Make a Wish, landscape with white horse

"Make a Wish"

©Fawn McNeill 2005

This is just one of the wonderful scenes along Arbuckle Creek, near Sebring, Florida. I have painted many pieces from my photos of this area.

This is part of a "drippy" series I experimented with. I've created 10 or so paintings that began with watered down acrylic paint which runs and bleeds similar to a watercolor painting. Then I added subjects and details with opaque acrylics.

I added the white horse as a tribute to my mother, who always told me to "Quick make a wish on that white horse!"

A squirrel sits on a branch, and I hid an osprey flying out of the tree. An anhinga dries its wings on a limb in the water as a gator slowly swims by.

The painting is sealed with acrylic semi-gloss varnish too restore the integrity of the paint quality.  (The paints durability is compromised when it is thinned with water. If it is not properly sealed, the painting could easily be ruined if wiped with a damp cloth.)

Ready to Frame

Original acrylic on canvas

18 x 24 inches

$1,700.00

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Grand Champion, angus bull portrait

"Grand Champion"

Painted from photos I took of this bull last year. Changed the background to add more color.

For a portrait of your livestock or pet, please email me at: fmcneillbarr@gmail.com I paint from photos, and use a background of your choice. Prices are by size.

Acrylic on canvas

12 x 16 inches

$900.00 (plus shipping fees)

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Montana Rockies, mountain landscape with eagles

" Montana Rockies"

Just finished the final touch-ups on this palette knife painting. I absolutely love the way the knife creates interesting textures for the illusion of rocks and snow! I painted this from pictures I took during my last visit to Glacier National Park.

Ready to frame

9 x 12 inches

Original Acrylic on hardboard

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Flame Tree, royal poinciana

"Flame Tree"

Did this one as a painting demonstration. These trees bring back great memories for me when I lived in the Pacific islands. They are truly breathtaking.

Prints and cards are now available of this painting.

Acrylic on canvas panel

9 x 12 inches

(Sorry, the original is sold.)

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Storm Surf, waves crashing on the beach

"Storm Surf"

Did this one a couple of years ago. Used a palette knife to get the thick white paint to jump and dance. Way too much fun to paint!

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9 x 12 inches

Acrylic on hardboard

$300.00 FREE SHIPPING in the US!

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Hershey, horse portrait, miniature foal

"Hershey"

Created from photos my client sent to me. We changed the background to her color choice, and changed the pose slightly to create a better stance. Hershey is the foal of a miniature horse.

Loved painting all that fluffy fur!

Acrylic on hardboard
6 x 6 inches

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Lavender and Butterflies

"Butterflies and Lavender"

From a demo. Part of a series of lavender paintings I have done. Added the butterflies for contrast and movement. Very fun to create.

Enjoy!

Acrylic on hardboard
8 x 10 inches
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White Ibis with Lilies, wildlife art

"White Ibis with Lilies"

Painted this from photos I took at White City Park last year. Quite a challenge to paint the negative spaces and leave the ibis. I get into a slow and methodical state of mind when working with watercolors, totally the opposite of acrylics.

Watercolor

7x10 inches (image)

12 x16 (With frame) See below

$250.00

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Art Show

Had a rough start, spilled coffee all over my shirt first thing in the morning, before the show began. Can you believe that I didn't even think to bring an extra one? Will have to add that to my list for next year......

Anyway, I went in the bathroom to take off the outer shirt thinking I would leave my white tank shirt on that I had underneath..... But the worst of the coffee was on the undershirt. So I took off both shirts and rinsed as much of the stains out as I could, and wore the cold and wet shirt (on my right side) that you see in the picture above. Then I hung the white tank-top shirt up in my car.

I did have a jacket I wore for a little while. Thank Goodness I wasn't set up out in the cold windy morning!

How embarrassing!

The rest of the day went well, and I even won a ribbon. It is not a first place, or is it? It is called The Parrish award, in honor of Grady Parrish, who selected an artist each year for environmental awareness in their art. It came with a nice cash prize as well, so I was happy!

Back to the studio!

Fall's Splendor, landscape with deer and eagles

"Fall's Splendor"

Acrylic on canvas

12 x 16 inches

Painted this scene from plein air studies (done on location) and pictures I took a few years ago. I added the deer from memory, and the eagles as well. Really enjoyed creating all the warm colors contrasting with the cool gray and blue hues.

