"2011 Shaker Still Life #3"4"x 6" A Painting A Day
Check out the glaze on this pottery!
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Monday, February 28, 2011
ANDY SMITH, watercolors ~ Lititz, PA
"2011 Shaker Still Life #3"4"x 6" A Painting A Day
Check out the glaze on this pottery!
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Watercolor Demo by Debi Watson
This is Richard Price, President of the North East Watercolor Society, and me, with the demo I did on Feb 26, 2011. I was invited to judge their membership exhibit in Middletown, NY, and did the watercolor demonstration at the reception to an audience of almost a hundred. I got to meet lots of very nice artists - fun!Sunday, February 27, 2011
Patricia A. Griffin "GOLDEN", 20''x60'' oil on linen,Grizzly Bear
Catching a scent, this grizzly is a mass offur caught in the golden afternoon rays. I captured this image on my August 2010 Yellowstone trip and have been doing a rash of bear paintings since. It's amazing how tough these beasts can be and how tender they are at distance. I saw 11 grizzly on the trip. I am most thankful for those sightings.
Process exceeds perfection.
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Twin Peaks, oil on linen, 16 x 20, by Ron Donoughe
"I Felt the Baby Move" drawing in progress by Kathy Michels
"I Felt the Baby Move" was such a tender moment. My models were not related. This little girl felt the baby move for the very first time as I was snapping the shots. It was an amazing moment for her to actually realize there really is a baby there. I am finishing up the drawing and can't wait to start painting this one later this week. This will be a watercolor on a full sheet 30" x 22".
Canvas Capers
Oversized Canvas Giclee Prints of an Arctic Char Study
and a Colorful Canvas Giclee of a Lahontan Cutthroat Trout.
Closeup of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Canvas Giclee.
On some of my latest prints, my Giclee Printer-
Jim Davis at Art Repro Services Had fun with
my request for a few Canvas Giclees to see how
my clients and myself would like canvas
instead of Paper Giclee Prints. He cam back with an assortment
of fun prints that added more than a touch of color to my art!
I then went to one of my galleries-
Smith Custom Framing & Fine Art Gallery
in New Cumberland, PA
And asked the owner, Debbie Smith to help. She had a free hand
in coming up with a way to frame and present this new endeavor.
(She is the lady pictured above)
According to her- she framed to Giclee Canvas Prints with these choices:
The original sized Lahontan Cutthroat Trout with
a neon yellow/green background was stacked with 3 frames.
The outer frame is done with Larson Juhl's Taffy line in Lemon,
the next frame is mottled vibrant green by Presto Moulding
and accented with a Larson Juhl Light Blue Confetti fillet
to bring out the fine outline around the fish.
The 2 oversized Giclee Canvas Prints of the Arctic Char
are framed with Larson Juhl's fun and fanciful Taffy Profile.
On the Black Background version, Debbie used a Raspberry Taffy
to make the Char 'pop'
and on the white background version, she used
the Green Apple Taffy moulding, complementing
the Arctic Char dominant colors.
The startling differences in the 2 Char Prints is amazing!
While I have done a few canvas prints in the past,
about a year or two ago, I never experimented with
colors and frames. Since I am excusively a
transparent watercolorist, I am not use to what was available
with the presentation found with using canvas instead of
a paper print or original double matted under glass.
This has been a real eye opener-
that I wanted to pass onto you. I am looking for
more fun ways to explore my presentation of my art!
THOM GLACE WATERCOLORS
Don't forget to check out the Camp Hill Plein Art Festival
the week before the Gettysburg Festival with Marybeth Brath.
"Amy" work in progress.
Nearing completion now. Most of the work I've done has involved the background. Her expression is not quite there yet but I will correct that once I've finished all the background work. I had Friday off so it was wonderful to spend the entire day painting. I was able to accomplish a lot. I am considering applying some light oil work to her complexion once I've finished everything.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
PALM TREES REVISITED By Cecelia Lyden
acrylic
It is always gratifying when you feel that you have grown or learned something new. For me, my time in Florida has forced me to look carefully at palm trees. Perhaps, because I am a northeast born and raised woman, I never really liked paintings with palm trees, especially when those trees were situated on a beach and silhouetted against garish sunsets or sunrises. They always appeared cliche, phony, over-colored , painted assembly line-like.
Painting with a plein air group in Florida, I had no choice. Palms were everywhere we went. I had to paint them. I didn't want to paint a stylized version of a palm tree. The one, that as a child, I painted with palm branches radiating from the center, like a wheel, usually with coconuts. So I forced myself to really look at them. The more I looked, the more I learned to appreciate their gracefulness and beauty. We are leaving in a week, but I will be anxious to return next year to continue observing and painting these beautiful trees. As for those "garish", phony-looking sunrises and sunsets, "they're real and they're spectacular."
