Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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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Hope to see you there!





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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Rocky Edge, bushes on a rocky shore

"Rocky Edge"



I was attracted to the contrast of the cold rocks against the warm glow in the little bushes. I also like the harsh edges of the rocks against the soft feeling of the water.


Trying some new techniques. This is a watercolor painting, done with many layers of professional color on acid-free paper. Had to start over completely because the colors are not easy to control and I lost the bright highlights in the first attempt.

Enjoy!

~ Watercolor
~ 7 x 9 inches
~ Matted to 11 x 14 inches
~ Ready to Frame
~ $225.00

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On a personal note: I have been teaching more classes and painting less these days. I am also working on updating all my info as I have a new website and new gallery pages. I didn't realize that I have around 800 posts to update! Wow, that amazes me!


Also, I want to thank all of my followers and collectors who have encouraged me over these past five years! It has been a great journey for me. 

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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 his 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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Friday, December 09, 2011

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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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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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Sunday, November 27, 2011

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.



Ready to frame.

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



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Friday, November 25, 2011

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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Ready to frame.

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

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

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!


I cleaned this painting up and did some new photography on it for prints. Click here for info on greeting cards and prints of this painting!



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

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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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Ready to frame.

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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Saturday, November 12, 2011

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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Tuesday, November 08, 2011

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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Saturday, November 05, 2011

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 not available.
Prints may be available.

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Thursday, November 03, 2011

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!


Ready to frame.


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


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