Sept 1 Foxglove Seed Pods

Here we go, Day 1 of the Leslie Saeta 30 paintings in 30 days Challenge.

So far I have posted my image with my name spelled wrong and posted with the incorrect blog address. No, this isn't my first time participating in this challenge. I do get so excited that I rush and then make mistakes. Yes, I am excited about this 30/30 challenge because my paintings always improve by the time I'm finished.

I've been working on Pod Paintings all summer. I will continue this them for the month.

This piece, Foxglove Seed Pods, is acrylic on paper and is 12 inches square.

Aug 16

Our Boardman River

Aug 5 Lupine Light

The Lupine exploration continues with a view towards the sky. The pods are ripening and starting to release the seeds.

Acrylic on gessoed paper about 9x13"

July 16 Lupine Pods

This painting represents the early part of a series made in Bristol, Maine.

The series is inspired by Lupine Pods which are left after the Lupine flower fades.

They are bold and prominent which I love. They are dramatic in the garden.

July 3

Good Harbor Bay, MI

July 3

Good Harbor Bay, MI

April 14

Solon School House 1880

Day 14

Cedar, MI

8"x8"

Day12Cedar

Day10 South Manitou Island from North Manitou Island

View of South Manitou Island from North Manitou Island where we were backpacking.

This was a fabulous day, it was warm and sunny.  We swam, painted and read books. Later in the afternoon the weather changed, the wind steadily picked up as did the waves. by the evening we moved our tents further into the island. That night I barely slept because of the howling wind. I was sure that our packs which are stored outside the small tents would be gone. Happily they were all in place and all was well with the world.

Acrylic on hardboard 7" x 7".

Day9

Sleeping Bear Point.....

Day 8 The Manitou Islands from Sleeping Bear Point

Acrylic on gessoboard 8" X 8".