"Luscious" Original Pastel Still Life Painting by Western Colorado Artist Barbara Churchley

                                                  Original 8"x6" still life painting-SOLD

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A Little Studio Time by Pamela Blaies

Oranges and a Blue Vase study

12" x 9"

oil

Today I enjoyed some time in the studio after all of the fun family Christmas festivities of the past week. After putting a dark tone on the canvas, I took a cloth and wiped out the areas that I was going to add light. Then I blocked in the shadows, letting the toned canvas show through some of the brushstrokes. Last of all I added the light mostly with palette knife. This is a study for a larger painting I'm planning for tomorrow and I'm really happy with the loose feel of it.

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Christmas Colors - Daily Study #5 by Pamela Blaies

Pomegranates and Ivy Study

8" x 10"

oil

I'm headed out today to visit with my extended family for Christmas. But before I leave, I thought I'd share this little study I finished yesterday. Green and red - perfect for the holiday season - Merry Christmas to all!

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More Winter Berries - Daily Study #4 by Pamela Blaies

Oranges and Indian Hawthorn

8" x 10"

oil

The days are crazy lately, but I am enjoying my little daily studies. I found these beautiful blue berries all over my indian hawthorn bushes, so I clipped some to bring inside to paint. Using transparent washes that leave some of the toned canvas showing through gives an interesting effect when used in conjunction with impasto texture in the oranges and berries.

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Stocking Stuffers - Daily Study #3 by Pamela Blaies

Comparing Apples to Oranges

10" x 8"

oil

For this little painting, I dug around my fridge to find models. I used a stiff brush for the shadows and the highlights on the table, which let some of the toned canvas show through, giving a textured, transparent look.  Then I used a knife for most of the lighted areas of the fruit.

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"Historical Still Life

"Historical Still Life"

16"X20"

Oil on Masonite

by New York Artist, Bebe Ruble

Emma's Sunflowers" Original Palette Knife Sunflower Painting by Colorado Impressionist Judith Babcock

                                                 24x18 Palette Knife Sunflower Painting
                                    This paintings is SOLD, but commissions are welcome.

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Winter Holly - Daily Study # 2 by Pamela Blaies

Winter Holly and Teacup Study

8" x 10"

oil

I did this study yesterday using some holly with berries I found in my yard. I focused on being selective in my edges, making abstract shapes on my canvas, instead of painting "leaves." I enjoyed painting free strokes with a brush and adding some texture and sharp edges with the knife. The effect of the teacup in this composition makes the holly seem to dance around in a circle.

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Christmas Countdown by Pamela Blaies

Poinsettia Study

8" x 10

oil

Christmas is my favorite holiday, but things can get a little hectic. Since I will have such limited time in my studio this month, I've decided to play around a little to loosen my stress. I'm going to do small studies for the rest of the month. Just some fun ideas loosely and quickly painted. What best for the first study? A gift of poinsettias I received last week.

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Blessings in Abundance by Pamela Blaies

Autumn Abundance

oil on canvas

24" x 36"

The idea of this painting is thankfulness.  Full of blooms and berries I found in my yard, books and other cozy things, it makes me think of my many blessings.  A great thing to focus on during this busy time of year.

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'Old Bottle and Pears'

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FALL CAMELLIAS by Dottie Martz, dottiefromvirginia

Original oil on 9x12 Raphael Italian Linen Panel   website:  http://dottiemartz.com

                                               AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Painting Video Demonstrations by Pamela Blaies

Here are two of my painting demo videos.  One is my most recent still life video demonstration and the second sends out warm Christmas wishes for this special holiday season.

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Clematis and a Copper Pitcher

14" x 11"

oil on canvas

Click HERE to view the painting demo titled Clematis and a Copper Pitcher.

A Candlelit Christmas Eve

12" x 16"

oil on canvas

Click HERE to view my new Christmas painting demo titled Deck the Halls.

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