Nude with Arms Raised - original oil painting of a nude

This nude is done from a life drawing that I posted a while back and just now got around to painting.  I know one is supposed to paint no matter the lack of inspiration, but I just can't!!!  Must wait 'til the stars are in the right position, etc., so I can get going on some of these projects that have been languishing.  The pose couldn't have been easy for the model - keeping one's arms raised can get pretty tough after a bit.  As I recall, we didn't take the full time.  I love being in a group where the other artists respect the model - have been in some groups that didn't, so I didn't go back there.  This is on 14 x 11" paintboard.  Thanks for looking!

Nude Looking Down - original oil painting of a nude

I am including the beginnings of this fast little painting.  I think that maybe I should have left more lines.   Being such a line person, why don't I do that?  Either I don't know when to stop, or I feel I must do the expected and cover the canvas.  Does anyone else have these problems?  This painting is on 10 x 8" Fredrix Paintboard.

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Another Nude on Green - original oil pastel nude painting

Another favorite art pastime - nudes drawn quickly and without much thinking and analyzing.  I LOVE painting this way - it just makes my heart sing!  A dab of color here, a line there - it probably sounds haphazard and, of course, not everything turns out the way I'd like - but

it's still a real joy.  This painting is on 5 x 7" grey Pastelbord.   Thanks so much for stopping by Hackberry Street Studio! Sold

Bailora - original oil figurative painting of Flamenco dancer

Merry Christmas y'all!  No matter the weather outside, may you be cozy and warm and surrounded by family and friends on this special day.  Thank you for dropping by my blog.  PS.  this painting is oil on 18 x 12" stretched canvas.

A Kiss At The Bar - original oil figurative painting

This painting is on 6 x 6" Gessobord.  Thanks so much for visiting Hackberry Street Studio.  I have to hurry to get this post finished so it will be ready for picking up by Daily Painters.  Please check my latest posting on my oil pastel blog.  Thanks again! Sold

The Oriental Panel - original oil painting of a nude

Here's this afternoon's effort - oil on canvas, 16 x 22".  Thanks for visiting my blog!

Cowboy Boogie - original oil figurative painting

Here's a little ditty that I did some time ago and just now decided to post it.  This painting is on 6 x 6" Gessobord.  Thanks for stopping by - have a great weekend everybody! 
PS.  Now that I look at this painting, it seems that she had to take him by the hand and show him how to dance. This cowboy seems a little intimidated! Sold

Girl at the Bar II - original oil figurative painting by Connie Chadwell

This painting is on 12 x 12" Gessobord. Thanks so much for visiting my blog! SOLD

Tango Swing - original oil figurative painting by Connie Chadwell

Today was total fun for me - another tango painting. This painting is 7 x 5" on Gessobord. Thanks so much for stopping by!