Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Creation Sings, Montana landscape, Kootenai Falls

"Creation Sings"



About This Painting:

Did this one years ago. I used to sit here by the Kootenai Falls, in Libby Montana and watch the water roar. There is a swinging bridge that is very scary to cross just down stream from this spot. Sometimes I really miss my family and the beauty of the mountains.

It took me months to paint this large realistic painting! 

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Not for sale.

Media: oil on canvas
Size: 36 in X 30 in (91.4 cm X 76.2 cm)


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Wednesday, November 03, 2010

The Cave, hidden cabin, plein air at EdenLawn

"The Cave"


About This Painting:
From a paint-out at EdenLawn, in Jensen Beach. This little cabin is nicknamed "the cave" because it has always been overgrown with trees and plants. I love the blue door and the way the cabin is hidden in all the foliage.


Eden Lawn was originally a pineapple plantation. Then it was a place to rent cabins, with a pool and a fancy restaurant. Now it is under renovation, and has some very interesting old houses and cabins.


Thanks for looking!



Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $75.00


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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Morning's Grace, pond with lilies and a great egret

"Morning's Grace"


Painted this from some photos I took a few weeks ago during a paint out at White City Park. It was truely enchanting!


Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Then Sings My Soul, golden finch, songbird

"Then Sings My Soul"



Love the colors, and the way these three paintings work together, and I like the way each one stands on its own too.

The titles were fun to come up with as my client had great ideas for them.

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Media: acrylic on watercolor paper
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)

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Monday, October 18, 2010

Of Thee I Sing, indigo bunting, songbird

"Of Thee I Sing"



Really like the background, it sets off the bunting without becoming distracting. I used photos from my bird feeder, and made up the flowers. I think it turned out even better than I expected!

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ENJOY!

Media: acrylic on watercolor paper
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Make a Joyful Noise, oriole, song bird

"Make a Joyful Noise"



This is part of a set of three songbirds for a client. It will go to the far right, so it is the third painting. I posted it first so that when they are all posted they will come up in a nice viewing order. I have thoroughly enjoyed the cheerful colors!

Media: acrylic on watercolor paper
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

At the Park Again, plein air, landscape, pond with lilies

"At the Park Again"


Back at White City Park, just can't get over how beautiful it is! Felt like I was part of a fairytale, so I used purple and blue to get started, which gives it that enchanted feeling. I added Lori McNamara in the little pavilion in the distance, as she was painting on the other side of the pond (click on the image for a zoomed in view.)


Ready to frame.
Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $250 USD
SOLD



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Tuesday, October 05, 2010

At the Park, plein air, Florida art, lilies, great egret

"At the Park"



Had wonderful paint-out in Fort Peirce today -- Everything was bright and colorful. It was my first time out in a few months. A cool breeze, warm sunshine, lilies blooming, and all kinds of birds posing right in front of me.... Got a lot of great pictures while I painted this scene. Totally enjoyed myself.

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Ready to frame.
Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Baby Doll, little girl, ballerina

"Baby Doll"


Reworked this older painting, made a few corrections and softened some of the shadows. I named it "Baby Doll" because the whole time I was working on it I kept thinking 'she looks just like a baby doll...'

I took pictures of this little girl dancing around before the performance at an outdoor art festival. She looks a lot like one of my art students, who takes dance lessons with the same studio that performs at the festival. So I asked her mother about it and she said it could be her! I took these pictures more than 3 years ago, so that puts her at the right age too. Isn't that cool?

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

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Cypress Shores 2, Florida landscape, wildlife, great egret

"Cypress Shores 2"


This started as a study of the cypress trees again. I love the negative spaces in the trees. They remind me of Christmas ornaments. I got a few good pictures of this great white egret as it kept flying ahead of our boat while we were fishing a few days ago. We went out in the evening this last time.

I wanted to use a brush instead of a knife this time. I tried to exaggerate the impressionistic look of the brush work in the clouds and the trees, and the water, and still get it to look fairly realistic.

This painting is composed from memory mostly. I made up the clouds, used my photos for the tree line, and used the photos of the egret to add him in last. I love working this way, free-handing the whole thing as I go. Leaves lots of room for changes and imagination.



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

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Butterfly Wishes 4, palette knife butterfly

"Butterfly Wishes 4"


This is the fourth palette knife butterfly I have done. I like the way the knife abstracts and distorts it, so it looks like it moves!

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

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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Cypress Shores, landscape, egret and alligator, knife painting

"Cypress Shores"

Painted this palette knife painting from memory. It is from a fishing trip we went on last week. There were so many birds and alligators that I just had to add some, but the painting was really about the interesting shapes the cypress trees made with the morning sky showing through them.
The palette knife texture is thick and the colors are strong, I also like the way the contrast turned out this time.



