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
Looking Through Ponte Cestio, Tiber Island6x8"Oil on Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012While out working on a commission, I decided to have a little walk and enjoy the afternoon sun. I walked down to the infamous Tiber Island, an island in the middle of Rome's Tiber river.
Terra Cotta6x8"Oil on Linen Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012Due to the crazy weather here in Rome, I've been spending more time than ever inside painting still lives, and I admit, it's pretty fun and a nice winter change.I've been into painting some handmade (i.e. wonky) objects
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
Lights, Trastevere8x6"Oil on Panel© Kelly Medford, 2012Anyone who has visited Rome has most definitely been to the old neighborhood Trastevere. It's such a fabulous little neighborhood nestled in winding cobbled stoned streets just across the river. At night it's always bustling and I couldn't resist
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
Sun on the Dock, Lake Gertrude8x6"Oil on Panel(c) Kelly Medford 2011Here's a little painting also painted this week in Mt. Dora that was not entered in the exhibition (each artist could only choose 3 paintings to enter). This was a lovely afternoon on a little
White Oak, National Arboretum10x8"Oil on Panel(c) Kelly Medford, 2011I've been insanely inspired to paint fall and I hope it shows. This week I've made several trips to Washington D.C.'s National Arboretum and I just can't seem to get enough. This white oak was such a majestic