Saturday, June 10, 2023

Monday, May 29, 2023

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Sunlit Walk

"Sunlit Walk"
16 x 12 inch oil on linen panel 

The last few years have been very difficult for everyone. For me, the stress seemed to dampen my creative spark. That ends now. I'm back!! 

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Rocks and Reflections

“Rocks and Reflections” 6 x 6 inch oil on panel 

I have had this reference photo stashed away for about two years.  I took it on a summer camping trip to the Sol Duc River on the Olympic Peninsula here in Washington state.  For the last year, I have been homeschooling my kids and my art was put on hold, but I pulled my tarot cards the other day and much to my delight, they practically screamed at me to get going in my studio again.  I’m so glad I did!  I feel a new energy flowing!






 

Saturday, March 28, 2020

"Toppings" 12 x 12 inch oil on panel

I'll admit that I was intimidated to paint this.  The glass coupled with the partial opacity of the icing clinging to it, the whisk......and the zillions of sprinkles had me sweating a bit.  I am so glad that I finally delved into it, however.  I learned a lot and I really like the result!  The cookies were good too!

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

"Water Colors" 9 x 12 inch pastel on archival paper

The shadows thrown across the whitewater is what really drew me to paint this image.  I enjoyed developing the color scheme so much that I plan to do a larger oil painting of it so that I'm not limited to the range of color offered by my set of pastels. 

Friday, February 21, 2020

"A Nod to Summer" 24 x 24  inch oil on panel

I wanted this rose to embody the gentle, dreamy feel of a warm summer afternoon.

Friday, September 27, 2019

"Morning Commute" 6 x 6 inch oil on panel


My garden was humming with bees this summer.  I spied this little one on her way to work!

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

“This Rocks” 12 x 12 inch oil on panel 


I was a bit intimidated to paint this, but I’m so glad I did! I feel like I really took a step forward with this one! Hooray for pushing out of the comfort zone!
“Beach Bling” 6 x 6 inch oil on panel 


Who doesn’t love smooth beach pebbles?

Saturday, September 14, 2019

"Guess What"  6 x 6 inch oil on panel


I really couldn't resist this title.  For those of you who don't "get it", my kids are always asking me "Guess what?".  When I ask "What?", they say "CHICKEN BUTT!!" and crack up.  Yeah.  Very funny.  Anyhow, this chicken's fluffy bottom is the whole reason behind this painting....no pun intended....but it's funny anyway.
"Not Amused" 12 x 12 inch oil on panel


Well, I've been MIA for most of the summer.  I've been going through a period of change and hopefully growth as a person and an artist.  I am eager to be back in the studio on a regular basis to see where this new perspective takes me.  This a painting that I did at the beginning of July of one of my old ladies.  She always has this mildly grumpy look and it just cracks me up!

Friday, June 14, 2019

“Nosy Rosie” 12 x 12 inch oil on panel 



This chicken’s inquisitive look borders on the “nosy”, hence the title.  It cracks me up!




“Strawberry Blossoms” 6 x 6 inch oil on panel 


My oldest son picked these for me a few years ago. I kept the reference photo just waiting for the right time to paint them. 

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

“Pretty in Pink” 6 x 6 inch oil on panel 

I used all of my large paintbrushes on bigger paintings and then forgot to clean them....so that meant a small painting was in order!

Friday, April 26, 2019

"Solo" 20 x 16 inch oil on panel
 
My family was on a hike during this last Easter weekend and I saw this woman hiking solo.  I was instantly drawn to the figure caught in the sunlight and the mood the solo hiker sets.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

"Head in the Clouds" 12 x 12 inch oil on panel
 
This painting is another of my abstract pieces. I find that each one is an expression of my feelings at the moment and because each piece evolves as I paint it, an expression of the moment itself. The horizontal and vertical lines in this piece cut through the softness in the background in a very satisfying way. I liken it to taking the perfect slice out of a cake

Thursday, April 11, 2019

"Whale Song" 12 x 12 inch oil on aluminum panel


https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/beth-hunt-8517/artwork/#/category=Abstract&mode=search

Okay.  It was time to stretch out of my comfort zone and try my hand at abstracts.  I have had a strong desire to do some for a long time and I decided that today was the day!
"Over and Under" 16 x 12 inch oil on panel
 

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/beth-hunt-8517/artwork/#/category=Landscape&mode=search
Painting rocks under the water's surface is always a fun challenge! 

Tuesday, March 19, 2019