Ready to frame

Price for original: $500.00

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Up-coming Lake Placid show

"Firce Beauty"

Best of Show

20 x 20 inches

Gallery Wrap Canvas

I am excited to go back to Sebring, Florida, where the Lake Placid Art League is holding their annual show! (This photo is from last year.) This is one of the shows I love to do, because they have an indoor option if you don't want to set up a tent.

The hardest part is that I am by myself. I have found that setting up a tent, putting my work at risk in the elements, and sitting all day (without being able to even use the bathroom) are all more than enough reasons to limit myself to indoor shows and gallery events!

Come see me on Saturday at the Civic Center on Hwy 27 south of Sebring, Florida. I'll be indoors at booth number 21. Yay!

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Mud Bath, animal portrait, pig covered in mud

"Mud Bath"

I had a blast splashing mud on this guy! I free-handed him onto the canvas and had him all pretty and white, but I just could not help myself. He is a pig after all! So I started with a few little spots of mud, and next thing you know, well, he was covered in it! Then I had to go back and clean him up a little so you could still see his eyes.....Too much fun.

The original is created on gallery wrap canvas. The painting continues on the sides, so framing is optional. 

Enjoy!

Size: 9 x 12 inches

Media: Acrylic on Gallery Wrap

 SOLD

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Bull Headed, brahman bulls

"Bull Headed"

About This Painting:
This one of my early works, done in oils. Did some new photography of it to make it available in print. I had originally titled it on the back "Bull Headed." For years I have called it "Stand Firm" and had some small prints made of it. The quality of my earlier prints do not compare to the clarity and color of this new series.

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Media: oil on canvas
Size: 30 in X 24 in (76.2 cm X 61 cm)
Sorry, but the original is not available.

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Winter's Coming, fall landscape with stream

"Winter's Coming"

This one came right out of an art instruction book for my adult class. I encourage using different colors, and moving things around some to make it more original. My students didn't like this one at first, but I really liked the change of colors, and the strong contrast it has.

Enjoy!

Ready to frame.

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

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Through it All, mountain landscape at sunset

"Through it All"

From an art lesson I taught last spring, touched up some scratches and added a little more detail yesterday. Fun color changes. Reminds me of rays of hope shining down through the mist.

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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $200 USD

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New Fawn, wildlife, fawn hiding in flowers

"New Fawn"

Did this one about three years ago. This fawn is just a few hours old, he was standing in the flowers to hide. Couldn't resist!

Enjoy!

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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 9 in X 12 in (22.9 cm X 30.5 cm)
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Hopeful Morn, misty sunrise, deer, eagles

"Hopeful Morn"

This is an older painting that I believe I have never posted. It is a tribute to the Bald Eagle making a comeback in Florida. I have always loved the colors and the mood this painting sets. I took pictures of these eagles nesting at a ranch here in Okeechobee.

Enjoy!

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Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 24 in X 20 in (61 cm X 50.8 cm)
Price: $650 USD

SOLD

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Sweet Summer, mountain landscape with horses grazing

"Sweet Summer"

Some of my memories of Montana. This is the Swede Mountain range, just across the street from my Grandmother's house. Rode horses with my friends in these mountains. There is a lookout tower at the top just off to the left of this scene. Nothing like good childhood memories.

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Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 16 in X 12 in (40.6 cm X 30.5 cm)
Price for the original: $450.00

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Sandy Beach, demo, sand dune study, seascape

"Sandy Beach"

Acrlic on hardboard

9 x 12 inches

Not available

Created this fun little beach study with my students last week. We took a look at how to use unusual shapes for the clouds, and then we spent a lot of time on creating sandy texture and splash in the water. We used 2 different images to paint this common scene. I especially like the highlights and shadows at the top of the dune. 

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Rock of Moses, abstract knife painting

"Rock of Moses"

About This Painting:
Just experimenting with a palette knife and warm colors verses cool colors again. This one reminded me of water gushing up. I thought about the story of Moses in the hot dry land: when he struck the rock water came forth!

Enjoy!

Ready to frame
Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $150.00

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Mama's Baby, manatees

"Mama's Baby"

© Fawn McNeill 2011

Many layers of colors were used to get this cool effect under the water. Thoroughly enjoyed myself!

I drew the sketches on paper first (free-hand) Then drew my final choice onto the canvas, I used the paint thin and transparent for the first few layers. Matte medium is a great way to thin the paint without jeopardizing the integrity of the paint.

This painting was created as a custom order. I am currently accepting orders. Can work from your photos, prices are by size. 

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 11 in X 14 in (27.9 cm X 35.6 cm)
Sorry, the original is sold.