Friday, February 25, 2011
Child's Play at the Jersey Shore (renamed from Beach Kids...) by Linda Young
Child's Play at the Jersey Shore
Watercolor
I changed the name of this painting from the prior post; I like this better because the children, both young and old are playing together. The ocean just brings out the kid in a lot of us, doesn't it?
The weather didn't stay bright enough for me to get a good photo of this; the whites are really much whiter than what shows here. There is a better way to get the painting to look right and that is to have it scanned; but that's another topic all together.
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Musically Inclined (Horn/Beethoven Bust) Musical Motif Watercolor by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown / Art is Instrumental
Musically Inclined/Horn, Beethoven Bust
original watercolor still life with horn, Beethoven bust
22"w x 18"h
The Poem, The Work
Beethoven First
which comes first
the notes, the words, the work?
what comes next
the painting or the text?
was that horn, upset forlorn
‘til Ludwig’s motive then was born
...da da da dum...
o -oh Ludwig knew
the horn could play the tune...
roll over Beethoven
the horn defers to you
BB'11
all roads lead to Beethoven....pressing on....
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
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"Springer Beggers" Oil Painting by Charlotte Yealey
8x10
Oil
All dog owners know the look of anticipation on their dogs face when they want a treat. That is what I tried to capture with this painting.
This painting is featured on Red Bubble's homepage.
ZIPPO MAGIC
by Claire Beadon Carnell
Oil 6 x 6
This is my entry for Carol Marine's Daily Paintworks
challenge this week. The photograph was submitted by
Michael Naples, and participants were only allowed to use
a palette consisting of ultramarine blue, burnt sienna and white.
You would think that using such a limited palette might make this
challenge more difficult, but in fact it was easier to focus on
value shifts without the distraction of a lot of color, and quite
interesting to see the variety of color that could actually be
created from these three colors.
Have to say, I am LOVING these challenges!
challenge this week. The photograph was submitted by
Michael Naples, and participants were only allowed to use
a palette consisting of ultramarine blue, burnt sienna and white.
You would think that using such a limited palette might make this
challenge more difficult, but in fact it was easier to focus on
value shifts without the distraction of a lot of color, and quite
interesting to see the variety of color that could actually be
created from these three colors.
Have to say, I am LOVING these challenges!
If you would like to see more of my work,
interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see
here on this blog, please contact me.
Claire Beadon Carnell
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Patricia A. Griffin SPOTTED
Thank you most talented people for inviting me to join your blog.I am new to this gig and will do my best to assimilate.
I have painted plein air for the past twenty years.
My most recent subjects have been animals both wild and tame. They are inspirational to me and have fueled much growth in my work. I have a one woman show up "STORYTELLERS" at the Hub Gallery, Penn State, University City. 38 paintings. It will be up until March 2nd 2011 so if you find yourself in the area, do stop in. I am represented in Jackson Wy. at RARE Gallery, and in Scottsdale Az. at Xanadu Gallery. I am always looking for representation.
This piece is titled "SPOTTED" 36''x24'' it is a red deer/elk fawn I had the pleasure of spending time with in August 2010. Please view more of my work at www.griffingallery.org
Do not question why, question why not.
Circle Series #6 by Linda Benton McCloskey
Sorry I haven't posted for awhile - life just keeps getting in the way. Above is one of my newer abstract (or non-objective) paintings. It's quite large - 40 x 30 and on stretched canvas. After posting it on my website and after looking at it for a few days, I thought it needed to be changed. Below is the newer version. I added more black to the left side to balance the darkness on the top and right. Then I added rose madder to the bottom left since I thought it appeared too orange. I also added some white and yellow to that same area to break up that corner. I'm liking the changes. Do you think I helped it or hurt it? Thanks.
Limelight by Joe Kluck
This scene is out my window, across the road, and along the Banks of the Lackawanna River.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
"Amy" work in progress.
Continuing on. Not a lot to say at this point. Deepened the color in the background. Refinement on her hair and expression. I haven't quit captured the smile yet. Think I have to tone that down ever so slightly. Working this size I am depending quite a lot on my magnifying glass. I will be so happy when I get glasses in a few weeks. Yes, bifocals. It's time. Nuff said.
Begun adding the bush in the background. So far it is still all acrylic. If I add oils, which I am not sure if I will, it will be at the very end.
