River Inlet Oil Painting Plein Air Art Landscape Arkansas River

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12".

A few of my fellow artists and I painted from a lovely area here in our town.  It looks out on an inlet of the Arkansas River.  The trees are just barely beginning to turn colors.  It was a pleasant morning to paint outside and it didn't get too breezy until we were packing up to leave!
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Brass Pot Oil Painting Still Life Fall Art Flowers Autumn Vase Urn Vessel

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

I loved the colors and drama in this painting.  The brass container was paired with autumn leaves and vines and catalpa "pods". 
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Water Sport Oil Painting Animal Art Labrador Dog Portrait

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

This is one of my favorite older dog paintings images that I painted again in a little large size.  The tightly held tennis ball is star of the show.
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Snuggle Pug Oil Painting Dog Art Pets Pug Portrait

Oil on cotton panel, 8" x 10".

This young pug has found just the right place for her head to rest as she contemplates future plans for eating or playing.  Or possibly napping.
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Cold Water Ducks Oil Painting Animal Art Ducks Birds Wildlife Farm

Oil on canvas, 16" x 20".

I was in the mood to paint water again so I repainted a small piece from a few years ago and made it much larger.  I liked it big also!
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Nesting Yellow Pepper Oil Painting Still Life Vegetables Art Kitchen Decor

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

A yellow pepper is always great to paint but even more so when it is nestled in bowls of varying sizes and colors.  This combination is one of my favorites.

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Sunlit Fruit Still Life Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Art Vase Kitchen Decor

Oil on canvas, 12" x 10".


I painted this still life from photos I took at a Barry Thomas workshop I attended earlier this year.  We did quick small studies of these brightly lit subjects which were spread out on a large table.  I may paint a larger version of this.  I love the glowing effect and intense color.
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Cavalier Profile Oil Painting Dog Art Pets King Charles Spaniel

Oil on linen panel, 10" x 8".  Sold.

The profiles of Cavalier Spaniel puppies are especially attractive to me.  This sable and white one has a perfect one.
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Young Sunflower Oil Painting Still Life Flower Art Wild Botanical Garden

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

This particular sunflower looked young and hopeful to me.  My sunflowers didn't get very large this summer.  This was one whose stalk and leaves weren't eaten by deer because it was closer to my house. 
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Summer Magnolia Oil Painting Still Life Flower Art Southern Trees

Oil on canvas, 12" x 9".

I am very pleased that my Magnolia trees are making it through our very hot and dry summer and producing some beautiful blooms like this one.  I don't know if my favorite parts to paint are the white petals or the twisting waxy leaves.  But I really enjoy the shadows and the rust-colored undersides of the leaves.

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Cracked Egg Oil Painting Still Life Kitchen Artt

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

This painting was about reflections and light on the egg and eggshells in a clear green bowl.  I looked for subtle changes in color in the light and dark passages.  That made it a slightly mysterious and happy painting!
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Calico in Repose Oil Painting Cat Art Pets Animals

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

This is the third time I've painted the sweet calico cat named Sarah.  She remains an adorable image to paint for me. 
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Jack Russell Oil Painting Pet Art Commission Portrait Dogs Animals

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12".  SOLD

This was a commissioned painting of a JR terrier.
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Fresh Peaches Oil Painting Art Still Life Fruit

Oil on Raymar panel, 11" x 14".

Peaches are in season and these plump ones made great fuzzy models.  I prefer nectarines for eating, but peaches are my favorite for painting!
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Ginger Oil Painting Dog Art Pets Yellow Labrador Retiever

Watercolor on Arches, 6" x 8".  SOLD.

This was a commissioned watercolor piece of a sweet-faced yellow Lab. The delicate tonal values in the dog's face were the most fun to work on in this painting. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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Patch the Goat Oil Painting Goat Farm Animals Art Pets

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

I know several friends who have these funny and sweet animals and really love them.  I've only petted and painted them and am owned by three dogs at the present. 
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Lop-Eared Oil Painting Rabbit Art Commission Portrait Pets Animals

Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11".  SOLD

This was a commissioned painting of one very cute rabbit.
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Blushing Open Rose Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Botanical Garden

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

I found this fascinating rose at the Learning Fields at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas.  Yellow center petals are surrounded by beautiful pink petal edges.
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Bud Vases Oil Painting Art Still Life Flowers Arrangement

Oil on canvas, 12" x 9".

This was a lively grouping of cut flowers popping out of glass bud vases.  The orange and blue combination also adds to the visual punch. 
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Red Vase with Flowers Oil Painting Art Still Life Peonies Jug Indian Rug

Oil on Raymar panel, 14" x 11".

I've been attending a painting class working from still lifes and this set-up included some interesting objects and flowers and an American Indian rug.  It's been my favorite so far!
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