30 Paintings in 30 Days!

30 Paintings in 30 Days!

January 1-30, 2015

(whew!) 

And here they all are....

This has been an exciting adventure for me. I learned to make decisions quickly, paint fast, and mostly to just have fun with it instead of overthinking things. I stretched myself beyond what I thought I was capable of, and I now have 30 brand new paintings that probably wouldn't exist if I hadn't accepted this challenge.

I have some larger painting projects to complete, but will keep up with this exercise of painting daily, and will be posting regularly (but not daily) on my online painting gallery (click here)

Thank you for your continued support! 
To see the paintings individually, visit my website:

www.christinetierney.com

 

A Toast To You!

A Toast To You!

Thanks for following my self-imposed "boot camp" daily challenge of 30 paintings in 30 days. I made my goal! Fast & furious, sometimes doing 2 a day just to allow for other commitments (teaching, eating, sleeping...) I promise to keep painting and posting, just not as often. I have a large commission to work on and a couple of larger studio works to be completed. Thanks to those who purchased my paintings, and thank you all for all the uplifting, supportive comments. I have enjoyed this journey. Oh, and here's a nod to my brother who is recovering from successful cancer surgery -- John, remember you almost burned the house down with one of these toasters! : ) 

Day 30 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

Oil, 6x8 inches, $100 USD
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Red Wing Beater Jar

Red Wing Beater Jar

My mom's old Red Wing beater jar. 
My parents honeymooned in Red Wing, and this piece of pottery was always very special to her. Oil, 8 x 6 inches, $100.
Day 29 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.
 
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Mike's Baby Cup

Mike's Baby Cup

It seemed fitting with my husband's birthday approaching that I paint something to commemorate his early days. This little silver mug was his when he was a baby. It is also the smallest painting in this series. 

Day 28 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

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Date Night

Date Night

Must be going someplace fancy. I'm thinking steak and lobster.

Oil, 6 x 8 inches, unframed, $100 USD

Day 27 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

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Green Tea Mug

Green Tea Mug

A simple study. Oil, 6 x 5 inches, $50 USD

Day 25 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

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Tulips Relaxed

Tulips Relaxed

After I completed yesterday's painting, I noticed my silver vase was leaking so I moved the pretty pink tulips into a different vase. When I went to studio today the tulips had relaxed and looked more graceful.

Day 24 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

Oil, 6 x 8 inches, $100 USD

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Pink Tulips

Pink Tulips

Soft pink tulips to brighten the gray light of winter. 

 Oil, 8 x 6 inches, $100 USD

Day 23 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

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Orange Study

Orange Study

A pastel study.

Simple. Orange you glad? I know I am.

Day 22 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. 

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Harry's Yellow Mug

Harry's Yellow Mug

My dear father-in-law's coffee mug. I miss him.

Day 21 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

SOLD

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Mole the Troll

Mole the Troll

A favorite childhood friend visited my studio today. With his bright orange mop of hair and his sunny disposition, I think I'll let him stay.

Day 20 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

Oil, 5 x 5 inches, $75

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But You Always Get to Be the Racecar!

But You Always Get to Be the Race Car!

I thought I'd paint something "simple" today - boy, was I wrong! Who would have thought a simple board game could cause me so much headache? Oh, except if I were actually PLAYING the game...and LOSING!

Day 19 of my 30 paintings in 30 days challenge!

Oil, 6 x 8 inches

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Say Cheeeese(cake)

Say Cheeeese(cake)

Cheesecake. Raspberries. Chocolate. Need I say more?

Day 18 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

Oil, 6 x 8 inches, $125 USD

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Sock Monkey

Sock Monkey

With his little red mouth stitched shut he said nary a word. 

So I did all the talking.

Day 17 of a 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

(Thanks, Anna, for the inspiration!)

Oil, 6 x 8 inches, $75.

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Pink Bow

Pink Bow

 

In honor of my oldest daughter's birthday, today's painting is a pretty purple package tied up with a bright pink satin ribbon! Happy Birthday, Katie!
 

Day 16 of a 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

Oil, 5 x 5 inches, $75 USD

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One of My Fans

One of My Fans

My Mother told me I stuck my toe in one of these 

when I was a toddler. Hmm. No wonder my big toe hurts.

Day 15 of a 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

Oil, 8 x 6 inches. $125. 

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Apple of My Eye

Apple of My Eye

Well, after all these posts about cookies it's time for some sensible eating.

Apple study. Soft pastel, 8 x 6 inches. $50.

