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Pasture Foal Oil Painting Horse Portrait Farm Animal Art Pet Equine

2012-01-27T18:49:00.000-06:00

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

It is such a simple subject to paint and the form is so beautiful in its simplicity. A young foal is lying with his long, skinny legs tucked neatly underneath him and this presents a calm and reflective pose to me. The sun feels so good! Especially in the winter.
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Long-Eared Jenny Oil Painting Donkey Portrait Farm Animal Art Pet Portrait

2012-01-22T19:18:00.001-06:00

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

This gal just spoke to me with her friendly look and the shadow of her long-eared profile. I wanted to capture her "uniqueness" and her pleasant face.
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Pines in Winter Light Oil Painting Landscape Art Trees Medows

2012-01-20T18:04:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 11" x 14".

I was enchanted with this view of pine trees on a December afternoon. The bright sunlight filtered through the branches and the shadows were a glow of blue and purple on the frosty ground.
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Red Fox Watercolor Painting Animal Art Fox Portrait Wildlife

2012-01-15T17:17:00.000-06:00

Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper, 5" x 6".

It is really winter now and time to paint another fox in the cold temps!
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Lop Eared Rabbit Watercolor Painting Pet Art Bunny Portrait

2012-01-11T19:37:00.000-06:00

Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper, 6" x 7.5".

I sometimes forget how much I enjoy painting bunnies. Their rabbit eyes are very distinctive and appealing. This guy's nose was a winner I thought. I built (painted) his fluffy coat and soft ears with several transparent layers of watercolor which gave him the softeness that I wanted. His coloring was also something I enjoyed working with.
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Koko Oil Painting Pet Portrait Animal Commission Art Yorkie Dog

2012-01-05T19:41:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

I always enjoy painting the rich coloring of black, tan and silver Yorkies!
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Boxed Pears Oil Painting Fruit Art Still Life Organic Food Kitchen

2012-01-01T18:38:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 6" x 8".

Three pears in my paintbox spoke to me for the New Year ahead. They were a roudy bunch but we did have some fun! I liked their plump shapes posing for me against the straight lines of the compartments of the paintbox.
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Red Jeep Oil Painting Car Art Antique Sport Utility Vehicle

2011-12-30T17:49:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 9" x 7".

A friend's husband acquired an older Jeep to work on for fun and I wanted to paint it when I spied it in her driveway. It's strange for me to have a compulsion to paint a vehicle!
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Seashell Pair Oil Painting Still Life Mollusk Nautical Seaside Beach Ocean Sand

2011-12-23T18:23:00.001-06:00

Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper, 5.5" x 7.5".

Merry Christmas! Seashells, sand and the ocean are welcome images for many people in the winter season. I painted some shells of my own and imagined the part about the sand, sea and sun. I could get lost in admiring their form and details. I hope that the watercolors captured their sense of wonder!
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Mini Schnauzer Oil Painting Pet Portrait Animal Commission Art Dog

2011-12-21T19:35:00.000-06:00

Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper, 11" x 9".

Schnauzer are amazing dogs to paint, especially in watercolor I believe. In this medium I can showcase their characteristic "haircuts". This girl's eye shines from beneath her bushy eyebrow and her profile is so attractive. I'm very happy that I could finish this particular commissioned portrait before Christmas.
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Serious Calico Oil Painting Pet Portrait Animal Art Cat Feline

2011-12-18T14:10:00.000-06:00

Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper, 8" x 10".

I used the same beautiful Calico cat, Sarah, as a model again. This time I painted her in watercolors and not oils. I especially like the transparent color washes of the background which frame the cat's figure and helps to set a mood. Her neatly folded paws were a treat also. I think I will be doing more watercolors for a while along with my oils. Love them both! (sometimes).
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Christmas Puppy Oil Painting Pet Portrait Animal Art Golden Retriever Puppy

2011-12-14T18:56:00.000-06:00

Oil on hardboard, 6" x 8".

Puppies are sometimes the cutest when they're a little tired and starry-eyed I think. This young Golden Retriever puppy looks tuckered out but happy. Maybe she's trying to stay awake and not miss any fun. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season!
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Surprised Teddy Love Bear Oil Painting Luv Bear Still Life Art Christmas Gift Holiday Childrens Toy

2011-12-11T17:31:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 9" x 7".

This little Luv Bear was a Christmas gift from a few years ago and I was inspired to paint him in one of the many different personalities that I see in him. Here he has his surprised or startled expression that I find very endearing. He's kind of a cool guy actually. The fact that he is extremely squeezable doesn't hurt either! Along with capturing his expression, I was excited about painting his furry body and red sweater falling into shadow.
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Christmas BurroOil Painting Pet Art Portrait Donkey Farm Animal

2011-12-10T16:20:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

I've painted this little burro before but this time I named her Christmas Burro. I love the donkey's serene pose and the highlights on her scruffy hair and untamed mane. The dorsal stripe and cross add graceful design elements I think too.
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Westie Takes a BreakOil Painting Pet Dog Art Portrait West Highland Terrier

2011-12-07T18:55:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas panel, 8" x 6".

