The River Clare

This is one of my paintings in the current show at Art Plus Gallery.  It is 18" x 18", and framed with a solid wood floater frame in natural finish. In case you are new to my blog, I handcraft my own frames in addition to painting the pictures! I posted about it here if you want to read a bit more about it.   It is a second love of mine (working in the wood shop), although, I don't think I'd want to do it full time...  It can be a back breaker!  Anyway, this painting was inspired by a 6" x 6" painting I did during the 30 in 30 challenge I took part in in January. I liked the little one so much, I wanted to see how it translated large.  I really like the larger version, but I must say, sizing up a small painting isn't as simple as one might think.  The qualities I loved in the small painting, such as fresh, simple brush strokes, are achieved differently on a large scale.  All in all, I am happy I sized this one up and am already planning some more!

The River Clare, 18" x 18", oil on canvas, framed
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Day 19 of the 30 in 30 - Blue Marble

Today's painting is a miniature... harder to paint than you might think, especially if you are like me and like using big brushes.  The panel measures 4"x4", however, I will be offering this one framed and ready to place in your home... :) So why did I choose a miniature painting?  Well, I had to paint 2 paintings today due to the fact that I have a very busy schedule tomorrow and don't think I will have time to paint... ugh.   But that's o.k., because I did get 2 done today!  I am out of breath (figuratively) and feel like I spent the better part of the day in the studio.  Oh well... not many other things I can think of I'd rather do!  Today's painting is of a marble... Glass orbs are fantastic to paint.  More detail in this tiny object than most other things...

Blue Marble, oil on panel, framed, 4"x4"
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Elvis is in the building!

This is the 2nd of 3 chickens I will be offering at a special starting  bid of $25!  I named him Elvis after a character in a humorous children's book series called "Minnie and Moo".  In it there is a rooster named Elvis.  After I painted this guy, I just knew that was his name.  Doesn't he look like an Elvis to you?  :)  This painting is framed in a pickled, white solid wood frame and is ready to hang and enjoy!

Elvis, 6"x6", oil on panel, framed
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Thankful...

This is the 2nd of two birds I recently painted.  Birds are fun little creatures to paint.  I think their feathers lend themselves well to a slightly heavier paint application (which I like to do) and generally they have nice, plump, round little bodies.  So nice to be hearing them again when I open my door!  Have I mentioned how thankful I am it is Spring?  This painting is framed with a solid wood black frame and is ready to enjoy! 

Thankful, 6" x 6", oil on panel, framed
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Daily Paintworks

I have recently joined an online group called Daily Paintworks.  Through this site I am able to sell my artwork and keep an online gallery of my art.  Yes I still have my personal website, but this is just another outlet to hopefully sell art through.  Many artists have had success through DPW and I hope to as well!  I have posted 5 or 6 paintings so far and it is awesome that I have gotten comments on some of them from respected artists!  The 21st century is truly a great time to be an artist.  To see this painting and purchase it if you like, click on the link below the picture.

Who will help me plant the grain?, 6" x 6", oil on panel, framed
 

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