Musically Inclined (Horn/Beethoven Bust) Musical Motif Watercolor by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown / Art is Instrumental
Musically Inclined/Horn, Beethoven Bust
watercolor still life with horn/ Beethoven bust in progress: 22"w x 18"h
Chicken Tricks
You cannot be chicken
If you play french horn
Unless you are thinkin’
You’d like a good lickin’
When that horn does balk
The right note, it squawks
And Beethoven rolls over
As you shrug your shoulder
BB’11
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
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ANDY SMITH, watercolor ~ Lititz,PA
"2011 Shaker Still Life #2"4"x 6" watercolor ~ A Painting A Day
March watercolor classes start next week.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Morning 9:30-11:30am OR Evenings 7-9pm
Held at the studio in Lititz, 4 classes (2hrs ea) $60
email for more info
andy@andysmithartist.com
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Greg, Maria Kovalenko Leysens
Greg (my son) was one of the three models we used for the portrait session at Butler Art Center this past Saturday. I found the mouth challenging because his fist pulls it to one side.
Still not sure... any suggestions?
This past session at the art center was the portrait.
Next session the models will have renaissance inspired costumes.
Can't wait for that one. Stay tuned.
16x20 inches, pastel on mounted Wallis paper, 3 hours
Mountain Chickadee - Acrylic Impressionistic Representational Wildlife Bird by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski
Mountain Chickadee5" x 7"
Acrylic on Canvas
This painting was done for Gary Keimig's Wilderness Art Challenge. The white stripe over the eye identifies the Mountain Chickadee from all other chickadees. To see more painted renditions of this little guy, please visit Gary's blogspot. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, e-mail PAT. To see more of my paintings, please visit my website and blogspot at:
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Floating Ice on the Susquehanna by Julie Riker
8x10 plein air oil
Painted last week as the ice was starting to melt.
Spring is on the way!
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"Ballerina" Oil Painting by Charlotte Yealey
8x10
Oil
I started out doing a painting of my niece when she was a young ballerina but it turned out to be a more professional dancer.
You can find this image on Fine Art America.
new still life with landscape blend by Mark H Brown
I found this wonderful crystal compote and was excited to use it with my new landscape/still life blend. I loved the color blend of the sky with the yellow lemons.
Lemons in compote
16 x 16
oil on canvas
ANDY SMITH, watercolor ~ Lititz, PA
"2011 Shaker Still Life #1"
4"x 6" watercolor ~ A Painting A Day
I went back to what I enjoy... Shaker
Actually, there is not much I do not enjoy painting!
Thats a good thing, I never get bored.
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Musically Inclined (Horn/Beethoven Bust) Musical Motif Watercolor by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Bertie Brown / Art is Instrumental
In The Beginning...
Sophie’s Victory
Sophie came by
With that look in her eyes
She was on a mission
To get the commission
We turned on our tunes
Ahh.
Music filled the room
Was that Ludwig V
And Wellington’s Victory?
A recording so rare
It’s almost never played
On the air, or anywhere
Sophie said, “ Hey, let’s stop rambling
We gotta get scrambling
We’ve a horn to paint
And Beethoven’s face
Before we gets bored
Exhausted or faint!”
She was anxious and ready
to set a fast pace
I said slow and steady
will win this race
Sophie just sighed
And rolled her beautiful
Big blue eyes
Alright, okay
You get your way.....
We’ll let you all know
When the work’s fit to show!
BB’11
still life set up and painting gear......
Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
HOUSE NEAR OLD FORT By Cecelia Lyden
acrylic on matboard8x10
This is my last post from Florida this winter. We are leaving in about a week and I have used up all my canvases. I painted this on matboard, which I did not like--the paint dried much too quickly. It did force me to paint extra fast though. I spotted this house situated between two gnarly trees in the park with a palm tree growing between them.
The house positioned, right in the middle, and the unusual, opposing growth of the trees made this an interesting composition to me.
ANDY SMITH, watercolors ~ Lititz, PA
"Male Cardinal"4"x6" ~ A Painting A Day
The mate to yesterdays cardinal.
I use my own photographs as reference. Starting
by taking a few extra moments to study the subject.
Then I usually do a rough sketch in my sketchbook.
I think it helps with the hand to eye connection.
Next, I hand draw the subject onto my watercolor
paper. Almost every painting no matter the size
or subjects starts this way.
BIGHORN SHEEP
by Claire Beadon Carnell
'Bighorn Sheep'
Oil 9 x 12
I used to be terrified of sheep and goats when I was little.
We had visited a farm, and being the ever-inquisitive child that
I was, I wandered into a barn all by myself. All I remember
is that it was dimly lit, and all of these strange-eyed animals
were staring at me. The next thing I remember is that I had been
knocked onto my backside by an overly aggressive billy goat!
I did not want to be around sheep or goats for quite some time.
