<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ed Watson Small Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featuring small artwork by artist Ed Watson]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:41:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dryingdays.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dried Flowers on a Shelf 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sketch completed while visiting with my sister. Dried Flowers on a Shelf -2024 Ed Watson Oil on Hardboard panel 6" x 8" Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/dried-flowers-on-a-shelf-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dcb8e519e2b24d089f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:29:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_08cd0317c27c4c23ad510dcaf6d96d7e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12-17-2023 - Willy Wonka Sketch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willy Wonka was on and caught me in the right mood.  So here's a quick little sketch.  I began this last night, and touched up a few...]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/12-17-2023-willy-wonka-sketch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d07f5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:56:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_e7f038c3a3ff46378c70ed38a3d79bd6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[09-03-2023 - Medium, Vase and Cracked Egg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil on Panel - 6" x 8" Signed on Back Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/09-03-2023-medium-vase-and-cracked-egg</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d0804</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:34:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_42c041d5de784452944d4d046ec198f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flowers at Window 5-29-2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[I painted this a few weeks back, finally had the chance to post it this morning.  My work gave some "get well" flowers to my Mom when she had a bit of a complication.  My boss joked that it would be something to paint.  At first I wasn't so sure... but, I felt compelled to paint them a few days after they arrived.  This was something a little different from me.  Couldn't get into too much detail at this size. so I really just went after the impression.  Thanks for looking! Oil on Panel - 8" x...]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/flowers-at-window-5-29-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dcb8e519e2b24d0899</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:19:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_7d267b14fdb646e69e0ea81db548d167~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[02-27-2023 - Bowl of Strawberries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's meditation... Felt like painting something a bit more formal.  Definitely a nice change of pace. Oil on Cradled Panel - 6" x 6" Unframed.  Signed on back. Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/02-27-2023-bowl-of-strawberries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d0806</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:57:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_744ba0d91b054127bc2f134b5bebea07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[02-26-2023 - Daffodils]]></title><description><![CDATA[I know spring isn't too far off when these hit the stores...  I wanted to try an arrangement with a few of the small blooms.  Have a nice...]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/02-26-2023-daffodils</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d07eb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:09:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_0921e6e068454df2a36be849a28fe637~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[02-19-2023 - Sunny Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Got out for some fresh air today.  Managed a little painting at a stop on my drive.  This was from Singing Hills, part of Millennium Trail in Lake County.  Landscapes are still pretty new to me, but you can't get better at what you don't try... so here goes.. It was a nice little spot.  Though I was disrupted by the forest ranger.  The empty parking lot didn't do anything to dissuade him from asking me to move, so I spent the last portion of this out in the wind.  To my surprise someone with...]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/02-19-2023-sunny-hills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dcb8e519e2b24d0828</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_fcb7c76160864b7bb34e1cc409ba4ce4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[02-18-2023 - Guest Room Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was my second go round at this painting.  The light changes so fast, that I chased it and lost a bit of what I was after...  I've included the first time round below.  There's always a bit of a journey in a painting, this time time around, I was able to keep sight of the destination. Oil on Panel - 6" x 8" Unframed.  Signed on back. Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/02-18-2023-guest-room-sun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d07e8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 23:40:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_6e9656b0e7f749188dd700d3a1773051~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-16-2023 - Recycling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's meditation was a found still life.  All sorts of fun shapes going on.  I've been having fun with cords recently.  I started this cord with a mix, but ended up going back into parts with pure cadmium orange.  It was fun trying to suggest some of the textures in the rug and towel. Oil on Panel - 6" x 8" Unframed.  Signed on back. Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/2-16-2023-recycling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dcb8e519e2b24d0826</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:40:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_6a150af6955a4b56a85ae1f6672352e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[02-05-2023 - Chair Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finally had a few moments to myself.  Decided to do a quick study of a chair.  I loved how the back of the chair threw a warm reflected light under the window.  This was fun.