Approx. 7x11" gouache on paper. This is the small Italian neighborhood on the west side of Cleveland that is known as "Mini Italy", not to be confused with the bigger, more well known Little Italy on the east side of Cleveland. I had a great time painting in this exceptionally friendly neighborhood. I rarely do a drawing before painting but this subject had so much going on that I felt I needed a quick pencil drawing to help me get started. Once again, I used a very limited palette of; Deep Red, Deep Yellow, Cobalt Blue and White. The brand of paints is Talens. I am very pleased with the paint.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Mini Italy - © Christopher Greco
Approx. 7x11" gouache on paper. This is the small Italian neighborhood on the west side of Cleveland that is known as "Mini Italy", not to be confused with the bigger, more well known Little Italy on the east side of Cleveland. I had a great time painting in this exceptionally friendly neighborhood. I rarely do a drawing before painting but this subject had so much going on that I felt I needed a quick pencil drawing to help me get started. Once again, I used a very limited palette of; Deep Red, Deep Yellow, Cobalt Blue and White. The brand of paints is Talens. I am very pleased with the paint.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Ryan - © Christopher Greco
Approx. 4x6" gouache on paper. A 30 minute sketch of my new son-in-law.
I have been experimenting with a very limited palette of Red, Yellow, Blue...and White.
Lake Shore Girl - © Christopher Greco-Lake Erie,Ohio, Cleveland, Huntington Beach,Gouache,Girl,Sand,Daily Painting
Approx. 4x6" gouache on paper. This reminded me of the days we spent on the beach when my girls were little...and smart phones didn't exist.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Iris Study - © Christopher Greco
Approx. 10x6" gouache on paper. I have been planting iris's for several years but have only painted them a few times. I hope to do more as the others bloom.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Night Flight -
Approx. 7.5x9.5" gouache on paper. I have always loved watching planes overhead and wondering where they are headed.
A Shady Spot By The River -
Approx. 4x7" gouache on paper. Whether I want to sketch or hike with my dog, this is one of my "go to" spots on the river.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Hanging Basket At Dusk- © Christopher Greco
Approx. 6x6" gouache on paper. After a long day of yard work and gardening I needed some painting time at the end of the day.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Chive Blossoms -
7.5x7.5" gouache on paper. From our little herb garden next to the kitchen door. The more I look at this the more I wonder if the lowly dandelions are envious of the pretty chive blossoms.
The Pavillion -
9x12" oil on canvas panel. This is the left side study for the larger painting I am thinking/planning/hoping to paint and the second of the three I painted yesterday.
A View To The Lake -
9x12" oil on canvas panel. This is the first of the three paintings from yesterday. It is the right half of two studies for what I hope will be a large painting of the lake and pavillion.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Sunset At The Lake -
8x10" oil on canvas panel. The weather was spectacular as I loaded up my bike and backpack. I packed a great lunch and headed off to the lake. This is the third of my paintings today, the end of a perfect day.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Kitchen Table With Lilacs -SOLD- Still Life, Gouache, Lilacs, Yellow Tomatoes, Radish, Cantaloupe,Kitchen Table,Daily Painting
6x8" gouache on paper. I found these beautiful dark red/violet lilacs and paired them with yellow tomatoes and a couple of radishes that were left over from my lunch as the subject for a small gouache sketch.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Above The Lake - SOLDLake Erie, Bay Village, Ohio, Oil Painting, Daily Painting
9x12 oil on canvas panel. A bright, sunny and bitterly cold and windy day above Lake Erie. I lashed down my easel/tri pod with tent pegs and shivered my way through the painting and 12 mile bike ride to the lake and back. In the end, I am pretty well pleased with the results.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Lilacs - Daily Painting
Friday, May 10, 2013
Afternoon On Parkside - Bay Village, Ohio, Parkside St., Oil Painting,Daily Painting
9x12" oil on canvas panel. I moved down the street to paint this lovely house and front yard in the afternoon.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Three On Parkside - Bay Village, Parkside St., Ohio, Oil Painting,Daily Painting
9x12" oil on canvas panel. Another bike and paint day. I found this little street with a great view of Lake Erie which is what I had planned to paint. As I was looking at the lake I heard a faint bark and then a small chorus of barks. I looked around and in a window above I saw 3 little dogs watching me as I watched them.
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