Walk with GRACE - commissioned paintings on milk cans part II

Started painting the second milk can this past week - had a real mental block and just couldn't come up with a design.  Since the theme is "There is no place like hope" I again settled for a 'yellow brick road' theme similar to the first can.  Only this time I went with a floral garden path with birdhouse, birdbath and fruit tree.  On the reverse side I went back to the simple rose floral which I love to paint. 

The can to the right is the can from the previous post with the eagle flying over the field and I added sunflowers to the opposite side as shown here.  I like for people to have a choice in their paintings and it is always nice to provide a second option on these milk cans for a change of pace.

The second can completed for the GRACE 2011 to the right is the Garden path on one side and a Rose floarl on the opposite side.  It is an amazing event. If you are interested in having a team, being part of a team, just want to go out on your own to get contributions, or simply want to come and experience the walk event, call the GRACE phone at 604-8255. We would love to have you join us for the 2010 Walk With GRACE!

Once finished with that I started on the second can for another order and went with a lovely chicken farm theme.  I can't wait to do this design again.  Not sure who's design it is, but one of my artist friends on facebook had posted a picture similar so I sort of copied the design.  I love painting free form without a pattern.  It's a great challenge and at the same time you are allowed to be even more creative by not sticking with a pattern.  Can't paint a straight line so I have figured, why use a pattern.