Basic

I guess everybody knows Lego? - I loved to play with them as a kid. Simple, but so much fun. And it all starts with this basic plastic brick. From here, you can go on to construct such objects as vehicles, buildings, and even working robots. Best part about it: you can take them apart again, and start all over...

"Basic"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"

USD 65 (shipping included)

 

I also wanted to show you the set-up I used for this - very fancy! It's a simple cardbord box with a window cut into it and a single light source. Not perfect, but it definitely does the job.

And when working from life, it's almost mandtory for me to do a quick value sketch first - it might not look like much, but really helps getting to know the subject. In this case a straight forward subject, but realizing that the dark side of the Lego piece and the shadow have the same value (more or less) helped a lot later on...

Again, more Lego pieces are planned - I just wanted to start out with the basic brick.
This is painting Nr 3 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.

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"

- sold -

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. 

"Daisy Prime"

This is my first painting in 2014, and also the first of quite a lot I'm planning to paint in January: Ready or not, I've decided to take part in Leslie Saeta's artist challenge "30 in 30" during the month of January where we paint 30 paintings of the subject of our choice.

"Daisy Prime"

Oil on panel, 5" by 5"

USD 65 (shipping included)

sold 

Let me introduce Daisy - she is my nieces / nephew's dog, and she's only 6 months old, so quite a whirlwind! She's a crossbreed, but we don't know what's in the mix. Probably part Labrador. She's definitely a cutie!
I've originally looked for one subject for this whole challenge but couldn't decide on just one. Still, you'll probably see more of Daisy in the weeks to come!

The idea of the challenge would be to paint and post one painting a day - every day! - during January. I honestly don't expect to find the time for 30 paintings, but I guess I'll just jump in the deep end. Let's see how many I will have managed by end of January.
Stay tuned for the paintings, I'll post them both here on my blog and on my Facebook Artist Page Regula Scheifele Fine Art. 

Maria - revisited

I had to smile when I just read the title to this post - 'revisited', because this is the second portrait of Maria.

Funny though: I painted this portrait from (one of many) photos I took back in September when Maria together with two dear friends came and visited me here in Switzerland. I looked at the pictures of their visit a few weeks later and remembered again what a great time we had. So by 're-living' her visit I decided to paint this second portrait of Maria.

And I hope she'll 're-visit' again soon ;-) !

 

'Maria (revisted)'
Oil, 6'' x 6''

And if you'd like to see the first portrait - or rather mug shot - of Maria, this is a link to the blog post from June 2012: Maria 'The Enforcer' Hock.

Oh, and also: I've started my Facebook page 'Regula Scheifele Fine Art' - I'd love to see you on FB, please like and share!

The Evening Paper

Picture this: a nice September day, late afternoon. Bellagio, Lake Como. People are strolling through the little town, browsing the shops or having a drink along the shore of the lake.
Or sitting on a bench reading the evening paper - the 'Corriere della Sera'. 

'Corriere della Sera'
Oil, 5'' x 7''

My favorite part of this little painting: the fold in the paper and how the light reflects from the paper - what's yours?

Renzo the Yearling

I haven't posted in a long time, but let's just say it has been a long, lovely summer.
I had good friends staying with me and I took them on a tour through Switzerland. While I do know how lovely my country is, it is always special to see it through the eyes of others. There were many things that are just normal for us but were very special to my friends. Like the fountains we have everywhere, and the fact that all of them have drinking water.

And of course: cows. Or rather cattle. More than once did we stop or even turn around to get a good look - and a good picture.

So let me introduce you to Renzo. He is a 'Muni', which is the Swiss term for a male yearling.

 

'Renzo the Yearling'

Oil, 6'' x 6''

While he is still enjoying a carefree life with his family and clan, he has big plans. He intends to put these beautiful (slightly dopey) eyes of his to good use. He practices his swagger. He keeps his hair groomed and his hooves clean.
Because he just knows he's the most handsome yearling around, and he is ready for the beauty competition. And he WILL win the title.

And how does he know? - because his mother told him so.
I'll introduce her to you next time.

Special Greetings from Switzerland

As you can see, no painting today. Summer has finally arrived and its just too sunny and hot to go to the studio. And for that matter: it's even too hot to paint plain air (or rather organize my easel, paints, brushes, etc. enough to be ready to paint...).

So - a special treat instead. A few pictures I took from my home town Zurich. Because taking a swim in the lake or just strolling along the promenade is the only thing to do right now!

AND since I know that three very special friends of mine are looking forward to the "HH4-Switzerland-Tour" in September as much as I do, here are some more pictures...

As you can see, there are lots of churches and lots of water.

Ladies: only two months to go!!!