Christmas Sale! This cute Westie is taking a short break but will be ready for more play and action soon. She just needs to catch her breath! She probably does a lot of sliding on the wood floors also when chasing a favorite toy. The painting would make a nice gift for someone who is owned by a Westie. If you'd like to commission a painting please contact me.
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Christmas Wreath Welcome Oil Painting Still Life Art Red Door Home Holiday Decorations Architecture

2011-12-03T15:17:00.001-06:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8".
The 3/4" sides are painted making it ready to hang without frame if desired.

I had some fun with a decorated red door. The different shades of red/orange for the lighted and shaded areas of the door were luscious to paint and interesting to discover. Wanting to keep it simple, I felt free to just imply the wreath and ribbon. The light was most important! Puts me in the Christmas spirit too.
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Sprinkled Chocolate Donut Oil Painting Still Life Art Food Doughnut Kitchen Coffee Bakery

2011-11-29T19:53:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 7" x 9".

I appreciate the shine on a chocolate glazed donut after painting this one. The rich chocolate color is dense with a wonderful reddish-brown in places. The hole of the donut is a mysterious sphere that draws me in. The sprinkles on top are playful and have their own voices.
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Growing Violets Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Botanical Floral House Plant African

2011-11-28T18:49:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 6" x 8".

My African Violets have been perking up and showing their "faces" recently and I painted them illuminated from sunlight streaming through the window. I like their large soft, fuzzy leaves which fan out in all directions while protecting the delightful purple/blue flowers inside.
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Cow Pony Resting Oil Painting Horse Art Portrait Farm Animals Equine

2011-11-24T18:22:00.001-06:00

Oil on Canvas, 9" x 12"

This was a working cowboy's horse at a fun local event. He was in the lead ahead of a covered wagon offering rides to event goers. He took a break here and was enjoying the attention of many fans around him. His closed eyes reminded me of gentleness and calm. I loved his unusual and beautiful face and was especially attracted to the golden mane.

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Daffodil Dance Watercolor Flower Art Still Life Botanica Floral

2011-11-21T17:41:00.000-06:00

Watercolor on Arches, 13" x 9".

The fresh and transparent appearance of watercolors are great when painting flowers and I wanted these daffodills to burst out with color and movement. I also used pen and ink lines to define the flowers, stems and leaves. Leaving parts of the petals and much of the background white lends a crispness to the painting I think.
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Young Redhead Oil Painting Art Portraits People Figure Girl

2011-11-19T17:10:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 12 x 9"

I wanted to capture this attractive pose of a girl with beautiful hair. And I tried to paint her simply but also expressively. The different shapes that made up the whole form of the figure were interesting and kept me engaged and enthusiastic about the outcome. That's always a great feeling!
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Face to Face Oil Chicken Art Portraits Farm Animal Rooster

2011-11-15T19:17:00.002-06:00

Oil on canvas, 8" x 6".

Chickens and roosters are either a little scary or very comical when viewed straight on depending on what the viewer feels. I don't have an opinion myself. I'm still considering it from both sides when I look at my own painting here. But I'm sure I like the subject's energy!
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Noble Oil Dog Pet Art Portraits Golden Retriever

2011-11-12T17:15:00.000-06:00

Oil on canvas, 9" x 7".

I had a great time playing with the lights and shadows on this beautiful Golden who was squinting in the sun and obviously enjoying herself. A nice warm day in the fall is always appreciated by nature lovers. Her "contentedness" was what I wanted to capture in paint.
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I'm Listening Watercolor Dog Pet Art Portraits Chihuahua

2011-11-09T19:15:00.000-06:00

Watercolor on Arches, 8.5" x 10"

This dog has sunk into her comfy fleece bed and looks like she's ready for a story. I really enjoy working with watercolors to create a sense of mystery with light and shadow. The biggest challenge with watercolors, that many artists know, is the frustration of ruining the beautiful white paper and not being able to fix the problem (save the painting!) as you can with an oil painting.
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Frisbee Dog Oil Herding Dog Pet Art Portraits Border Collie

2011-11-06T16:42:00.001-06:00

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

This Border Collie was one of several talented dogs catching frisbees at a balloon festival in Oklahoma. All of the dogs were really interesting to watch, but a particular dog was more intense and hyper than the rest I thought. I took several photos of him and I loved the stance I caught him in. Unfortunately he wasn't very successful at getting a frisbee before one of the other dogs did. He never stopped trying though!
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Spanky and Lilly Oil Yorkie Dog Pet Art Portraits Yorkshire Terrier Commission

2011-11-03T19:23:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 8" x 10".

It's hard to contain the personalities and intelligence of these two little sweeties I'm sure, but I did combine their faces on one canvas. Yorkies are a flurry of blue-grey, tan, red-tan, black, and then grey again. Their coats are their shining glory! But their eyes are what steal hearts I think.

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Potted Hot Peppers Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Botanical Floral landscape

2011-10-30T18:45:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8".

