Showing posts with label rivers and streams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rivers and streams. Show all posts

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

Please email me for availability: fawn@fawnartstudio.com 


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Thursday, October 27, 2016

No More Tears, mountain path, angels, lake, fawn


"No more Tears"
© Fawn McNeill 2005


This is the last of my "drippy" series.  I did ten or so of these a few years ago. I like the contrast of the somewhat abstract background with realism added over the top.

It is symbolic on so many levels. 

The most obvious comes from a Bible verse (Rev 21:4) that says He (Jesus) will wipe the tears from our eyes in heaven.

The fawn is my name sake, so it represents me on a path to better things.  

The path is about choices and free will.  I have made my share of regretful journeys.

The drips and runs are all about tears and sorrow bringing about growth.  I poured my heart and my sorrows into this series for many months.  Then I got it all out and moved on!

The mountains represent the good things in life, and heading for higher places spiritually.  Better choices.

The angels in the mountains represent the spiritual battle.  One of the angels is praying, and one has a shield and sword.  They fight for us!

Using acrylics this thin jeopardizes the integrity and quality of the paint, so the finished painting must be sealed with at least 2 coats of acrylic sealer.  I prefer a semi-gloss, which I make by mixing two thirds gloss medium and varnish (Liquitex) with one third matte medium.  

 (I started a palette knife series with bold strong colors and thick textures after this painting.)

Media: Acrylic on canvas
Size:18 x 24 inches
Not for sale 



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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Healing Waters, stream with flowers


"Healing Waters Again"
(original class demo)

Created this for the kids summer art program last June (2016).  We used it to create knife paintings.  (This painting was not done with a palette knife.)  Students toned their canvases with base colors of browns and blues with a large flat brush first, then added colors over the top with a knife.  It was a great lesson in texture.

Media: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 11 x 14 inches
Sold


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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Poured Out, waterfall, knife painting, class demo


"Poured Out"

Created this painting with palette knives with my students.  Knives are harder for little hands to paint with, but the interesting textures and colors are exciting for them to discover.  It was a tough project, but we had great results! 

ENJOY!

Original demo
~ Acrylic on hardboard
~ 9 x 12 inches
~ Ready to frame
~ $195.00 (free shipping in the US)


Email me at: fawn@fawnsartstudio.com for availability and/or having something similar created in a size you prefer. 



Thanks for looking!




Monday, September 05, 2016

Mountain Air, river landscape


"Mountain Air"

This painting had a rough start.  It was only half finished as a demo.  The class was large, so I didn't get a chance to do much in the way of demonstrating.  Played around with it a few more times, adding snow, a cabin, and some fog.  I got carried away with the rocks and the water, working over them a few times.  The large tree in the foreground was taken out and added back twice.  Clouds were strengthened and eagles added too.  I made it available in print a while ago, but forgot to post the original.  

Media: Acrylic on Hardboard
Size: 11 x 14 inches

$325.00  

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Monday, August 08, 2016

Do Not Disturb, Florida landscape, river with palms



"Do Not Disturb"
©Fawn McNeill 2009

Created from memory. Changed the background and exaggerated the palms, also added ducks, egrets and herons!  I just put it in a new frame  (See below).

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Media: Acrylic on hardboard
Size: 8 x 10 inches
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Friday, August 05, 2016

Heavenly Highlights, Southern sunset, landscape with livestock


"Heavenly Highlights"

This large painting took almost 9 years to create!  It was in progress when we where building a new house, and we also had three major hurricanes that year.  It ended up in storage two different times.  I got it back out from time to time and added more details.   

Originally it was full of downed trees and devastation from the storms.  I saw this sunset just after the first hurricane came through, and was inspired to paint it, but then I was not happy with the broken trees and littered landscape.  Each time I got it out I added more growth and life to it.   Finally I liked it.  My husband loved it and said I should display it, so I signed it and stopped adding more to it!


Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 30 x 40 inches

$7,500.00

This painting is available in customizable cards and prints! 
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Cypress Shores 2, original landscape with egret, impressionism


"Cypress Shores 2"
© Fawn McNeill 2010

Created this from photos I took on the boat.  Robert and I went on a fishing trip down the rim canal near J & S fishing camp. Exaggerated the brush strokes to make it more impressionistic, really love that style.  I just framed this one in a custom made, hand painted frame (see below).

Enjoy!


Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $125.00 USD  Free Shipping in the US


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Sunday, July 24, 2016

Sunset Stream, landscape, class demo


"Sunset Stream"

Simple composition, spring colors, and lots of fun to paint!  My students really enjoyed this painting lesson, and so did I!

Thanks for stopping by!


Ready to frame

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 11 in X 14 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $250.00 USD or best offer! 

