Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Two Clementines by Dottie Martz



This is a small oil painting, 6X6, on linen panel.  I love the two colors together and this is one of my favorite bowls to paint.  i have it in a lot of my paintings!

If you are interested in my work, please contact me at my website:  dottiemartz.com

There you can see what is in galleries and what is available to purchase. 

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

'Delicate Orchid'- 8"x10" Botanical Still Life Original Oil Painting of a White Flower in a Turquoise Pitcher by New York Fine Artist Maryann Lucas

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When I was arranging this still life in my shadow box, I noticed how cautiously I set the pitcher and placed the orchid in the water. The reason for my steady movement was the absolute delicacy of both the fine glass and the dangling blossom. When I started painting, the awareness of their fragility stayed with me. I found that more than capturing shape and color, I was concerned with capturing that quiet essence.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

SWEET COUNTRY ROSE BY COLLEEN SANCHEZ

SWEET COUNTRY ROSE
ORIGINAL CONTEMPORARY FLORAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING
BY COLLEEN SANCHEZ

6 X 6

THIS MINI PAINTING IS AVAILABLE

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Magnolia in Black and White




Acrylic on Canvas Panel
11 x 14
$75

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Tracy Wall - "Second Kisses"



Second Kisses

10" x 10"
oil on panel
©2012 Tracy Wall

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my blog: www.TracyWall.wordpress.com or
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A Little Reb by Dottie Martz


Oil on  20x16 canvas.  This is my grandson, Chris at about 5 years old.  This was at an re-enactment of one of the Civil War Battles....somewhere here in Virginia.  I don't remember which one. His mother made all of his clothes for the event as they had to be correct for the era.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Love Bouquet, an original still life oil painting by western Colorado artist, Barbara Churchley

I was given a lovely bouquet of flowers and really wanted to paint them. I enjoyed putting brush to canvas for this painting. It is on gallery wrapped canvas and is available; please contact me at barbara@barbarachurchley.com if you are interested in purchasing it. To view more of my work, please visit my website at http://www.barbarachurchley.com.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Wild Red Cannas by Dottie Martz



Oil on 12x9 panel.  Web site:  dottiemartz.com

These cannas would not grow next to my garage...so I literally threw them into the swamp in my back yard.  Now they are thriving! I can see them from my kitchen and I look forward to seeing them every summer.

Long Stem Red by Cathyann Burgess

Long Stem Red©2012C.L.Burgess 4 x 12 oil on wood panel      

Long lasting, a red hot rose. On the sill in my studio, as it snows, I catch a hint of light. All too brief, the affair tonight, with the palette knife and red paint. But I think I captured it.
Somewhere along the path, I have found the challenge to get down and put what is fresh, with deliberation...of late, I find that the knife wields more power than the brush.
It helps, this simple tool, to keep things simple.



for purchase/contact info at
http://www.cathyannstudio113.com/

Sunday, February 19, 2012

ORIGINAL CONTEMPORARY REALISM TROPICAL FLORAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY COLLEEN SANCHEZ - HEADING HOME

HEADING HOME
ORIGINAL CONTEMPORARY PAINTING
BY COLLEEN SANCHEZ
WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
22 X 15

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I've been imagining doing this painting for a couple of years. One day while visiting one of Hawaii Island's amazing coastal Botanical Gardens, I came across this grove of Heliconia. The only way to get near them presented a wonderful backlit scene. I finally worked through this group of photos over the holidays and finally decided to attempt painting them in watercolor. 

The challenge to save my whites and lights was huge because I do not ever use any masking and trying to get the edges of the stalks somewhat neat was really something else. I don't have anything against masking, it just doesn't seem to work for me so I don't have it anymore. In order that I didn't suffer too many frustrations, I worked on Arches 300 lb paper and did the painting in many short sessions over several weeks. Sometimes I would put it away for a few days so I could re-look at it with fresh eyes and try to determine if my original plan was on track. There was so much stuff going on in the background in the original Heliconia Grove I thought is best to leave it out and handle the background in an abstract fashion. I wanted the focus to be on the heliconia themselves and my little friend.