I've wanted to paint this container for a long time and this year's gorgeous peppers sprouting from it finally made me do it. The afternoon sunlight was setting the ornamental peppers on fire and the single flower on the side of the planter was waving them on. Or so it seemed!
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Hot Poppies Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Botanical Floral

2011-10-27T19:32:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 8" x 6".

I'm still on the color orange this month and I painted these poppies boldly. Their faces are turned up to the sun and receiving the most sun possible for them. They love it! I still want to paint with oranges and reds, but not sure if I will paint a Jack-o-lantern which I've thought about. I painted the shaded areas first and then the sunlit ones. It was easier to judge the values with this piece. The Jack-o-lantern would be fun though!
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Arkansas Persimmon Oil Painting Still Life Art Natural Native Fruit

2011-10-23T17:25:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 4" x 5"

Ripe persimmons are very sweet! If not ripe, though, they will really make you pucker.
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October Petunias Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Autumn Botanical Garden Fall

2011-10-19T18:51:00.000-05:00

Oil on Canvas, 12" x 9"

Petunias were still in full bloom last week and I caught some cascading from their container. I was instantly attracted to their shadows on the concrete walk and also on the brick wall of the library. Sunlight highlighted some the petunia petals while the others remained shaded. These all formed an interesting design to paint. The container became a more "pumpkiny" color when I painted it because it just felt right. I loved popping in all of the shades of reds and pinks in this piece!
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Ferny Grove Oil Landscape Painting Forest Woodland Nature Hiking Creek

2011-10-15T18:52:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 20" x 16"

Light and shadow were even more important to me in this larger painting. I laid in the shaded areas first to get the darks established and then allowed myself to work on the unshaded areas. This helped the midtones be closer to the correct value and gave them some glow. The grove was a pleasing combination of some favorite things - rock, water and greenery. It seemed to be an intimate look into a secluded area of nature!
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Rose and Mint Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Vase Spearmint Peppermint

2011-10-12T19:33:00.001-05:00

Oil on Canvas, 10" x 8"

I paired a deep red rose with a few sprigs from a spearmint plant for this still life. It seemed a little odd at first but I decided I liked the combination of the greens and reds with the white vase. Something cheerful about it!
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Billy Goat Oil Painting Art Pet Portraits Farm Animals

2011-10-07T19:52:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 6" x 8"

Goats are so strange looking but still cute in their own way. This guy was very approachable and curious and, most importantly, I loved his hairy chin! I thought he deserved his own portrait.
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Bluebonnets and Burro Oil Painting Donkey Art Pet Portraits Farm Animals

2011-10-01T14:29:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12"

Burros were enjoying the same bluebonnet fields that the Texas longhorns were. I loved the relaxed stance of this donkey and how the sunlight lit her shaggy coat. The bright green fields with the floating flowers seemed to roll along for miles. Very peaceful.
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Double Red Gerberas Oil Painting Flowers Still Life Art Botanical Garden

2011-09-29T18:57:00.000-05:00

Oil on hardboard, 5" x 7"

I wanted to make this little painting sing with color and light. The red Gerberas may have started out to be the "stars", but the bowl actually seemed more interesting when I applied thick bands of color with a palette knife to its rim. Gerberas are some of my favorite flowers to paint. I wish I could keep them growing inside during the cold seasons.
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Fallswoods Oil Landscape Painting Forest Woodland Nature Hiking Creek

2011-09-24T15:33:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 11" x 14"

This was a very attractive scene to me and I was excited to catch some of the feeling of it in paint. The water was rushing through a heavily wooded area and the sun was lighting up the background through the trees. I enjoyed painting the big rocks too but they were a challenge.
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Maple and Pine Oil Painting Landscape Palette knife Art Autumn Trees Forest

2011-09-22T16:34:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8"

Working with a palette knife in this painting, I painted quickly to capture the exuberant feeling I felt for the scene. I worked from a friend's photograph that was taken when we hiked a beautiful forest area of Arkansas. The filtered sunlight highlighted the colorful maple leaves that were outstreched against the rough bark of a pine tree.I really liked working with the thick paint and letting areas settle into others and leaving things alone when I felt it was time to quit.
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Sage Oil Dog Pet Art Portraits Yellow Labrador Retriever

2011-09-20T17:41:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas panel, 10" x 12".

Sage is a good name for this Yellow Lab who is getting on in years and still bears a sweet and earnest expression. What a smart and loyal dog for a loving family! It was a rewarding commissioned piece for me to paint.
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Whiskers Oil Painting Cat Art Pet Portraits

2011-09-17T17:41:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10"

My daughter has a fluffy black cat with white markings and the longest and thickest whiskers I've ever seen. I painted him in one of his "regal" poses which prominently displays his whiskers close-up. It's a little early for a Halloween painting I realized. Oh well, I had fun with it.
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Daisy Oil Dog Pet Art Portraits Sheltie

2011-09-13T19:28:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas panel, 10" x 8".

