Day 28 of 30 in 30 : "Silver & Lime with Flowers"

"Silver & Lime with Flowers" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $50+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the twenty-eighth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my twenty-eighth oil painting for the challenge titled "Silver & Lime with Flowers" !

"Silver & Lime with Flowers" is the twenty-eighth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next two days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

Do you know what today is? . . .  It's our anniversary! (In my "Tony Toni Tone" voice). Yep, Today my husband and I celebrate seven years of marriage! I'm an extremely blessed woman! I love my husband so much, and I thank God for not only placing him in my life as a friend, but also my soul mate. It feels so good to be loved so much by someone who already knows all of your flaws. I have nothing to hide with him and he takes me as is. I never have to pretend to be anyone else with him. He takes me just the way I am. Such a blessing! That's the way true love should be!

Anyway, we plan to spend the day celebrating. I don't know what we will do, or where we will go, but whatever we do or wherever we go, I'm sure it will be fun. Maybe dinner and a movie? It doesn't matter. As long as I do it with him I am one happy woman! :)

My mom will be watching the girls for us tonight while we go out and celebrate. Thank you mom! Love you so much!

Anyway, I really like this little painting a lot. Love the blues, whites, yellows, and greens, and hope that you love them too!

Well folks, that's all for now! Take care fellow art lovers, and have a fantastic day!
-SamDoum

P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings

from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 27 of 30 in 30 : "Red & Blue Marbles"

"Red & Blue Marbles" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $30+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the twenty-seventh day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my twenty-seventh oil painting for the challenge titled "Red & Blue Marbles" !

"Red & Blue Marbles" is the twenty-seventh oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next three days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

Wow! I really like how this one came out! I've never painted marbles before, but they are really fun to paint and I enjoyed every moment of the experience. Painting marbles are really fun and I think that I will probably be painting more of them in the future! :)

In other news, I've recently been working really hard trying to build my art portfolio, submitting works to local galleries, and entering art competitions. So far I've gotten into one of the local galleries, here in Rochester, NY. And I am waiting on word from another Gallery in Clifton Springs New York. So, wish me luck! :)

Anyway, I wish everyone a great Saturday! Enjoy your weekend! 'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!
-SamDoum

P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 26 of 30 in 30 : "Pink Rose with Glass"

"Pink Rose with Glass" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $30+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the twenty-sixth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my twenty-sixth oil painting for the challenge titled "Pink Rose with Glass" !

"Pink Rose with Glass" is the twenty-sixth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next four days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I think this particular painting may be perceived as a little "girly", with all the pink in the pink rose and pink background, so it may not appeal to the male species. But I think that this painting would make a terrific painting for not just any woman, but even any man. However whether you are  male or female, I really do hope that you enjoy today's painting! :)

Anyway, I hope that you have a fantastic Friday! The weekend is finally here, so get out and enjoy! My husband and I will be celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary this weekend! :)

'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!
-SamDoum

P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 25 of 30 in 30 : "Teapot & Oranges with Vase"

"Teapot & Oranges with Vase" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $50+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the twenty-fifth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my twenty-fifth oil painting for the challenge titled "Teapot & Oranges with Vase" !

"Teapot & Oranges with Vase" is the twenty-fifth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next five days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I think that I like how the oranges came out most of all in this piece. And maybe the blue fabric too.

I can't believe it! Just five more days left and the 30 in 30 Challenge will be over! Almost there! Gotta keep pressin' on. It's definitely been a challenge, but I can do it! And I will do it, Lord willing. Hopefully, I won't miss anymore days.

As always, thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Wishing you a terrific Thursday!

'Til then fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!
-SamDoum

P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 24 of 30 in 30 : "Wine, Glass & Grapes"

"Wine, Glass & Grapes" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the twenty-fourth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my twenty-fourth oil painting for the challenge titled "Wine, Glass & Grapes" !

"Wine, Glass & Grapes" is the twenty-fourth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 7 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

In my last post, I promised you that I would show you the second painting that I painted that had gotten selected for a local art show titled "Sirens and Seahorses". As promised, here it is:

This painting will be available for sale at the "Sirens and Seahorses" exhibition in Rochester NY. To learn more about the exhibition click HERE

Opening night for the Show is October 3rd, 2014, and all are welcome! To learn more about the event, click HERE!

