PARTY TIME
6 x 6 - Oil on Panel
Saturday, June 30, 2012
SMALL DAISY PAINTING by OLGA WAGNER
Here is another one that I finished this morning...This one is only 6x6... It's a perfect size for a quick painting - it makes you feel like you accomplished something in a day...
Abstract Ocean Series 4, Palette Knife Seascape by California Janet Bludau
12" x 12"
Oil on Archival Panel
Set into a simple, gallery floater frame that can be permanent or changed easily
$300
I have used a softer palette this time with my Ocean Series. Hopefully your computer monitor
is showing the blues and lavenders.
Email me for another photo if needed, questions or purchase: Bludauart@gmail.com
My Website: http://janetbludau.fineartstudioonline.com/
Thank you for visiting the Palette Knife Blog!
I can't remember a time that I didn't have an artistic pursuit but I found my true love with painting. Although I enjoy exploring with different techniques and materials, I primarily work in oils with an abstract style. Thick paint placed with a palette knife and strong geometric shapes are often found in my paintings.
After earning a degree in Business Admin/Marketing, I went on to several "Big Girl" corporate jobs and then owned and ran a design business in Hawaii, importing antiques from the mainland. My education was rounded out through the UC Berkeley Extension Art Program and the College of Marin Art and Design Program. I am fortunate to have had wonderful instructors as well as the insightful critiques of my fun, fellow painters.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Daily Painting 1431 Tall Palms in the Morning
http://lorisart.blogspot.com/
I was born in Ft. Pierce and lived there all my life. I have an Associate in Art degree from the Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce. I consider myself primarily self taught.I am a member of Plein Air Florida, and the leader of Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast. My paintings are in art collections worldwide.I have co-published an article in Plein Air Magazine. I have contributed paintings to Art for Nature, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Habitat for Humanity and various other charities.I love painting outside using the painting knife. I love the rich texture and lustrous effects I can get with the knife. My studio is located in my home on Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce. I use both of my names in my art, Lori McNamara and Lenore McNamara. I can be reached at lori.mcnamara@gmail.com
ORIGINAL DAISY PAINTING by OLGA WAGNER
WOW...It has been a hot one...At 4 pm, my outdoor thermometer showed 107 deg. That is a bit too toasty for my liking...I decide to save these little daisies from the heat and bring them indoors...They seem much happier!
This is a small painting...6"x 8"..
This is a small painting...6"x 8"..
WHITE TRIO
6 x 8 - Oil on Panel
Abstract Landscape by Jill Saur
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| ©1990-2012 Abstract Tree Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved |
Fresh off the easel, this abstract palette knife painting is expressive, vibrant, and awaiting a new home. It's available to purchase in my gallery on Contemporary Fine Art International. CLICK HERE
I've been selling my work to collector's for over twenty-five years. To read what my patron have to say about collecting my work, CLICK HERE. Thank you for viewing! - Jill Saur
Jill has been selling her artwork to collector's in the United States and abroad for twenty-nine years. Her artwork is sold nationally in catalogues, retail chains, and Fine Art galleries.
Paris Art Trek Finalé with Niki Gulley & Scott Williams
"Dancing on Water," Monet's Gardens, France ©2012 Niki Gulley
36" x 60" textured oil painting
Day 7 - Art Trek Paris with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
On the last day of our Plein-Air Painting and Photography Workshop in Paris, we gathered to share our work from the week, sample some French wine, and enjoy each other's camaraderie. It's always so much fun to see what the other painters and photographers have captured during the week, and how everyone has such a different perspective, even if the subject is the same.
Again, a perfect ending to a wonderful trip – leaving with satiated appetites, fond memories, new found friendships and a shared love for Paris!
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If you would like to come along on one of our upcoming Plein Air Painting / Photography Workshops to
Santa Fe, NM Aug. 12 - 18 (see nikigulley.com/art-classes) or
please e-mail Niki Gulley for more information. Registration deadlines are quickly approaching. We'd love to have you join us!
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Or, if you would like to see "Dancing on Water" and more of my contemporary impressionistic landscapes, and you are in the Chicago area this weekend, please stop by my booth at the Gold Coast Art Fair in Grant Park.
Gold Coast ARt Fair
June 30 & July 1 • 10am – 6pm
Chicago, IL • Grant Park at the corner of Monroe & Lake Shore Dr.
See amdurproductions.com/art-festivals/Gold_Coast_Art_Fair_at_Grant_Park.html for more info.
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Or, if you would like to see "Dancing on Water" and more of my contemporary impressionistic landscapes, and you are in the Chicago area this weekend, please stop by my booth at the Gold Coast Art Fair in Grant Park.