This was a commissioned painting of a beautiful Sheltie named Daisy. I so enjoyed her smiling face and striking mane. It's to be a gift for a sister who loves her Sheltie dog and companion.
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Private Path Oil Landscape Painting Forest Woodland Nature Hiking

2011-09-09T18:26:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 14" x 11"

A path leading into a shaded forest seemed to follow the "entrances" theme that I had worked on recently. This painting is different in that it is in a nature setting and not buildings. It was hard to get the colors correct in the photo but this is really close I think. There are lots of bright yellows for the sunlit areas and some reds and violets appear in the shaded parts. I love to hike and a path like this is so inviting! (I will post my first painting in the theme of entrances in a few weeks).
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Nose to MuzzleOil Painting Donkey Art Farm Animal Portraits Jackass

2011-09-05T17:29:00.003-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11"

If you observe a group of donkeys you can usually see something similar to the scene I painted with this pair. They are very "nosey" and also affectionate. I enjoy painting the coloring of their coats and their distinct muzzles. Of course, their long, hairy ears are always fun.
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No Worries Oil Dog Pet Art Portraits Pug

2011-09-02T19:31:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8".

This handsome Pug dog is quite comfy on his bedding in my painting. I painted it for my local Pug rescue group's annual fundraising event this month. "Pugfest" is organized by NWArkansas Pug Rescue and is always loads of fun!
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Garlic and Crock Oil Still Life Painting Organic Vegetables Kitchen Art Crock Jar Pot

2011-08-28T15:51:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8"

This time I attempted a group of garlic as the star of the painting. I like their subtle color and the forms the bulbs make together. I hadn't planned to render the objects with as much realism as I did, but that is what happened when I put paint to canvas. My vision changes after I begin a painting many times (fortunately or unfortunately). The reflections on the table were interesting to me also.
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What's That? Oil Dog Pet Art Portraits Pug

2011-08-26T16:15:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8" x 3/4".

I painted this from an older photo of my pug, Mabel, when she was much younger and her tongue protruded only a little bit (it's much longer now). She had this wonderfully quizzical, wall-eyed expression when you got her attention and this look is typical of a young Pug and I've always wanted to capture it in paint. The sides of the painting are painted making it ready to hang unframed if desired.
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Calf in Bluebonnets Oil Painting Cow Art Farm Animal Portraits Calf Wild Flowers

2011-08-20T16:23:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10"

What could be more pleasant than a Longhorn calf in Texas Bluebonnets? A friend took some great photos of cattle and donkeys in a bluebonnet covered pasture south of Dallas. This calf was being protected by the bull. I was attracted to the image of the calf and his spots blending in with the flowers. Bluebonnets have a wonderfully sweet smell.
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Calico Softness Oil Painting Cat Art Pet Portrait Feline

2011-08-15T20:10:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

I love the intrigue of painting cats and returned to it once again. A calico, Sarah, was perched on her comfy porch swing and there was an overall feeling of softness to her figure which was compelling to me. I tried to capture her Calico beauty and mystery as she gazes at us from her cushions.
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Cantaloupe Slice Oil Painting Fruit Art Still Life Melon Garden

2011-08-10T20:48:00.002-05:00

Oil on Raymar Panel 6" x 8" .

This is one of my favorite fruit still-life paintings from the past. A slice of cantaloupe with a red and white checkered cloth and the glass bowl for reflections. It was fun and rewarding for me to put these visually yummy things together and paint them against a dark background.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak Oil Painting Bird Art Fowl Wildlife Exotic

2011-08-07T16:42:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 7".

The male Grosbeak has a bright rose-red patch on his breast. They are large songbirds in the Cardinal family and their song is a subdued mellow warbling. Beautiful birds! I like the red and green complementary colors in this one too.
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Open Yellow Rose Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Botanical Garden

2011-08-03T19:18:00.002-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 8"

The light and shadow pattern on this rose was the attraction for me. After establishing the shaded areas of the painting, I painted the remainder of the painting with freedom and fun!
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Hereford Face Oil Painting Cow Art Farm Animal Portraits Steer

2011-07-30T17:33:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 9" x 12"

Hereford cattle have interesting faces I think. I'm a cow enthusiast and I'm biased. But who couldn't admit that they are nice to look at and admire? This curly-topped Hereford cow is resting her chin on a fence and enjoying the view.
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Kune Kune Pig Oil Painting Pig Pet Portraits Farm Animal Commission Art

2011-07-29T17:19:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas. 12" X 16".

Kune Kune pigs are small, friendly creatures similar to Pot-bellied pigs. They are commonly kept as pets in New Zealand and the UK. They usually have two wattles hanging from their lower jaw. They're intelligent and easy to train. This painting was a commissioned piece.
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Boomer Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Miniature Schnauzer Commission

2011-07-25T19:28:00.001-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas 8" x 10" x 3/4".

Boomer was a commissioned piece from a while back. I liked his ears and messy, under-cover expression. This breed is so sweet I think!
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Cape Glossy Starling Oil Painting Bir Art Fowl Wildlife Exotic

2011-07-23T17:29:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 8".

