Daily Painters of Pennsylvania: February 2010

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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Baba 2, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

I started a new group of paintings about Baba's. My Baba was a strong woman who I have great respect for. I did some paintings of her a few years ago and started some other Baba pictues this past week.

You can visit my blog to see the others.

"Lights and Reflections" by Tatiana Myers.

"Lights and Reflections" by Tatiana Myers

11 x 14". Oil on Masonite.

This is one of the few oil paintings, what I finished lately. I use Holbein Aqua-Duo, water-soluble oil, what helps me to cut down drying time and I don't have to deal with regular solvents. This Painting is ready to be framed at your favorite frame.

With questions about my art works e-mail me at TanyaOfOz@aol.com .

To see more of my paintings visit my web site:

http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.com/
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Newport Vista I - Original Acrylic Plein Aire Landscape Impressionistic Painting on Canvas by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Newport Vista

12 x 6

Acrylic on canvas

This 12" x 6" acrylic painting was done plein air in Newport, PA. It was done at a high elevation looking down onto the Newport Bridge. The day was sunny, the painting was "sweet". It is done on canvas and framed in a gold plein air frame. If interested contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com If interested in viewing more of my paintings, both abstract and representational, visit by website and blogspot at:

www.patkoscienski.com

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'Wild Berries by the Lake' by Thom Glace

Transparent Watercolor on Arches 400lb Rough Watercolor Paper

Image Size 7" x 10". Matted Size: 11" x 14".

New Hampshire Lakes Region in the Spring.

Does anyone remember what Spring is?

Or the color green on the lawn?

Thom Glace Watercolors

Beach Hash by Bertie Brown

Beach Hash

10"w x 13 1/2"h

Ghost Crabs

Harmless sand creatures

All top speed and scurry,

With quick stop and go features

As Porsche race cars in a hurry!

Playing tag, hide and go seek

All day long on the beach

With sand, sun, the sea....

And especially, me!

Now there may or may not

Be a crab in this lot

I really can’t tell

'Cause they hide out so well

Under any old shell...

BB’10

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Nubian Goat Colored Pencil Painting by Charlotte Yealey

8x8
Colored Pencil

When I should be working on getting my tax papers together, I am drawing a goat. I find beauty in all animals and even though I photographed this goat years ago, I still remember this beautiful creature. See more of my art at these locations:
www.charlotteswebart.com
www.zazzle.com/charlotteswebart
www.cafepress.com/charlottesart

Friday, February 26, 2010

Portrait Study #11 ~ child ~ Andy Smith, watercolors

5"x5" Original Watercolor Study
Contact the studio...

This is a study I did to work out the kinks for
the Mother and Child painting. The study is
totally different, I had not painted a portrait in
a while and needed to play with structure.

I am exhibiting in Hockessin, DE all this weekend
you can go to my website for more info, but if you
live near by please come out to see me!
http://www.andysmithartist.com/

Colored Pencil/Watercolor Pencil experimental piece, Step 3, by Amy Lindenberger

This is actually going a little better than I had anticipated, and I "relearned" something I've used in other situations. Since the paper won't take much layering at this point, I had assumed that I wouldn't be able to get the pinks of some of the peonies and their buds, to cover the less desirable areas of green. But I remembered that sometimes in similar situations, I've been able to pick up a color that is actually darker in value and much more intense than the desired final color, and apply it with a very light touch, to achieve the value and intensity I'm actually aiming for. It appears to be working, and now -- though I don't think the pink peony in the upper right corner will end up looking exactly like I had originally envisioned -- I think I can proceed with my original intention of using only colored pencil on this piece, rather than having to add another, more opaque medium.

One of the things I'm enjoying about this piece is that it is forcing me to adapt to what's already there, accepting and even embracing changes to my original idea as they become necessary. Since it's always tempting to go with ideas and applications that feel "safer", I think it's a good thing to sometimes put ourselves into situations where we can't automatically take that route.

ACORN AND LEAF I
by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Acorn and Leaf I'
Oil 5 x 7

Did this little study today. I collected
some dried leaves and acorns up on the mountain
this past fall in the hopes that I could eventually do some
drawings or paintings. I am starting another one
that has more acorns...

