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By Fawn McNeill

Friday, December 29, 2006

Up The Creek, Impressionism, Daily Painting



Title: "Up the Creek"


Size: 9 x 12 inches


Medium: Acrylic on Ampersand gessobord


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This was created from one of my photos of Taylor Creek.
I love the reflections and the colors. I keep wanting to turn the painting over! Started to add some birds, tell me what you think. I think it may take away from the reflection, which is the main point of the painting. But I could add them, or one just in the reflection, that sounds cool. Ran out of time today, we went fishing. Perfect day.

Thursday, December 28, 2006

Rocks and Water, Impressionism,Daily Painting, Seascape


Title: "Rocks and Water"


Size: 9 x 12 inches


Medium: Acrylic on Ampersand gessobord

Price: $250.00



This is actually the third in a series. The first was
"Never Ending" The second was "Rocks and Waves" (yesterdays blog) and this is just a closer look at the same area. I wasn't satisfied with yesterdays painting, so I tried again today. I really got what I was after! Movement, contrast, and that loose painterly effect that I love. I tend to smooth out my brush strokes and add extra detail. It still looks alright, but I love it when I can capture the brush strokes too.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Rocks and Waves, Impressionism, Daily Painting, Seascape


"Rocks and Waves"

Size: 9 x 12 inches
Medium: Acrylic on hardboard

$250.00

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Just playing with thick paint and contrast again. Warm colors against the cool colors, and splashing water against the hard rocks. I love the abstract patterns it creates.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006

North Fork, Montana. Impressionism Landscape, Daily Painting

9 x 12 inches
Acrylic on Ampersand gessobord




While I was in Culumbia Falls visiting my family, near Glacier National Park, I did some plein air studies in watercolor. I created this painting from one of those studies.



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Monday, December 25, 2006

Brahman Bull, Daily Pinting, Impressionism,Animals


9 x 12 inches
Acrylic on Ampersand gessobord



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Brahmas used to be the main type of cattle around here. They are harty and can withstand the hot weather. some of the cows will eat the oranges that fall on the ground, it is funny to watch them wrinkle up their nose and slobber all over the place!



Saturday, December 23, 2006

Never Ending, Daily Painting, Impressionist Seascape


9 x12 inches


Acrylic on archival Ampersand gessobord




This is near the bathtub beach in Stuart, Florida. It is one of my favorite beaches because it reminds me of the Pacific islands. (I lived in Hawaii and Guam as a teenager.) Haven't found too many Atlantic beaches with such an interesting rocky shore. I love the shapes in the rocks set against the moving water!

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Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Running Over (daily painting, surrealism)


Studio Painting
9 x12 inches
Acrylic on Gesobord

$225.00

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Just letting my mind wonder a little. I really love this concept, and the odd way the water is running over even though there is no flow into it. Combined a couple of different ideas with some photos to come up with this one. Makes me think of the Bible verse that says "my cup runneth over."



Friday, December 15, 2006

Quiet Time (Daily painting, landscape)




9 x12 inches


Acrylic on Ampersand Gessobord
(archival)
$250.00
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This was an experimental painting. I used a subtractive method. First I stained the board with light warm tones, and let it dry. Then I added the dark colors and I wiped out the tree trunks with a small brush. So thefirst part was done with very thin paint. Then I loaded up the brush with thick paint for the leaves and the reflections. I have to admit, it took a couple of tries, but I like the mood it left behind.

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Great White Egret (Daily Painting, wildlife)




9x12
Acrylic on Ampersand Gessobord
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This egret kept following our boat around. I guess he was quite a ham! I ended up with a lot of blurred and cropped images. But this one turned out nice. I made up the reflection, and exagerated the reeds. This really emphasizes the egret.

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

No Bites (daily painting by Fawn McNeill)

9 x12 inches

Acrylic on Ampersand gessobord

$225.00 unframed
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Just palying with reflections. Looking down at a little bobber- hiding in the shadows. Love the abstract patterns.

Saturday, December 09, 2006

Gift Horse

"Gift Horse"
9 x 12
Acrylic on hardboard



Amazing story. I paintind this filly in some of my paintings, at least a similar looking foal. Then I saw her at an auction, and bought her! She was just a yearling then. I named her Misty Dawn. About 6 months later My check still had not cleared. When I called the establishment they informed me that they closed down the business. The check never did get cashed! Misty was a a great gift!










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Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Plein Air Painting: Big Lake 2


9 x 12 inches
Acrylic on hardboard

$190.00

This is the second painting I did on Saterday. I like the way it turned out so differently than the first.
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