This bird is a glossy starling and is a South African native. It was a playful painting for me. The striking blue-green metallic feathers along with his yellow eyes were intriguing. And the best part was his quirky shadow! These starlings are frequent visitors to gardens and feeders where they live.
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Rose Bouquet Oil Still Life Flower Vase Garden Impressionist Red Pink Purple

2011-07-21T18:13:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas panel, 12" x 9".

This painting is from a few years ago and was sold to one my most wonderful collectors. Thanks, Lynn!
I'm exploring new approaches to flower painting with an impressionist feel and I like the way in which these roses and vase came together as a painting. I kept the brushstrokes simple and the colors seem to vibrate with the gold tones throughout the pinks and purples. I also used thicker paint in describing the shapes of the leaves and blooms.
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Sally Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Daschund Commission

2011-07-17T13:48:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8"

Sally is a chocolate Daschund and I think she looks stunning in the sunlight surrounded by greenery in this painting. She's a curious dog and has fun both inside and out. The heart-shaped leaves of the vines in her yard made a nice background for her portrait.
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Bizzy Blue Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Shitzus Commission

2011-07-16T18:40:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 12" x 9"

I enjoyed painting this sweet Shitzu dog. His black and white markings are distinctive and I love the bright look in his expression!
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Nectarines Oil Still Life Painting Organic Fruit Kitchen Art

2011-07-09T19:41:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 8"

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Red Onions and Garlic Oil Still Life Painting Organic Vegetables Kitchen Art Glass Bottle

2011-07-07T19:52:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 10" x 8"

I really wanted the title of the painting to include "green bottle" but that would be too long I thought. The things I enjoyed were the strong light falling across the onions and garlic and also the many reflections and shapes in the green glass bottle. This was definitely a fun piece, but it was one of those paintings that I feel I had included too many details and wasn't what I had envisioned when I started.
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Begonia Blooms Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Botanical Garden

2011-07-04T17:19:00.000-05:00

Watercolor on watercolor canvasboard, 8.75" x 11".

I kept watch over my begonia bulb after planting it in a pot and made sure it received plenty of shade so that I could finally enjoy its beautiful leaves and blooms. My attention to it paid off with these delicately-colored flowers. I decided to paint them in watercolor on the watercolor canvas I've been experimenting with for some time. The watercolor paint can be applied in puddle-like forms to make the shapes of the composition which I find interesting. And many layers can be built up if I'm careful not to disturb the layers underneath with a heavy hand. I sprayed the painting with clear acrylic so that it doesn't need to be framed under glass like watercolors on paper must be framed.
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Bee Among Azaleas Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Garden Honey Bee Insects

2011-07-02T09:52:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 9" x 12"

An artist friend photographed a wonderful image of a bee busy at work on a cluster of pink azalea petals. It became one of many challenge images to paint in our artist group. The mediums used were oil, watercolor and colored pencil. This oil painting was my contribution. I love the translucent wings of the bee covering the azalea bloom. I still haven't painted the bowl of lemons that the others have finished.
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Aussie Portrait Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Australian Shepherd

2011-06-29T19:51:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 8"

Australian Shepherds are definitely easy on the eye and fun to paint for me as a dog admirer. Their eyes are startling, yes, but what I really like are their folded ears which perk up when they are interested in something or someone. I had a great time with the grays, whites, black, browns, and the overlapping of all of them in this piece.
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Cherries and Light Oil Still Life Painting Organic Fruit Kitchen Art

2011-06-26T12:57:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 6" x 8"

I used only a few ingredients in making this painting - bright sunlight, a white bowl and a few cherries. The shapes of the cherries' shadows became another visual ingredient to be enjoyed too. The dark red cherries glow a brighter red in the light and colors bounce around in the mix with the bowl. I like to bake tasty things, but painting the ingredients is more fun and rewarding. And the result lasts longer.
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Radish Family Oil Still Life Painting Vegetable Garden Organic Kitchen Art

2011-06-25T10:08:00.000-05:00

Oil on hardboard, 10" x 8"

I liked the feeling of movement that I saw with the radish tails and their leafy tops in my arrangement of these fresh radishes. I grow different types for a variety of colors and shapes. It's a wonder to me how painting simple food subjects seems to be so satisfying.
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Basset Fenced In Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Hound

2011-06-21T18:57:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 10" x 8"

This piece was painted from one of several photos I took of the wandering hound, Molly, when she was lost for a time from her home. Here she is behind a neighbor's fence waiting for her family to fetch her. She gave me her friendly expression, or maybe it was a pleading one to be let out. Bassets are full of wonderful expressions and always interesting to me.
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Sunflower Wave Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Garden Wildflowers

2011-06-19T19:05:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 7" x 7"

I've been painting small studies of sunflowers for a larger still life painting with many sunflowers that I'm working on in my studio. This was one of my favorites so far. I love its energy and light as well as the large leaf shapes of the flower.
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Avocado No.3 Oil Painting Vegetable Art Still Life Garden

2011-06-17T17:43:00.000-05:00

Oil on hardboard panel, 8" x 6"

