This is my first painting as part of Leslie Saeta’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. I won’t be able to complete 30 paintings this month, but that’s not the goal. The goal is to simply paint more! My personal goal is to finish several pieces that I have started but not finished…I have about 4 of those. Then I will probably paint flowers…lots and lots of flowers because they’re my favorite! Stay tuned!

I painted this piece using oils and a palette knife (minimal brush work) on an 8×10 canvas panel.

8×10 oil on canvas panel

This painting has lots of texture – a result of using a palette knife.