Friday, August 31, 2007

Blue Cypress Lake, re-worked, Impressionism Landscape

"Blue Cypress Lake"
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on hardboard

This is another painting that I wanted to brighten up and add some birds. It was originally created in March. Now I have strengthened the reflections and the foliage. I especially like the birds. They seem to fit right in.

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Thursday, August 30, 2007

Boom Boom Boom!, Floral Plein Air, Bromeliads

"Boom Boom Boom!"
5 x 7 inches
(ready to frame)
Acrylic on hardboard

This is a tribute to Lori McNamara, who does wonderful plein air palette knife paintings! I must say it was exciting, messy, and fun! This is my first one on location using only a knife. My previous knife paintings were done in the studio from my own photos.

These bromeliads remind me of firecrackers, such an explosion of bright color.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Out Fishing 2, Impressionism Landscape

"Out Fishing 2"
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on hardboard
SOLD

This is from the same area as the Free art lesson I did (titled "Out Fishing") which you can find on the link on the side bar. This is just a little earlier in the morning. I love the strong contrast and the orange hues . . .

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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Let's Party, Floral, Plein Air

"Let's Party"
5 x 7 inches
(ready to frame)
Acrylic on hardboard


Many things are blooming right now, so I went out this morning and found this amazing lily. It is a spider lily, and it reminds me of party streamers!

It was done alla prima (all in one session).

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Monday, August 27, 2007

What was That? Realistic Impressionism

"What Was That?"
9 x 12 inches
Acrylic on canvas board
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This is a young cow (cows often have horns too- not just bulls). She was quite skittish. I love the contrast and the motion here.




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Saturday, August 25, 2007

Rivers of Joy Again, Impressionism Landscape

"Rivers of Joy Again"
9 x12 inches
Acrylic on hardboard
Not Available

I did this painting a few months ago.Created from memory. I have reworked it some, added new colors and a couple of birds in the distance. I have gotten where if it doesn't have birds it just doesn't seem finished! Smile.

I had one of those cool songs that kept running trough my mind as I was painting it, here is part of it:

I will sing of His mercies that lead me through valleys of sorrow to rivers of joy.

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Thursday, August 23, 2007

Tiny Roses 2, Impressionism Floral

"Tiny Roses 2"
5 x 7 inches
Acrylic on gesso board
NOT AVAILABLE

Could not resist, had to zoom in on those tiny little flowers! I used thick paint with a large brush and painted this alla prima. I like the very loose brush strokes, they are so expressive.

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