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  Thanks for looking! Oil on Panel - 6" x 8" Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/02-05-2023-chair-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d07f1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 19:04:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_416b2a32f821409ca6e026d128c8643d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-26-2022 - Mandarin and Bottles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's effort... I was cleaning up yesterday, and saw how the leaves had dried on this mandarin.  Might not make sense, but we had an assignment in school where I had to draw a "hot" E...  This one sort of embodied "fast" to me..I dug it!  So it's shown here paired with some new bottles.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. As always, thanks for looking. Oil on Cradled Panel - 6" x 6" Available Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/11-26-2022-mandarin-and-bottles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d080d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:32:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_33d6c4e9e2314a0badc66005efbd248d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-24-2022 -Mandarin with Leaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snuck out early this morning to find something to paint.  Was thinking flowers, but was quite happy to find a few mandarins with leaves.  Rare thing seeing produce with leaves in my area!  This was a fun little sketch. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday!  As always, thanks for looking. Oil on Panel - 7" x 5" Available Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/11-24-2022-mandarin-with-leaves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d07e9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:23:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_c14f1e79b66a40d9a7f36ba5115cc5a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-20-2022 -- Mushrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've picked up mushrooms, a couple of times lately... Today I actually sat down to work while I watched the World Cup's opening game.  I had fun with these.  Can't say I saw much of the game, though I listened intently. Looking forward to the game tomorrow!  With my schedule I don't know how many I'll get to take in.  I'm glad it's here and that the U.S. is in it again!  Until next time.. Thanks for looking! Oil on panel - 5" x 7" Available Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/11-20-2022-mushrooms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dcb8e519e2b24d081d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:53:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_7283b4ffaea24dd8b7b6b481207d67dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-16-22 -- Soap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling this one out a bit.  I zoomed in a bit from the first sketch. I decided to let the 3 point perspective I was seeing the first...]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/10-16-22-soap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dcb8e519e2b24d082b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 01:29:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_dc38884d46be4bfc9a829e8a6bae0ed2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-29-22 -- Uphill at Buffalo Creek]]></title><description><![CDATA[An uphill view at a forest preserve right by the house.  I've painted here a number of times.  Managed to make it back right before the rain!  It came on fast! Oil on Panel - 5" x 9" Available Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/8-29-22-uphill-at-buffalo-creek</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d0810</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:10:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_afd0c5d4c65944f6b0d5413399130c08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-28-22 -- Bartlett and Bottles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bartlett and Bottles Oil on Cradled Panel - 6" x 6" Available Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/8-28-22-bartlett-and-bottles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d07ee</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:12:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_5825a4de91df4e40bdbc568251c53597~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studio Door]]></title><description><![CDATA[The studio door from an early morning.  As I waited for the sun to come up, I was struck by the textural feel of the marks left over time....]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/studio-door</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d07f6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 07:24:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_6ad5b87012444bceb783169e379cca83~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-22-22 Business Park Off Lake Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's effort.  From a business park near the house.  Chased this one for a bit. Gouache on Paper - 7" x 5 1/2" Available Inquire]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/8-22-22-business-park-off-lake-cook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dcb8e519e2b24d081c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:57:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_65d7fa2f16b1402494c6c36d5843b170~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-20-2022 -- Shower Head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil on Panel - 8" x 6" Sold]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/8-20-2022-shower-head</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d07d2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 21:53:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_d412168ce4b24974a59f64ecb7de20a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-13-21 - Ray Lake Forest Preserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managed to sneak a painting in before work today.  I was setup before 7 and ready to go.  The sky lightened and grayed as the sun rose. ...]]></description><link>https://www.dryingdays.net/post/8-13-21-ray-lake-forest-preserve</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9519dbb8e519e2b24d0807</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:18:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68b7d_a7b38b7fde7f44faa3168819e4d7e99e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_936,h_470,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Watson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>