Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Apricots, Cherries and Sunflowers by Roxanne Steed



20"x20" oil on gallery wrapped stretched canvas

"Flowers always make people better and happier; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul."
- Luther Burbank



I bought this small tablecloth about a month ago, knowing I'd paint it. It will probably be one of those pieces that ends up in many of my still-life set-ups to come. I knew when I saw it, that I'd be using my big green jug....with sunflowers, & queen-anne's lace. And of course with the print having apricots & cherries, I knew it would be interesting to put some 'actual' cherries & apricots on the table as well.

I started this one yesterday and finished the last bit up this morning. I paint from life, and I've been exploring a lot of views that are back-lit by my studio window. After dinner painting is over, the light has changed by then. The windows face north, so I do have nice even light all day, no 'hot spots' to cook the room (or my fruit & flowers). Don't you just enjoy the long days of summer?!

While it's wet & unframed:
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Purple Pair - Original Palette Knife painting by Nithya Swaminathan

Purple Pair
Acrylics on board, 5 by 7 inches
© 2010, Nithya Swaminathan


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"Razzle Dazzle" oil 8"x8"


I call this oil painting "Razzle Dazzle" because whenever I see radishes at the farmers markets their color jumps out at me despite their small size. They're a perfect subject to paint with my palette knife as you have to paint it quick before the leaves wilt to a mucky mess.
($295. gallery-wrapped stretched canvas. no further framing necessary)





Tuesday, June 29, 2010

PALETTE KNIFE NIGHT PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


“STARLIGHT, MOONLIGHT, CITY LIGHTS”
5x7 INCH NOCTURNE
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
SOLD

I recently shot a video describing my gear for outdoor painting at night, plus a few other tips. Hope you enjoy this palette knife painting and the video. Thanks for watching.

If you would like to purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net


Fluers d'ete - Judy Mackey

"Fleurs d'ete"
6 x 6 inches, Oil on board
Contemporary Palette Knife Artist, Judy Mackey
For purchase information email: info@judymackey.com

'The HideOut' By Irish Artist Maria Noonan-McDermott

The inspiration for this painting came about after buying a little cottage in the wilds of Donegal in Ireland.
We had been living in the city for a number of years and were looking for a weekend retreat, a little 'hide-out' to recharge the batteries.
We called it CrannOg cottage because of all the young trees my husband planted over the years.
Although in need of a little love and care at the moment, it will always be a little bit of heaven to us.
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Monday, June 28, 2010

Lavender Rows by Roxanne Steed



6"x6" oil on gessoed masonite archival artboard

"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable."
- Joseph Addison



I can't imagine life without either of these....flowers or smiles...and I hardly think they are trifles! Necessities- absolutely!

Rows of luscious lavender, bees humming in the rows, soft breezes, gently winding way along an easy hill...and surrounded by warm air releasing a delightful fragrance. Can it get any better than this?

This is another small view from the lavender farm (Keys Creek Lavender Farm) that I visited during my recent trip to San Diego. I really hope to make it back there next year while the place is in bloom (and bring the paints with me next time!).

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Rural Bungalows plein air painting by BECKY JOY

This is an 8x10 plein air painting that I revisited. I wasn't pleased with it so I did a little more work to it. I painted this in Clarkdale, AZ. Cutest little town. The homes are small 1950's era homes and each one is different. I had not used a palette knife on this painting the first time around. It was too timid, so I beefed it up with some more powerful strokes and stronger light. The red bushes along the property line is what drew me to this scene. I definitely need to get back there and paint and I will. I have a painter friend, Christine Debrosky who lives near these homes. She spends a lot of time painting in this neighborhood.

"The Property Line" is in oil and I have it posted on my website. www.beckyjoy.com

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Orange Sunflower, 8x10" Oils, Monica Burnette

I believe this is often called a Mexican Sunflower, but I wouldn't swear to that as the species. All I know is that it was lots of fun to paint.