Anyway, thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Wishing you a terrific Wednesday!

'Til then fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!
-SamDoum

P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 23 of 30 in 30 : "Flowers in Glass"

"Flowers in Glass" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the twenty-third day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my twenty-third oil painting for the challenge titled "Flowers in Glass" !

"Flowers in Glass" is the twenty-third oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 7 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

Love the dark background and the reflections on the glass in this one. How about you?

In my last post, I promised you that I would show you one of the paintings that I painted that had gotten selected for a local art show titled "Sirens and Seahorses". As promised, here it is:

This painting will be available for sale at the "Sirens and Seahorses" exhibition in Rochester NY. To learn more about the exhibition click HERE

Both of the two paintings that I submitted got accepted into the show, so you ask . . . What about the second one? Well, I'll show you that one tomorrow! :)

Stay tuned . . .

'Til then fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!
-SamDoum

 P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings

from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 22 of 30 in 30 : "Lemons, Glass, and Red Cloth"

"Lemons, Glass, and Red Cloth" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the twenty-second day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my twenty-second oil painting for the challenge titled "Lemons, Glass, and Red Cloth" !

"Lemons, Glass, and Red Cloth" is the twenty-second oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 8 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

My goodness! These last few days have been tough!, haven't they?! This is the first 30 in 30 challenge that I've participated in where I've missed a couple days. In the past, with the other challenges, I had either been ahead of time or on schedule with my paintings, but recently, I've been missing a few days. It's been really hard trying to keep up: painting and posting every day! Pheeeeewww! I'm exhausted!

Oh-- Great news! I recently found out that two of my paintings got selected for a show at a local art gallery here in Rochester, NY! Yaaaaay! I'm so excited! The show is titled, "Sirens and Seahorses" as that is the theme for the show, and the two works that I submitted, which were accepted, are both paintings of whisical seahorses juxtaposed against a colorful abstract background. I'll show you one of the paintings tomorrow, in my next post.

Anyway, 'Til then fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!
-SamDoum

 P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 19, 20 & 21 of 30 in 30 : "Arabic Dallah and Persimmons", "Gold Colinder with Tomatoes", "Monkey Shoulder Glass with Marbles"

"Arabic Dallah and Persimmons" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $50+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

"Gold Collinder with Tomatoes" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $50+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

"Monkey Shoulder Glass with Marbles" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $50+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the twenty-first day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you not only my twenty-first painting, but also my 19th and 20th paintings as well, as I did not post for days 19 and 20.

Why didn't I post? Well, it's a combination of reasons: between having a lack of energy, to do so, and also being too busy, to do so.

 What have I been busy doing? Well, running errands with my hubby . . . helping the girls with homework . . . household chores -- Cooking and cleaning . . . laundry . . . helping my mom with a yard sale . . . attending a birthday party . . .  attending church service . . . bible study . . . the list kinda goes on and on, but you get the idea. And by the time I did get some free time, I was to exhausted too use it. Last night I was so tired that I fell asleep at 6:00 p.m.! But I made up for it, today, as I got up at 4:30 a.m in order to get a head start on working on some of the paintings that I've missed painting during the last two days.

So here are three brand new paintings for you today!: "Arabic Dallah and Persimmons", "Gold Collinder with Tomatoes", & "Monkey Shoulder Glass with Marbles". These three paintings are the 19th, 20th, and 21st paintings in my Metal and Glass series. Over the next 9 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I really enjoy all of the reflections in these paintings! I also love how the persimmons came out in the "Arabic Dallah & Persimmons" painting. The marbles in the "Monkey Shoulder Glass with Marbles" came out pretty nice too!  :)

Anyway, thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I really appreciate your haven taking the time to come check out and see what's happening on The Blog of SamDoum Art! It means so much to me. Please keep the comments coming. I really enjoy them and would love to know what you think.

Thanks so much again! Take care God bless!

