"Gone to Market #2"

"Gone to Market #2"
12" x 12" Framed Oil on Canvas
© Monique Straub
 

The oil paintings are still flowing! These tomatoes were also painted for the "Fresh From the Market Series." I've made many trips to the local farmers market and Trader Joes for inspiration, pausing to fumble around with my cell phone to take photos, while being eyed by curious onlookers. Sunflowers are also on the easel this week!

This piece is offered framed and available here, you can have it shipped to your door, or pick up at the studio and I'll refund the shipping. $275 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada. Hope to see you soon :) Updated 3/8/14: Sold...to a local collector!

"I'll have Tomatoes" by Monique Straub

"I'll have Tomatoes"
Soft Pastel on Sandpaper
12" x 12"

Yes, that's what she said..."I'll have tomatoes."  From time to time the "Paypal trigger fingers" of some of my top collectors are pretty fast. In some cases, too fast for some of you that see one of my pieces that you like, but hesitate to purchase. Sometimes the size or color may not fit exactly what you need. No worries...I love to work with your requests too. "I'll have Tomatoes" has been created with direction from Kathy S. As with all of my "special request" pieces, there is no obligation to purchase, and no up front charge to make the request. Just drop me note if there is ever anything you "miss out on" or if you see something you would like in a different color/size and I'll give it a shot.

Framed in wide brown wood with thin gold liner and UV/non-glare museum glass. $295 + $35 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada. No Paypal button yet, we'll see if Kathy likes it :)

So, here it is Kathy, how did I do? Updated 8/24/12: She loved it...and even decided to add "Casa de Pico" to her collection!"

"Sweet Summertime" Pastel by Monique Straub

"Sweet Summertime"
Pastel on Sandpaper
12" x 12"

Pop one in your mouth for a sweet explosion! Tiny tomatoes and green beans are center stage at my local Trader Joe's this week, and I've been lurking in the produce aisles with my cell phone camera. Can pumpkins and speckled corn cobs be far behind? Actually, this is the first painting from my new studio digs...oh yes...I've moved from that beautiful studio with a fireplace and expanded my work space. I'll have pictures and details in the days to come.

"Sweet Summertime" is offered framed in wide black wood with thin gold liner and UV/non-glare museum glass. Easy to purchase here and have it shipped or pick up at my studio in Spanish Village and I'll refund the shipping charge. $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada. Thanks for stopping by :)

Daily Painters "Where's the Pasta?"

Shopping at my local Trader Joe's is always a fun adventure. The smell of the fresh flowers and the colors of the seasonal fruits and veggies always get the creative wheels turning. Knowing there would be spring fresh produce in abudance, I found a reason for an early morning visit. Well, if you've ever been to a Trader Joe's, you know what I'm describing when I tell you the aisles are more than a little cramped. Now with that in mind, picture me blocking traffic with camera in hand, fondling the tomatoes into just the perfect pose...with the store manager hot on my tail. In my defense, I did buy all of the tomatoes I touched, and quickly headed toward the check-out stand...now, to find the pasta.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 12" and is framed in a wide, gold/crackle finish wood frame with UV/non-glare museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy with your favorite glass of the grape! Buy it now price $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 8/18/11: Sold...and on its way to Victorville, CA!

Daily Painters "Ready for Pasta"

An artists brain never sleeps, and creating art from a recent trip to the local farmers market was more than I could resist. Surrounded by the sights and smells of fresh produce is what summertime is all about.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 12" . It is offered ready to hang, in a coordinating wood frame with Tru-Vue Museum Glass. Buy it now price: $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. Thanks for looking. Updated 11/5/10: Sold...and shipped to Poughkeepsie, NY!