Orange Sunflower, 8x10" Oils on resin-coated paper, Monica Burnette

Solo Sonata - Judy Mackey

"Solo Sonata"
6 x 6 inches, Oil on Board
Contemporary Palette Knife Artist, Judy Mackey
Email for purchase information : info@judymackey.com

"End of Day Wild Skies" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting


I was invited by Meko's Gallery to do a palette knife demonstration over the weekend and I honestly had a wonderful time doing so. Sitting in the window, at an angle that passers by could see in to note what I was doing, I went to town with the recently found favorite palette knife (which I lost only temporarily!), going to the skies for another sunset. Just love those sunsets, cannot get enough, somewhat like what poppies do for me.

""End of Day Wild Skies", 11"x14" palette knife oil painting on panel, $300, s&h to be determined at time of sale, call 970-221-4208 if you want for more information from Meko's Gallery here in Fort Collins, Colorado -- and thank you for looking!


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Seven in the Herd Signature Painted Pony Pull Horse Abstract Contemporary Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

'Seven in the Herd'
9 x 12  Oil on Canvas
Contact me to purchase by check or paypal. Laurie
  © Laurie Justus Pace     Graphics One Design 2010

transitional Tones IV oil painting by Niki Gulley


“Transitional Tones III” ©2010 Niki Gulley
12” x 12” oil painting

I created these aspen trees with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint to achieve texture and dimension. I love how the bright colors pop and brighten up any room, and how the strokes contain so much movement and energy. The image is painted around the sides of the 1.5 inch deep gallery wrap canvas so that it looks three-dimensional and can be hung as is without a frame for a contemporary look. These chunky aspen paintings look great in pairs or threes.

See NikiGulley.com/?page_id=229 for companion paintings

or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com with any questions.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Independence Day Flag - Judy Mackey

"Independence Day Flag"
5 x 7 inches, Oil on Raymar Canvas Panel
Contemporary Palette Knife Artist, Judy Mackey
For availability email info@judymackey.com


Petals Afire Sunflower by Nancy Medina

Petals Afire Sunflower by Nancy Medina

8X8
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

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Petals Afire Sunflower is a small work that was finished using the palette knife. I worked exclusively in palette knife for 2 years in an attempt to loosen up a very tight painting style. I paint mainly with the brush now, but I still love that texture you get with a knife. If you've never tried it, I encourage you to dab a bit of fat paint using your knife at the end of a painting with your brightest highlights. You might just like it!

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Inland Valley, California Lavender Farm by Roxanne Steed



5"x7" oil on gessoed masonite archival artboard

"If you pass by the color purple in a field and don't notice it, God gets real pissed off."
- Alice Walker, "The Color Purple"




Well, the quote did give me pause for thought....and a chuckle! Yes, how could you not fall in love with rows of lavender. I have been obsessed with the stuff ever since my visit back to San Diego last week. I had lived there for three years, and it's been almost 9 years since I had been back. When I drove into this inland valley to find the farm, it was like driving into an early CA impressionist painting.....took my breath away. Even when you think you 'remember' how beautiful things were, and how much you love a place, it really knocks you out, to go back there. The way the light changes over the course of a morning, the wonderful aromas of warm earth, sage, rose-geraniums, and....of course - the lavender; combine that with the breeze in the trees, the humming of the bees in & out of the mounds of flowers....it is a wonderful multi-sensory experience. And I can't wait to go back next year for next season's blooms!

Finished up a commission this week, hence the lack of posting; shh, it's a surprise!
(I love weddings!) I have been looking through Amazon.com for every book on lavender, trying to find some beautiful, helpful, books to enjoy on my current passion! I harvested my first crop of lavender this week, here at my own house. I put them in bundles tied off with a ribbon, and placed the bundles in a large shallow pottery bowl by my front door. Oh, it's so nice to be greeted by this fragrance every time I pass by. The memory of my trip is renewed each time I venture across the thresh-hold.

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Path by the River, by Carrie Jacobson

Path by the River
By Carrie Jacobson
Oil on canvas, 16x20, $500

As I was painting this piece, a truck stopped behind me and a young woman and older man stepped out. They had seen my painting from the road, and liked it. 

The man had lived on this road for most of his life. He was recently retired from his job as a carpenter, and had been spending his time building a lighthouse on his second property, about a half-mile from his home. 

After he enthused about my painting, he invited my painting partner, Heather, and I to take a visit to see his lighthouse. 