The flesh of an avocado is one of my favorite things to eat and it also makes for a rich subject to paint. I delight in the color and the thick, creamy form that it makes inside of the skin. Of course, the large pit remains a center of interest along with the flesh when I paint this fruit that tastes like a vegetable. Yum!
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Lacy Gladiolus Oil Painting Flower Sword Lilly Art Still Life Botanical Garden

2011-06-12T17:17:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 8" x 6"

This was my first home-grown Gladiolus and also my first painting of one. I decided to paint the bloooms close-up and as more of a series of shapes in sunlight and shade rather than complete flowers. This is what seemed to appeal to me as I observed them. I may decide to paint them in more of a traditional manner also! I didn't know that Glads are in the Iris family and are sometimes called Sword Lillies.
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Golden Summer Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Golden Retriever

2011-06-08T19:29:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 5" x 7"

This little painting of a Golden's head backlit with bright sunlight was a fun piece to play with. The shadows were colorful and exciting. I painted them the way I saw them and am happy with it! I'm always looking for subjects with great shadows.
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Sonny Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portraits Yorkie Yorkshire Terrier Silky

2011-06-04T16:24:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 8" x 6"

I wanted to capture this little guy's expression and his flowing locks of hair. And I really had fun with his flipped-up tongue and tiny teeth. Many of these terriers have an underbite but I don't think this one has. Yorkies are bright-eyed and eager to please (if you don't spoil them too much!) I know from exprience.
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Don't Bother the RoosterOil Painting Chicken Art Farm Animal Bird Portrait

2011-05-30T18:43:00.001-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 8" x 10"

This rooster was captured from behind and I like his concerned expression and ruffled tail feathers. It was painted from a great photo I used from wetcanvas.com. I can't imagine that it was an easy photo to take from this angle but I love it! There were lots of possibilities for titles for this one. I'm sure you can think of some! I'd like to hear them too.
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Bearded Irisis Oil Painting Still Life Flower Art Floral Garden

2011-05-26T19:13:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched back-stapled canvas 10" x 8" x 3/4"

These hybrid bearded Irises were given to me as rhizomes a few years ago and they were such beautiful surprises when they bloomed! Rich, multi-toned petals seemed to be lit from within by the sun and their bright yellow centers. I felt like pushing and reinforcing the stain-glassed appearance of these flowers. I enjoyed playing with the color and it left me wanting to do more.
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Sweet ZebraOil Painting Animal Art Wildlife Africa

2011-05-24T19:26:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 9"

The most friendly and photogenic zebra I've met so far was this lovely one who posed for pictures again and again at the Safari Zoo in Gentry, Arkansas which I visited this spring. I was really impressed with her when she bowed her neck and gave me her lovely eye. She and her many friends seemed very happy roaming about in their woody pastures. The sun highlighted her forehead and ear and this made me decide to paint her. It was as much fun as painting a horse for me.
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Boston's Nap InterruptedOil Painting Pet Art Animal Terrier Portrait

2011-05-21T18:24:00.001-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 8" x 10"

This sleepy Boston Terrier looks so comfortable in a curled-up position in his favorite place. I love his expression with an eye looking toward the person (photographer!) who is interrupting his slumber. His handsome, shiny coat was fun to paint with the many highlights on his dark hair. He even has a "kiss" marking on the top of his head which is a round spot of white surrounded by black. I know he's not always this calm. This dog has energy to burn and will play for hours. Thanks to all of my generous dog-loving friends who send me inspirational photos like this one!
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Standing Tall II Oil Painting Rooster Art Farm Animal Chicken Hay

2011-05-17T19:22:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

A long, tall rooster with an attitude was a commissioned piece that I thoroughly enjoyed painting. I especially liked the way his tail-feathers looked against the cloudy, ominous sky.
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Apple Line-up Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Art Apple Kitchen

2011-05-15T17:16:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 8" x 16"

In progress - blocked in.

I remembered to take a photo of this painting in an early stage so that I and viewers can see the progression. The apples seem to take on their own unique characters when posed this way and viewed from slightly below. They can be looked at as actors on a stage or groups involved in conversations if I use my imagination. I had initially planned to keep the work looser and casual, but paintings sometimes seem to take on their own energy and purpose as many artists have found. I am satisfied with the apples' finished "characters" in this piece. That's always a good feeling.
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Toad Sunning Oil Painting Animal Art Toad Frog Amphibians

2011-05-13T19:27:00.002-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 5" x 7"

It's toad season and they appear in places I expect them but they still startle me sometimes! I caught this guy lazily sunning himself on a landscape block near my herb garden. He didn't mind at all that I took photos of him at different angles. I liked this pose of the toad with his long cast shadow. The fun part was defining his basic shapes quickly and then adding some bumps at the end to finish the painting. I think my use of a limited primary palette with this one helped me also.
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Single Rosebud Oil Painting Flower Still Life Art Garden Glass Vase

2011-05-10T19:42:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas. 6" x 8"

I'm still stuck on roses. This is a painting from the past of my Joseph's Coat climbing rose. I painted it from above in a tiny bud vase and I very much liked this perspective of the flower. This rose changes colors. It changes from yellow/orange with tinges of red to pure red as the bloom gets older. For the last couple of years, however, the buds on my plant have started out a solid red and stayed that color. I don't know if this is a common occurrence with roses as they age or if there's something I should be doing different. Advice is always welcome as well as comments!

