Abstract Impressionist - “Still Life with Vase” by Arizona Artist, Sharon Sieben

12" x 9" abstract impressionist still life painting on archival paper bonded to a 1.5 wood cradle with sides painted black.  No frame needed; ready to hang.  Painting has been coated with gloss varnish to enhance and preserve.

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OPA National Exhibit in Vermont this Summer by Pamela Blaies

Warm Glow

18" x 14"

oil on linen

I'm thrilled that my painting, Warm Glow, was accepted into the Oil Painters of America 2014 National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils. This year it will be held at the Bennington Center for the Arts in Bennington, Vermont. On display during the months of June and July, it will be a great time to visit Vermont and enjoy what I know will be a beautiful exhibit to see!

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Labor Day Break? by Pamela Blaies

Texas Lilacs and Lemon Slices

24" x 18"

oil on linen

I am enjoying spending time with my family this weekend. Mostly fun time, but today we are working on cleaning out the garage together. WAIT! Isn't Labor Day supposed to be a day to take a break from labor? Oh well, it's fun doing it together! Speaking of satisfying labor, this painting is one I finished last week. My focus on creating a more loose feel in my work is really inspiring me. It requires a careful consideration of edges and thoughtful placement of brushstrokes.

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Busy Weekend Filled with Beauty by Pamela Blaies

Antique Roses - SOLD

Two art receptions kept me busy over the weekend. I was thrilled with the gorgeous opening reception for my solo show at the Goodrich Gallery in downtown Dallas. There was a nice turnout and several pieces sold during the opening including "Antique Roses."  If you didn't get a chance to make it to the opening, stop by and see it sometime this month - it is worth the trip!

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At the Breckenridge Fine Art Center, I got to visit with other artists and collectors at this year's stunning national juried exhibit.  It is on display through September 7th and I'm honored to be included with my piece "Apples and an Antique Pitcher."

Apples and an Antique Pitcher

14" x 11

oil on linen

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Up for Auction by Pamela Blaies

Click the photo to check out the auctions for these two Petite Paintings full of light and color. The Coneflowers were cut from a new flower garden I planted just this summer. These would look great hanging together as a pair.

Freshly Cut Coneflowers

6" x 4"

oil on linen

Freshly Cut Coneflower

6" x 4"

oil on linen

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Cherries for a Quick Study by Pamela Blaies

Three's a Crowd

oil on linen

4" x 6"

Yesterday, I only had about 30 minutes to paint. These three little cherries were the perfect subjects for a quick little study. For the two front cherries' shadows I made smooth sweeping strokes of tabletop color to "carve" out neat little edges. This made for a nice, crisp contrast to draw the eye to the focal point.

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