If you would like to see more of my work,
please check out my website or my blog.
Thank you.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Colored Pencil/Watercolor Pencil experimental piece, Step 2, by Amy Lindenberger

The masa paper is very delicate, and since it has already taken a fair amount of "abuse" by being soaked, crinkled and unfolded, it's not inclined to take much pressure from the colored pencils. I already knew this about masa paper, but due to the unplanned nature of this experimental piece, this quality is turning out to be a bit of an obstacle in some places where I'd really like to further subdue the unwanted areas of green by applying more pencil layers. So, in my focal point area (undeveloped flower in the upper right), I suspect I'm going to have to go to something more opaque than pencil, to tone down the green enough to allow the building of the flower colors over top. However, in areas that I want to stay more low-key -- like the flower and leaves in the lower right -- the haphazard nature of the green and blue watercolor pencils on masa paper serving as a background are giving it a sort of antique, even mysterious, look, which I find interesting. On to step 3!

SIGNS OF SPRING
by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Signs of Spring'
Oil 24 x 24

An older painting of lilacs that were sitting in the
window of my studio beside a nest I had found
in the back yard. Still thinking about Spring...

If you would like to see more of my work,
please check out my website or my blog.
Thank you.

"Portrait of Nina" by Tatiana Myers.

"Portrait of Nina" by Tatiana Myers. Oil Pastel.

8 x 10" Sennelier Oil Pastel Pad.

One of our dogs, miniature schnauzer Nina, head study.

Sennelier Oil Pastel on Sennelier Oil Pastel paper.

If you are interested to learn more about Oil pastel, visit Oil Pastel Society web site:
www.OilPastelSociety.com

With questions about commitioned pet portraits e-mail me at TanyaOfOz@aol.com .

To see more of my works visit my web site:
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.com/
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.blogspot.com/

Amish Girl with Gourds 2

This 20" x20" pastel is the second in a series from photos I took last summer during a workshop I gave at Eli Smucker's Gourd Farm, Lancaster area (during the annual PA Gourd Fest). Not sure yet what I'm going to do with the series, but am hoping to have it complete for hanging sometime this summer.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Molly's Fat Tire by Bertie Brown

Molly's Fat Tire

Molly’s Fat Tire

What ho!

Where did our Molly go?

Sophie and I just want to know...

She’s hidin’ in a box

Lookin’ a mite distraught

And also kinda’ blue

‘Cause the only thing in view

Is a bottle of Fat Tire Brew

And ‘though Molly knows

It’s as smooth as silk

She’d rather have a bowl of milk!

BB’10

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Mother and Child ~ Andy Smith, watercolors

Mother and Child ~ Image: 20"x16" ~ NFS

This painting finishes the last of the large projects
that I had on my drawing table. I have been at this
one for two months, taking my time and enjoying it.
I have a friend who is a missionary to Liberia and
he brings me the best photos. I painted this one for
my own personal pleasure. I need to live with it
for a while until I am ready to part with it.

'Study of a Long Nosed Butterfly Fish' by Thom Glace

Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Watercolor Board

Image Size: 9" x 4.5". Matted Size: 14" x 11".

First in a series of watercolor studies of Tropical Fish

of the Caribbean Sea. This one is my favorite, and I saw

quite a few of them SCUBA Diving while living in St. Croix.

Thom Glace Watercolors

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Feb & Still Snowing ~ Debi Watson, watercolor

"It's February & Still Snowing" ~ framed 16" x 19" ~ SOLD

This is the scene on Marietta Ave early one morning when I sent to get milk for breakfast. I'm going to do a larger painting of this scene, maybe let a little of the road show through. For more information, visit my website at http://www.debiwatson.com/ or email me at debiwatson@comcast.net

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Model Builder ~ Andy Smith, watercolor

Model Builder ~ framed 20"x 23" ~ $1200.00
SOLD!

This is my latest large painting. I found this window scene
in New Castle, DE. It has interesting peeling paint on the
window frame and my customary brick work.
But look at that light across the sail. Great depth.
I enjoyed each brush stroke on this one!