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Two Step, pond of lilies, plein air painting

"Two Step"

Went out on location a couple of days ago, at White City Park. It was flooded in most places, but made for nice contrasts. The trees reminded me of a graceful dance.

Enjoy!

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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $175.00

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Evening Delight, Florida sunset

"Evening Delight"

Saw this the other night, painted it from memory. Don't usually see so much yellow, but it really got my attention. Added the birds for movement and interest.

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Ready to frame.
Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
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Florida Night Lights, lightning seascape with palms

"Florida Night Lights"

This is a custom order. Brought back wonderful memories of stormy nights in the pacific islands.

I would love to create a similar painting for you in a size you prefer! Can also mix and match photos to create your ideas in colors you choose. Please e-mail me at: fmcneillbarr@gmail.com for a price list by size.

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Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 20 in X 16 in (50.8 cm X 40.6 cm)
Price: $500 USD
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At the Inlet, seascape with palm

"At the Inlet"

Created this cheerful scene from photos I took while out painting 'en plein air' last week in Fort Pierce at the Inlet State Park. Love the intense colors.

Enjoy!

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

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Peaceful Path, plein air seascape

"Peaceful Path"

9x12

Acrylic on hardboard

SOLD

Painted "En Plein Air" (outdoors -- on location) with Lori McNamara yesterday. It was a lovely day! One of my students, Emma, moved to fort Pierce this past summer, and she came and painted with us too! I totally enjoyed my self.

Emma VanCamp (age 11) with her first plein air painting!

Little Lane, mountain landscape

"Little Lane"

Painted as a demonstration for an art class last week. Straightforward, simple composition. Great for beginners. Fun for me.

Ready to frame
Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
NOT AVAILABLE

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Garments of Praise, azalea flower

"Garments of Praise"

About This Painting:

Started as a simple monochromatic study in watercolors. Used only magenta, and a touch of black in the darkest shadows. The white of the paper creates the highlights and value changes. This was very time consuming and tedious, as I got lost in all the detail. This one turned into a very complicated project before it was over!

I love the contrast, not just in the values, but also in the abstract quality of the background against the very realistic petals of the flower. Makes it demand your attention.

The original is sold, but I would love to create something similar for you! I price my custom orders by size, and can use colors of your choice. Email me at: fmcneillbarr@gmail.com for more info.

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Media: watercolor on acid free paper
Size: 22 in X 15 in (55.9 cm X 38.1 cm)

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ICU, great horned owl

"ICU"

This is a custom order. I used pictures that my clients sent to me, but the flash had made the eyes all white and reflective, so I did research to create the eyes. The owl was injured and they took it to a refuge to see if they could save it. Sadly he didn't make it.

Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 11 in X 14 in (40.6 cm X 30.5 cm)

This painting is sold

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Heavenly Touch, angel at sunset

"Heavenly Touch"

Colorful palette knife angel. Thick paint, and lots of texture! This one is symbolic for the power of prayer and God's healing touch.

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 Media: acrylic on hardboard 

Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm) 

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Dinner Time, great egret in a pond of lilies

"Dinner Time"

About This Painting:
This great white egret kept landing in front of me while I was painting en plein aire (out on location). He was very large, and fat! I think he (or she) wanted to pose for me. I did include him in some of the plein air paintings I did those couple of days. Then I painted a few of him in paintings like this that are done from the photos I took.

Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 5 in (12.7 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $75 USD

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Cam's Garden, landscape, deer in the woods

Cam's Garden

(Detail)

About This Painting:

Been working on this painting off and on for about two years now. I wanted to use an impressionistic style, yet add quite a bit of detail too. Sometimes it is hard to get the right balance of these two ideas, but I must say it really worked!

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Media: acrylic on canvas

Size: 30 in X 24 in (76.2 cm X 61 cm)

Sorry but this original is not available

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Mountain Music, palette knife, lake landscape

"Mountain Music"

I did a unit on Monet with my kids summer art class. So this demo was originally done in short choppy brush strokes, very similar to Monet's style. I liked the colors and wanted to finish it, but I wanted the mountains bigger and more rugged so I could add snow to them. Used a painting knife and started with the sky, and re-worked the whole thing just for the fun of it. I thought I would make it very abstract, but as I worked it became more and more detailed. A little of my obsessive quality shining through I suppose!

Enjoy!

Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard

Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)

Price: $250 USD

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Angel Lake, sunset landscape

Angel Lake

About This Painting:
Just added more detail and the angel to this demonstration painting I did with my students last spring. Love all the strong colors!

Original demo
Acrylic on canvas
14 in X 11 in (35.6 cm X 27.9 cm)
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