadow. As silly as it may sound to some I remember how wonderful it was to be there painting it, just me and that no.2 pencil. No filling in bubbles on tests or writing essays. It was all about learning how to paint and learning how to observe.

Not much has changed from then to now. I enjoy the process of painting today as much as ever. The only thing that's changed is now it's a little less tricky than it used to be. But it's still not easy...

Have a great weekend.

-Justin

8.26.2008

Green Tomato 5x5 in.

tomato painting by justin clayton
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Some of the Daily Paintworks artists thought it would be fun to all paint the same subject today. I guess it's obvious we decided on tomatoes:)...

7.28.2008

Cloud Study no.2 6x6 in.

cloud painting
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Here's another cloud painting from this past weekend. I am intrigued by clouds and skies. I think I could paint clouds for a whole year and not get bored. They make such interesting shapes and are particularly interesting to me in the evenings and just after storms.

7.12.2008

Morning Tide 4x7 in.

morning tide beach painting
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This is near Surfriders Beach in Malibu. I loved how everything was so gray this morning except for the blue/green color of the waves as they began to curl. It was a very calming spot and a relief from the busy drive on Hwy 1.

6.26.2008

Gladiolas 10x4 in.

gladiolas painting
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When I first started painting I had no interest in painting flowers as a subject. Now, I thoroughly enjoy it. They are quite a challenge to paint... being so intricate and delicate as they are. I chose these Gladiolas because of the striking color; purples and blues complimented by one open yellow flower.