Three is Not a Crowd, gumbo limbo trees, plein air painting

"Three's not a Crowd"

(Gumbo limbo trees)

© Fawn McNeill May 2018

I could not resist these challenging odd shapes and colors.  I struggled at first with the layout and also with the transitions in the trunks and roots of the trees.    Gumbo limbo trees have bright red patches of thin bark and some light gray areas too. They look like fake rubber trees. 

 Such a lovely time: a nice, cool, breezy day.  The trees looked like they were dancing together.

This is an original Plein Air (created on location) from Old Fort Park in Fort Pierce, Florida. I added extra details when I got home.

8x10 inches

Acrylic on hardboard
Ready to frame

$290.00 (free shipping in US)

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At Riverside, Egret, Palm, Indian River, Florida

"At Riverside"

(Stuart, Florida)
© 2018

Here is an older one I just love! Used some pictures I took during a paint-out at Riverside Park.  I walked all over the park for an hour in the morning, soaking in all the inspiring views before doing some sketches.

This egret was wading along the shore, and I got some pretty good photos of him catching fish.  I liked this one where he jumped up a few times.  

This palm tree was one of two jetting out over the water.  The other palm was bent and crooked, but it was hard to get a good photo.

About this painting:

16 x 20 inches

Acrylic on canvas
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Lifting Fog, cardinal, turkey, deer, Florida art

 "Lifting Fog"  

 

I worked on this painting off and on for a couple of years.  Just finished it in January, 2019, when I added the cardinal.  He was the whole point to begin with, so I was glad to finally put him in there!

The cardinal kept posing for me while I was scouting the area for a good place to set up my easel.  I did several small plein air (on location) studies farther down this muddy road.  I actually got my shoes wet taking photos of this old fence!

16 x 20 inches

Acrylic on canvas

Framed in a unique rustic custom frame (see below)

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Lavender Flight, mixed media, knife painting

"Lavender Flight"

This is fun little abstract painting is part of my newest series of mixed media art.  I added some charms and beads for that extra sparkle. For some reason these mixed media paintings tickle me. I love the way the beads show up at different angles of viewing which makes it grab your attention.  (Click on the image for a larger view.)

Original Art, 

6 x 6  inches

Mixed Media on Hardboard

$180.00 free shipping in the US
Framed in a unique custom frame (see below).


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Gentle Rain, hibiscus, mixed media, knife painting

"Gentle Rain"

This is a larger painting in my new mixed media series.  I built the texture up with thick heavy gesso this time, instead of modeling paste.  Also added some aquarium stones and gems.  I gave the drips of water a little extra shine too.  

Very exciting! The colors and the sparkle are hard to see in this photo, but when the light hits the painting at different angles, they jump out at you!

Original Art, 

20 x 20 x 1 3/4  inches

Mixed Media on Gallery Wrap Canvas

$1,500.00 includes shipping

The deep sides are painted. Framing is optional.

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Art Show

Had a great show at the end of January! (Been so busy that I didn't get a chance to post it.)

Showed some of my new mixed-media series, and some of my older originals. I  had such a large variety going on that I didn't think I would be in the mix to win an award.  Often times judges like to see a coherent body of work.

I sold some art, won a blue ribbon, and shared my testimony to many who asked about the meaning behind the paintings.  It was an awesome day.

Thank you Lake Placid Art League!  It was encouraging to be so well received by so many people!

Here are some pictures, Enjoy! (Click on an image to enlarge it).

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Full Bloom, Tulips, mixed media, impasto painting

"Full Bloom"

Besides the wonderful contrast in value and color, this painting has thick impasto with added gems for a little sparkle from different angles of view!

News Event:  I will be in Sebring for an art show, and will have some prices reduced for the show!  (Lake Placid Art and Fine Crafts Show, on Hwy 27 at the Agri-civic center, just North of Hwy 98)

Honestly, I have not been so inspired in years. This new series of adding found objects, and/or using modeling paste and other materials to build up the texture is challenging and creates so many unique and interesting effects. I think I have finished close to 20 paintings in the last 3 months! Some of them have been sitting around unfinished for over a year!

~ 9 x 12 x 1.5 inches

~ Original Art 

~ Mixed Media on Gallery Wrap Canvas
~ Not available

I would love to make something similar for you in a size you would like! Email me: fawn@fawnsartstudio.com  for information about having your own custom painting created! (Custom paintings are priced by size.)

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Eternal Journey, abstract, mixed media, inspirational art

"Eternal Journey"

This abstract painting is symbolic of the choices we make.  It also references the two criminals next to Jesus on the cross.  

It is a knife painting, and charms were added for emphasis.   

About this painting:

5 x 7 inches

Mixed Media on hardboard
$90.00 (free shipping in the USA)
Ready to frame

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Eternal Joy, angel, butterflies, mixed media painting

"Eternal Joy"

        This is inspired by a small painting I did years ago called "Endless Song".  This one is less abstract, and the colors are lighter.  I used thick gesso to build up the hair, wings, and plants for an impasto feel.  

I added beads to the headband, belt, and gown.  The 3 metal butterflies were the most fun because they fit so well with the colors I had already painted.  It's like a nice surprise. Adding a little iridescent paint to the wings, gown, and above the head gave it a nice shimmer. When the painting is viewed from different angles, it really catches your eye.

      I can't explain how tickled I was when I added the extra bling, I felt like a kid.  I played with many combinations until I was satisfied with this layout.  The butterflies actually made me laugh! 

Original Art, 

11 x 14 inches

Mixed Media on Hardboard

$1,000.00 (plus shipping)

Elaborate custom gold frame, see below

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Happy New Year!

Little Critters, azaleas, flowers, mixed media

"Little Critters"

Part of my new series of adding found objects to my paintings: This is actually an older painting that I have reworked. 

First I made some corrections to the painting, and then I added a few beads and gems.  What a delight when the gems reminded me of tiny frogs!  After that, I added some glitter paint to tie it all together.  This one makes me laugh.

The painting continues on the sides, so framing is optional.

Original Art, 

8 x 8 x 1.5 inches

Mixed Media on Gallery Wrap Canvas

$700.00

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Happy New Year!

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!

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