Gathering - abstract aceo painting

Gathering - abstract aceo painting
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

Watercolor on paper.

ACEO (2.5" x 3.5")

This one will be auctioned on eBay starting Jan 03.

Sanity

Sanity
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

Mixed Media on Paper

Preparation - Abstract Figurative painting

Preparation - Abstract Figurative painting
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

2009. Mixed Media on paper

Wading Birds - Abstract nature Painting

Wading Birds - Abstract nature Painting
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

26 cm x 36 cm
Mixed Media on Paper

Sense of Self - Abstract Figurative Painting

Sense of Self - Abstract Figurative Painting
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

26 cm x 36 cm
Mixed Media on paper

Wading Out - Abstract Painting

Wading Out - Abstract Painting
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

Mixed Media - Watercolor and Ink
26cm x 36cm

I was seeing wading birds in everything so I decided I needed to paint them. Here is my 1st version of the cranes.

Just Before Fall - Mixed Media Painting

Title: Just Before Fall
Mixed Media Painting on canvas panel
6" x6"

Two New Paintings - Birds Nest and Still Life

Title: Pink and Sunshine
Acrylic

Title: Birds Nest
Acrylic

Be sure to check my website at www.BenitaSweeney.com for purchases.
Both of these paintings will be auctioned. Be sure to check my auctions section for more info.

The Night the Bird Spoke

Title: The Night the Bird Spoke
Acrylic on Canvas Panel

Red Umbrella

Title: Red Umbrella
Acrylic on Canvas Panel
Will be offered at auction. Click Here to Check .

Mini Painting - Tree #37

"Tree #37"
Acrylic on Panel
6" x 6"
Will be offered for auction. Bidding will start on 07/12 - Click Here to Check my Auctions.

Two New Paintings

Finished these two paintings today. This one is a quick study in semi-abstract of a dancer. I always end up right back to painting dancers. My intention was to abstract this dancer using as few strokes of paint as I could. I painted this one very quickly, hardly looking at the canvas at all. I will be auctioning this painting. You can bid by clicking on the image.

"The River After"
Acrylic on stretched canvas
Part of the Smallworks Series.

New Abstracts and Cityscape Paintings

Title: Fear
Mixed Media (watercolor, gouache and ink) on paper
9" x 12" - part of the smallworks series.

Title: See That
Mixed media (watercolor, gouache and ink) on paper
9" x 12" - part of the smallworks series.

Title: Market Day
Acrylic on hand-stretched canvas
24" x 24"

I won't have access to a computer from June 14 - June 23. I will, however, be painting during this time so check back after this date for several new posts!

Two New Paintings Added to Website

I have added two new paintings to my online gallery. Just click the images to view a zoomable image.

Abstract Cityscape Fifteen
Acrylic and metallic paint on canvas

Abstract Tree Thirty-Five
Part of the Smallworks series.
Acrylic on canvas

Also, I have moved things around a bit in my online gallery. Check out the changes. www.benitasweeney.com

Abstract Painting - Quietly Be There

Title: Quietly Be There
Acrylic on canvas

I grew up living on the Tennesse river in north Alabama. If you jumped hard enough you could have leaped from our balcony and landed in the water. The river was over 5 miles across in front of our house. I have many memories from that place. Some good, some not so great. This is the first in a new series of paintings based on those memories and the emotions they invoke. At the moment, these are being included in the Conversations with Mother Nature series on my website. However, I will be adding a separate category as soon as I meditate on a name for it.

Abstract Landscape - On the Edge

Title: On the Edge
Acrylic on Panel
18" x 24" (46 x 61 cm)
Will be offered for Auction!
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Abstract Cityscape - Blue City #2

Title: Blue City #2
Acrylic on glued canvas
18" x 24"
Up for Auction
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Abstract Landscape Thirty-Seven: Red

"Abstract Landscape Thirty-Seven: Red"
12" x 12" x 1.5" (deep)
Gallery wrap canvas - painting extends along the edges.
(Click image for more info and larger view)

Abstract Painting - Understanding

Abstract Painting - Understanding
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

Title: Understanding
11" x 14"
Acrylic on canvas

Well, my studio is not anywhere near being finished but I can't stand not painting so I have carved out a little corner and will be working on a few smaller works until I can get into the new studio. I am trying to get back to posting a painting every day. Perhaps I will succeed :)

This painting is somewhat representative of my spiritual state recently. That's all I will say as I prefer you interpret it for yourself. What does it mean to you? Comments are welcome!

Abstract Landscape Painting - That Moment

Abstract Landscape Painting - That Moment
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

"That Moment"
20" x 16" (51 x 41 cm)
Acrylic on Canvas