Website: www.andysmithartist.com
Blog: www.andysmithartist.blogspot.com

"First Robin" Oil Painting by Charlotte Yealey

8x10
oil painting

Let's hope we see more of these birds! This painting is one of the 3 paintings juried into the Mid-Altantic Garden Show on March 4th thru the 7th at the York Expo Center in York. I will be painting there on Friday and Sunday. Stop by and say "Hi".

To: Drebra Tritt-Krerger "Mated for Life' by Thom Glace

Photographs of Swans in The Cotswolds, England.

Taken while living in The Netherelands.

Your Painting reminded me of one my visits to the Cotswolds,

I had to share this Photograph.

Thom Glace Watercolors & Photography

"Mute Swan" By Debra Tritt-Kreiger

"Mute Swan" 11"x15" Watercolor on 140lb paper

Just finished this painting. I was remembering the smell of the spring gardens that surrounded the pond of swans as they zipped around happily in their South Carolina home. I chose to emphasize the colors and textures of the sky and the gardens reflected onto the water. A perfect backdrop for this gorgeous Mute Swan who was moving rather fast.

To contact me or see more paintings go to www.debkreiger.com

Radish Recital by Bertie Brown

Radish Recital

13 1/2"w x 10 3/4"h

Radish Recital

Sophie said, Let’s use our new paints today

Carmine and Windsor blue

Areolin too

What could we paint

With our trio so quaint

Radishes, I think, would work out just great

Wet applications

Give us saturations

Int’resting patterns

With water and spatters

Red, blue and yellow

Make fine pallet-fellows

Radishes Blush

Their round cheeks red and lush

And the foliage

Green and gold-ish

Finish off the work

The radishes vital

A rich red recital

Is now on display

Today!

BB’10

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Totally experimental colored pencil/watercolor pencil piece by Amy Lindenberger, Step 1

I taught a workshop this past weekend which I had entitled "And You Thought You Knew Colored Pencil!" (For information about my workshops, please visit http://www.amylindenberger.com/.) The premise of the workshop was that the very things which attract artists to colored pencil -- the ability to render precise details and have ultimate control -- can carry the disadvantage of a loss of spontaneity. So I demonstrated a variety of techniques for advanced students, most using watercolor pencils, which help to bring some of that spontaneity back, but still meet the Colored Pencil Society of America's guidelines of "100% colored pencil" for their annual international exhibitions. This piece started out purely as a demo of a technique for using Masa paper, wetting and "crinkling" the paper to produce an intricate pattern of lines. Then while the paper is still damp-to-wet, a deep blue watercolor pencil was brushed over the "hills", and the color seeps through to the other side of the paper, reminiscent of the lines of a batik. After the paper was thoroughly dry I brushed an olive green watercolor pencil onto the surface in certain areas -- we were discussing the use of this technique for foliage in landscapes. (This is really a watercolor technique, and I'm still new at it, so if any of you watercolorists have done this and have any tips to share I'd be ever so grateful!)

At the conclusion of the workshop I wondered what to do with this demo piece. A few days later I found a photo I had taken last Spring of the peonies that were blooming outside my studio (which I dearly love), and noticed that -- while the greens are too strong for my peony image -- the shape placement was very similar to the flower placement in my photo, and there were elements of blue and green present in the peonies and their foliage. So I began to speculate on what would happen if I drew onto this surface, and used my dry colored pencils to subdue some the areas of color. I can't honestly say I know for certain this will be successful -- I'll see what happens and share my results with you as I go!

'Study of The Widow Skimmer' by Thom Glace

Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Mat Board

Image Size: 4" x 3".

Part of my North American Dragonfly Species Series.

I am presently working on an Adult Eastern Ringtail as an Adult

and in the Nymph Stage. It is an interesting study.

I will be doing a live demo on March 10th at

Village Artisans of a triple portrait study.

Thom Glace Watercolors

Hello All--I've been enjoying our stay in Fla., but have been without a computer for almost a month--very annoying--I have a few more mins. on the library computer and will spend them enjoying all your wonderful art entries.