'Til later fellow art lovers!
-SamDoum

P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings 
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 16,17, &18 of 30 in 30 : "Dandelions in Glass with Pear", "Red Apple & Teapot", & "Red Pepper on Fork"

"Dandelions in Glass with Pear" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

"Red Apple & Teapot" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

"Red Pepper on Fork" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the eighteenth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you not only my eighteenth painting to you, but also my 16th and 17th paintings as well, as I did not post for day 16 and 17.

Why didn't I post? Well, I was sooooooooooo tired! Yes, the last few days have been tough for me. I got over my cold for the most part, but afterwards, I found myself exhausted. The little bit of energy that I had, in the previous days, I have used to take care of (and spend time with) my family. Prioritizing, cooking and cleaning and helping my little ones with homework have to come first, so I used what little bit of energy that I had to take care of them, instead of paint, and when I wasn't taking care of them, I was resting, yes, sleeping! I don't know why I've been so tired, but, so far, today is a better day and I'm able to handle the day without taking a nap (or two).

Anyway, sorry for missing the last couple of days. I'll try to keep up with the rest of the challenge, and maybe I'll paint ahead, for when I have days such as the ones described, in order to have back ups.

I hope you enjoy Day 16, 17, 18's paintings! I painted all three of them today while my little ones were at school. But now, my fellow art lovers, it's time to tend to some chores. I've got laundry to do, dishes to do, dinner cooking to do, and when the little ones get home soon, they'll need help with their homework.

And so . . . Signing off!

"Take care God bless, and 'Til later fellow art lovers!

 P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 15 of 30 in 30 : "Red Flowers in Glass Vases"

"Red Flowers in Glass Vases" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the fifteenth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my fifteenth oil painting for the challenge titled "Red Flowers in Glass Vases" !

"Red Flowers in Glass Vases" is the fifteenth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 15 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

Yaaaaaaaay! We are fifteen days into the challenge and that means halfway through! Hoooray! I had a couple set backs with my cold, but I'm feeling so much better now! Yaaay!

I like the simplicity of the composition of today's painting. The objects are minimal and so is the color scheme. I think this one would look great in anyone's bathroom. And, hey, if it doesn't sell, I just might put it in MY bathroom! :)

But hopefully it will sell. And if it does sell, I could always paint it over, again, for myself -- to put in my bathroom, of course! :)

Anyway, thanks so much for visting my blog today! And a huge thanks to those of you who have been following my blog throughout the entire challenge! Please continue to visit The Blog Of SamDoum Art! I hope to produce some pretty fantastic paintings in the days ahead! Or at least I'll try!

Well, my fellow art lovers, that's all for now! Take care and God bless! 'Til later fellow art lovers! !

-SamDoum

P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 14 of 30 in 30 : "Silver Spoons with Strawberries"

"Silver Spoons with Strawberries" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

 

Today marks the fourteenth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my fourteenth oil painting for the challenge titled "Silver Spoons with Strawberries" !

"Silver Spoons with Strawberries" is the fourteenth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 16 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I'm posting this one, like yesterday, more later in the day than when I usually post. I've really had to push myself to paint today, as, as I said yesterday, I've been a little sick. I'm feeling somewhat better, though, and think that I should be fine by tomorrow. Unfortunately, however, while I was trying to recover from my cold, I got my daughter Faith sick, as she caught my cold too. I'm not sure if she'll be well enough to go to school tomorrow, but I'm seeing her in better health today, than she had experienced yesterday.

Anyway, this is today's painting for day 14! Almost halfway there! Pheeeeeeew! It's been a lot of hard work, but I'm hanging in there! :)

Well, that's all for now from SamDoum Art! Take care and God bless! 'Til later fellow art lovers, !

-SamDoum

 P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 13 of 30 in 30 : "Lemons in Copper Bowl"

"Lemons in Copper Bowl" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting,  $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the thirteenth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my thirteenth oil painting for the challenge titled "Lemons in Copper Bowl" !

"Lemons in Copper Bowl" is the thirteenth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 17 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I'm posting this one a little more (well A LOT more) later in the day than when I usually post. That's because I've been battling a cold and have been feeling somewhat under the weather. I don't think it's the flu as I don't have a temperature, but last night I couldn't keep my dinner down.

