Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Take the High Road Home, winter landscape


 "Take the High Road Home"
8 x10 inches

This was created completely from memory.  I made it up as I went along.  

I loved the snow when I was young, but now I'm quite content to live in the mild winters of Florida!

I've been working on this little painting since last month.  I have to rest my right hand, but my left hand just doesn't do as good of a job.  I started this painting with my left hand. I actually created a great deal of it with my off-hand. But not the details.  My left-hand cramps and is not used to the motion of the strokes, so it is slow and cumbersome.

My dominant hand, my right hand, has been in a brace for 5 months.  The wrist is still tender and swollen. The pain runs up to my fingers and down to my elbow.  The tendon from my thumb to my wrist had a couple of small tears, and my wrist and hand had five cists.  I went through two rounds of steroids (pills) and one round of antibiotics. 

The doctor wanted me to come in for steroid shots in my wrist, but I chickened out and did not go back.  

Overall, I am better: I can do more with less pain, but things take longer.  I am careful not to stress it. I also wear my brace (which immobilizes my thumb) if I am doing anything that requires lifting or pulling.  When I forget, it sure lets me know!

I have several small paintings in progress, but I am not pushing myself to get them done. 

Enjoy!

~ Original Art
~ Acrylic on Canvas
~ Professional Materials
~ 8 x 10 inches
~ Ready to frame
~ SOLD




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Thursday, January 19, 2023

First Snow, fall scene, path, demonstration painting

 

"First Snow" 
© Fawn McNeill 2022

Life is crazy busy!  I created this for an art class after Christmas, and I'm just now getting a chance to post it! 

This painting is a take-off from an extremely bright fall scene, "Fall Path" (2016), which I toned down a bit.  I wanted my students to see how they could change the format to vertical, use softer colors, and/or add snow.  Very enjoyable lesson!

  • Original Demo
  • Acrylic on stretched canvas
  • 11 x 14 inches
  • Ready to frame
  • $225.00 (Free shipping in the U.S.)
Click here to purchase

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Winter Morning, sunrise reflections


Winter Morning
© 2021

Just rescued this old demo from last year.  Painted over most of it. Turned grays and rocks into lovely morning colors dancing on the snow and the water.  Love the unruly pine tree too! 

That's how life is for me lately, turning the struggles into something, although I'm not as sure about the outcome with life situations!  Most of it is good.  God is faithful.  (Romans 8:28, He works it out for good if you love Him.)

8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on canvas panel
Ready to frame
SOLD

Please email me for availability, or if you are interested in having something similar painted in a size you prefer: fawn@fawnsartstudio.com


 

Friday, November 26, 2021

Christmas Trees on shells

 

Shell ornament, front and back: Morning Christmas Trees


Fun little projects for the Okeechobee Arts and Cultural  Alliance gift shop.

Approximately 3 x 4 inches.  (Pearlescent paint on back.)


         Shell ornament, front and back: Christmas Eve Trees


The colors of these seashells have a wonderful effect that reminds me of sunrise and sunset. The Christmas eve shell also suggests mountains on an ice-covered lake in the distance. 

The shimmer on the back reflects the lights nicely when hung on a Christmas tree. (In case the ornament gets turned.)

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Please email me if you would like something similar: Fawn@fawnsartstudio.com

Monday, November 22, 2021

Friendly Snowman, chatting with a cardinal


"Friendly Snowman"

"How do you do?" I imagined the snowman welcomed the little red bird who seemed content to stay awhile.

Sometimes these demo paintings are just too fun to put down.  I made this one up in an afternoon for my afterschool art class.    My students will use him to add to their own winter scene, with or without the snow covered tree. And I'm sure some will add the cardinal. 

Original demo
Acrylic
9 x 12 inches
Not available

I would love to create something similar for you! Email me at: Fawn@fawnsartstudio.com


 

Thursday, November 04, 2021

Christmas Snow, Christmas tree, mixed media




"Christmas Snow"

Went back and embellished this demo by adding glitter paint, and metallic paint.  I have done 3 of these, each one is a little different in the the background and the placement of the Christmas tree. This one has lights coming down, reminiscent of a hint of  Northern lights, and a suggestion of a frozen lake or pond. 
This is always a fun lesson for the children's art class. 

I framed it in an expensive frame, seemed to really set it off (see below).

Original Art
11 x 14
Elaborate silver frame
$375.00 (plus shipping)

email me: fawn@fawnsartstudio.com for availability, or for having something similar created in a size you prefer. 





 

Saturday, November 07, 2020

Winter Cardinal, mixed media


 "Winter Cardinal"
Original Demo

This was originally a demonstration painting for an adult class a couple of years ago.  I just added glitter paint and some chunky glitter for the snow.  Wanted to add a little sparkle!

Enjoy!

11 x14 inches
Mixed Media on stretched canvas
Ready to frame
Sold


 
I am accepting orders for custom paintings.  If you want something before Christmas we need to get started!  I need more than a month for larger paintings.    

I would love to create a painting for you!


Email me: fawn@fawnsartstudio.com  for information about having your own custom painting created! (Animal portraits, kids with pets or livestock, homesteads, vistas, inspirational art, etc... )  
Price list by size.