I wanted to paint this wooly sheep when Gary Keimig posted it
for his Wilderness Challenge, but I never got to do it before
the challenge ended. I liked the quiet spirit of this sheep, as
well as its beautifully textured coat - which was also full of color.
Thank goodness I appreciate sheep and goats now, and am
no longer afraid of them!!
If you would like to see more of my work,
interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see
here on this blog, please contact me.
Claire Beadon Carnell
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Beach Kids of the Jersey Shore by Linda Young
Beach Kids of the Jersey Shore
13 x 21 Watercolor
Linda Young, artist
With last night's snow, I could use some of this sunshine and warmth!
Artist Linda Young http://www.lindayoungwatercolors.com/ http://lindayoung.fineartstudioonline.com/contact
Excellent Plein Air Opportunity- Lots of cash prizes!
Poster featuring one of my mentors-
The last of the surviving original 'Seven Lively Artists'
Earl Blust showing a Plein Air Painting from the area.
This is the First Plein Air Festival of Camp Hill, PA
I am on the committee and will be an entry judge,
since I cannot paint Plein Air do to health issues.
I encourage all artist to check this out-
the week before Mary Beth's Plein Air Event in Gettysburg.
To enter, the deadline is March 1st.
Date of the festival is June 3 - 5, 2011
All details can be seen on the web site:
Thank you for your time: Thom Glace
Monday, February 21, 2011
Dedication of 80-painting wall mural by Ron Donoughe
Pregnant Mommy Watercolor by Kathy Michels
My watercolor painting of my pregnant model and her little girl is finished. This one was so much fun to do. On to my next painting. See more of my work at www.artbykathymichels.com
ANDY SMITH, watercolors ~ Lititz, PA
"Female Cardinal"4"x 6" A Painting A Day
This painting is from the ice storm we had a
few weeks ago. Tomorrow will be the male.
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Painting delivered - Dianne Lorden
My pastel of Christ Lutheran Church (depicted in the mid-19th century) was unveiled yesterday during the year's first meeting of the Licensed Town Guide Association, which took place at the church. The crowd - and recipient - were very enthusiastic! The wonderful framing job was done by Forget-Me-Not Framing, New Oxford, Pa.View my work at www.southmountainsketchbook.webs.com
PALM IN THE SUN By Cecelia Lyden
acrylic on canvas6x8
I did this painting from a photo I took on a bright sunny morning. I walked around the clean streets in Ft. Pierce, with the indent to take photos of the beautiful empty buildings. It was on this mission that I noticed the shadows of the graceful palm trees on the sides of these buildings. Before I return to PA, I hope to find capture more palm tree shadows on buildings and sidewalks.
Circle Of Love by Deborah Nell
Circle Of Love 11"x12" Water media on Yupo paper
This painting was painted in January 2011. I must have been still thinking of Christmas. For more of my paintings, please view my website at http://www.debora-nell.artistwebsites.com/
Sunday, February 20, 2011
"Iris Garden" Oil Pastel of Tatiana Myers. More news.
"Iris Garden"
14x 11" Oil Pastel on Pastelbord
This Friday I received great news from publisher of "International Artist" magazine.
My Oil Pastel "Iris Garden", what currently I have hunging in my studio at Gallerie 13,
was chosen as one of 10 finalists in Challenge #62 "Flowers and Gardens" Competition
and will be published in "International Artist" issue #78 April/May 2011
together with some insides on my working methods.
I always had a feeling that this work is special and one day will bring me a big surprise. And it sure did! Another good part is - I will not have to ship it anywhere this time.
And mean while it will stay just where it is. please stop by at Gallerie 13 and take another look. Gallerie 13 is representing several members of DPP and has some amazing work of art on display!
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My Oil Pastel "Iris Garden", what currently I have hunging in my studio at Gallerie 13,
was chosen as one of 10 finalists in Challenge #62 "Flowers and Gardens" Competition
and will be published in "International Artist" issue #78 April/May 2011
together with some insides on my working methods.
I always had a feeling that this work is special and one day will bring me a big surprise. And it sure did! Another good part is - I will not have to ship it anywhere this time.
And mean while it will stay just where it is. please stop by at Gallerie 13 and take another look. Gallerie 13 is representing several members of DPP and has some amazing work of art on display!
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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/
ANDY SMITH, watercolors ~ Lititz, PA
"Gettysburg Battlefield in Snow #10"6"x4" watercolor ~ A Painting A Day
This is the last one in my Battlefield series!
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Paint America ~ Debi Watson
'Yellowstone Horses' and four other paintings were accepted in the Paint America juried exhibit, so I'm getting them ready to go. (That's a lot of shipping boxes.) Their first stop is The Coutts Museum of Art in El Dorado Kansas. www.debiwatson.com
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