Red Poppies Oil Painting Flowers Botanical Art Blue

"Red Poppies"


Oil on stretched canvas, 16" x 8".

Red, white and blue colors for the Fourth of July are included in this painting of red poppies in a field with a blue sky. The petals of poppies are paper-thin and catch highlights easily. I hope everyone has a great Independence Day!
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Magnolia Still Life Oil Painting Southern Flower Trees

"Magnolia Still Life"


Oil on stretched back-stapled canvas 12" x 9" x 3/4". Sides are painted

I snipped a Magnolia bloom with some leaves and brought it inside for a still life. It faded very quickly so I worked from photos. I had planned to keep the painting looser, but this is what resulted. I found myself working on the shadows and details. Maybe it's really because I'm a little too compulsive and can't stop myself from working on refining things. This painting seemed to have a flow so I will probably do more from my photos. Wow, the ease of adding another layer of color mixture to an oil painting is an exciting thing indeed!
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Gentle Burro Oil Painting Donkey Horse Pet Animal Art

"Gentle Burro"


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

I love to pet these small burros with their fuzzy heads and ears! I applied a lot of paint in forming this serene image of a burro and I really like the result. The burro has a reflective and tender look at the same time and this view from above includes her stripe. Donkeys are some of my favorite animals to paint and I've used a similar burro image before in a smaller format. This painting is on a canvas that is stapled in the back and the sides are painting making it ready to hang unframed if desired.
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Tank Jack Russell Terrier Oil Painting Pet Dog Art

"Tank"


Oil on stretched canvas, 12" x 9" x 3/4".

Tank is a rough coated Jack Russell and so has more hair to paint! He looks so docile and innocent in this painting, but he turns off the anwering machine and has opened a door to the outside during a wicked hailstorm. These are just a few of his accomplishments so his mom and dad never have a dull moment I would think. When he has the time, he likes to rest in this stretched out position.

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Orange Gerbera Daisies Watercolor Painting Flowers Botanical Still Life

"Bright Daisies"


Watercolor on Arches paper, 8" x 6".

The complimentary orange and blue colors in this one brings some excitement to the eye, and I enjoyed the shapes of the Gerbera daisies from this vantage point. They are reaching up and out toward the sun and sky. I think they are glorious summer flowers. It's a break for the spirit to paint a colorful, free and easy, no fuss, no rules painting now and then.

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Bearded Irises Oil Painting Still Life Floral Purple

"Blooming Bearded"


Oil on stretched back-stapled canvas 10" x 8" x 3/4". Sides are painted

These hybrid bearded Irises were given to me as rhizomes last year 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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Boomer Miniature Schnauzer Oil Painting Dog Pet Art

"Boomer"


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

What a dfferent look a Miniature Schnauzer has! Boomer is a brother to the two Jack Russells that I previously posted. The expressions of these dogs are hiding behind their bushy silver and white eyebrows and large beards. Their black noses are prominent and appear large for their faces. (That's just the way I see them!) They are very devoted to their families as I have found out from having several friends and clients that own and love them and they have the same sweet and crazy terrier characteristics also.

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Hobbes Jack Russell Terrier Oil Painting Dog Pet Art Animals

"Hobbes"


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

Hobbes is loved by the family of the last Jack Russell that I posted. Imagine living with two Jack Russells! Painting Hobbes was a little more challenging when I was dealing with the intermingling of the different hair colors along with his white hair strands. This coloring and pattern helps give him his distinctive look.
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Garden Wall Oil Plein Air Painting Landscape

"Garden Wall"


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

This was a painting of the flower gardens at the Reynolds Cancer Support House in Fort Smith that I did with our plein air group. The terraced rock walls were pleasing with trees above casting shadows on the walking path, shrubs and flowers. I did work a little more on it back in the studio and then I was really pleased with it. It conveys the feeling of light and shadows that impressed me.
The 3/4" sides are painted making framing optional.
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Beau Himalayan Cat Oil Painting Pet Art Portrait

"Beau"


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

This painting of Beau was interesting because it portrays him back-lit by the sun. The colors of his face and hair reflect the light and shadows on him and the colors surrounding him. If you'd like to commission a painting please contact me.

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Tomatoes on Vine Oil Painting Still LIfe Garden Art Vegetable Food

"Tomatoes on Vine"


Oil on Raymar Panel 8" x 6" .

I enjoy painting vegetables and tomoatoes in particular. I feel that these types of still life paintings are interesting and soothing at the same time.
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Trebol Jack Russell Terrier Oil Painting Dog Pet Art

"Trebol"


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

Trebol was a commissioned portrait and it was a pleasure to paint him. He is a beautiful Jack Russell with an expressive face (and great ears!)
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Cantaloupe in Bowl Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Food

"Freshly Sliced"


Oil on Raymar Panel 6" x 8" .

This one of my favorite fruit still-life paintings that I have previously posted. 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 visualy yummy things together and paint them against a dark background.

I've been busy with commissioned portraits and plein-air adventures and I'll have some of these to show you soon.

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Walking Path Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting Carol Ann Cross Park

"Walking Path"


Oil on canvas board, 6" x 8.

This landscape was one of two that I painted one day last week with a plein air group as I am getting back to doing these outdoor painting adventures again. Of course, the rules include painting quickly and fearlessly. Our leader, artist Patricia Lappin, expects us to measure up, so we try out best. I did work on this painting just a little more at home and made the sky and water less busy.

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend!
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