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Garden Seat Oil Painting Landscape Art Garden Flowers Adirondack Chair

2011-05-07T15:58:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11"

I combined some favorite flowers and a weathered adirondack chair for this piece. The fence with a climbing rose makes a secluded place in the garden for the chair and a container of pansies. Ahh, springtime! The humingbirds are already here and soon the daylilies will be blooming too. Maybe we'll have a few nice spring days after all of the flooding recently and before the heat of the summer gets here.
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Blooming Peonies Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Botanical Gardens

2011-05-03T19:07:00.000-05:00

Oil on hardboard, 10" x 8".

I usually paint my peonies each year and this piece has them in different stages of bloom. Their white petals reflect the light and colors from their surroundings and are fascinating to observe. The buds are crimsom-rimmed round jewels that slowly open to large, heavy heads that reach out from their shady location. I enjoyed this one!
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Trail-Happy Yellow Lab Oil Painting Labrador Retriever Dog Art Pet Portrait Woods

2011-04-30T17:32:00.001-05:00

Oil on hardboard, 10" x 8"

I was happy that this painting of a Lab was juried into the Art Show at the Dog Show this spring at Wichita, Kansas (www.artshowatthedogshow.com). A great thing about Labs is that they are always ready for a hike and especially when it involves rough, hilly terrain in a woodsy environment. This angle of a yellow Lab captures the reflected coloring on her face, neck and chest from the forest plants and sky. That was the hook for me and her intense concentration on something in the distance was also appealing. I was keeping the paint heavier and striving for a looser feeling in the piece.
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Sunny Side Duck Oil Painting Farm Animal Palette Knife Art

2011-04-27T19:35:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 8" x 10"

I have several potential paintings from photos I took at the Wilderness Drive-Through (and walk-thru) Safari in Gentry, Arkansas which has many exotic animals. I chose this non-exotic duck as the first painting because of the great sunlight effects on the white duck who was so friendly to me and my camera. She radiated with great reflected colors all around her. I toured the zoo with some artist friends a couple of weeks ago and we definitely were inspired to paint the animals from our experience in this amazing place!
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Red Bell with Vase Oil Painting Still Life Pepper Art Vegetable Garden

2011-04-24T19:21:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 9" x 12"

I had a wonderful Easter and was happy to complete this still life during all of the heavy rain/hail storms we've been having for several days and more to come! Everything is super-green outside and it is a treat for the eyes. Well it's a treat when it stops raining for a little while. I painted the red pepper with a blue crackle vase and a white pitcher. I love the red popping out within the pepper.
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Blue Face Angelfish Oil Painting Exotic Marine Life Tropical Art

2011-04-22T19:27:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 8" x 10"

My painting group was given a photo of this tropical fish as a challenge painting for all of us to paint in our own styles. An artist and photographer friend had taken the photo at an aquarium in San Diego where she lived for several years and still visits. I had fun with it and didn't worry about too much detail. I was pleased with the suggestion of the pink coral in the background and just the overall "underwater" look of the painting. Hope it comes across like this to viewer.

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Cyclamen Flowers Oil Painting Flowers Still Life Art Botanical Garden

2011-04-20T19:28:00.000-05:00

Oil on gallery wrapped canvas with sides painted. 6" x 6" x 3/4".

I received Cyclamens for Valentines's Days a few years ago and I painted them in their formal "marching pose" which is what it looked like to me from a profile view. I really liked their intense colors too which I complimented with the yellows and greens.
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Palette Knife Tulips Oil Painting Flowers Still Life Art Botanical Garden

2011-04-17T16:37:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas board, 7" x 5"

In the mood for some palette knife painting, I chose my bright red/orange tulips for a subject. They were standing up straight in a stiff wind with their wavy leaves leaning in all directions. I like the way the sun highlights the blooms and makes them glow while leaving the background foliage darkly shaded.
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Sepia Portrait with Shades Oil Painting People Portrait Male

2011-04-15T20:04:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 10" x 8"

This is another painting from color study classes. I painted my husband, Rick, in one of his ball caps. We used Old Masters primaries of yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and black (I used Paynes's grey) with white. I think I like working with limiting (or not!) primary colors.
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After the Show Oil Painting Horse Art Farm Animal Portrait Equine

2011-04-10T19:52:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 8" x 10"

I painted this close-up of a beautiful horse as he was relaxing after at a show. Horses have the most wonderful expressions when they're resting.
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A Yorkies's Gaze Oil Painting Dog Pet Art Portrait Yorkshire Terrier

2011-04-08T17:14:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas panel, 10" x 8".

