Mason Jar Painting

Today was a good day. I started a new piece, laying in bright colors to describe the iconic Mason Jar by Ball.
It is not finished yet, but I am excited by this fresh start.

Your artiste,
Patsie

Mason Jar, 10 x 8", Oil, 2013

In Progress: Still Struggling Through

Blue Swallowtails, 12 x 24"

Daylily, 8 x 10"

By Patricia Miller Uchello, unfinished

Recent Painting

Dear Imaginary Friends,
I have been working on many different oil paintings simultaneously lately. Keeps me off the streets!

Branch of Peaches, Oil, for sale

After much struggle, this one is finally done. Phew!
Those peaches may look easy to paint, but trust me, they are only easy to eat. The variation of hues, and the fuzzy texture had me really working hard.
I feel great to have it finished. Now on to the other three projects I am working on...

Love,
Patsie

Monarch Butterfly

Now completed!

Monarch Butterfly, 12" x 24", Oil

Spike Mendelsohn, Of Thee I Sing! OOh La La.

Dear friends of the dining pleasures,

Many of you who have watched Top Chef on Bravo TV are familiar with Spike Mendelsohn. He is a force!

Last week, I stumbled quite by accident into one of his restaurants: Bearnaise on Capital Hill. Only open for two weeks, there are no kinks that need ironing out!! The restaurant has a Parisian ambiance and menu, even though it is a stone's throw from the U.S. Capital Building, at 315 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

First, I must swoon over the fresh crusty French bread. It has a great texture! Crisp on the outside, rustic on the inside, yet light.

The chicken paillard was magnifique. The French fries were to die for. Although the place calls itself a steak frites menu, I did not have the chance to taste their steak. However! Tomorrow is another day.
And yes, bearnaise is one of many sauces offered alongside one's chicken or beef. It is truly delicious and not heavy.


Bearnaise Restaurant 


Down the same block is Spike's wildly different offering: 
We The Pizza! It had a line twenty deep of eager eaters. A casual restaurant that offers unusual pizza flavors and toppings, it has little ambiance and little seating. There is a stand-up counter inside, and a few tables out on the sidewalk. Judging by the line, it must be delish!


In addition, in case two restaurants in the same block are not enough Spike, there is a third of his in between: Good Stuff Eatery.  Heaven help us!

Your imaginary Foodie,
Patsie

Monarch Butterfly!

Today's effort. Yes, that means it is Wednesday.
Your Imaginary Friend,
Patsie

Just Peachy

My latest oil painting is a whole lot of peaches. It is for sale for $350 and is 8" x 10".