Sunday, June 21, 2009

Endless Song, Palette Knife Angel


"Endless Song"

About This Painting:
This fun little painting started as an abstract, alla prima (all at once). I began to see an angel emerge out of the wonderful colors, so I had too develop it. I absolutely love all the contrasts. Dark and light, as well as cool and warm colors, it just seems to be exploding! I also enjoy creating things with a palette knife because of the texture and abstract quality.

I can imagine this angel, along with many others, joining us when we sing songs of worship. It is as if when you praise God, no matter how bad things are, you step out of the dark shadows and step into that joy-giving light. 

Maybe that is what this angel was doing. Might have been doing battle on your behalf, and then turned around, into the light as the song began, mission accomplished!

Media: acrylic
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
original is not available
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Hang Over, Abstract, Palette knife painting

"Hang Over"
About This Painting:
It started as a study of split contrasts. I was just playing with the palette knife and lots of thick paint. This is a fun approach. this time it was based completely on my mood, and the mixed emotions I was struggling with at the time. Very quickly the painting began to look like flowers hanging over the water.
Because of the abstract quality it has, almost like blurred vision, I gave it the humorous title, which made me laugh.
Ready to frame

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)


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Monday, June 15, 2009

Azaleas Too


"Azaleas Too"
About This Painting:
I wanted to slow down the painting process and study these beautiful flowers in watercolor. This is a much more meditative approach for me. The first painting ("Wild Azaleas") that I did last month was very fun and fast, with lots of thick paint and free emotions flying off of the brush! That is so exciting to do, but does not tap into the desire to capture a soft subtle beauty. This painting, in contrast, was planned out every step of the way, and helped me connect with a more contemplative and intellectual technique.
Ready to frame.

Media: Watercolor on paper
Size: 6.5 in X 4.5 in (16.5 cm X 11.4 cm)


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Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Splash Down 2, Atlantic Ocean


"Splash Down 2"


About This Painting:
This is a take off of a painting I did in October of 2007. It started as a demonstration for a painting lesson. I wanted to make it brighter and less threatening. This painting is also smaller, and I made the colors stronger. 


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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
NOT AVAILABLE



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Thursday, June 04, 2009

Peeling Paint


"Peeling Paint"
About This Painting:
This painting is mostly a palette knife painting. I started it as an abstract, but as it reminded of paint peeling off of wood I added some detail lines for wood grain and cracks in the paint. Just wanted to build up the contrast of smooth wood and rough texture.
Thanks for looking!
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)


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Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Crack Pot, Floral Still Life


"Crack Pot"

About This Painting:
This is a fun little painting of a cracked vase with fake flowers! I did it for my Daily Painters group. The monthly theme this time is 'all cracked up.'
Enjoy!
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)



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Monday, June 01, 2009

Fierce Beauty, American Lion


"Fierce Beauty"
About This Painting:
I was excited about doing all the fur up close with lots of texture. That was my original inspiration. In the photos I took of this Florida panther, the eyes were in shadow and hardly showed up. I love painting eyes, so I couldn't resist and really played them up here. No matter where you go in the room they are looking straight at you!

The painting continues on the sides, no need for framing.

Media: acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
Size: 20 in X 20 in (50.8 cm X 50.8 cm)
Price: $2,500.00 USD

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Sweet Summer Memories


"Sweet Summer Memories"

About This Painting:
After painting this little landscape I just couldn't resist adding the tire-swing in remembrance of all the fun at many different swimming holes with a rope or a tire swing over the water! usually it was up on a higher hill than this. I remember a group of kids pushing each other, and 2 or 3 trying to jump on the swing at the same time! Someone usually got pushed in or fell off.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

River Bank, watercolor study


"River Bank"
About This Painting:
Just practicing with watercolors. Haven't used them in a while and wanted to paint with them more. I was interested in the dark contrast of the dirt againt the light grass.
Ready to frame.

Media: Watercolor on archival paper
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)


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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Letting Go, palette knife abstract


"Letting Go"

About This Painting:

This palette knife painting started as a color study. It soon became a metaphor for inner struggles. I sensed the pull in my soul to hang onto things that people have done and said that hurt me, and I felt the release when I let go and forgave them. I am learning to do this right away, and not let it build over time.

This abstract painting is symbolic in many ways. The movement of the paint represents moving on, getting free from things that keep us from joy. The red and orange colors are for anger and heat, and the dark purple and black are for spiritual death that we find in unforgiveness. The white is the way of escape that Father God is always faithful to provide.

The cool colors at the bottom are the streams of refreshing we find in letting go.


By forgiving others, even when they do not ask for it, we can let go of offenses and not become resentful, which only hurts us, not them.

Ready to frame

Media: acrylic on hard board
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
$375.00


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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Evening Solitude

"Evening Solitude"

About This Painting:
I loved this interesting old tree on Sanibel Island and took a few pictures of it from different angles. I added the Great Blue Heron for more interest. I just wanted to hide a bird in all those branches!
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Media: acrylic on hardboard
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)

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Friday, May 08, 2009

At the River

"At the River"

About This Painting:
This is from Silver Springs Florida. It was morning, I thought the reflections were just lovely. Birds where everywhere. I like the impressionistic style of this painting. I wanted to try to capture that magical feeling you get when you know you are experiencing God's presence through His creation.
Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
$575.00


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Monday, May 04, 2009

Painted Paint, A paint horse up close

"Painted Paint"
About This Painting:
This was inspired by Kathy Papasso's painting called "Bull's Eye" which I have always thought was an exceptional painting (see my side-bar for her work).

I wanted to capture the texture and close feel of the fur, but the eyes quickly took over to become the focal point. I used two pictures of Paint Horses, and two of Thoroughbreds for references. Then I free handed the drawing onto the canvas before I began painting it. It has taken over a month to finish it.


Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 16 in X 12 in (40.6 cm X 30.5 cm)
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