Cherry Still Life Painting by Debbie Shirley

Cherry Chums

6 x 6 inches

acrylic on canvas

Cherries are always interesting to paint - there are so many colors in that red-ish hue! I added the pattern for fun.

Duck Down and New Berry - Original ACEO Paintings

Duck Down

3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches

acrylic  on watercolor paper

New Berry

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Every now and then I like to go back to the ACEO format. I used to paint and sell a lot of these little pieces, but then started to work larger. Once in a while I go back to the smaller size - they are relatively quick and fun to paint, and give me a break from whatever else I am working on. They are also nice to have at shows - people appreciate smaller pieces at lower price points that they can give as gifts.

These two little gems are still available - follow these links to purchase from my DailyPaintworks gallery if you are interested:  Duck Down   and   New Berry

By My Side - Small Acrylic Still LIife Painting of Strawberries

By My Side

6 x 6 inches

acrylic on canvas

contact me regarding availability

Another little 6 x 6 inch painting for the Chococoa Cafe exhibit. Love how these two paintings look paired up, in their little floater frames. I may have to play with a few more of these if I can squeeze them in between other projects.

Back to painting a bunch of smaller pieces for a new venue that is opening up at the end of this month. More information on this coming soon!

Walk the Line - Small Acrylic Painting Still life of Fruit, Food Art Kitchen Decor

Walk the Line

6 x 6 inches

acrylic on canvas

I haven't done 6 x 6 inch canvases in a while! I wanted a few small pieces to help round out an exhibit and decided to go with 6 x 6. I forgot how cute they can be in floater frames!

Anyhow, I have hung a "food art" themed solo exhibit at the Cococoa Cafe in Newburyport, Massachusetts. What a fun cafe! Great coffee (from Atomic Roasters) and, oh yeah, the WHOOPIE PIES! Anyhow, my paintings there are all food themed and will be on exhibit through May. Be sure to stop by if you are in the area!

Here are two (not-so-great) photos of some of the pieces I hung at the Cafe:

Gather 'Round - Kitchen Still Life Painting Food Art

Gather 'Round

12 x 16 inches

acrylic on canvas

For some reason, my reds never seem to scan OR photograph well! A lot of the subtlety is lost, and the tones are a little funky, but hopefully the picture still gives you an idea of what the painting really looks like.

This is the painting that I used for two recent demos. I finally finished it up - and it will be a part of the Newburyport Art Association's wonderful Annual Fine Art Auction on June 11. More details to come!

Dots - Small Acrylic Still Life of Candy

Dots

4 x 6 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

I like doing these little paintings on watercolor paper, where I leave the white of the paper for a background. When finished, I then varnish only the painted areas, and the color really "pops". it is a lot of fun to experiment with different surfaces!

This painting has SOLD at the Newburyport Art Association.

Cherry Bomb - Original Still Life Painting Food Art by Debbie Shirley

Cherry Bomb

11 x 14 inches

acrylic on canvas

Oh, how much fun this was! Kinda a love/hate relationship with painting that pattern, but it makes me eager to try another one.

This painting was juried into the Newburyport Art Association's Fall Members Juried Show. And I am very pleased to announce that it won an Honorable Mention Award! The exhibition continues through November 21st.

Autumn Twist - Small Acrylic Painting with a Fall Theme ACEO Original

Autumn Twist

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

Getting into a bit of a fall mood with the cooler weather lately, so I am working on a few little autumn-ish paintings for some of my local shows and shops.

These little paintings on watercolor paintings are always a great bargain for a tiny piece of original art. Interested? Check it out here: Buy with PayPal

Laying Low - Small Acrylic Painting for your Kitchen!

Laying Low

4 x 4 inches

acrylic on cradled panel

A last little fruit piece for now I think - time to move on!

Point of View - Small Acrylic Painting Colorful Still Life with Pepper

Point of View

4 x 4 inches

acrylic on cradled panel

More little pieces of kitchen art.....

Trio - Small Acrylic Painting Still Life with Tomatoes

Trio

4 x 4 inches

acrylic on cradled panel

Needing to do some minis for some local shops, so here will be a few days of fruit.....

Bedazzled - Acrylic Painting Still Life with Grapes

Bedazzled

8 x 8 inches

acrylic on canvas

My second entry to the 8 Cubed exhibition at the Newburyport Art Association, opening today, August 7 running through the 22nd. There is a public reception tomorrow, Saturday August 8th from 7-9pm. Hope to see you there!

Fresh Cut - Original ACEO Still Life Painting, Watermelon Kitchen Art

Fresh Cut

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

The last watermelon piece for a while, I promise! These were by request for a customer while we were working out some ideas for another piece. The ones that were not bought are now available in my DailyPaintworks gallery. This original little piece can be purchased here: Buy with PayPal

Summer Stripes - Original ACEO Painting Still Life of Watermelon

Summer Stripes

2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

More fun with watermelon - a little ACEO-size painting. Doesn't this just feel so summery?
These little mini paintings on watercolor paper (and varnished) are a fun and inexpensive way to start an original mini art collection.
Interested? This piece is available here:
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Sweet Days - Original Acrylic Mini Painting Still Life of Watermelon

Sweet Days

3 x 3 inches

acrylic on canvas

Reserved

I had a special request for a bunch of little watermelon paintings. I hadn't painted watermelon before - so I had some fun with it! What a great subject for a hot summer day.....

Summer Taste - Small Acrylic Painting, Summer Still Life with Watermelon

Summer Taste

3 x 3 inches

acrylic on canvas

A fun little summery mini painting! A quick little venture into a few paintings including watermelon by special request.

Holding Close - Small Acrylic Painting on Canvas Still Life of Pear

Holding Close

4 x 4 inches

acrylic on canvas

So.... yesterday's pear needed a companion. Love how these two look together in their little floater frames:

This pair of pears is available at the Newburyport Art Association Gift Shop.

Letting Go - Small Acrylic Painting on Canvas Still Life of Pear

Letting Go

4 x 4 inches

acrylic on canvas

I bought some awesome small floater frames recently (http://www.canvasplace.com) and also bought a few of the 4x4" stretched canvases from the same company just to try them out. Love the texture of the canvas and how nice and tight the canvas feels. The mini floater frames are adorable, so I need to work on a few pieces so I can use them. I haven't painted pears in a while, so I started with a pear.

Sharing - Colorful Still Life Acrylic Painting with Peppers and Stripes

Sharing

16 x 12 inches

acrylic on canvas

I keep going back to fruits and vegetables and stripes. I am thinking about adding some more patterns next - I am hoping to find some vintage fabrics to go with my colorful vintage bowls and plates.....

This painting will be shown at the Art in Whittier's Barn for the Haverhill Arts Association's Exhibit and plein air event at Whittier's Birthplace in Haverhill, Massachusetts this weekend - July 10-12, from 11-4 each day,

Roundabout - Acrylic Painting of Cherry Tomatoes with Stripes

Roundabout

14 x 11 inches

acrylic on canvas

Circles and stripes - what's not to love?!
This piece won an honorable mention at the Greater Haverhill Arts Association Annual Open Art Exhibition