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Gentle Song Too, waterfall, palette knife painting


"Gentle Song Too"

This painting is all about contrast.  I like the contrast of the light and dark values, but the cool and warm tones make a different kind of contrast too. I am also intrigued by the contrast of the flowing and moving water against the harsh rocks. The palette knife lends itself well to the abstract look of the rocks, and it emphasizes the movement in the water too.  It was originally created in 2010, but I have gone back and added more details.

Thanks for looking!


Ready to frame

Acrylic on hardboard
 5 x 7 in (plus frame)
Price: $110.00 (free shipping in the US) 
Wide custom frame (see below)


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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Down Stream, pasture, cattle, palms, Florida art


"Down Stream"


Did this painting entirely from memory.  I've seen many places similar to this.   I wanted to create a strong contrast along the bank and added the fence to break it up.  There is also a gator hiding in the water.


Enjoy!


Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 9 x 12 inches
SOLD

Framed in dark brown/pewter (see below).





Sunday, June 19, 2016

River Side, landscape with egrets



"River Side"
(c) Fawn McNeill 


About This Painting:
This is an older palette knife painting. Created it from some of my photos of the Kissimmee River. I really love the texture and thick paint.  Last week I repaired some damage, added the birds and framed it in a nice wide frame.  Really sets it off!  (See below.)

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 x 6 in 

$590.00  Framed

Framed and ready to hang! (See below.)

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Breezy Morning, wildlife, great egret, landscape


"Breezy Morn"


Re-posting this older demonstration painting because I just added more detail and the great white egret.  I felt like this painting needed some life!  I also love the back-lit foliage.  During the painting class, I stressed the importance of irregular shapes in the clouds and the bushes.  Any time you can repeat similar shapes it creates rhythm and harmony in a composition.  Notice how the shapes in the clouds are repeated in the bushes that are back-lit!

Enjoy!

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 9 X 12 in

$250.00
Custom rustic frame (see below)


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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Dinner Time, Great Egret, bird, wildlife


"Dinner Time"
Just finished up this little demo from a couple of years ago.  Really like the reflections and the contrast.  This one was inspired by Jane Irwin's photography.  She brought it to class for us to paint!

(Some of my demos come right out of instruction books or calendars.  However, I do re-arrange things and change colors)

About the painting:
Acrylic on hardboard
 9 x 12 inches
Ready to frame
SOLD!

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Wednesday, February 03, 2016

Fall Demo painting


"Splash of Fall"
© Fawn McNeill 2015

I originally created this as a demonstration painting, but recently added more leaves and details to finish it up. I also strengthened the color contrasts.  I love the movement in the water and the bright colors of the leaves.  


~ Original Art
~ Acrylic on hardboard
~ 11 x 14 inches
~ Ready to frame
~ $280.00 (Free shipping in the US)

Email me at: fawn@fawnsartstudio.com for availability.


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Wednesday, January 07, 2015

Summer Camp, Mountain Landscape


"Summer Camp"

Just added the canoe to this painting of the Spokane River.  There was a bunch of canoes piled up just to the right, so I decided to pull this one over and include it.  I didn't want it to take away from the rest of the painting, so I added lots of weeds in front of it.  I like the way it adds more interest to the composition.

This painting is about Retreats and Bible camp.  So many life changing decisions and good memories!

Acrylic on canvas
14 x 18 inches
$775.00
Ready to frame



Please email me at:fawn@fawnsartstudio.com for availability and/or information about having your own custom painting created.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Early Bird, Southern landscape sunrise and palm tree


"Early Bird"
original demo

This is a take off of "Rain's on the Way," it is a little larger, and more colorful.  It was done as a demo for my painting class last summer.  

Thanks for looking!

About the original:
Acrylic on hardboard
11 x 14 inches
created in July, 2013
SOLD


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Sunday, September 14, 2014

No Bites, movement in water


"No Bites"

Abstract? Realism?
The water makes wonderful abstract patterns. The little bobber adds some realism to the effect.  Love the effect.

 You can order this image in cards or prints in various sizes: This is now available in print!


About the original painting:
9 x 12 inches
Acrylic on hardboard
Price : $550.00 
Free shipping in the US
(Ready to frame)

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Enjoy!

Friday, July 18, 2014

Heavenly Highlights, Florida sunset


"Heavenly Highlights"
30 x 40 inches 
Acrylic on Canvas
$7,500.00

I painted this over a span of nine years! Made many changes along the way. Created it entirely from memory!



click here for prints of this image in a variety of sizes!
(Sorry, but the original painting is not available).



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Enjoy!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Winter Marsh, Lake, egrets


"Winter Marsh"
9 x 12 inches
Acrylic on hardboard
$375.00

This painting is simple but effective. I captured the feeling I was after: cooler weather and the fleeting moment of birds rushing off out of sight.  I enjoy working in more of an impressionistic style too. 


Email me at:Fawn@fawnsartstudio.com for availability