Any way, Though I posted late, I do thank you for visiting my blog today! I'm not feeling too great but I'm hoping that I can keep up with the rest of the challenge anyway.

Well, fellow art lovers, that's all for now from SamDoum Art! Take care and God bless! 'Til later !

-SamDoum

 P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings

from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 12 of 30 in 30 : "Copper Strainer with Strawberries"

"Copper Strainer with Strawberries" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10",
Original Painting is NOT FOR SALE ( but  . . . Prints available here!)

Today marks the twelfth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my twelfth oil painting for the challenge titled "Copper Strainer with Strawberries"!

"Copper Strainer with Strawberries" is the twelfth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 18 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I really love how all of these still life paintings are coming out in my metal and glass series. Most of these paintings would make great artwork for almost any kitchen. In fact, that's why this particular painting is not for sale, as when it dries, I will be hanging it in my kitchen! :) and I did another painting (just like it) which I will be entering in a local art show just outside of Rochester NY. I really hope it gets accepted into the show. That would be so amazing! :)

I will also be submitting a few additional pieces in this particular show, as well.. Wish me luck ... Or blessings! :)

Any way, that's all for now from SamDoum Art! Take care and God bless! 'Til later fellow art lovers !

-SamDoum

  P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 11 of 30 in 30 : "Glass Bottles on Wooden Table"

"Glass Bottles on Wooden Table" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10",
Original Painting, $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Hello all!

Today marks the eleventh day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my eleventh oil painting for the challenge titled "Glass Bottles on Wooden Table" !

"Glass Bottles on Wooden Table" is the eleventh oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 19 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I really enjoy the reflections, here, in this particular painting. And I especially love how a lot of the chocolate browns from the wooden table are picked up in the blueish-green glass bottles.

Now, . . . Hmmmmm, what will I will paint tomorrow?

I dunno! But if you wanna find out . . .

 . . . Stay tuned!

'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!

-SamDoum

 P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 10 of 30 in 30 : "Cherries in a Silver Pot"

"Cherries in a Silver Pot" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting, $30+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Hello everyone!

Today marks the tenth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my tenth oil painting for the challenge titled "Cherries in Silver Pot" !

"Cherries in Silver Pot" is the tenth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 20 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

Can you believe it? We're a third of the way through the challenge already! Yay! Only twenty more days to go!

I painted this little painting, the day before yesterday, while on the deck of our home. And I had a couple painting buddies with me: my daughters Miriam, Faith, ans Sephora. We had a great time painting, the day before yesterday, and it was nice to enjoy the sun before the weather turns cold and winter approaches.

Anyway, I really hope that you enjoy today's painting!

That's all for now!'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!

-SamDoum

 P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 9 of 30 in 30 : "Cheese, Wine Glass, Strawberries & Grapes"

"Cheese, Wine Glass, Strawberries & Grapes" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 8", Original Painting, $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

 

Today marks the ninth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my ninth oil painting for the challenge titled "Cheese, Wine Glass, Strawberries & Grapes" !

"Cheese, Wine Glass, Strawberries & Grapes" is the ninth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 21 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I painted this little painting yesterday afternoon while the girls were at school. I didn't get to finish it then, so I waited until my little girls bedtime, at 8:00 p.m., and then painted for about an hour more, in order to finish it.

Anyway, I really hope that you enjoy today's painting! Thanks so much for visiting!

That's all for now! 'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!

-SamDoum

P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 8 of 30 in 30 : "Book, Vase, & Flowers"

"Book, Vase, & Flowers" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 8", Original Painting, $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the eighth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my eighth oil painting for the challenge titled "Book, Vase, & Flowers" !

"Book, Vase, & Flowers" is the eighth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 22 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

So I've made it to week 2 of the Painting Challenge! It's been a lot of hard work, but it's also been a lot of fun! And I'm also brainstorming ideas about what my theme will be for my next 30 in 30! Any suggestions?

Well, that's all for now!'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!

-SamDoum

 P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

Day 7 of 30 in 30 : "Strawberries in Silver Bowl with Glass"

"Strawberries in Silver Bowl with Glass" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10",
Original Painting, $25+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the seventh day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my seventh oil painting for the challenge titled "Strawberries in Silver Bowl with Glass!