Gold Coast ARt Fair
June 30 & July 1 • 10am – 6pm
Chicago, IL • Grant Park at the corner of Monroe & Lake Shore Dr.
See amdurproductions.com/art-festivals/Gold_Coast_Art_Fair_at_Grant_Park.html for more info.
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Niki Gulley’s passion for painting began in grade school when she had to draw something as mundane as shoes for art class, and loved every minute of it. Her parents enrolled her in private lessons and she was hooked. Following her childhood in Chicago, Niki relocated to Dallas to pursue an art major at SMU. Since she disliked the freezing Illinois winters, Dallas seemed like the place to stay after graduating.
Next, Gulley entered the world of advertising, working as art director for a local magazine. After a few years passed, Niki felt like something was missing. So she started painting again every free moment. This is what she had been missing and she began to feel fulfilled again.
It is from this feeling of true joy that Niki translates onto canvas. She seeks to capture the beauty of our landscape, utilizing vivid colors in oil paint and pastels to convey a particular mood. Gulley invites you to reconnect with nature and escape day-to-day responsibilities along with her in these creations.
New Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley
"Bathing in Sunshine II" ©2012 Niki Gulley
30" x 48" textured painting on wrap around canvas
Bathing in Sunshine was inspired by our trip to Provence, France last summer. Our timing was perfect and the sunflowers and lavender were in full bloom. While we came across many fields of lavender, we had to search a little harder for sunflowers. Of course that meant sampling more of the local cuisine and wines for much needed fuel as we looked! (My husband likes to say we have to suffer four our art.) When we eventually came across these sunflowers, I knew immediately they would make a perfect painting. Their bright, smiling faces as big as dinner plates, the sun dappled path leading you deep into the golden field to the quaint stone farmhouse in the distance on a beautiful summer day made for the ideal subject. The resulting painting is so full of color and texture, and my hope is that when you gaze into it, this piece immediately lifts your spirits and brightens up any spot in your home.
If you would like to see this sunflower painting and more of my textured landscape paintings, please stop by my booth at the Lincoln Park Art and Music Festival this weekend.
Lincoln Park Art and Music Festival
July 7 and 8 • noon – 8 pm
Chicago, IL
Booth #90 • on Racine between Fullerton and Webster
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Niki Gulley’s passion for painting began in grade school when she had to draw something as mundane as shoes for art class, and loved every minute of it. Her parents enrolled her in private lessons and she was hooked. Following her childhood in Chicago, Niki relocated to Dallas to pursue an art major at SMU. Since she disliked the freezing Illinois winters, Dallas seemed like the place to stay after graduating.
Next, Gulley entered the world of advertising, working as art director for a local magazine. After a few years passed, Niki felt like something was missing. So she started painting again every free moment. This is what she had been missing and she began to feel fulfilled again.
It is from this feeling of true joy that Niki translates onto canvas. She seeks to capture the beauty of our landscape, utilizing vivid colors in oil paint and pastels to convey a particular mood. Gulley invites you to reconnect with nature and escape day-to-day responsibilities along with her in these creations.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
COLORFUL ROOSTER/CHICKEN PAINTING BY OLGA WAGNER
Here is the latest little addition to my rooster collection.
For the month of July, I am part of a group show at the Local Color Gallery in Raleigh and I am planning to have a bunch of roosters is the show. The opening reception will be on Friday July. 6th from 6pm till 9pm. Stop by and say hello!
HEART-BREAKER
For the month of July, I am part of a group show at the Local Color Gallery in Raleigh and I am planning to have a bunch of roosters is the show. The opening reception will be on Friday July. 6th from 6pm till 9pm. Stop by and say hello!
HEART-BREAKER
12" x 12" - Oil on Panel
Daily Painting 1430 Wednesday's Winds Tropical Storm Debby
http://lorisart.blogspot.com/
I was born in Ft. Pierce and lived there all my life. I have an Associate in Art degree from the Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce. I consider myself primarily self taught.I am a member of Plein Air Florida, and the leader of Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast. My paintings are in art collections worldwide.I have co-published an article in Plein Air Magazine. I have contributed paintings to Art for Nature, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Habitat for Humanity and various other charities.I love painting outside using the painting knife. I love the rich texture and lustrous effects I can get with the knife. My studio is located in my home on Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce. I use both of my names in my art, Lori McNamara and Lenore McNamara. I can be reached at lori.mcnamara@gmail.com
Colorado Art by Jill Saur
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| ©1990-2012 Colorado Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved |
Aspen trees inspire my soul to see deeper into the nature of God and His creation. This is my new 11"x14" oil palette knife painting, "Aspen Breeze". This painting is available to purchase by contacting me through my website. CLICK HERE
Jill has been selling her artwork to collector's in the United States and abroad for twenty-nine years. Her artwork is sold nationally in catalogues, retail chains, and Fine Art galleries.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Relaxing and Reflecting by Pamela Blaies
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Ahhh...Morning Coffee!