Media: acrylic on hardboard
Image size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Metallic frame (see below) 
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Friday, September 10, 2010

Heaven's Answer, palette knife angel

"Heaven's Answer"

I really wanted to emphasize that the focus is not on angels, they are God's messengers, they always remind us of Christ. The fallen angels will show up as lost loved ones and try to keep us from moving on. They will do anything to keep our focus off of our hope. If we aren't careful we can forget where our thoughts and prayers should be.
God asks us in His Holy Word not to grieve as those with no hope. We have the hope of a great reunion because Jesus gave his life for us. The Bible also tells us to count our trials as joy (in the book of James), and also to look ahead and not behind (Hebrews 12 and Luke 9). With His strength, and his power we can do the things he asks. Believe me, it is not easy! If you haven't asked Jesus in your life, then that is the way to find this inner strength and power that He wants to give to you.

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Media: acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
Size: 8 in X 8 in (20.3 cm X 20.3 cm)
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Changing Tides, set, seascape, beach sunset

"Changing Tides 1 and 2"

Wanted to exaggerate the texture of the sand, and really get the contrast to be the main element. It gives this scene a dramatic look. I am very happy with the way this one turned out! I plan to take it to my show at FAU next month. My display will showcase the palette knife paintings.

Set of 2 palette knife paintings,
Painting continues on all sides, no need to frame.

Media: acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
Size: 6 in X 12 inches each
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Monday, September 06, 2010

Bear Side, fall scene, mountain landscape

"Bear Side"

About This Painting: Tried another palette knife painting on gallery wrap canvas. The painting continues on the deep sides, so framing is not needed.

Painted this one from memory. When I go back home to visit my family in Montana and Washington State, I take a lot of pictures, especially if we go up in The Rockies. My older brother lives near Glacier National Park now, so I love staying at his house!

Instead of using my photographs, I made this one up as I went along. It was fun to change, add, and rearrange things until I found this composition, which is very strong because of the diagonal lines and the bright colors. I added the little bear near the tree line because I always see deer, or bear, or something, every time I go back! 

 Media: acrylic on gallery wrap canvas 

Size: 10 in X 10 in (25.4 cm X 25.4 cm) 

Price: $800.00 USD

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Friday, September 03, 2010

Early Fall, mountain landscape with a stream

"Early Fall"

This painting started as a palette knife demonstration, then I added more details and color when I got home. The palette knife is perfect for water because it creates a sparkling effect. Let the paint dry and gently add the bright color over the top and the texture underneath grabs the bright colors....really fun to do.
Enjoy!

Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $250 USD  Free Shipping in the US

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Stormy Sunset, skyscape, clouds, landscape


"Stormy Sunset"


Fun little palette knife painting. It has a somewhat abstract feel to it. I saw these very blue clouds against the stormy purple sky while I took my walk a few nights ago. It had just rained and the sun was going down, and the colors were changing fast all over the sky! I had to come home and paint it!

This little painting is on gallery wrap canvas, so the sides are deep and the painting wraps around the edges. It has a contemporary look to it. The canvas adds a grainy texture to it, plus it has the palette knife textures.
This painting continues on the edges, so framing is not needed.

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

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Heavenly Hope, palette knife angel

"Heavenly Hope"


This angel reminds us that our hope is found in Jesus Christ. When we look to the cross and get our eyes off of ourselves, then we can find peace of mind and joy.
Joy doesn't mean that we have no pain, or that we are laughing and silly all the time, it just means that we are content and can accept the trials that come our way. We can thank our Father God and worship Him even in the midst of the trials. This is not for wimps! It is very hard to get your eyes off of what others have done to hurt you and forgive them, and it is very hard to sing and praise God when everything around you seems to be going wrong. Yet God asks us to trust him and believe that he will work it out for our good in the end. (James 1:2-4 and Romans 8:28)

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Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 10 in X 8 in 
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Gentle Song, palette knife waterfall, realism

"Gentle Song"

Created this palette knife painting from pictures I took up in the mountains.
I am having so much fun going through some of my old pictures and bringing my memories to life with these palette knife paintings! It has become an obsession lately. Part of it is because I am doing a show at my university in October. FAU has invited me to come back and show my palette knife paintings! How exciting!

Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
Price: $1,200.00 USD 

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Shore Line 3, landscape with an egret near a stream

"Shore Line 3"

This is a palette knife version of an earlier painting that I really liked, but wanted to see in a different technique. I like it much better this way! The textures make the colors jump off of the painting!