Day 14 of a 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

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Day 2 of the Post 3 Paintings A Day Challenge

Day 2 of the Post 3 Paintings A Day Challenge

And for Day 2 of my post 3 a day for 5 days, some vintage Tierney still lifes:

1. The Collector, oil, 18 x 23

2. Oil Cans, oil, 14 x 14

 

3. A Little Surprise, pastel, 20 x 17

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The Last Luu Cookie

The Last Luu Cookie

Those cookies sure disappeared fast! 

I can't imagine who ate them...Every. Last. One. (!)

Day 13 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge

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Another New Painting Challenge!

I have been given a new challenge to post 3 paintings a day for 5 days! Thank you, Tom McGregor for the nomination. Let's start things off with a little summer heat for this January Monday in Minnesota! 

These paintings were all done plein air (outdoors)

 

  It's A Beautiful Day!

 Heatwave

Ahh! Summer!

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LUU COOKIES!!!

Luu Cookies

My friend Deb makes the MOST AMAZING chocolate chunk cookies! Well-known by the local swim crowd (and their parents!) when she offered to bring me some cookies to paint, I couldn't resist. She delivered them still warm from the oven and I went directly to my studio to paint today's entry. Oh, and I couldn't resist the cookies, either. Delicious! Thanks, Deb!

Day 12 of a 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.

Oil on linen panel
6 x 8 inches
$125 USD

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Third Thursday in November

Third Thursday in November

Traditionally released the third Thursday in November. 

Light and fruity. Beaujolais nouveau.

Day 11 of a 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge

Oil on linen panel, 6x8"

- SOLD -

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Measure Twice, Cut Once

Measure Twice, Cut Once

A rusty old tape measure rescued from a shed at the lake. 

Simple. Functional. Still working.

Day 10 of a 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.

  

Oil on linen panel, 6 x 8 inches

$100 USD

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Have a Pleasant Flight!

Have a Pleasant Flight!

Somewhere in Kentucky my husband decided I had to do some beer tasting. In case you're wondering, I don't like dark beer. 

Day 9 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.

Have a Pleasant Flight!

SOLD

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An Apple a Day

An Apple a Day

 

An apple a day. What more can I say?

Day 8 of a 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.

Oil on canvas
5 x 5
$50 USD
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Canning Jar

Canning Jar

I have been using this jar to store small items without a home. Previous studio play with old forgotten tubes of paint and color mixing gave me a new palette to capture the beautiful colors of the glass and its surrounding warm light.

This is Day 7 of a 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.

Oil on canvas

5x5"

$75 USD

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Open Me First!

Open Me First!

A few years ago some good friends surprised me with the gift of a Tiffany bracelet. I proudly wear the bracelet, but also saved the box and bag (they're almost as much fun to look at.) They became my paint subjects today.

Day 6 of a 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge

Soft pastel on sanded surface

6 x 6 inches

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Blue Teapot

Blue Teapot

This teapot is the star of a still life I painted years ago in the Flemish method using layers and glazes. This time the brushes were flying and I painted thicker and bolder than before.

This is Day 5 of a 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.

Oil on canvas

5 x 5

SOLD

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Colander

Colander

I was a bit intimidated by the intricate star pattern around the bowl of this colander. I put on some good music and jumped into the painting process.

This is Day 4 of a 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.

Oil on canvas

5 x 5

$75 USD

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Afraid of His Own Shadow

Afraid of His Own Shadow

I chose an old studio friend to pose for me today. 
A bit stiff, but he held his pose.

This is Day 3 of a 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.

Oil on canvas

16 x 5

$75 USD

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Take Out

Take Out

I have always loved the the perfectly folded crisp edges of a Chinese take out container, and the ingenious way they are put together. Its timeless design is perfect! The materials might have changed over the years, but the shape remains unchanged from when I was a little girl. I placed the container center stage with a strong light on the left creating nice cast shadows to show off the beauty and geometry of this simple object.

This is Day 2 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.

Oil on canvas

6.5 x 6

Unframed

$75 USD

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

This Raggedy Ann was my mother's beloved doll. After being hidden away for many years in a box of my mother's things, she now sits in a place of honor on a shelf in my studio. She was the perfect model for this painting, hardly even moved, and she was so patient while I scrutinized her form, compared values, mixed colors, and applied paint to canvas.

Raggedy Ann

7 x 5 (in)

Oil on canvas

Zorn palette (yellow ochre, cadmium red, titanium white and ivory black)

$100.00 USD

unframed

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