Orchids and an oriental vase. This painting was done as part of Strada challenge to paint every day from live. #oilpainting #pottery #orchids #floralart #allaprimapainting #stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge #bakumaart
#StradaEasel challenge done 🙌🏼 Incredible experience, and I’m grateful for every comment from other artists who supported me this month. I’m so happy to find amazing artists whose artworks motivated me to pick up a brush or a pencil every day. We are the champions, my friends
DAY 31
🐻❄️ Day 31 #stradaeasel
Challenge completed ✨🥳✨ 31 artworks in 31 days!! This is a special one because the object was chosen by my mom & I dedicate this artwork to her. A small moment, held close.
Between Us, Acrylic on canvas panel, 6” x 6”
#dailyart #acrylicpainting #stillobjects
Day 31 #StradaEasel — final day of the challenge, and even the flowers are quite exhausted 😄 My hopes that they would remain in the same position as yesterday didn’t meet the reality. But still, it was super fun to mix those subtle colours.
🁢 Day 30 #stradaeasel
Any minute now the tower was about to fall, but there’s something satisfying about order right before chaos. Who wants to play?
Waiting to Fall, ink, colored pencil, and paint markers on sketch paper, 8” x 11”
#stradaeaselchallenge2026 #dailyart #stilllife #toyart
Day 30 #StradaEasel — tulips block-in on a paper. I caught just a bit of decent light today to make this block-in. The flowers are a complex subject for me, as they have very subtle edges and wild gradients, but that makes them fun to paint. So I’m looking forward to working with colours tomorrow 😁
Day30 #stradeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2026 I did make the most of the snow and a clear space from my #studio window. Couldn’t do this before. #caseienpaint pencil #stradaeasel conte.
🐬🌴 Day 29 #stradaeasel
This one felt a little nostalgic. A Dolphin, palm tree, and umbrella, like a small escape. Playful and simple. ⛱️
A Small Escape, ink, colored pencil, and paint markers on sketch paper, 8” x 11”
#stradaeaselchallenge2026 #dailyart #stilllife #whimsicalart
Day 29 #StradaEasel — another tiny drawing today, but I promise for the last two days of the challenge I’ll make a painting (or two) in oils 😄
"Play Ball"
Oil on 3x4 Jackson's Oil Color Block Paper
Day 20 of the January #stradaeasel challenge.
Day29 #stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2026 Another from my #elephant collection. This one I have had since a child. My grandparents brought it back from Ghana for me. My aunt lived there for many years. #penandinkdrawing #watercolour
🦌 Day 28 #stradaeasel
Another reindeer, but this one wanted to be bright, with lots of color, pattern, and a playful feel.
Reindeer Reimagined, ink, colored pencil, and paint markers on sketch paper, 8” x 11”
#stradaeaselchallenge2026 #dailyart #animalart #inkdrawing
Day 28 #StradaEasel — today I’m playing with charcoal to practice values. It was fun, although I don’t think this paper works best with charcoal which is quite soft. Next time I’ll try Bristol paper
🃏 Day 27 #stradaeasel
Here is more positive art space energy. This card jumped out at me in the deck.
Queen of Hearts, ink, colored pencil, and paint markers on sketch paper, 8” x 11”
#stradaeaselchallenge2026 #stilllife #dailyart #inkdrawing
Day 27 #StradaEasel — fruit salad is finished and I can finally eat it 😁 I think I got values wrong this time, but luckily I know how to practice them more
Day 27 #stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2026 My money box elephant. Put a penny in the top and move his trunk and it drops inside. #ink #watercolour
🎀 Day 26 #stradaeasel
This one made me stop and draw it. A simple red bow, feather, light, and shadow.
Feather and Bow, ink, colored pencil, and paint markers on sketch paper, 8” x 11”
#stradaeaselchallenge2026 #stilllife #dailyart #inkdrawing
Day 26 #StradaEasel — simple block-in for the next study of a bowl of fruits. I’m not sure how long it will take me to finish this, let’s hope I won’t start eating the grapes before it is done 😁 They are so sweet and delicious
Day26 #stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2026 My small collection of #Staithes peg dolls #penandinkdrawing #watercolour
❄️ Day 25 #stradaeasel
Another snowflake, this time in soulful earthy tones.
Soulful Snowflake, ink and paint markers on sketch paper, 8” x 11”
#dailyart #inkdrawing #winterart #stradaeaselchallenge2026
Day 25 #StradaEasel — another quick sketch today, as I took most of this Sunday to just rest before the next busy week. I start to think that I’m too impatient with pencil, or maybe I’m just lacking knowledge on how to handle it to create soft gradients 🤷♂️
Day25 #stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2026 #penadinkdrawing A recently tidied corner of my #studio. Until recently full of years of receipts and ‘important’ papers. Now organised into a shelf of books, some featuring people I know.
Day 24 #stradaeasel
With a winter storm brewing, it's the perfect time for vitamin C.
Cheers to good health and a strong immune system.
Vitameatavegamin, ink, color pencils, and markers on sketch paper, 6” x 8”
#stradaeaselchallenge2026 #healthandwellness #dailyart #fruitart
Old straight razor, oil on a faux “linen” canvas, 4 x 7 inches approximately. Painted for day 24 #StradaEasel
💖🧡💛💚💙
Day 23 #stradaeasel
Found highlighters stashed way back inside a drawer. Surprisingly, they still work. What’s your favorite highlighter color?
Ready to Highlight, ink, color pencils, and markers on sketch paper, 6” x 8”
#stradaeaselchallenge2026 #randomobjects #dailyart #inkdrawing
Day 23 #StradaEasel — far from perfect, but I’m quite happy where this painting gets me. I also learned a thing or two about colour mixing and my palette.
🗼 Day 22 #stradaeasel
Back on track with the correct posting days. Drew the Eiffel Tower today. A familiar shape, quick lines, a quiet view.
A Paris Moment, ink on paper, 6” x 8”
#stradaeaselchallenge2026 #urbandrawing #dailyart #inkdrawing
Days 13 to 18 #stradaeasel
Playing a little catch up here. Posting the last six pieces from the Strada challenge that I hadn’t shared yet. Still drawing and painting every day, just slower at posting.
