6x9
Colored Pencil
While drawing this, I focused on creating a foggy morning which required less application of color with my pencils. I feel it is important to create the mood but it is something I have to practice.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
"Foggy Morning Buck" Colored Pencil by Charlotte Yealey
6x9
Colored Pencil
While drawing this, I focused on creating a foggy morning which required less application of color with my pencils. I feel it is important to create the mood but it is something I have to practice.
I Will Remember You
I Will Remember You
by Deborah Nell
15"x11" watermedia on Yupo paper
I recently went on a short term missions trip to Nicaragua. It will not be my last. I loved the people of Nicaragua. They have so little in terms of material wealth, yet are so rich in joy and gratitude. I took lots of pictures while I was there. This is a painting of a boy at one of the many outreaches we did while there. I don't normally paint faces but I had to make an exception. When I returned home from my trip I had lots of wonderful memories and wanted to try and capture some of the many faces I will not forget from Nicaragua.
Strip Doors, 12x16, oil on linen, Ron Donoughe
tis the Season by Thom Glace
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Christmas SEAson is here!
I will be at the Arts & Crafts Fair this Saturday
at the Carlisle War College. I will be demonstrating
a watercolor of a mated pair of Variegated Meadowhawk Dragonflies.THOM GLACE WATERCOLORS
www.thomglacewatercolors.com
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Burton Windsor Road by Daily Painter of Pennsylvania Mary Beth Brath
8x10" Acrylic on Board
Sold through the Vancura Gallery in Middlefield Ohio
This is the other painting that sold last month in Ohio. Burton Windsor Road in Geauga County Ohio is one of my favorite locations to explore. Most residents on this road are Amish. The road leads to one of the most quaint little towns in the county - Burton Ohio. The Vancura Gallery is a few miles down the road behind those distant trees.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Snow and Trees - It Must Be Winter
I have a series of winter scenes coming off easel. Here is the first, well, actually, the third. The first two sold before the paint was dry. That's what I call "gratifying."
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Winterfield acrylic on canvas 16 by 20 $300 |
FLURRIES ON THE RIDGE
Plein Air Painting
by Claire Beadon Carnell
100 Paintings in 100 Days Challenge
'Inspirations from a Back Yard'
66/100
'Flurries on the Ridge'
Oil 6 x 8
66/100
Day 66
What a surprise to wake up one morning to the sight of
snow flurries coming in over the mountain ridge. The
flurries provided the perfect atmosphere for painting
this weathered old pine tree, which looked as if had already
withstood many a storm.
If you would like to see more of my work,
please visit my website or my blog. If you are
interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see
here on this blog, please contact me.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Included in 50 Best Watercolor Blogs... Andy Smith
I am surprised and honored to be included inWeb Design Schools Guide
50 Best Blogs for Watercolor Artists
My blog is #23 on this International list...
Musically Inclined Series (Bass) Musical Motif Watercolors by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Musically Inclined / Bass
original musical motif watercolor / bass: 5"w x 7"h
A String Thing
The strings are such
A complicated section,
We say that and invoke
Our greatest affection,
With notes that soar
To the highest of heights
The violins bow frantically
Trying to get it just right!
And notes writ so low
The basses’ brows frown
As they bend down to bow
So low to the ground.
Always self important
No humility, not a trace
They sit right up front
And take up prime stage space.
The rest of the orchestra
Accepts this with grace
Their parts they play well..
They are quite exceptional,
And oh so professional...
BB’10
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art Is Instrumental
Lancaster, PA
info at: email
THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
Plein Air Painting
by Claire Beadon Carnell
100 Paintings in 100 Days Challenge
'Inspirations from a Back Yard'
65/100
'The Day After Thanksgiving'
Oil 9 x 12
65/100
Day 65
Thanksgiving day was pretty cold, raw, and rainy here
in Pennsylvania (a perfect day to stay in, eat yummy food
and nap!) The day after, the wind kicked up and blew the
clouds away, leaving behind a pale light that bathed the
woods.
I have been refining my palette to get cleaner, fresher
color, and working to push the feeling of light in my work.
I was happy with what happened with this little
plein air. What do you think?
If you would like to see more of my work,
please visit my website or my blog. If you are
interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see
here on this blog, please contact me.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Sugar plums and sleeping angels, watercolor by Linda Young
Sugar plums and sleeping angels
Christmas 2010
Watercolor 5 " x 7"
Kaysi and Abby both loved their toy-box which was totally filled with their stuffed friends. Many times, the two of them would go to the box, stand up on their hind legs and with their mouth, pull out almost every toy inside it just to find the right one to play with. They made quite a mess.
