Ripe Pear in 20 minutes

                                    Ripe Pear 31/2 x 5 1/2, watercolor

Sometimes I just have to remind myself that a little quickie to send to 20 Minute Challenge is better than not painting at all. I love to paint pears and have some artificial ones that look almost like the real thing. I can get one out and paint it over and over and there are never two that look alike. When the paintings are this small I can always use them on little note cards. People always seem to appreciate a hand painted card. I keep telling myself that there is really no excuse for not painting. Take the 20 Minute Challenge!

Pears in a Bag

These pears were so pretty when I brought them home that I tore open the bag and had to paint them. I left them nestled in the bag and decided to paint them for the 20 minute challenge. I set the timer and did a quick sketch. I was amazed at how much I could paint in twenty minutes. I had to blast them with the hairdryer when things got too wet and out of control but when the timer beeped, I was OK with being done.