Wednesday, October 28, 2020

December Snow, winter, mixed media, original art


 "December Snow"

This was originally a demonstration painting from last year.  I thought I would spruce it up a bit by adding some glitter paint and bling.  I also added an angel in the sky.  When my young students did their paintings of this scene they often added a cabin and/or a snowman.  The snow twinkles a little in the background from glitter paint. The path has chunky glitter paint along the light edges, so it sparkles when you view it at different angles.

These are fun to create! It is also a great gift idea!

11 x14 inches
Mixed Media on stretched canvas
Ready to frame
SOLD
 

I am accepting orders for custom paintings.  If you want something before Christmas we need to get started!  I need more than a month for larger paintings.  Early orders get a 20% discount!  

I would love to create a painting for you!


Email me: fawn@fawnsartstudio.com  for information about having your own custom painting created! (Animal portraits, kids with pets or livestock, homesteads, vistas, inspirational art, etc... )  
Price list by size.



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Thursday, December 27, 2018

Merry Christmas, Tree, mixed media


Christmas Tree, 
Original Mixed Media,
 on canvas, 14 x 18
SOLD


A little late, but I was very sick over the past week, didn't get to post these...
I did feel better on Christmas morning, and was so very thankful to get to enjoy my family!

Added lots of glitter paint on the ornaments.  I am enjoying the way they stand out when the light hits them a certain way.  My students are loving it and coming up with some amazing ideas!  I find myself joining them and feeling like a little girl as my youngest children get so excited when we start adding the extra bling.

Hope you had a great Christmas, and that your new year is full of love and many blessings!

Enjoy!





Email me: fawn@fawnsartstudio.com  for information about hosting a private show and/or having your own custom painting created! (Animal portraits, kids with pets or livestock, homesteads, inspirational art, etc...)  Price list by size.

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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
Ask about cards or prints


Email me at: Fawn@fawnsartstudio.com for availability and/or information about having your own custom painting created! (Animal portraits, kids with pets or livestock, homesteads, religious themes, etc... )  Price list by size.


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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


Email me: fawn@fawnsartstudio.com for availability and/or having something similar created in a size you prefer. (also, we can create animal portraits, kids with pets or livestock, homesteads, religious themes, etc... )  Price list by size.


Thank you for passing this link on!
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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.)

Click here for prints or cards of this image! 

Email me at: fmcneillbarr@gmail.com for availability and/or information about having your own custom painting created! (Animal portraits, kids with pets or livestock, homesteads, religious themes, etc... )  Price list by size.



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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

Email me at: fmcneillbarr@gmail.com for availability and/or information about having your own custom painting created! (Animal portraits, kids with pets or livestock, homesteads, religious themes, etc... )  Price list by size.


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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 



Sunday, March 23, 2014

Prairie Does, wildlife art


"Prairie Does"
9 x 12 inches
Acrylic
$850.00

This one is actually titled "Paines Prairie" but I changed the title on the prints, which I thought was funny (instead of prairie dogs).
This painting has a lot more than meets the eye because of the memories that go with it.  

I was at a Plein Air (out doors) workshop in Gainesville, Florida and these deer jumped out at different sides of the field.  They were very fast! I got a few good pictures and add-libbed the rest after I got home to work to my warm studio.  There was ice and frost on the palm trees that morning, and it only warmed up to about 40 degrees through the day! My little windbreaker jacket was not near enough to keep the cold wind out, but I stuck with it.

 Click here for prints of this image in a variety of sizes!



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Enjoy!

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Winter Warm Up, snow scene, landscape


"Winter Warm Up"

From a painting demo for my adult painting class. Added lots of tiny details later. Really like the hint of warm sunlight contrasting with the cool blues on all that snow!

Enjoy!

Ready to frame
Acrylic on hardboard
9 x 12 inches
SOLD


Email me at: fmcneillbarr@gmail.com for availability and/or information about having your own custom painting created.

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Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Up to Zero, winter mountain landscape

"Up to Zero"
© Fawn McNeill 2013

Memories of living in Montana with my my Grandmother, who loved to say, "It's up to Zero today!"  This always got my attention because I had just moved back in with her after living in the tropics for almost 5 years! 

This started as a demo for an art lesson. It was created from different photos and memories.  I love the warm and cool contrasts.

~ Original Art
~ Acrylic on Hardboard
~ 12 x 9 inches
~ Custom Wood Frame (see below)
~ 375.00 (Free Shipping in the US)

Email me for availability: Fawn@FawnsArtStudio.com



Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Frosted Palms, Florida landscape

"Frosted Palms"


About This Painting:
We have had some hard freezes already this winter. On this particular morning, my car was iced over, and I don't even own an ice scraper to remove it from my windshield. I had to put the defroster on high heat to get a hole big enough to see through!

I saw this scene early that morning while driving just north of Okeechobee City, near Fort Drum, which is south of Orlando in the middle of the state. It was truly amazing! For the first hour of my drive everything was frost covered, and then the sun began to break through the patches of fog. Then everywhere the sun hit was a bright orange, and all the shadows were sparkling blue from the ice.

I used to live in Montana, so ice is not strange to me, it is just strange to see it on palm trees in Florida!

Thanks for looking!

Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $300 USD

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Best of Winter Too, landscape river with frosted trees

"Best of Winter Too"




Happy New Year!
Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
SOLD


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Thursday, December 25, 2008

Best of Winter Too



"Best of Winter Too"
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on hardboard
(ready to frame)
$700.00

Icy, foggy, and cold. Frosted trees, and rushing water . . .


MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!


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