If you ever visit the big island of Hawaii and love gardens make a visit to this one part of your itinerary, you won't be disappointed..


Thursday, February 16, 2012

Mandevilla Spray by Dottie Martz



Oil on 14x11 linen panel.     Website:  dottiemartz.com

This came from my garden.  I spotted it one morning  as I was watering the tub planters on the deck.  It was a bright sunny day and this was highlighted against the dark background of my trees below the deck.  Perfect set-up.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

"Ladies...The Final Rose" By Kelli Miller


Ok, I admit it...I watch the Bachelor. And this season I've coerced my husband into watching it with me! Sorry about the dark shadow on the top of the painting, it's the shadow from the frame.
6x6 oil unframed





Monday, February 13, 2012

Tracy Wall - "First Kiss"



First Kiss
5" x 5" (x 1")
oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
©2012 Tracy Wall

For more information about my work or for purchase inquiries, please visit
my website: www.TracyWall.com or
my blog: www.TracyWall.wordpress.com or
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Tracy Wall is a Daily Painter of Colorado!

Sunday, February 12, 2012

SUNFLOWERS,BRASS AD GRAPES by Dottie Martz



Oil on linen panel 11x14.  This is my third version (and I hope final).  I was bothered by
my first one and softened it and made a few changes..in fact, a lot of changes.  Mainly by adding more colors or hints of a color.  With the yellows I always have to put in  the lilac shades.
Sometimes I look at a painting days or weeks later and still make a change. If it is the correct one...you can quit!

Please check out my website:  dottiemartz.com


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Love Bouquet, an original 12x12 oil by western Colorado artist, Barbara Churchley

I received a beautiful bouquet of flowers when I returned home from a recent trip. They were so beautiful that, of course, I wanted to paint them!! This oil is on gallery wrapped canvas. This painting is available; if you are interested, please contact me at barbara@barbarachurchley.com. To view more of my work, please visit my website at http://www.barbarachurchley.com.

My Lillies by Dottie Martz


Oil on 14x11 linen panel.  website:  dottiemartz.com

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Star Magnolias by Dottie Martz


Original oil 11x14 on linen panel. 

To see more of my oils, please visit my website:  dottiemartz.com

1540 Something's Come Between Us

11" x 14" = 28 x 35.5 cms  oil on board,  framed.  To see more of my work go to dianamarshallfineart.com

I love the play of light through glass and how it bathes surrounding objects in coloured light. 

Friday, February 3, 2012

Two Green Apples by Dottie Martz


Original oil on 6x6 linen panel.  Website:  dottiemartz.com

I am trying to paint a small mini painting every time I paint a larger one.  That way, the mini-inventory will grow without effort.  I love painting the small  ones because you can paint them so fast.

However, I am still concentrating on the 9x12, 11x14 and 12x16.  They are my favorites sizes.
To see what all I have painted please check out my website:  dottiemartz.com

I am on the "Fresh Paint Daily Painters daily posting page (as of tomorrow), I have 4 blogs and  
I can be reach either through my website or dottiemartz@cox.net.


Thursday, February 2, 2012

Sunshine on My Pillow by Dottie Martz




Original oil on linen panel 11x14.  I could resist using John Denver's ..."Sunshine on my Shoulder"
for my title."Sunshine on my Pillow."  My Siamese cat loves to sleep here.  It is her favorite spot.

To see this and more of my oil paintings please check my website:  dottiemartz.com

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

"Sunflowers", an 8x10 original acrylic still life by western Colorado artist Barbara Churchley

We had a rainy day in the forecast, so I bought some sunflowers to cheer myself and some fellow artists. We had a lot of fun; it’s hard to feel anything but happy when painting sunflowers! This painting is available; if you are interested, please contact me at barbara@barbarachurchley.com. To view more of my work, please visit my website at http://www.barbarachurchley.com.

White Tulips by Dottie Martz



Original oil on linen panel 9x12.  website:  dottiemartz.com