A few of the toys in this painting are some of their favorites; like the teddy bears. Each dog also loved to shred the Christmas presents to find a treat tucked inside the paper, or another new chewy or squeaky toy to play with. They both seemed to love Christmas as much as little children do. In this painting, Kaysi is the curious one with the cocked head in the foreground.
In the background, is Abby who could be found sleeping with her paw up on something and her head resting there too. It looked uncomfortable; but Abby always seemed to be resting peacefully.
Last year at this time, I had two West Highland White Terrier "Girls" named, Abby and Kaysi. Abby was with us when the holidays began; but she suddenly took ill soon after Christmas and she died on January 30th of this year. I couldn't save her; we did everything we could.
Kaysi still searches for her now and then and I think of her often. Abby was a wonderful companion and her "sister" Kaysi is learning that same loving way. This painting is dedicated to the wonderful memories of THE Sleeping Angel named "Abby". God Bless your sweet heart, little girl.
website: Linda Young Watercolors
Friday, November 26, 2010
Something rustic yet modern - Mark H Brown
I found this scale at an antique store and fell in love with the rusted patina and water stained face. Rusted metal in soft cool light has a great feel, with the warm earthy brown shadows and bluish to purple soft glow of the northern light. Of course the bright red cherries explode of the canvas being surrounded by the neutral palette of accompanying objects. The wood face of the box has yet to exhaust it's interest to my eye.
Just enough
oil on canvas
22 x 16
available
Roof Tops, 22 x 30, oil, by Ron Donoughe
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
and suddenly Thanksgiving was over and done
while the Christmas rush has officially begun.......
Who Knew??
That Santa Claus bloke
Was just an old salt
A sea farin' float!
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Lancaster, PA
info at: email
Watercolor ~ Deb Watson
'One More Time' - This is a small watercolor study of my grandson, Xander.Art Show - New Works - December 3 - 30
at Mulberry Art Sudios 21 N Mulberry St. Lancaster PA
Debi Watson and Elizabeth W. Gibson
present pets, places and people in watercolor, oil,and pastel.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Fall Walk, Maria Kovalenko Leysens
I did this 9x12 inch watercolor as a demonstration for my watercolor students.
We talked about the layers of a painting and how to show direction and depth.
The color was fun too.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Rainy and wonderful Thanksgiving Day! David Bottini, paintings 'for Gabriel'
Good few weeks of work in the studio - and now with the skies dark, the cold rain falling, it is a perfect day to stay indoors enjoying good food, good company, and the warmth of winter - indoors : )
Happy Thanksgiving!
(newest : "Golden Orange" acrylic on canvas, 2010)
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Shaker Still Life #8 ~ ANDY SMITH, watercolor
"Shaker Still Life #8" ~ 6"x 4" ~ watercolorMy Website: www.andysmithartist.com
My Blog: www.andysmithartist.blogspot.com
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all...
Commissioned Dog Portrait "Angel" Oil by Charlotte Yealey
8x10Oil
This is "Angel" who is missed very much by her owner . Angel was a one eyed Rottweiler and best friend of Bridget, my online friend. Check out her blog and see all her pets. She makes beautiful jewelry.
www.heartofacowgirl.blogspot.com
Taking a short break...
...from cooking and cleaning to wish all my fellow DPP artists a Happy Thanksgiving!
The watercolor/colored pencil rendering above is the image on one of my new Christmas cards for 2010. It's part of my Windows of Gettysburg series and features two of the windows at the Dobbin House in Gettysburg. Since they decorate in more of a colonial style, using wreaths that feature fruits, I thought it was a good "Thanksgiving into Christmas" transition. I currently have 15 different Christmas card styles available, three of them featuring windows of some of the town's historic buildings. To view the whole group, please visit my website at http://www.civilwarfineart.com.
Have fun and don't eat too much, everyone!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Shaker Still Life #7 ~ ANDY SMITH, watercolor
"Shaker Still Life #7" 4.5"x 6" watercolor ~ SOLDClick here to see my available watercolor paintings.
Click here to see my new prints for 2010
Just Sophie and Me Watercolor Still Life by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Beginning Niggling
in the beginning
I had an idea
a slight yet sure niggling
regarding Sophia
her dolly, a tea cup
a box, bag and bow
with plenty of pink
and green down below
this still life is taking
a life of its own
I think it would fit
in a “Sophie and Me” book
it could be a hit
if I ever finish it!
BB'10
Just Sophie and Me
original still life with Sophie Doll: 15"w x 16"h
Toddler Scholar
Just Sophie and me
learning to count
1 - 2 - 3
just Sophie and me
learning the sounds
A - B - C
just Sophie and me
and music and art
and poetry
(the toddler trinity
for pre-K Academy)
the music of Bach
oils by Cassatt
and poems by Emily
and yes, Robert Frost
our learning is steady
‘cause we want to go
we’ve gotta be ready
to show off, you know .......
