Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Forest Passage Watercolor Tree Landscape Woods Interpretations

"Forest Passage"


Watercolor on paper, 11.5" x 8.5".

This is my painting for "out of the box" day on Daily Painters. It's an interpretation of my idea of a welcoming forest path in glowing sunlight. This is something I see as a visualization image for meditating or relaxing before a day of painting or to unwind after a crazy schedule. It is painted in a loose, impressionist way that is a little different for me. I enjoyed playing with the wet into wet washes and pulling lights from the almost dry watercolor paper.
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Monday, March 30, 2009

Jane Saucer Magnolia Watercolor Botanical Study 4

"Jane Magnolia 4"


Watercolor on paper, 8" x 6".

This is the fourth in my series of Jane Magnolia blooms. The four are available individually or you can also buy any two for $75, three for $112, or all four for $150. If you'd like to buy more than one painting with the discounted prices, please email me for an invoice. The petals all point to the center of the bloom in this painting. Please note that the backgrounds of these watercolors are all the same shade of plain white watercolor paper.

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Jane Saucer Magnolia Watercolor Study Botanical Flower

"Jane Magnolia 2"


Watercolor on paper, 8" x 6".

This is the second watercolor of my Jane Magnolia blooms. These blooms let me know that spring really will happen soon.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Jane Saucer Magnolia Watercolor Still Life Painting

"Jane Magnolia"


Watercolor on paper, 8" x 6".

My Jane Magnolia tree is blooming and the shapes of its blooms are fun and exciting to paint. This is the first in a series of watercolor studies I'll be doing of these blooms which are reddish-purple outside and white inside. The flowers open just before the leaves appear, making a superb display. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for looking!

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Monday, March 16, 2009

Cockapoo Watercolor Dog Pet Art Poodle Portrait Spoodle Cockerpoo

"Muff"


Watercolor on Bristol paper, 9" x 8.5".

This painting is a watercolor on bristol board which is a 4-ply paper. The bristol has a smooth surface and reacts differently to the paint and water than traditional watercolor paper. It is challenging yet rewarding to get the details and textures to form the way I want them to. Burt Silverman uses bristol board for watercolor and describes his process in his book, "Breaking the Rules of Watercolor". He explains how you can rework the painting on the bristol board. I've painted several watercolors on this surface but I still love to work on my old tried-and-true watercolor papers also.

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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Schnauzer Oil Painting Commissioned Dog Pet Art Schnerrier

"Augie"


Oil gallery-wrapped canvas, 8" x 6" x 3/4".

Augie is a Miniature Schnauzer/Terrier mix (Schnerrier) and her unique character shows in her face. Augie is short for Augustina who was adopted as a pound puppy and very much loved. Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Beagle Dog Shiloh Oil Pet Art Portrait Hound

"Beagle Portrait"


Oil on stretched canvas, 6" x 6" x 3/4".

This painting is an older one of mine that I'm posting. My grown son calls it a painting of "Shiloh". I still haven't seen the movie of that Beagle named Shiloh. This painting is gallery-wrapped and painted so it is ready to hang unframed if desired. I've been busy with lots of commissions, thank-you! I'm working on some watercolor dog portraits which is a switch for me. Also, some watercolor florals are coming soon. Thanks for visiting!
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Saturday, March 07, 2009

Yorkshire Terrier Oil Painting Dog Pet Art Commissioned Yorkie

"Tuffy"


Oil on stretched canvas, 18" x 8" x 3/4".

This painting was a commissioned work of a Yorkie named Tuffy. He possessed the intelligent and eager spirit of a terrier underneath all of those black, silver and fawn-colored locks of hair. If you would like an commissioned animal portrait please contact me.

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