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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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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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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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words by Pamela Blaies

Peach Roses and Mom's Teacup

12" x 16"

oil on canvas

Yesterday, I delivered some of my newest paintings to Steve Beasley, a professional art photographer in Dallas, to be photographed. There is no way to fully experience a piece of art unless you are viewing it right in front of you. But sometimes viewing artwork on a screen is the only option. Lighting, color preciseness and glare was always the biggest struggle when capturing my artwork on camera. Compare my best photo just below (which took forever to adjust on Photoshop) with the professional photo - need I say more.

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Fall Color by Pamela Blaies

Fall Color

12" x 24"

oil on canvas

Hope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend of Thanksgiving with your loved ones. The weather has been fabulous this week here in Texas, with colorful leaves all around. Warm colors of fall are so inviting!

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Dreaming of Autumn by Pamela Blaies

Autumn Bouquet

24" x 36"

oil on canvas

I had a dream last week of autumn leaves falling which inspired this painting. I gathered a few of my late hydrangea blooms, some sprigs of shrubs and fallen leaves I found in my garden to put this composition together. The bright red pomegranate was the perfect punch of color for all of the subdued earth colors. Looking at this piece gives me the fresh, warm feeling I always get when the cool weather of Autumn comes around.

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Technique Demonstration by Pamela Blaies

White Roses and Pansies

20" x 16"

oil on canvas

 

  

After a workshop this fall and some experimenting over the past few weeks, my technique has begun to evolve a little. I used to do a pencil sketch before painting to make sure I was pleased with my composition.  Now, instead I abstractly "block in" my composition with a large brush. I was able to adjust and make the silver pitcher smaller after the block in showed me how to make the composition stronger.

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Opening Reception Tonight in Dallas, Texas by Pamela Blaies

Dishes and Daisies

18" x 24"

oil on canvas

This is one of several of my works hanging at the Artist Showplace Gallery for a PAINT Exhibition the entire month of November. PAINT (Professional Artists in North Texas) is a group of 12 accomplished artists that exhibit together in several exhibitions yearly. This evening, Friday, November 9 from 6 - 9 pm, will be the opening reception for this fantastic exhibit. You are invited! There will be lots of beautiful art, refreshments and a chance to visit with the artists.

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Gallery Tour in my Hometown by Pamela Blaies

Sunflowers and Red Verbena

10" x 8"

SOLD

Georgetown, Texas is my hometown and of course I love to see a thriving art community. This past weekend they hosted a Gallery Georgetown Tour, which saw a great turnout to the galleries around town. I was so happy to hear from the Stinger Studio Art Gallery that my painting Sunflowers and Red Verbena sold that night.

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Meet the Artists this Weekend by Pamela Blaies

Tea Rose

9" x 12"

oil on canvas

I'm looking forward to the Artists of Texas Annual Show at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas. It opens this weekend with a "meet the artist" reception this Saturday, November 3, from 11 am - 4 pm. I got a little sneak peek of some of the work earlier this week after dropping off my artwork - beautiful!  Hope to see you there.

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The Umber Effect by Pamela Blaies

Yellow Roses and a Copper Kettle

20" x 16"

oil on canvas

The subtle greens of this painting came from experimenting with two new colors on my palette. I didn't actually use any tubes of green, just mixes from my usual ultramarine blue, different cad yellows and yellow ochre. But I also added raw and burnt umber to the mix this time. I really like the effect the umbers have on my palette.

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Red Pansies by Pamela Blaies

Red Pansies

12" x 24"

oil on canvas

The workshop this week with Sherrie McGraw has been really great. I'm learning so many new ideas. I've been utilizing her technique of blocking in the composition with abstract shapes to see the idea on canvas before painting. This really makes much more sense to me than sketching it out with pencil. Here is the painting I worked on yesterday and finished up today.

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Workshop Week by Pamela Blaies

Brass Box and Roses Study

9" x 12"

oil on linen

This week, I am taking a still life workshop from a wonderful artist named Sherry McGraw.  We're working on composition and color.  I don't think one can ever learn enough about composition and color.  Here is the study I finished on Monday.  The underpainting and toning were done in Burnt Umber.  I've never used it much in my paintings before, but it has now been added to my permanent palette.  I love it!

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Experience San Antonio's Rich Color - Visit the Art Festival this Weekend by Pamela Blaies

Oranges,Geraniums and a Blue Pitcher

20" x 16"

SOLD

This painting is full of light, rich color and texture. I'm pleased to be delivering it to my newest collector tomorrow on my way down to San Antonio, which is a city that is also full of rich color. I'm looking forward to my first time exhibiting at the Shops at La Cantera Art Festival in San Antonio. If you live around the Hill Country area, don't miss this three day festival, October 19-21st.

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Sharing Art in Person by Pamela Blaies

Daisies in a Ball Jar

20" x 16"

oil on canvas

SOLD

One of the fun things about exhibiting at fine art festivals is getting to visit with folks about art in person. I enjoyed meeting the art lovers who came out despite the chilly weather. The Cottonwood Art Festival crowd was delightful and I am honored to have many of them become my newest art collectors. Here is one of the paintings that sold on Sunday.

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Come out to the Cottonwood Art Festival by Pamela Blaies

Red Verbena and Bosc Pears

SOLD

The first day of the Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson, Texas was great. It was a little cooler than I had expected and I wasn't dressed warmly enough. But there were lots of people out to enjoy the day and see some art. Here is one of my paintings that sold today. Tomorrow is the last day of the festival, October 7th from 10 am to 6 pm. Grab a jacket and come on out!

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Festival Forecast - Fresh and Fabulous by Pamela Blaies

Lemons and Red Geraniums

12" x 24"

oil on canvas

I am excited that the weather for this weekend at the Cottonwood Art Festival should be fabulous! Here is one of my newest paintings that will be on display. The light playing on red geraniums from my backyard and some lemons give a fresh feeling to this painting - just like the weather forecast through the weekend. It is going to be a great festival in the Dallas area. I hope to see you there.

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Let's Chat Over Tea by Pamela Blaies

Tea and Pink Hydrangeas

20" x 16"

oil on canvas

I would like to introduce myself as a new member of Still Life Artists International.  I am Pamela Blaies, a palette knife artist from Texas.  I work exclusively with palette knives and oil.  My artwork is mainly still life and some figurative work, too.  I look forward to chatting with you!

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