Seeking the Perfect Wave 2, Seascape Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

4"x6" Acrylic, $58
Day 36 (?) of CHALLENGE 58 went well enough...did a little painting and still have my gratitude note to write. The days are full and quick! Thanks for taking a look. 22 more days if I'm counting correctly.

Palms, Landscape of Palms by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

5"x7" Acrylic on Canvas, Day 35 (?) I've lost track and today was a blur. I think the high temps and high humidity have fried my brain. Thanks for stopping by my site.

Ballerina Reclining, Figurative Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 34 and I am humbled by the supreme support my friends and family have shown me over the last few weeks. I have now sold 10 paintings since starting this CHALLENGE 58, and I am more excited about painting than ever before. May the Lord be glorified.

Dave at the Beach, Ocean View Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

This one SOLD before I could post it. Day 33 was a good one, I sold two paintings today and am feeling more confident about my artwork. Thanks to everyone out there who is supporting me by way of prayer, positive feedback, and purchases. Every one of you is helping me move forward in my dream.
BTW this was 9" x 12" and is a painting of Mark's brother.

Ocean View, Acrylic Seascape by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

5"x7" Acrylic on Canvas Panel, $58
Day 32....lots of painting today, several hours in fact. A little cooking, one load of laundry and a DVD of Nigel Kennedy playing awesome Bach music. This is the "abstract" I did yesterday....I know, I know, some would say it's not truly abstract. That's fine, I like it and it's abstract for me. Thanks for coming to my blog today.

Conch Shell, Acrylic Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

This one is tiny, about 3" x 4-1/2", done in acrylic paint and watercolor pencil. Day 31...thank you to each of you for your support. I'm learning more by doing art every day, and feeling blessed by having one or more people to write a note of gratitude every day. Today I did an abstract; maybe I'll be brave and post it tomorrow; I'll see how I like it tomorrow. Thanks again for stopping by.

Morning Splash, Acrylic Seascape by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

4-3/4"x7-1/2", Day 30; I missed a couple of days of posting while traveling back from Daytona Beach, but painted almost every day. The beach and ocean were spectacular and it's a joy to paint and try to capture the beauty. Thanks for visiting my blog. To purchase this painting for $58 (because of CHALLENGE 58), please contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com

Daytona Palm 2, Acrylic Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Acrylic on Heavy W/C Paper, $58 for Day 29 of my challenge.
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Daytona Palm, Acrylic Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 28 of CHALLENGE 58, this little acrylic painting is priced at $58 for the duration of my CHALLENGE 58. Thanks for visiting my blog! And thank you to the new followers!!

Seeking the Perfect Wave, Seascape Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Nevermind on the last post!! I figured out a way to use my computer. Today I went boogie-boarding twice, so this is a view from floating on the board seeking the next perfect wave. Gnarly! Day 27 is a success!!! Acrylic, $58

Okay, who would have thought that it would be harder to paint on vacation than on regular days? I guess visiting with family, boogie boarding, playing cards (Ratfink), eating pizza and ice cream, doing 3 loads of laundry, and getting too sun-burned MIGHT help explain it. Also, I can't use my own computer so cannot access a photo from this public one. Day 27 is a bust for my CHALLENGEE 58. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Will do better tomorrow when I should be able to use my beautiful and faithful apple.

Tabasco, Contemporary Still Life by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 26 of CHALLENGE 58, $58
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There is a bit of glare on the photo, I'll try to photograph it again and re-post.

Crayon Flowers, Contemporary Floral Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 25. Wow this is hard. I did paint today, 3 little ones, but could not photograph them before the sun went down. So this is one from a few months back: 11"x14" Oil Sticks and Acrylic Paints, $58 Will now turn to gratitude part of CHALLENGE 58...thank you for taking time to visit my blog.

Bright Pears,Contemporary Watercolor Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

9"x12" Watercolor from Day 24 of CHALLENGE 58, $58
This was just for fun, but turned out to be a cheerful contemporary painting that makes you feel good. The challenge continues...thanks for letting me share with you.

Three Cupcakes, Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

8"x10" Oil Painting for CHALLENGE 58, Day 23; $58
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Faith Reading, Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 22 was a zero for painting. I did just write a note of gratitude, but the circumstances of the day simply didn't permit painting. So this is an older painting that I've never posted. It's 11"x14" on stretched canvas. I do love it and thought I'd post this one today. CHALLENGE 58 is going well, but not every day can I meet my goals. Thanks for sharing the journey with me.

Artist's Supplies, Original Still Life by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 21 of CHALLENGE 58...taught painting class morning and afternoon, drove kids around to friends' houses, ran errands, picked up kids...ready to crash. This 7"x11" Watercolor painting sells for $58 in honor of CHALLENGE 58. Thanks for taking a look.