It was absolutely marvelous. Three stories, beautifully shingled, with running water, a bathroom, a bedroom and a deck around the third story. 

If you want to buy this painting, please call me at 860-442-0246.

To see more of my paintings, check out my website (jacobson-arts.com) or my blog, The Accidental Artist (carriejacobson.blogspot.com)

"Plume" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting on canvas


It seems to me that sometimes clouds take off on their own, drawn upwards by the winds that we cannot see, they are so far up in the atmosphere. That was what was happening the evening I took a reference of photo of resulted in this particular painting. Honestly, this one was a difficult piece to paint -- I didn't want to smear the coral clouds all over the place, I wanted to keep the softness intact and was frustrated at times pulling it together. All in all, though, I'm pretty satisfied with it. Far better in person, naturally! Just waiting for a frame....

"Plume", 16"x12" palette knife oil painting on canvas panel, $380 plus s&h determined at time of sale, Paypal preferred, write me for invoice or more information at KarlaNolan@gmail.com


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Tide Coming In Abstract Contemporary Ocean Seaside Oil Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Justus Pace

'Tide Coming In
9 x 12  Oil on Canvas

Contact me to purchase by check or paypal. Laurie
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Two shaded - Original Palette Knife painting by Nithya Swaminathan

This painting was one of the quickest of irises, I chose not to even tweak it a bit with a brush or anything. Just with some knife work, I was kinda happy with the abstract effect it had and decided to stop it. Do let me know what you think. :)

And please do take a look at the other textured iris paintings on my blog.

Two shaded - Textured Iris painting
Two shaded
Acrylics on Board, 5 by 7 inches
© Nithya Swaminathan


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"Everyone Needs Roots" oil 8"x8"


"Everyone Needs Roots" is a recent experiment at creating a powerful negative space. Although the gorgeous color of the beets leaves and the red radishes are what I initially thought I was going to paint about, the beets leaves create an expressive sweeping movement that shows off the power of simple undisturbed negative space.

"Everyone Needs Roots" is on a museum quality, gallery-wrapped stretched canvas so no further framing is necessary. ($295.+$5.s/h)





Friday, June 25, 2010

Red Poppies and Red House by BECKY JOY

To buy this painting for $100. click here.

This is a 6x6 oil on canvas, just a "slice of a house. I have listed this daily painting in my Zatista store. The lighting and the poppies along the walkway are what caught my attention when I took the photo.

The photo was from a trip to Breckenridge, CO a few years ago. I used to do the outdoor art shows with my tent. There were several shows in Colorado that I would do during the summer. Breckenridge was one of them. I would be up there a week or two at a time then come back home to Phoenix. During the week between the weekend shows I would wonder around and do some plein air painting. Breckenridge has a lot of quaint little houses in the town. Its a fun place to visit. The houses are full of flowers and color. So, I will probably be painting some more houses from that area. The little painting of the picket fence and gate that I painted about 10 days ago or so was also from the same area.

I didn't get very much painting done today. Even though I was in the house and studio most of the day, the heat here in Phoenix kind of zapped my energy. It was a lazy day, went bowling then came home and jumped in the pool. I really needed that.

I've had several emails lately from people asking me about teaching workshops. That is something that I love to do and would like to teach more. I've been teaching for about four years now, although it has been in Arizona. It seems that I hadn't gotten my name outside of the state until just recently with the blogging. So now I am getting inquiries from people.  If you have an interest in me coming to your area to teach a workshop, email me and let me know. beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com

I've got a painting that I want to finish real soon, so I will probably be in the studio in the next couple of days painting. Hopefully, I have more energy.

Talk to you all later,
BECKY

Potato Fields by Carrie Jacobson


Potato Fields
By Carrie Jacobson
Oil on canvas, 11x14, $200

If you want to buy this painting, please call me at 860-442-0246.