BB'10
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Lancaster, PA
info: email
Monday, November 22, 2010
"I Wanna Learn To Dance" Watercolor by Kathy Michels
Today I finished my watercolor portrait of this adorable little girl. She was just such a joy to do. She just wants to learn to dance so much. "Royal Purple" Egg tempera WIP by Tatiana Myers.
"Royal Purple" by Tatiana Myers
14 x 11". Egg Tempera and ink on Aquaboard.
Just a last touch up and now I may call it finished!
With questions about paintings 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/
To see more of my works visit my web site:
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.com/
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.blogspot.com/
Symphony in the Key of Sea Watercolor Seascape by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Symphony in the Key of Sea / OBX
original watercolor seascape / OBX: 11"w x 7"h
OBX
oh to be
by the sea
just my fam’ly and me
sunblocked nose
bug sprayed toes
sunning responsibly
grasses sway
sand dunes say
join all nature at play
roaring surf
sandy turf
it’s an OBX day!
BB'10
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
info at: email
blog: http://watercolorsbybertiebrown.blogspot.com
Art Show in December ~ Debi Watson
'Starting From Scratch' Original Watercolor Painting by Debi WatsonMulberry Art Studios 21 N. Mulberry St. Lancaster PA
Opening Receptions: Friday 12/3 from 5 to 8 p.m. and
Sunday 12/5 from 1 to 3 p.m.
(A portion of sales will benefit the Humane Society.)
Sunday, November 21, 2010
A Stately Entrance by Julie Riker
12x12
oil
I made arrangements for the Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters to paint out in the well tended gardens of the PA Governor's Residence last week. Even though most of the flowers had gone for the season, there was still a lot of beautiful color to see. I particularly loved this shrub in the foreground with the firey red foliage.
It was a cold day to paint outside, but Tammy and the staff made us feel welcomed, even offering warm beverages and freshly baked cookies to warm us up. I think everyone had a good time.
If you would like to see more of my work please visit my website http://www.julieriker.com/
Musically Inclined (Violin,Tuba) Musical Motif Watercolor by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown / Art is Instrumental
Musically Inclined / Tuba, Violin
original watercolor musical motif with Tuba, Violin: 6"w x 8"h
Tu-be Tuba
Tu-be a violin
is sweet music to me
Tuba on the other hand
might be even more grand!
BB’10
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Lancaster, PA
info at: email
"Royal Purple" Egg tempre WIP by Tatiana Myers.
14 x 11". Egg Tempera and ink on Aquaboard.
This and that... meanwhile I'm slowly finishing that very clematis. I'm suspecting that it will only need one more good painting session to be finished... But not tonight... perhaps not even tomorrow. This is how it is looking on my working table, even some pigments are around.
Sorry, but precious egg medium already went in my refrigerator!
Sorry, but precious egg medium already went in my refrigerator!
With questions about paintings 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/
To see more of my works visit my web site:
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.com/
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.blogspot.com/
Saturday, November 20, 2010
"I Wanna Learn To Dance" by Kathy Michels
This adorable little four year old is getting ready for another ballet class. I loved the expression on her face. She was so intense and into the moment. She wanted so much to be able to dance. The drawing is finished and tomorrow I will be painting her in watercolor. This is a smaller piece - just 8" x 10".
BARE TREE IN THE GARDEN
Plein Air
by Claire Beadon Carnell
Plein Air
Oil on linen 12 x 9
This week the Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters
had the wonderful opportunity of painting in the gardens
of the Pennsylvania Governor's residence. The buildings
within the compound are beautiful, but my eye was drawn
to this scene of a bare tree standing starkly against a
backdrop of colorful fall foliage.
Although the day was raw and cold, we were warmly
greeted by Tammy and other staff at the residence,
and were even invited to come inside to warm up with
some hot tea and freshly baked cookies. Now that's
what I call some plein air roughin' it :)
If you would like to see more of my work,
please visit my website or my blog. If you are
interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see
here on this blog, please contact me.
Musically Inclined (Violin, Piano) Musical Motif Watercolor by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown / Art is Instrumental
Musically Inclined / Piano, Violin
original watercolor music motif with piano/ violin: 7"w x 11"h
No Viol-ence
do strings
ever throw
their well-tempered bows
at the soloist who thinks
his technic doesn’t stink(!)
as he plays arrogantly
the piano so disparately
lifting hands dramatically
o’re ebony
and ivory
BB’10
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Lancaster, PA
info at: email
Friday, November 19, 2010
Along Water's Edge by Linda Young
Along Water's Edge
Watercolor 13-3/4 x 23”
Linda Young, artist
This is another story from living "Out West" and the reasons I painted this landscape.
