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Showing posts with label architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label architecture. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Warehouse Row, by NY artist Celeste Plowden
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Houses of Parliament, London, by New York artist, Celeste Plowden
This impressionist painting depicts the historic buildings on the Thames River, London, England, of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben at dusk, the many Gothic spires reaching through the foggy sky to the pale moon. Somewhat abstract in the approach, and painted with a palette knife, for texture, this is my impression of a favorite cityscape. Acrylic on canvas, UV varnish, sides painted, wired and ready to hang. 12 x 12. Available for sale at
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
A View from Brooklyn, by New York artist, Celeste Plowden
Art Deco shades of mauve and grey depict the New York, or Manhattan skyline as seen from Brooklyn. Empire and and Chrysler buildings dominate this minimalist cityscape. Acrylic an canvas, UV varnish, sides painted, wired and ready to hang, Painted with and palette knife and also finger painting for softness as well as texture. Available at
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Miami Beach #4, by New York artist, Celeste Plowden
Miami Beach is full of Art Deco buildings, which makes this cityscape
colorful, with its Egyptian tones of blues, yellows and flamingo pink
shades. The deep turquoise moon reflects on the city street, over the
buildings. Acrylic on canvas, UV varnish, sides painted, wired and ready
to hang. painted with a palette knife for texture. 12x12 Available at my
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Monday, July 20, 2015
Miami Beach #3, by New York artist, Celeste Plowden
More from my Miami Beach Art Deco inspired building colors. 12x12 acrylic on gallery wrap canvas, UV varnish, sides painted and ready to hang. Available at
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
River Liffey, Dublin (Homage to Mark Leach), by New York artist, Celeste Plowden
I used the same colors used by the wonderful pastel landscape artist, Mark Leach, in painting this scene from a photo I took while traveling in Dublin last year. 12x12 acrylic on gallery wrap canvas, sides painted, wired and ready to hang, UV varnish. Available for sale at
I learned the art of acrylic and pastel painting through private instruction, after having spent my career as a designer of printed fabrics in the New York market place. I am a graduate of the College of Design, Art and Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, with a major in the History of Art, 1977. Later, I studied printed textile design at Parsons School of Design, in New York. Immediately afterward, I began free lance work for several design studios in the garment district of NYC, where I did re-coloration work for printed apparel fabrics, and sold my own designs through Bread and Butter Designs,also located in New York. In addition, during the 1980's and 1990's, I designed a number of needlecraft and stencil books for Dover Publications. Currently, I am working on a series of exotic birds and other animals done in acrylic paint, with a palette knife, for texture and brilliant color. I consider my paintings to be representational or impressionistic in nature, and I use fantasy colors because what I see often makes me feel these colors,and what would make an interesting composition, rather than using realistic colors.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
"The Old Depot" Original Oil Painting by Janice Tingum
by Janice Tingum
oil on panel
12" x 16"
This old train depot still serves as a bright spot in the Grand Forks, ND, landscape. The painting was started en plein air and finished in the studio. It is full of rich textural effects from the palette knife and is painted in an impressionistic style. Available for purchase at Etsy.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Day 35, Abandoned Turn-of-the-Century Home oil Painting BECKY JOY
© 2013 Becky Joy Abandoned House oil 6 inches x 6 inches $125.
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Today was a day of errands. I woke up late, finally got on the treadmill after an hour and a half or so on the computer. While I was on the treadmill, I remembered that I was meeting a bunch of artists today at 11:30. After a quick shower, it was on the road. It was a great lunch-meeting with some good networking. I learned all kinds of things that were going on locally here. Anyway, ideas are forming now. I then stopped at my daughter's house, talked a while with her and the grandkids, went to the store with her and borrowed her camera.
I came home a took some photos of a bunch of paintings. (Her camera is a better one than mine. I use it for special photos here and there.) After that, I finally got down to some painting this afternoon. I intended to work on a large one today, but it didn't happen. This was it! This painting is similar to a plein air that I painted in Oregon. This time, I played with the edges a little more and tried to loosen up with all but the white of the house. The field is looser with a pathway of a couple of strong strokes.
Tomorrow, there's always tomorrow for the big painting and to get that one more little painting caught up. I am behind one now. This weekend I spent most of my time rebuilding my webite, Easel Notes. I opened a website on the computer while I had my webpage open. It attacked my website before I knew it. I had to go into the html to remove it and while I was at it, I was putting in a new header, then a new menu......... Well, it was a big job. I'm not quite done, but it's looking a lot better. Some little changes and additions and it will be in pretty good shape. Then, I'll try to start posting on it more.
Talk to you all later.
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Day 17, Project 125 Oregon, Home Grown by BECKY JOY
© 2013 Becky Joy Oregon, Home Grown oil 6 inches x 6 inches $125.
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Today, I spent a lot of time at home, cleaning my car (that was a job), on the computer, and doing nothing. I went out painting late in the day. I had seen this little overgrown place along the highway. I always like those unkept places with more character. I was drawn to the variety of color in the foliage and the house peeking out from the bushes. It had an old rusted tin roof which certainly adds to the character. In the foreground their were some ferns and all kinds of weeds growing. Some of the colors in the foreground were picked up in piles with the brush and layed on like a palette knife.
Tomorrow I think I will get out early. It is hot for this area in the afternoons.
I would like to find out from some of you what you would want me to teach you if you were taking a workshop from me.
Talk to you all tomorrow.
I paint. Using oils and recently rediscovering pastels I paint primarily landscapes in plein air and the studio. I'm known for my sunsets and skies. I'm passionate about passing on what I have learned from nationally known artists in workshops that I teach.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Day 16, Project 125 Oregon Barn Painting by BECKY JOY
© 2013 Becky Joy Oregon Barn 1908 oil 6 inches x 6 inches $125.