Monday, February 22, 2010

"Slow Retreat" Colored Pencil Painting by Charlotte Yealey

12 x 11
Colored Pencil
Always looking for the unusual subjects, I chose our pet turtle in this retracted pose.
This painting is available framed or not framed.
For prices e-mail me at charlotteswebart@comcast.net
www.charlotte-yealey.blogspot.com
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2010 Winter Series #11 ~ ANDY SMITH, watercolors

4"x6" Miniature Original Watercolor
SOLD

A little water scene from French Creek, PA.
I used it as a demonstration for my class

Blog: www.andysmithartist.blogspot.com
Website: www.andysmithartist.com

NOCTURNE WITH FIREFLIES
by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Nocturne with Fireflies'

Oil 9 x 12

From my very first encounter with one, I have

always been totally enchanted with fireflies.

They make a summer evening so magical, and

bring forth memories of running barefoot in the

cool grass trying to catch one of these little orbs of

light ever so carefully in cupped hands, then letting

it fly back up into the night sky. I can not imagine

Summer without them!

If you would like to see more of my work,

please check out my website or my blog.

Thank you.

Eggplant Eggs-travaganza by Bertie Brown

Eggplant Eggs-travaganza

13"w x 10"h

Egg-ceptional Eggplants

Sophie says let’s do a painting today

We’ll use some veggies

With plenty to say

There at the groc’ry store

Dark and demure

Eggplants so purple

Their beauty secure...

Yes, let’s buy them

Not to fry them

But to show the world

Their outspoken beauty

It’s really our duty

To capture their deep.....

Dark sheen!

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John C. Rudy County Park, oil, 8 x 10, Lyn O'Neal

This plein air study was painted at John C. Rudy County Park in York, PA on a hot summer morning. A haze in the distance and a smorgasborg of greens both warm and cool was the interest for me in this piece. I'll never forget the extreme heat that day and I finished quickly to find a place to cool off.

"Two Trees, Variation 3", oil on canvas panel by Jack Bingham, Lititz, PA

"Two Trees, Variation 3" is the 4th and final study in the "Two Trees Series". It is an unframed oil on canvas panel with an approximate image size of 8" x 10". It is currently available on Ebay.

To bid, click here.

For more information on other paintings, visit my website at http://www.jackbinghamcpf.com

Thanks for viewing,
Jack Bingham, Lititz, PA
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Arrangement of Light, study, 12 x 16, oil on panel, by Ron Donoughe

These houses, which are only a few blocks from my studio, were painted last week. I painted them about two years ago for my daughter. That version was larger, 30 x 40 inches. I find it useful to revisit my favorite places. First of all I know where to park. That may sound stupid but when all these skinny streets are packed with snow, the last thing you want to do is move someone's "Pittsburgh chair". So yes parking is an issue, but so is knowing which direction the sun is moving. You only have so much time before the entire light and shadow distribution changes. It is a race against time. There is also comfort painting the same scene because you learned something that can be applied again, hopefully to your advantage. The paintings never look alike. I think of them as journal entries. They record that particular day. One painter friend refers to his daily paintings as tracks in the snow. That makes sense. We learn from our own work – one painting at a time.

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Eve ~ Debi Watson,watercolor portrait

My newest original watercolor painting, image size 14" x 11"

I had this in my studio, unfinished, for a long time. There were a lot of things I wasn't happy with, but with a show deadline Monday, I attacked it with new vigor and Eve is finished. My family voted thumbs down. (My husband says Eve is ugly.) I liked the three dimensional feel, even if it isn't handled like a traditional watercolor. Que sera. List price will be $450, framed, with the caution that this must be shown at the juried exhibit, if accepted.

www.debiwatson.com or email me at debiwatson@comcast.net

"My Fragrant Lilies" by Debra Tritt-Kreiger

"My Fragrant Lilies" 13"x9.5" Watercolor on 140lb Arches Paper

This is one of three of my paintings that will be on display in the "Art in the Garden Show" at the Mid-Atlantic Garden Show opening March 4-7, 2010 at the York Expo Center. I really like the look of the lily. They are a fascinating flower and have so many different varieties and colors.

To contact me or see more paintings go to www.debkreiger.com

'Study of a Brook Trout' by Thom Glace

Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Watercolor Board

Image Size: 9" x 4.5". Matted Size: 14" x 11"

Part of the group of Freshwater Fish of the Susquehanna River Watershed

that will be on display at Allenberry Resort March & April.