Some Yorkies wear their hair up and here is a painting of one with that bright terrier look that make them so endearing. I love the light fawn coloring of their faces against the silver/blue grey of their coats. This one has his ears trimmed. Hmmm, maybe this was actually a Silky Terrier. It's been a while since I painted him.
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Purple Magnolia Oil Painting Flowers Still Life Art Jane Saucer

2011-04-04T19:53:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8"

A little clipping taken from my Jane Magnolia tree served as my model for this still life. I love these blooms, but the tree is a little way from my house and I kept forgetting to wander out there and keep an eye on it. I thought I might be too late to get a bloom to paint but I got a beauty! These spring Magnolia blossoms don't get as much attention as the white southern Magnolia blossoms which bloom in the summer.
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Basset Hound in Red Wagon Oil Painting Dog Pet Art Animals

2011-04-01T19:37:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 8" x 8"

My country neighborhood was visited recently by a friendly young Basset Hound on the loose and I took several photos of her. She followed us on walks and played with the neighbors' dogs. She had owners who loved her and were looking for her and put an ad in our local paper. She was returned home but I still had many great photos, so this is the first painting I did of her. I put her in a child's red wagon. She definitely was a sweetheart! Her name is Mollly.
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Landscape Color Study Oil Painting Abstract Lake Landscape

2011-03-30T19:33:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 8"

In the painting class I attend we have been making color charts and doing paintings from using the colors that are leftover from all of the mixes. This painting resulted after a color chart of three primaries and white. I am always amazed at the amount of variation that is available from using such a limited palette. I liked the soft and vibrant colors of this landscape painting. It was so interesting to see what the other students painted with their chosen primaries. Really interesting and fun!
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Garth Oil Painting Pet Dog Art Commission Animal Portrait

2011-03-28T19:41:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 16" x 12".

Garth, a Shih Tzu, has a very expressive face and a beautiful coat of wavy hair. He was a joy to paint for his family! I hope Garth likes it to of course.

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Winter Fox Oil Painting Wildlife Art Animals

2011-03-26T17:00:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 10" x 8"

I have several ideas for fox paintings and this is my second one this year. This one includes most of the body including the bushy tail in the snow. His expression has a peaceful feeling which I like against the natural beauty of the wintery landscape. Maybe this will be my last painting of winter for a while. I have tulips and other spring flowers to paint.
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Posing Manx Oil Painting Pet Cat Art Feline Portrait

2011-03-24T19:56:00.000-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8" x 3/4".

I captured the cat grooming herself in a lawn chair on her front porch and I was just another visitor. She seemed to enjoy the attention as I photographed her. I decided I liked the twising pose of this yellow and white Manx and painted her this way. This tailless cat is true to her breed being a robust hunter with a mellow disposition. I liked the image she made as she stared straight at me against the blue and white striped background.
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Koi in Pool Oil Painting Fish Animal Semi-Abstract Art

2011-03-21T19:41:00.000-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 9" x 11"

Koi fish are converging into a single group in this painting. I wanted to convey the energy of their forms as they slid through the water and created waves and ripples. I used a palette knife in much of the painting and strived to keep a loose and abstract feel to the piece. The colors are joyful and bring a smile!
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Young Appaloosa Oil Painting Horse Art Farm Animal Portrait

2011-03-19T19:33:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas hardboard, 8" x 10"

I went back to painting a horse again in this one - an Appaloosa colt backlit by an evening sunset (or sunrise!). The low-key values on most of the body of the colt contrasts with the brightly lit areas of the edge of his chest and upper back legs. I wanted to portray a serene mood in this piece and I also admired his spotted coat. A little bit of information about this breed of horse: the Appaloosa is known for its colorful leopard-spotted coat pattern. It is best known as a stock horse used in a number of western riding disciplines. Horses are always a joy to paint!

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Chicks in Twig Basket Easter Oil Painting Chickens Art Farm Animals

2011-03-17T19:39:00.000-05:00

Oil on Raymar panel, 6" x 8".

Baby chicks seem to glow in the sun if the lighting is just right and in this scene I wanted these three to come to life in the twiggy basket. I think children who grow up in the country are so lucky! Actually you don't have to be a kid to love this kind of spring fun. I didn't grow up with these critters but I can paint them and enjoy them!
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Snowy Ridge Oil Painting Winter Landscape Rural Arkansas Lincoln Lake Park

2011-03-14T19:49:00.001-05:00

Oil on stretched canvas, 16" x 12"

While trailing along with our local hiking club I saw some great scenery at Lincoln Lake Park in Northwest Arkansas. Our snowfall in Ft. Smith (farther south) had already melted so it was great fun to hike in the warmer temps and still see snow covering much of the landscape. The movement of lights and darks in the snow and green moss covering the the rocky slopes was interesting and I thought that this painting told the best story of the sights. There was no path to follow to the top in case you were interested.
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Calf in Hay Oil Painting Cow Art Animal Portrait Farm Bovine

2011-03-12T16:30:00.000-06:00

Oil on stretched linen canvas with 3/4" staple-free edges - 8"x10"x3/4".

This is one of my favorite cow paintings from a few years ago with a calf looking out through a hole in a hay stack. I like the image of his dark face highlighted by the sun and the shapes of the hay surrounding it also.
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