All morning I was working in the studio to finish up a commission and then afternoon came. It dawned on me: it's time to do my daily painting.I wanted to keep pushing through this morning's work, but it was time for a break. Looking around
Since today is an official day of rest here in Italy, I decided to paint one of my favorite resting activities: wine time.A Local White8x6"Oil on Linen Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012This is a local white produced in the hills just outside of Rome. I didn't
I'm back from the heights of the Alps and to tell the truth I just couldn't face the chaos of the city today, so I stayed in the studio to do what I call a warm-up to get back into daily painting.Morning Warm-Up6x8"Oil on Panel©
Lemon Halves8x10"Oil on Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012More lemons, I know. My friend and wonderful mosaic artist got me on a lemon kick, after mentioning that she would like to see me paint some of these.I just couldn't resist the bold primaries again, they're so wildly
Morning Stripes6x8"Oil on Linen Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012We had a fun and exciting surprise this past week in Rome- snow! It's uncommon for it to snow here and then we had quite a bit. I can't resist but post a photo from the resulting storm
Tea Time6x8"Oil on Linen Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012The title says it all, more tea! I can't seem to get enough, that and sitting next to any heating device (or in the sun) are my major winter activities. I suffer through winter, just holding my breath
Winter Clementines5.5x9"Oil on Panel(c) Kelly Medford, 2011Upon returning to Rome, I was reminded of all that I am thankful for, when the clementine tree was just drooping over the studio shed, loaded with these gorgeous sweet fruits!It's been a slow transition, as my easel has
Summer SunOil on Linen mounted on Panel8x6"© Kelly Medford, 2011What better gift for a painter to recieve than flowers? Sunflowers!I was excited to jump in and get to painting this sunflower this morning, and boy was my enthusiasm needed, as no one told me you
A Pepper and TomatoOil on Linen mounted on Panel6x8"© Kelly Medford, 2011Who can resist the flavors of summer? I can't!I just had to paint these lovely compliments while dreaming up recipes and thinking about what I would cook today. Even though it was raining cats