Wednesday, February 01, 2017

Healed, inspirational art, beach, girl, angel


"Healed"

Started this painting completely from memory. Made it up as I went along.  (Used reference photos of different children to free-hand the girl onto the painting.) 

This is all about inner healing, accepting yourself, forgiving yourself, and letting go of the past.  But, sometimes we have to deal with the issues and do the hard work to get past it, which this painting really did for me as I struggled with my stormy past.

Lots of symbolism:  The shadow of the cross, the face of Jesus in the sand, a dove hidden in the wave near her head (for the Holy Spirit), an angel dancing in the clouds, the heart shape encircling her, and the storm moving away.


20 x 24 inches
Acrylic on canvas
The original is not for sale
prints available 


Monday, January 16, 2017

Kitty Cat, class demo, pets


"Kitty Cat"
(original class demo)

This was a fun example for my kid's class.  Students did a realistic drawing of an animal up close (free hand): bunnies, cats, puppies, birds, lion cub, fox, etc... Then we transferred it to watercolor paper drawing very lightly with pencil.   We used pen and ink to exaggerate the details before adding fun and/or strange colors with watercolors!  They turned out great!

I have a show coming up Saturday the 28th of January in Sebring, Florida. I'll be indoors at the agricultural center on Hwy 27, south of town.  It is sponsored by the Lake Placid Art league.  Hope you will come see me!  I'll have some reduced prices and they give away door prizes from the artists every thirty minutes!

On a personal level; I'm excited to partner with Lynne Barletta, and her Visionary School of Arts in their out reach:  Catch the Wave of Hope! 

About this painting:
9 x 12 inches
Mixed media
$175.00   
Ready to frame

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Friday, January 06, 2017

Passion of Flowers, double hibiscus


"Passion of Flowers"
© Fawn McNeill 2008


Here is an old favorite! I absolutely love these double hibiscus.  They grow near my driveway.  It blooms in shades of red and peach, and sometimes even yellow. All on the same bush!

This painting took a few months, but it finally came together. The painting continues on the sides. so framing is optional. 

30 x 24 inches
Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
$2,000.00




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Tuesday, January 03, 2017

Fond Memories, horses, mountain landscape


"Fond Memories"
18 x 24 inches
Acrylic on canvas

Just updated this image for prints and gifts!

Made most of this painting from memory. Actually I created it from a few different memories of my summers in Montana, and I also combined different horses.  I put the Swede mountain range in the distance, but used the gorge from  Libby Creek to set it all off.  I made the stream bigger than I remember it too.   I added less mud and more water to clean it up.  

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Saturday, December 24, 2016

Jesus Christmas, snow, Christmas tree, watercolor

"Jesus Christmas"
© Fawn McNeill 2016


Merry Christmas!

Just a little mixed media watercolor I did for fun.  Drew it in pencil, then painted the colors, added some salt for the cool effects in the sky. I used extra fine sharpies for the words, after the painting dried of course!

Enjoy! 

9 x 12 inches
Mixed Media
original is not available
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Reaching Up, Iris Abstract, knife painting


"Reaching Up" (Abstract Iris, 4)

From a few years ago. Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe. This is the fourth in this series, only I used painting knives this time. Wonderful colors and texture. 

Just published it and made the image available in prints and gifts! 

Enjoy!

16 x 20 inches
Acrylic on canvas
$450.00
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Friday, December 09, 2016

Snowy Morning, winter sunset with cardinal

"Snowy Morning"
© Fawn McNeill 2016

This painting is an original class demo.  I painted it while teaching my students, then went back and finished it up and added the little cardinal for more interest.

Enjoy!

11 x 14 inches
Acrylic on canvas
$290.00


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Tuesday, December 06, 2016

Winter Warm Up 2, winter mountains with eagles, bunny, angel


"Winter Warm Up, 2"
© Fawn McNeill 2014

This image is now available in cards and prints!  (Also in coffee mugs!)

Sunrise colors glowing on the snow...

This is the second painting of "Winter Warm Up."  Hid a bunny in the snow, added an angel and the eagles also.  Love it!  Reminds me of Montana, near my grandmother's old house.

Media: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 9 x 12 inches
SOLD
(Prints available.)

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Friday, December 02, 2016

King of the Hill, winter sunrise


"King of the Hill"
© Fawn McNeill 2008



This little original painting was a study on complementary colors. I  used Ultramarine Blue, and Cadmium Orange (the complement or contrast to blue), and White. The white and orange make a nice peach glow, and the light blues set it off. The dark blackish colors were made by mixing orange and blue with no white. (For gray hues, add white). Amazing to see the variety of colors created with this limited palette.  

Thought maybe I should add angels, or splatter for falling snow.  What do you think?

Enjoy!


8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on hardboard
ready to frame
$450.00

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Piece of Paradise, turkey, hogs, cattle, palms, Florida Landscape


"Piece of Paradise"
© Fawn McNeill 2013

Here is one of my favorites!  So much detail, hours and hours of work!  Well worth it.  There are three paintings in this series.

Happy Thanksgiving!


Media: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 24 x 36 inches
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Monday, November 14, 2016

Mountain Landscape, Okeeffe, class demo


"Mountain Landscape" 
original class demo, inspired by Georgia O'keeffe
© Fawn McNeill 2016

We did this during the kid's summer art program as part of our Art History week.  Have always loved O'keeffe's work. 

Media: Acrylic on canvas panel
Size: 11 x 14
Price: $275.00
Ready to Frame


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Tuesday, November 08, 2016

Inlet Shore, plein air, Florida landscape


"Inlet Shore"
© Fawn McNeill 2009

Challenging little Plein Air Painting (done on location) from Fort Pierce.  Little Jim's Bait Shop is located just to the right of this scene. 

The wind kept blowing things over, and the lighting changed drastically several times with the clouds blowing through. Have to paint fast and stick with the plan, because you cannot keep changing the painting to keep up with the changing elements.  
I like the way I captured the wind and choppy water.  

The sea grapes were finished back in the studio, and the pelicans were added later as well.  There were more pelicans fishing that day than what I added to the painting.
Enjoy!

Media: Acrylic on hardboard
Size: 8 x 10
Price: $325.00
Unique custom frame, see below

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Wednesday, November 02, 2016

Rocky Edge, shore line,watercolor


"Rocky Edge"
© Fawn McNeill 2012

What captured my attention?  The negative spaces and contrasts for sure, but originally I was attracted to the cool color temperatures in the rocks playing against the warm glow in the little bushes. I also love the contrast of the hard rocks against the soft water.  
 I love it when life grows in the middle of hard places.  Somehow the plants overcome the lack of soil, and they grow anyway.  Kind of like people from a cold hard life who turn out to be dynamic and inspirational even when they had very little help along the way.

This is an original watercolor painting, done with many layers of professional color on acid-free paper. 

Enjoy!

~ Watercolor
~ 7 x 9 inches
~ Matted to 11 x 14 inches
~ Ready to Frame
~ $225.00

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