Good Night, Cars!

Finishing this piece tonight I realized that this is probably the last painting of these toy cars I'll be doing - at least as part of the '30 in 30' challenge. So I do wish them 'Good Night'.

But the title of this piece is also fitting for the situation the reference photos was taken in. My little nephew L-o-v-e-s his toy cars, he could play with them for days on end. One thing he does is collecting all of them and putting them away - and as you can see, very neatly, too.

The one thing he still has to learn though, is that he should do the 'tidying up' part at the end of his playing session, not in the midst of it. To him, tidying up is just part of the play, and there's no reason not to continue playing with them. And NOT  tidying up afterwards. ;-)

"Good Night, Cars!"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"
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This is painting Nr 27 in the "30 in 30" challenge, the paintings are also posted on my Facebook Artist Page Regula Scheifele Fine Art - I'd love to have you follow me on Facebook or subscribe to my blog!

Mike's Car Parts

Another of the toy cars - I almost missed this one!

"Mike's Car Parts"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"

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This is painting Nr 21 in the "30 in 30" challenge, the paintings are also posted on my Facebook Artist Page Regula Scheifele Fine Art - I'd love to have you follow me on Facebook!

Free Time

Back to painting. My toy cars (or rather my nephew's toy cars) are enjoying their free time. Always a good thing, but even more so for the emergency services!

"Free Time"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"

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This is painting Nr 17 in the "30 in 30" challenge, the paintings are also posted on my Facebook Artist Page Regula Scheifele Fine Art - I'd love to have you follow me on Facebook!

Toyville High

You remember my post 'Pleasantville Cat' and the reference to the perfect world shown in the movie 'Pleasantville'?  - Well, 'Toyville' is as charming and happy, but definitely more colorful. Even the sheep are happy. And I suspect the kids in the Toyvilee High school bus are singing... because they are happy... (scroll down for the sing-along soundtrack to this painting!)...

"Toyville High!"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"
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This is painting Nr 14 in the "30 in 30" challenge, the paintings are also posted on my Facebook Artist Page Regula Scheifele Fine Art - I'd love to have you follow me on Facebook!

And of course the soundtrack just HAS to be 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams. I'm sure you've all heard the song by now, but have you seen the video?
Enjoy. And... clap along!

Founded in 1863

So, the first third of the 30 in 30 challenge is done, this is painting Nr 11.  It's funny how these little wooden toy cars are moving right into my comfort zone! It is almost relaxing to paint them!

'Founded in 1863' refers to the International Committee of the Red Cross - it was founded in 1863 in Geneva by the Swiss Henry Dunant. While its mandate is to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts, the red cross has become a general symbol for first aid and protection. It was probably formed by reversing the colours of the Swiss flag, which is a white cross on red ground.
Being Swiss, I'm of course very proud of the Red Cross....

To support this good cause, 100% of the sale will donated to the Red Cross!

"1863"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"
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This is painting Nr 11 in the "30 in 30" challenge, the paintings are also posted on my Facebook Artist Page Regula Scheifele Fine Art - I'd love to have you follow me on Facebook!

Pleasantville Cat

No, I didn't mean to write 'car' -  are you curious about the title? - read on...

I must say the 30 in 30 challenge is a great experience, and it's almost funny how I'm switching from being happy with my efforts to being... annoyed? But it's all worth it for painting a piece like this. I only got to paint late in the evening and didn't expect to finish. I also skipped the sketch, just started laying in the colors - and suddenly the painting just 'paint itself' and I must say I'm really happy with the result!
.. and what's even better: I still liked it in the morning!

"Pleasantville Cat"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"

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Now, the title: this little toy fire engine reminded me of the 1998 movie 'Pleasantville'. Two teenagers get sucked into their favorit (black and white!) sitcom. In Pleasantville, everything is just perfect, "it never rains, the highs and lows rest at 72 degrees, the fire department exists only to rescue treed cats, and the basketball team never misses the hoop."

Slight problem (amongst others): the fire department don't know how to react to an actual fire... watch this scene from the movie and you'll understand the painting's title! (AND it's a great movie!).

This is painting Nr 8 in the "30 in 30" challenge, the paintings are posted both here on my blog and on my Facebook Artist Page Regula Scheifele Fine Art.

Don't Toy with the Police!

Well, the toy cars are back again! To put the painting into perspective: the car is around 4 inches / 10 cm long and made out of wood. I especially love the blue and red 'flashing' lights on the roof. And if my nephew's playing with it, you get the siren as well ;-)

"Don't Toy with the Police!"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"

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This is painting Nr 5 in the "30 in 30" challenge, the paintings are posted both here on my blog and on my Facebook Artist Page Regula Scheifele Fine Art. Also have a look at Leslie Saeta's blog to see the wonderful art that's being produced by around 400 artists each day as part of the 30 in 30 challenge!

Follow that (Toy) Car!

Doesn't that line remind you of all those Hollywood movies? Probably still in black and white, but then you wouldn't see the yellow of this cab...

"Follow that (Toy) Car!"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"

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Well, the 'Toy' part of the title might have given it away: that's one of my nephew's wooden toy cars. One of many toy cars. Very many... This is therefore only the first painting in a series of toy cars!

This is painting Nr 2 in the "30 in 30" challenge - stay tuned for the paintings, I'll post them both here on my blog and on my Facebook Artist Page Regula Scheifele Fine Art.