Practice, practice, practice

I am having an art show at a cafe here in Maine in October. Of course, I am already in a panic because I haven't really oil painted in over a year...and more importantly, I have never had a show and it is scary!!!

I have decided to spend the next several weeks doing quick (60-90 minute) studies on canvas panels, not the highest quality oil paint and less expensive brushes. All these supplies I have had for years so this was a great opportunity to get brush mileage with very little investment. I am using a limited palette of Cadmium Yellow Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue and Titanium White.

Day One