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Christmas Ornaments

Oil on canvas panel

6x6

Currently available on eBay Auction

 



The tree is finally decorated and a chill is in the Texas air! These vintage ornaments originally adorned my parents' Christmas trees over the years. Many broke and are just memories in photo albums. A few survived, though--including these silver and red balls. They now have places of honor in my home (and are carefully stored after the holiday season!).

Ornaments - Progress Photo

Yoohoo!  I'm still here!  Hope this little blurb finds everyone well this holiday season.

Currently, I am working on three paintings--3 sizes--3 subjects.  This is the smallest of the three (6x6).  I'm still struggling with the reflections on these glass balls; hopefully, final touches will completed later today.  The final image will be in my next post.

Pomegranate

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 -- SOLD

The pomegranate has got to be the most complicated fruit in this area.  We have a tree growing on our farm property--absolutely loaded with these amazing red orbs; yet, they are never ripe when I pick them and attempt to remove the innards.  When they are clearly ready for eating, the  bugs have already devoured massive quantities.  Any advice for next year?

Jingle Bell with Candy Cane

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--View eBay listing--Bids start at $75

This didn't photograph well--the bell is more of a silvery gold. Regardless, I am still in the Christmas decorating mood--just hung glass icicles on my garlands which adorn my staircase railing. The jingle bell is from Mom's tree--I assume she wants it back (though I have the PERFECT spot on that garland...).

Blue Ball

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--SOLD

An ornament in its natural setting....

Red Christmas Ornament

Oil on canvas on panel, 6x6--SOLD

'Tis the season....

Pomegranate

Oil on Belgian linen on panel, 6x6--Purchase for $100

I still can't figure out how to eat these things--the seeds are so "seedy." I think I'll stick with using them in Christmas decorations as they do in Colonial Williamsburg each year.