To see more of my paintings, check out my website (jacobson-arts.com) or my blog, The Accidental Artist (carriejacobson.blogspot.com)

Scarlet Sisters - Original Palette Knife painting by Nithya Swaminathan

Couple of poppies amidst some other plants.
Scarlet Sisters
Acrylics on Board, 5 by 7 inches
© Nithya Swaminathan

Transitional Tones III oil painting by Niki Gulley


“Transitional Tones III” ©2010 Niki Gulley
12” x 12” oil painting

I created these aspen trees with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint to achieve texture and dimension. I love how the bright colors pop and brighten up any room, and how the strokes contain so much movement and energy. The image is painted around the sides of the 1.5 inch deep gallery wrap canvas so that it looks three-dimensional and can be hung as is without a frame for a contemporary look. These chunky aspen paintings look great in pairs or threes.

See NikiGulley.com/?page_id=229 for companion paintings or visit my booth at the Fountain Square Art Festival this weekend in Evanston, IL to see more of my textured palette knife paintings in person. For details on the show, go to chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=123.

Or, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com with any questions or comments.



Palette knife painting - 'Crisscross Applesauce' by Tammy Hext

Crisscross Applesauce
8 x 8 inches, oil on canvas board
by Canadian Artist Tammy Hext
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Pristine - Original Palette Knife painting by Nithya Swaminathan

This painting is a part of my ongoing series of Irises done with the palette knife. To view more paintings of Irises, please hop over to my blog "Textured iris paintings". 




Pristine
Palette Knife on board, 5 by 7 inches
© 2010 Nithya Swaminathan, Germany




Thursday, June 24, 2010

Roof Lines of Le Gaspesie by Carrie Jacobson

Roof Lines of Le Gaspesie
By Carrie Jacobson
sold

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A Day of Laundry daily oil painting by BECKY JOY

This painting is for sale for $100, click here.

This 6x6 is from a scene in Mexico in the Sierra Madres. I went to village by the name of Huachinera several years ago. Saturday was laundry day. As I walked through town, I saw several women scrubbing the clothes by hand and hanging them. This vine was overhanging the fence and beyond it the laundry. I tried to take photos of a woman doing her laundry, but she was really embarrased so I kept walking. Anyway, I took this picture on the sly. There were some wonderful colors in the clothes, but also the vine which I think was a gourd. I used the palette knife in the roof, some of the clothing and of course, the vine. After painting in most of the vine, I went back with the brush to define the tops of some of the fence keeping the paint thinner on the fence. Then I went back into the vine to add more highlights and depth with the palette knife. I really like using the combination of the palette knife and the brush so that I can easily get a variety of texture and edges.

I'm also working on a larger piece. I'm trying to get some work done to enter some upcoming shows. One more to finish then the apps will be ready.

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"Spring Fields of Wyoming" by Karla Nolan, palette knife oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas

I've been in a palette knife mood lately -- and, having just returned from Spring in Montana and Wyoming, was very inspired to do some spring colors on canvas. I have never seen so much green, of all hues, shades, in these two states! Usually I've been through when the skies are bright blue but the earth is more brown or beige. This was quite like Ireland, please do not misunderstand, but it was a bit like the Emerald City in the "Wizard of Oz"! Honestly, I was very surprised at the brightness, the Crayola "spring green" tumbling up and down the hills! Loved it! So here's my homage to the Spring in Wyoming -- and Montana, too!

"Spring Fields of Wyoming", 12"x24" unframed palette knife oil painting on 3/4" gallery wrapped canvas, $495 plus s&h to be determined at time of sale, Paypal preferred, I'll send you an invoice or write me at Karla Nolan@gmail.com for more information or close up photos

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Becalmed - Hobie Cat Palette Knife Oil Painting by Judy Mackey

"Becalmed"
8 x 8 inches, Oil on Raymar Canvas Board
Sometimes the wind is in front of you, sometimes it's behind you pushing you along and sometimes it is just calm....
Hobie Cat Sail boat painting by award winning artist, Judy Mackey.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Red Roses For Love by Roxanne Steed



6"x6" oil on gessoed masonite artboard

"God gave us our memories so that we might have roses in December."
- J. M. Barrie


I'm always reminded of why I like these little paintings so much! As an artist, I can quickly try out new colors, techniques in a small space, without a huge commitment. I'm liking what I tried out today, a couple new color combinations, as well as using smaller knives that I don't usually use. If you've followed my blog for awhile, you'll see that I use many of the same jars & vases over & over again in my still-life set-ups. I have 3 favorites....but I'm definitely on the hunt for a little more variety in flower containers!

