"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!

"Pucker Up!"

"Pucker Up"
12" x 12" Oil on Canvas
© Monique Straub
 

The oil paintings are flowing! These lemons were painted for the "Fresh From the Market Series." I love to visit the local farmers market and Trader Joes for inspiration. Tomatoes are also on the easel this week, and I'm trying to think of a fruit or veggie I haven't painted...hmm...come to think of it, I can't recall ever seeing a painting of broccoli...

This piece is is offered framed and available here, and 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 12/5/13: Sold!

"An Apple a Day" and "Friday Night Liberty"

"An Apple a Day"
12" x 12" Oil on Canvas
© Monique Straub
 

Yes...another oil painting. I'm having fun with the transition from the "dusty fingered" work of pastel, to the "Now I have to mix all the colors" world of painting in oil. I also found the perfect gold crackle float frames (say that ten times fast), and I have my new favorite combo! I'll have six of these new pieces on display this Friday for "Friday Night Liberty."

And speaking of "Friday Night Liberty"... it all happens this Friday, June 7th, from 5-9pm at NTC Liberty Station. You are invited to browse open art and design studios, quilt and watercolor galleries, and yes... the new Stone Brewing Restaurant is now open! It's a really fun night, with plenty of food, drink and music. Stop by my studio in Barracks 19 and take a peek at what's new.

If you just can't wait...this piece is available here, and 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 10/6/13: Sold...to a new local collector!

"A Burst of Spring"

"A Burst of Spring"
12" x 12" Oil on Canvas
© Monique Straub
 

I spotted fresh Tulips at Trader Joe's last week and it prompted me to dig through my floral photos for this cute little still life arrangement.  I painted this in pastel last spring, and with art show season fast on the horizon, I'm breaking out the oil paint and revisiting a few of my past favorites done in pastel. I'm often asked where I get my inspirational photos, and this one is a perfect example of "I'm glad I have an iPhone!" This vase of tulips was sitting on the desk of a neighboring goldsmith, and just begging to be painted. I'm heading out to the local "doggie parade" in the park for a little four legged inspiration a bit later today.

This piece is painted in oil on stretched 3/4" thick canvas, with sides painted black. It is offered unframed. Buy it here and have it shipped to your door, or buy it here and pick up at my Pt. Loma studio and I'll refund the shipping. $250 + $15 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada. Updated 4/27/13: Sold!