Enjoy!

Ready to frame.

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

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Friday, August 20, 2010

Heavenly Connections, palette knife angel

"Heavenly Connections"

This is similar to "Endless Hope." It was a custom order that is in a larger format. I absolutely love painting these angels more than anything. They bring peace and joy to me in such abundance, and I send them on with prayers for those who view them. It is also a great reminder that Almighty God has put his angels around us to help us.
In the Bible angels are mighty warriors, and those who saw them fell down in fear! They can also seem like normal people, and we never realize they were angels. But often because of symbolism, we give them wings, and make them look like beautiful women. Which I am sure is very possible as well.


Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 12 in X 16 in 
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

A little Spring, landscape with a natrual spring

"A Little Spring"


About This Painting:
From a painting demonstration for my kid's summer class. I added more detail when I got home. The lesson was on a limited palette. The kids each got to choose a color scheme. (This was my older group.) It was hard for them at first, but once they figured out they could add white and they could get grays, browns and blacks by mixing the colors together, then it became very fun! I love to see the light bulbs turn on as they try new things.

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Media: acrylic on watercolor paper
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)

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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Little Egret, wildlife art, cattle egret, bird

"Little Egret"
About This Painting:
Small palette knife painting of a little cattle egret. Started with a brush, then painted over it with the painting knife for the texture and abstract feel to the overall effect. This is my second animal with a knife, and I really like it!
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $300.00

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Friday, August 13, 2010

Healing Hymns, palette knife angel

"Healing Hymns"
About This Painting:
This is the second part of a commissioned set. The first one was posted a few days ago: "Heavenly Horizons." I love these contrasting colors! I added more detail to the face and the Harp of David, so this one has a different look to it (more realism) but I felt like it needed more this time.

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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 12 in X 16 in (30.5 cm X 40.6 cm)
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

2 Egrets, Florida Wildlife

"2 Egrets"
About This Painting:
Just brightened up this older painting, and added some more detail.... Painted this one from photos I took down near the lake, on the canal. Love the little egret in the background!
Enjoy!

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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
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Saturday, August 07, 2010

As Winter Ends, spring landscape

"As Winter Ends"


About This Painting:
This is a fun little painting with lots of flowers and the promise of warmer weather! The last time I was up north in the spring time, so many trees had flowers all over them!  This is a wonderful memory for me. This painting is also a match to "Summer's End."

Media: acrylic on watercolor paper
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Friday, July 30, 2010

Stormy Beach, palette knife seascape at sunset or sunrise

"Stormy Beach"

Bright loud colors! Really grabs your attention.
I saw this tall cloud the other day and wanted to put it over the beach.  Love the exaggerated colors and the way they reflect in the sand.

Palette knife painting has definitely become my favorite means of expression these days. Hard to go back to small brushes and details after watching the interesting patterns and swirls intermix with wet-in-wet paint. It is very exciting to see the colors mix, and then to be able to touch it and feel the texture on it after it is dry.

~ acrylic on hardboard
~ original knife painting
~ 8 x 10 in 
~ Ready to frame
~ $450.00 (free shipping in US)


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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Heavenly Horizons, palette knife angel

"Heavenly Horizons"

About This Painting:
Started with purple and yellow, and then added some pinks and blues to help tie it together. I like the glow around the angel. Purple is symbolic for the unknown and spiritual realms. Yellow is symbolic for joy and enlightenment. This painting was done with a painting knife, giving it a unique texture and interesting effects. It was commissioned as part of a set.


Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 12 in X 16 in 

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Monday, July 26, 2010

Eagle Bay Palm, plein air landscape

"Eagle Bay Palm"


About This Painting:
This is a plein air painting (out on location) that I did a few years ago. Eagle Bay is a large marsh next to Lake Okeechobee and it hooks up to the rim canal. Usually you can see lots of wildlife all around this area. I liked the way the palm tree just stuck out of the top of all the brush. I have just gone back and added more highlights, and some egrets too.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)


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Monday, July 19, 2010

Smokies, mountain landscape, knife painting

"Smokies"

About This Painting:
Painted from pictures I took in the Smokey Mountains. We were up about 3,000 feet. I was amazed at all the colors even though it was foggy. The palette knife gives this painting a rugged and wild feeling, exactly what I had hoped for!



Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $525.00  
Ready to frame (Free shipping in US)




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Friday, July 16, 2010

In The Light, abstract lanscape palette knife painting

"In The Light"
About This Painting:
I have worked on this one off and on for a few weeks. It started as a very abstract palette knife painting and quickly became more representational. Love the thick textures in the grass! I added the angel in the middle of the sun for more interest....
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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
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