Friday, May 08, 2009

At the River

"At the River"

About This Painting:
This is from Silver Springs Florida. It was morning, I thought the reflections were just lovely. Birds where everywhere. I like the impressionistic style of this painting. I wanted to try to capture that magical feeling you get when you know you are experiencing God's presence through His creation.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
$575.00


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Monday, May 04, 2009

Painted Paint, A paint horse up close

"Painted Paint"
About This Painting:
This was inspired by Kathy Papasso's painting called "Bull's Eye" which I have always thought was an exceptional painting (see my side-bar for her work).

I wanted to capture the texture and close feel of the fur, but the eyes quickly took over to become the focal point. I used two pictures of Paint Horses, and two of Thoroughbreds for references. Then I free handed the drawing onto the canvas before I began painting it. It has taken over a month to finish it.


Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 16 in X 12 in (40.6 cm X 30.5 cm)
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Oak Study, Plein Air Painting

"Oak Study"


About This Painting:
I went to the coast and painted with my plein air group today. (Worked on location outside.) This old oak blew over years ago. The way it grew back interested me because of its very graceful shape. If I use it for a larger painting I will add a muddy bank and some water and a rope swing hanging over the water, now that sounds fun!
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Garden Stream




"Garden Stream"



About This Painting:
I started with the palette knife, but got to adding more detail with a brush. This painting was not working out so well at first, so I reworked it for a better composition. This was done by toning down some of the bright colors that were in the foreground. That pushed the focal point onto the red flowers in the middle ground, which is what I wanted. I also added more sky in the trees. I just love the stained glass effect that came about in the trees.


Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)


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Thursday, April 16, 2009

Purity, palette knife floral


"Purity"

About This Painting:
This little palette knife painting was done alla prima, or all in one session. This causes the thick paint to mix colors in interesting ways, as the paint is applied wet over wet. This technique is fast and fun to do. I also love the abstract quality and the texture that it creates.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
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Thursday, April 09, 2009

Wildflower Clusters

"Wildflower Clusters"


About This Painting:
These wildflowers out by the fence really caught my eye. I was interested in the variety of bright colors. Pink, orange, yellow, and white all right next to each other. I used the dark background to set it all off.
The painting continues on the sides, no need for framing.


Media: acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
Size: 8 in X 8 in (20.3 cm X 20.3 cm)

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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Saving Grace, lighthouse


"Saving Grace"
About This Painting:
This was a demonstration for a painting lesson I did a few days ago. I really love these colors. The warm light is a nice contrast to the cool blues and pinks. The rocks were fun to paint too.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
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Saturday, April 04, 2009

To the Beach

"To the Beach"
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About This Painting:
Saw this little path to the beach at sunrise, thought it was very inviting! I wanted to study the cool and warm contrasts of the colors.

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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)


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Thursday, April 02, 2009

Spring's Dawn


"Spring's Dawn"


About This Painting:
Painted this one from memory. Used thick, loose, impressionistic brush strokes -- too much fun.

I see this old oak tree often, as we drive into town. Once all the vegetation grows in thickly again, the water will become very hard to see. But right now it can look so blue it seems fake. The dark branches just add to the effect. So I thought I would try to capture it in a painting.


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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)


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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Tears

"Tears"


About This Painting:
For my Daily Painters 'out of the box' theme on Wed. Definitely something out of my comfort zone!
I have been working on this for a few weeks. It wasn't intended to be a self portrait, but I did use myself as a starting point, then I thinned out the eyebrows and plumped up the lips. I used thin layers of interesting color combinations, like orange and violet, or light blue in the shadows. I really like the colors.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)

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Monday, March 30, 2009

I will Always Love You, Rose

"I will Always Love You"

About This Painting:
Thinking of the song. I wanted to use the rain to symbolize tears and sorrow, and of course, a red rose is symbolic for love. I think it works.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $150.00


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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Mama's Girl, Cow with calf


"Mama's Girl"



About This Painting:
I really like the strong temperature contrasts: the cool blues tones against the warm browns. I wanted to keep the loose brush strokes so it would have an impressionistic look, yet I wanted it to be realistic too. It is hard to get both affects. I think I was successful.

The breeding is an Italian breed, called Romagnola. This is Joshua Mixon's new calf, and I used his photograph, by permission, to paint her.

The painting continues on the sides so framing is optional.

Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Sunny Skies, landscape, ocean


"Sunny Skies"
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About This Painting:
Palette knife painting. Alla prima, or all at once, which makes for nice interactions with the paint. It also adds lots of texture. But I was mostly interested in the color contrast. Palette knife painting has to be my favorite way to paint these days. Keeps things unpredictable, and exciting. the painting becomes more about the paint and the color than it does about the subject.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)


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