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This morning I met with Ramona Youngquist, an Oregon painter just living down the road from my family, to go painting. I followed her to an old abandoned farm that she has been painting at since last spring. There were so many paintings there. The views were fantastic and the old house was great. I told her it looked like a "Romona" house. This painting is about texture and shapes. The composition, obviously is simple. I loved the bright yellow-green moss and the peeling paint.
Below are a couple more painting from today. The view, a lot of wineries around this area. In fact, this piece of property was bought by one of the wineries.
© 2013 Becky Joy Turn of the Century House oil 8 inches x 10 inches
© 2013 Becky Joy Farm Tree oil 11 inches x 14 inches
Workshops:
Hood River, OR 1 day plein air Sept 4 I just had a cancellation for my Mississippi workshop Nov 3 - 5
Tuscany, Italy June 7 - 14, 2014
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Project 125
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I paint. Using oils and recently rediscovering pastels I paint primarily landscapes in plein air and the studio. I'm known for my sunsets and skies. I'm passionate about passing on what I have learned from nationally known artists in workshops that I teach.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Day 14, Project 125 McMinville, OR Church Plein Air Painting BECKY JOY
© 2013 Becky Joy McMinville, OR Church oil 6 inches x 6 inches $125.
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McMinville, OR is a nice friendly old town south of Portland. My parents live her and my sister a few miles away in a neighboring small town. I was drawn to church by the shapes and the darker tower against the light of the cloudy sky. There were very few shadows from the sun, at least really noticable ones. So, it was more about shapes and subtle color differences in the painting. I also added a little more intense color in the tower to bring your attention to it.
I went to the post office today and while there drove around taking photos of the old houses. I used to do a lot of pen and ink drawings of the old homes in Oregon City years ago. When I would take my kids to some art classes there when they were little, I wondered about drawing while waiting for them to finish the classes. I wasn't painting a lot at that time, but occasionally I would paint one in watercolor which is what I was working with at the period in time.
Upcoming Workshops:
Phoenix, AZ Oct 3 - 5
Hood River, OR Sept 4
Tuscany, Italy June 7 - 17, 2014
Korcula Island, Croatia Sept 14 - 24, 2014
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I paint. Using oils and recently rediscovering pastels I paint primarily landscapes in plein air and the studio. I'm known for my sunsets and skies. I'm passionate about passing on what I have learned from nationally known artists in workshops that I teach.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Twin Lakes, the Lake Tahoe Day 10, Project 125 BECKY JOY
© 2013 Becky Joy Twin Lakes, CA oil on panel 6 inches x 6 inches $125.
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I started at Twin Lakes and ended at Lake Tahoe, what a difference. Actually, I was in Tahoe all day getting here last night at my friend, Michele de Braganca's house. We went out painting today at Obexer's Boat Yard. I've heard there are several artists that have painted there, a lot of material. I intended on painting a small one after the larger painting that I painted, but I was wiped out and layed down in the camper after the painting below. I had this one painting from the day before that I thought I would add today for #10.
© 2013 Becky Joy Obexer's Boat Yard oil 8 inches x 10 inches $800.
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I was drawn to the shapes in this scene first thing and then all the color in and around the boats. I kept my hard edges for the boats and around them.
I'm hurrying to get this post done so that we can all go to a soltice party on the lake. It should be great with the BIG moon tonight. Have a great weekend everyone. Talk to you tomorrow.
Becky Joy
I paint. Using oils and recently rediscovering pastels I paint primarily landscapes in plein air and the studio. I'm known for my sunsets and skies. I'm passionate about passing on what I have learned from nationally known artists in workshops that I teach.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Day #9, Project 125 Twin Lakes, CA Cabin BECKY JOY
© 2013 Becky Joy Twin Lakes Cabin oil 6 inches x 6 inches $125.
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Day #9, a long time camping and up at dawn, not the norm for me, but I do get up at dawn for painting. This was painted at about 8 am after starting another at dawn that I wasn't able to finish. I liked the shadow shapes, but also the contrast of the red-orange of the cabin with the greens in the scene. The topography was also interesting to paint the flat field and the hillside with the cabin. It was a nice calm morning with the wind picking up in the afternoon.
© 2013 Becky Joy Bridgeport, CA, Green and White oil 9 inches x 9 inches $900.
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By the time I painted this painting, it was windy, which is probably the norm in this region. I saw this scene the first day I arrived in Bridgeport, CA. Today I stopped across the street to see if I could park in a motel parking lot to paint. I was told "NO". So I went across the street and found a better view anyway. It was fun painting all the shades of green and white. I had to play down some of the whites to get a brighter white up on the peak of the background house. I also used a thicker brushstroke there and brightened the red roof next to the white bringing the viewer to that area.
Below are photos of the above scenes.
Talk to you all tomorrow.
Becky Joy
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I paint. Using oils and recently rediscovering pastels I paint primarily landscapes in plein air and the studio. I'm known for my sunsets and skies. I'm passionate about passing on what I have learned from nationally known artists in workshops that I teach.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Sedona Architecture plein air oil landscape painting BECKY JOY
© 2013 Becky Joy Tlaquepaque 10x8 oil $300
I painted this in Sedona at Tlaquepaque with the Spanish style architectural arches, vines and plants in the pots. the light casting a shadow on the building was one of the main interests for me with the bright red geraniums. Another of my plein air paintings for my studio sale marked down less than 1/2 price.
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I paint. Using oils and recently rediscovering pastels I paint primarily landscapes in plein air and the studio. I'm known for my sunsets and skies. I'm passionate about passing on what I have learned from nationally known artists in workshops that I teach.
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