Artist's Supplies, Original Still Life by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Here is the painting for Day 20, 8" x 10" Oil, $58
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Red Telephone, Still Life by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 19 was yesterday; how did I forget to post? Anyway, this is yesterday's painting; 8"x10", $58 as part of my CHALLENGE 58. My daughter Katie helped me with it...so if sold, she gets 1/2! Thanks for visiting.

Mini Fruit Bowl, Food Series, Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

6"x6" Oil on Stretched Canvas, from Day 18 (yesterday's posting that didn't seem to go through last night). Anyway I'm having fun doing a whole series of food paintings. I will photograph today's painting (finished - yay) and post it tonight. $58 during this period of CHALLENGE 58
Thanks so much for stopping by.

Mini Fruit Bowl, Food Series, Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 18 of CHALLENGE 58, 6"x6" on Stretched Canvas, $58
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Long day but full of good things. Thanks for visiting!

Blue Crab, Food Series, Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

6"x8" Oil Painting from DAY 17 of CHALLENGE 58, $58
Our son and his wife took our family out for New Mexican food tonight and I enjoyed a crab cake taco! The food at Blue Adobe is soo scrumptious. The challenge continues...still need to write my daily note of gratitude; no need to guess who will receive today's thank you. And thanks to you for visiting my site and supporting my challenge.

Mt. Seclusion, Miniature Landscape, Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

4"x5" Oil Landscape of Virginia Home; Day 17 was another full one. I taught painting class which went quite well today, did some painting myself, ran errands (including shipping my recently sold painting to a lovely lady in Ohio), and continued the seemingly never-ending task of cleaning out my house. Enjoyed painting!! This one was actually painted about 2 or 3 days ago; the week is a blur. $58 as part of CHALLENGE 58

Cupcake, Food Series, Oil Still Life by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

5"x7" Oil Painting, $58 as part of CHALLENGE 58
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Today was Day 16 and a good one in that I sold a painting from the CHALLENGE 58 series, and did a new painting tonight with which I am pleased. Tomorrow I will photograph it and post it. It is very different in style, which seems to BE my style, i.e. doing something new and different often. Anyway, today's featured oil painting at 5" x 7" would fit in a standard frame found almost anywhere frames are sold.

Artist Supplies, Original Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 14 Artist Supplies, 6"x8", Oil
Cleaned inside and out all day from the nasty dust storm last night; our front door was blown open and there was a layer of dust everywhere. Faith and I played with acrylics today to make substrates (fancy word for backgrounds) and small abstract paintings. It's always fun to experiment. Oh yes, I also helped a 9 yr. old learn to jump in the pool; she'd had a frightening experience a few years ago....a VERY BUSY DAY, my dogs are TIRED. Thanks for supporting me in this challenge; as I've mentioned before, this experience/daily discipline is aptly named.

Best Lunch, Food Series, Contemporary Still Life, Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 13...I confess, I haven't written or painted yet today; a summer cold is getting the best of me. This 6"x8' Oil painting is one of my favorite "oldies but goodies". I AM heading into the studio now to finish a tiny painting started yesterday. Then I will write a note of gratitude; there seem to be no limit to the people who bless my life in one way or another. Is that great or what?

Donut, Food Series, Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

5"x5-1/2" Oil, $58
Day 12: I wrote and I painted. It was a very good day. Thanks for stopping by.
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Ocean View, Watercolor Seascape by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

5"x5-1/2" Watercolor on Heavy W/C Paper,$58
Day 11 of CHALLENGE 58. What was I thinking? I guess I'm persistently hopeful (my daughter says) that I could do a new painting everyday. WOW! Silly me. Anyway, today's painting was finished a few minutes ago. This particular one is recent...I like the few strokes to say "perfect day at the beach", and love it when a watercolor painting of mine is pleasing to me. The odds are not good when it comes to watercolor but I hope to gain more skill in this medium. Thank you note next then bedtime.

Reflection, Miniature Landscape, Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

6"x8" Oil on Canvas Panel, $58
Day 10 - Reminded again of all the people who have enriched my life; the gratitude part of my challenge lifts me up. I can think of 4 people off the top of my head whom I could write today. The painting part...well, it's a good discipline to paint everyday. This is an older one as today's painting is not finished and my time is up. THANKS for visiting!

Rose on Green Contemporary Floral Oil Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

Day 9 of 58 days of daily painting and expressing thanks to someone who has blessed me. This little painting is 6"x8", $58 as part of my CHALLENGE 58. Still need to express some gratitude....will get right on that! Thank you for visiting!
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AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse with Students

My Friday morning painting students are awesome!!!!!