Thom Glace Watercolors

Saturday, February 20, 2010

"Stone Barn" by Tatiana Myers.

"Stone Barn" by Tatiana Myers.

4 x 6", Pastel on Ampersand pastel board.

Miniature pastel painting of old English stone barn.

This small work is currently available at "Art and Soul" Gallery.

The gallery address is 900 Market St., Lemoyne, PA 17043.
Call 717-761-1270, or email artandsoul@pa.net for more information

With questions about my art works e-mail me at TanyaOfOz@aol.com .

To see more of my art works visit my web site:
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.com/
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.blogspot.com/

Rhythm & Blues Series ( With Apples, Bowls, Bottles) by Bertie Brown

Rhythm & Blues

image: 21"w x 27"h

“Rhapsody in Blue”

Was our music today

Sophie and I thrilled

To the opening way

That the clarinet soared

Through that octave and more...

We set up a still life

With lots of great blues

We have so much fabric

It’s hard just to choose

Then added some apples

Three bottles, two bowls

On top of the fabric

With plenty of folds

We hummed to the tunes

While painting till noon

Sophie, my rhapsody

In tap dancin’ shoes

Gerschwin and Orchestra

Playin’ his blues!

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LILAC MEMORIES
by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Lilac Memories'
Oil 8 X 8

I always love when the lilacs bloom in April
because of the wonderful perfume they send
into the air. These are some of my own lilacs
that I have carried with me every time we have
moved. They include some stock from my
mother-in-law and also from a neighbor
who became my surrogate grandmother.
The vase is a cranberry opalescent hobnail vase
that belonged to my grandmother.

If you would like to see more of my work ,
please check out my website or my blog.

Thank you!

"Two Trees, Variation 2", oil on panel by Jack Bingham, Lititz, PA

This is the third study in the Two Trees series. This painting is oil on a canvas panel sized 8" x 10". Click on the image for a larger view.

Friday, February 19, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS, THOM GLACE

A HUGE shout out to one of our own DPP members who
received an award for his painting this evening
at the opening of The Carlisle Arts Learning Center's
"Lemon" themed Members show. The painting which received
recognition was Thom's exquisite 'Study of Golden Trout'.

Congratulations, Thom!

"Blue Budgie" Colored Pencil by Charlotte Yealey

9 x 11
Colored Pencil

This is a colored pencil portrait of my niece's blue budgie who was very curious about the camera. The original is available if you contact me at charlotteswebart@comcast.net. This image is also available on quality products at www.zazzle.com/charlotteswebart.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Abby by Linda Young

Abby

Watercolor by Linda Young

11 yrs 10 mos.

My West Highland White Terrier, Abby, went to the Rainbow Bridge on January 30, 2010. Constant companion, loved belly rubs and going for walks and rides; gentle with children and loved everyone. She was the best dog I ever had.

Painted in memory of that dear little dog.

Patriotic Cat ~ Debi Watson, watercolor

17" x 11" Original Watercolor

Available on eBay ~ click here to view

This proud cat was watching a sunny summer morning go by in Annapolis, MD last summer. He is part of my Fast and Furious series of watercolor demonstrations. This showed how to make white objects look three dimensional and how to create loose flowers, like on the left, versus hard edged flowers, on the right. Add a touch of yellow, and you can feel the sunshine!

website: www.debiwatson.com or email debiwatson@comcast.net

Garden Angel ~ Debi Watson, watercolor

7" x 11" Original Watercolor

Available on eBay ~ click here to view

I found this little angel nestled in a cozy corner of a summer garden, sipping nectar with the begonias. The painting was done step by step, one of my Fast and Furious series of watercolor painting demonstrations. This was a glowing example of showing depth in a two dimensional painting.

too see more work or find out about me visit my websit at

http://www.debiwatson.com/

or email me directly at debiwatson@comcast.net

7 Species of Starfish - by Thom Glace

Transparent Watercolor on Mat Board.

Various Species of Starfish to put on an Ocean Theme Christmas Tree

for a Christmas Card Design. I sold a fare amount this year.

'Tis the SEAson...

Thom Glace Watercolors