And I especially love the quote...I'm trying to soak in the memories of so many beautiful flowers in the garden. I've got a long winter to last through!

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Field and Stream daily oil painting by BECKY JOY

This is a 7x5 that I painted a week or so ago. I have posted this painting for sale on Zatista for $100.

To purchase this painting click here. I used the palette knife mostly in the grass and some on the trees and water. The grass cools and grays in the background and has less texture in it to make it recede.

I didn't get very much painting done today. I started a painting, but wiped it off after having it blocked-in. I've posted a photo of a 5x7 painting "floating" in the frame. I thought I would show you how I like the little ones framed. It makes them appear much larger since the whole painting is exposed. I will be taking this painting plus 3 more to Windrush Gallery in Sedona.

Tomorrow I should be working in the studio after my morning delivery. Today was kind of a lazy day. After framing in the morning, I spent most of the day reading and laying around. Back to work tomorrow!

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Spinning through Time by Niki Gulley

"Spinning through Time" ©2010 Niki Gulley
36" x 60" oil on canvas

In "Spinning through Time," I wanted you to escape from the heat of summer and life's day to day responsibilities and enjoy a peaceful lake retreat. I purposely chose cool colors to add to this feeling of tranquility and I liked how the arrangement of the trees framed the lake in almost a circular pattern, suggesting the cyclical flow of nature. Soothing waters and being immersed in natural surroundings can have such a cathartic effect, and I hope you experience that relaxing moment in "Spinning through Time."

I'll be exhibiting this painting and several of my other new chunky oil paintings at Evanston's Fountain Square Art Festival this weekend. If you're in the Chicago area, I hope you can stop by the show. For more information, see chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=123.

Or, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com with any questions.

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In the meadow - Original Palette Knife painting by Nithya Swaminathan

I'd like to believe that the coneflower isn't as varied as an Iris, or a rose in offering myriad painting possibilities. There is some scope however, and I am just looking to explore it a bit. My perspective would probably change if I got to see them in person, but then with only photos as sources for references, the images that I have are quite limited and I am just getting to them one by one. There are a couple of more to come, not many though. Let me know what you think of this one.
In the meadow
Palette Knife on board, 5 by 7 inches
© 2010 Nithya Swaminathan




Solitude 2 - Monotone Palette Knife Painting of a Rowboat Adrift

"Solitude 2"
8 x 8 inches, Oil on Raymar
Palette Knife Oil Painting
I'd painted a painting like this earlier this year and it sold immediately. This was was for a private commission in a smaller format.
Contemporary Palette Knife Artist, Judy Mackey

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

River Crossing Abstract Horse Painting Equine Art by Texas Horse Artist Laurie Pace

'River Crossing'
9 x 12  Acrylic on Canvas

$125 includes shipping

Contact me to purchase by check or paypal. Laurie
 
© Laurie Justus Pace     Graphics One Design 2010

Mountain and Stream oil landscape by BECKY JOY

This is an 18x24 that I finished today. I used the brush in the background and the water and the palette knife in the trees and the grasses. This makes a variety of surface texture and soft and hard edges to give the painting more depth and interest. The yellow also contrasts with the violets in the mountains and trees.
BECKY JOY

Old Shed/Barn? daily oil painting by BECKY JOY

OK, I'm continuing with the buildings. This 5x7 is an old barn?/shed that I saw in the Four Corners area. I have this listed on Zatista for $100. I had fun painting the metal roof, the paint was just gliding on with the palette knife. It was unclear what was in the back part of the shed, but some light was coming into it and there was a lot of interesting shapes and colors to paint.

I got a call today from John at Windrush Gallery in Sedona. I'm delivering a couple new paintings to him on Friday. He really likes some of the new work that I am doing, including the houses. I'm floating two of the 5x7's in 6x8 frames. When I get them done tomorrow, I will take a photo to show you how they look by floating the paintings in the frame. I'm having a good time painting these little structures and the response has been good so I think I will paint a few more. I always have liked old sheds, barns and funky houses, not to live in, mind you, but they are interesting to look at.

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