Off in the distance the line cabin was the only place one could go to if caught out in bad weather and find shelter. Sometimes, the fog came down between the hills and into the meadows; the mornings were so quiet and peaceful when that fog came rolling in! It would become so thick you could hardly see the cabins, outbuildings and barns let alone the horses in the pasture.
There were always fresh trout to be caught in the Mountain Rivers running through the pastures and in the well-made beaver ponds. Many times they were the main course for the meal. Sometimes, fried trout were the only things we had to eat.
I had a beautiful bay mare that I trained to ride when she was three years old; she was an American Quarter Horse named Miss Windee Breeze. In this painting, she would be the one running toward the others, snorting, whinnying and bucking because she realized she wasn’t with the herd. Before I got Windee, another horse was a big sorrel named “King” which I used to ride in parades and into the mountains. At one point, there were 15 horses in our string. King is the one looking toward the elk.
In the distance a bull elk whistles to stake claim to his territory and cows. An elk’s whistle teeth are the only American Ivory in the United States. (So I was told)
Well, the horses, cabins and other material things are probably all long gone by now; it has been thirty years since I’ve been here. Yet, the memories will always be a part of me.
Painting Number two of Western series.
Linda Young Watercolors website
Low Country Libretto Watercolor Seascape by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Low Country Libretto
original watercolor seascape/salt marsh: 14"w x 11"h
Salt Marsh Meanderings
Low Country liaisons
herons skulking about
don’t get on my turf
they often cry out!
amongst the sweet grass
they sneak and stalk
it’s all about the belly
feed me, feed me, it squawks
they really are a sight
a pterodactyl? a hawk?
no,
just Big Bird in white
looking for that perfect bite!
BB’10
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Lancaster, PA
info at: email
AUTUMN PALETTE By Cecelia Lyden
oil on canvasboard
6x8
Julie Riker arranged for our plein aire group to paint at the Governor's mansion yesterday. We are planning to do a painting each season. The strong winds on Wednesday left many of the trees void of leaves and autumn color, but much of the shrubbery was still brilliant and contrasted beautifully with the bare branches of other shrubs.
The weather turned windy and cold and after 3 hours I began to shiver. Happily, the Governor's hostess, Tammy, had coffee and cookies right out of the oven to warm us up. We enjoyed them seated at a lovely banquet table, drinking out of china cups. Not a bad way to end a plein aire session.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
"20th Maine Re-enactor" by Dianne Lorden
After having recently posted one of my re-enactor pastels, I remembered this one. I sold it two years ago, but thought I'd share it here on the DPP blog.I spoke with this gentleman up by the Peace Light during an encampment on the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield, and I was impressed by his passion. Just wanted to honor it in a portrait.
View my work at South Mountain Sketchbook:
www.southmountainsketchbook.webs.com
Andy Smith's 27th Annual Open House...
"Suffer the Little Children" 29"x25"It's time...
Open House starts Friday at 2PM.
All are welcome to stop in.
More info can be found on my website:
www.andysmithartist.com
Irish Scene with Sheep by Madeline Reilly
place in all the world. So much dramatic scenery. It takes your breath away.Madeline Reilly
Lewes Beach Scene by Madeline Reilly
This painting was actually started in Plein air but finished in the studio. It won an Honorable mention in a show in Stuart, FL
Chestertown, MD by Madeline C Reilly
Pomegranate - Acrylic Impressionistic Representational Still Life by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski
Pomegranate
9" x 12"
Acrylic on canvas
This is another Challenge painting done for Lela Stankovic's Paint and Draw Together blogspot. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com To see more of my paintings, both representational and abstract, visit my website and blogspot at:
Musically Inclined (Violin) Musical Motif Watercolor by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown / Art is Instrumental
Musically Inclined / Violin
original watercolor musical motif with violin: 7"w x 11"h
String Fling
strings are things
that go plunk
when they’re plucked
but when they are bowed
well, properly so,
they sing full and free
with the greatest of ease
like an acrobat high
on the flying trapeze
BB'10
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
Lancaster, PA
info at: email
pastel portrait, Maria Kovalenko Leysens
I have a ton of pastels and I take them, all of them,
when I go to these model sessions. I don't need them all. (You knew that.)
So, I forced myself to use only a small selection of color for this one.
Painting was easier, not confusing or overwhelming,
and I like what happened.
Pastel, 18 x 22 inch sanded paper.
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