"Strawberries in Silver Bowl with Glass" is the seventh oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 23 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

Wow! It's amazing: Today completes the first week of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge. So far, I'm hanging in there and haven't missed a day! :)

The kids going back to school has really helped! I can get some painting time in when they are in school during the weekdays. And that has helped a lot!

But the girls like to paint too! Last night we were all up until 11:00 p.m. listening to music, dancing and painting in the basement of our new home! :)

They are really sweet, kind, smart, talented and beautiful girls and I feel so blessed to be their mommy! It truly is a blessing!

Anyway, that's all for now! 'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!
-SamDoum

P.S. : Please Enjoy These Previous Paintings 
from my "Metal & Glass Series :

 

Day 6 of 30 in 30 : "Teapot, Orange & Glass"

"Teapot, Orange & Glass" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 8", Original Painting, SOLD 

 

Today marks the sixth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my sixth oil painting for the challenge titled "Teapot, Orange & Glass"!

"Teapot, Orange & Glass" is the sixth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 24 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I like really enjoy the deep, rich colors in this one and I hope that you enjoy them too!

'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!
-SamDoum

Day 5 of 30 in 30 : "Silver Teapot, Pear, and Plum"

"Silver Teapot, Pear, and Plum" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting, $50+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the fifth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my fifth oil painting for the challenge titled "Silver Teapot, Pear, and Plum"!

"Silver Teapot, Pear, and Plum" is the fifth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 25 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

What do I like most about this painting? Well, I think I like the black background most of all, as black backgrounds in paintings tend to make the painted images "pop" out into space, and also, help to create more depth in the painting. One thing I've learned from going to art school is that dark colors (like the black background) tend to recede. And the lighter, brighter colors (like the silver teapot, pear, and plum) tend to advance out into space. It's a cool painters trick when creating depth is desired.

Secondly, another thing that I like about this painting are the reflections on the silver teapot which are picked up from the plum and pear.

Anyway, I hope that you enjoy today's painting!

'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!

-SamDoum

Day 4 of 30 in 30 : "Copper Bowl, Teapot & Glass"

"Copper Bowl, Teapot & Glass" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 10", Original Painting, $50+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the fourth day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my fourth oil painting for the challenge titled "Copper Bowl, Teapot & Glass"!

"Copper Bowl, Teapot & Glass" is the fourth oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 26 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

I think that I like the limited color palette in this one. It's somewhat bright and sunny on one side, yet a little dark on the other. I also like the shadows created by the objects.

Over the recent days in this 30 in 30 challenge, I've been trying to discuss at least one good thing that I like about each of my paintings. I'm still learning and developing, as an artist, but I find that taking time to discuss the good things about something, leads to self-confidence, and in my case better paintings! :)

Anyway, I hope that you enjoy today's painting! Please keep stopping by. I really appreciate all of the visits from my fellow art  lovers, and I especially appreciate the comments! :)

Talk to ya soon!

'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!

-SamDoum

Day 3 of 30 in 30 : "Flowers in a Vase"

"Flowers in a Vase" Oil on Canvas, 8"x 8", Original Painting , $50+$10.95 Shipping & Handling

Today marks the third day of Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Painting Challenge! And I am super pleased and excited to present to you my third oil painting for the challenge titled "Flowers in a Vase"!

"Flowers in a Vase" is the third oil painting still life in my "Metal and Glass" series. Over the next 28 days, all of the subject matters for my paintings will consist of either metal or glass or both. To learn more about why I chose "Metal and Glass" as my theme for the challenge click here!

So far, I think my little "Metal and Glass" collection is coming out great! And I just love this little 8"x 8" square painting. I love the warm, saturated red and yellow colors of the flowers contrasted with the more cooler purple colored flowers. And I just love how this black background makes those colors "pop" out into the foreground of this painting. :)

The reflections were minimal in this piece, but I think the result is simple, yet, elegant! What do you think?

Drop me a note in the comments section!

Talk to ya soon!

'Til later fellow art lovers! Take care and God bless!
-SamDoum