5" x 7"
The first anniversary of my blog, "A Palette Knife Painter's Diary," has now come and gone. Over the past year, I've found that blogging about my art has had a calming effect on my mind. Writing through my art journey helps me to avoid a phenomena I sometimes experience that I call "inspiration overload." My mind gets humming with so much inspiration that it becomes difficult for me to focus and create. Blogging forces me to organize my thoughts and follow the direction of my inspirations.
I've been relaxing on vacation for the past couple of weeks and have taken some time to read through past blogs. It is fun reflecting over the past year. Much has stayed the same, but so much has changed.
Here is a link to my first post ever, June 10, 2011: Ahhh....Morning Coffee!
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Paris Art Trek with Niki Gulley & Scott Williams
"Framed in Wisteria," Giverny, France • 7" x 5" oil painting by Niki Gulley
Day 7 - Art Trek Paris with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
The last few days of our Art Trek, we checked out of our hotel in Paris and headed to the peaceful countryside, near Giverny. The b&b we stayed at was straight out of a storybook, and the grounds themselves looked like an impressionist painting. We loved the setting so much, we stayed right there and painted outside our rooms the last day.
Our b&b outside of Giverny.
One of our students painting on the last day of our Paris Art Trek, on the grounds of our b&b.
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If you would like to come along on one of our upcoming Plein Air Painting / Photography Workshops to
Santa Fe, NM Aug. 12 - 18 (see nikigulley.com/art-classes) or
please e-mail Niki Gulley for more information. Registration deadlines are quickly approaching. We'd love to have you join us!
***
Or, if you would like to see this painting or more my plein air paintings and you are in the Chicago area this weekend, please stop by my booth at the Gold Coast Art Fair in Grant Park.
Gold Coast ARt Fair
June 30 & July 1 • 10am – 6pm
Chicago, IL • Grant Park at the corner of Monroe & Lake Shore Dr.
See amdurproductions.com/art-festivals/Gold_Coast_Art_Fair_at_Grant_Park.html for more info.
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Or, if you would like to see this painting or more my plein air paintings and you are in the Chicago area this weekend, please stop by my booth at the Gold Coast Art Fair in Grant Park.
Gold Coast ARt Fair
June 30 & July 1 • 10am – 6pm
Chicago, IL • Grant Park at the corner of Monroe & Lake Shore Dr.
See amdurproductions.com/art-festivals/Gold_Coast_Art_Fair_at_Grant_Park.html for more info.
***
Niki Gulley’s passion for painting began in grade school when she had to draw something as mundane as shoes for art class, and loved every minute of it. Her parents enrolled her in private lessons and she was hooked. Following her childhood in Chicago, Niki relocated to Dallas to pursue an art major at SMU. Since she disliked the freezing Illinois winters, Dallas seemed like the place to stay after graduating.
Next, Gulley entered the world of advertising, working as art director for a local magazine. After a few years passed, Niki felt like something was missing. So she started painting again every free moment. This is what she had been missing and she began to feel fulfilled again.
It is from this feeling of true joy that Niki translates onto canvas. She seeks to capture the beauty of our landscape, utilizing vivid colors in oil paint and pastels to convey a particular mood. Gulley invites you to reconnect with nature and escape day-to-day responsibilities along with her in these creations.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Land Sea and Air by Arlon Rosenoff
Land Sea and Air
20" x 24"
Palette Knife Oil on Cradled Panel
I paint primarily with a palette knife because it gives me the opportunity to interact with paint in a very tactile, expressionistic way.
Each viewer of my art is able to gain a strong sense my physical interaction with the paint, with every stroke and manipulation visible forever. The surfaces of my paintings are very telling, sometimes resembling a mosaic of palette knife strokes.
Being blessed with an unusual first name allows me to sign my work with my given name.
Daily Painting 1429 Bear Point Egret
http://lorisart.blogspot.com/
I was born in Ft. Pierce and lived there all my life. I have an Associate in Art degree from the Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce. I consider myself primarily self taught.I am a member of Plein Air Florida, and the leader of Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast. My paintings are in art collections worldwide.I have co-published an article in Plein Air Magazine. I have contributed paintings to Art for Nature, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Habitat for Humanity and various other charities.I love painting outside using the painting knife. I love the rich texture and lustrous effects I can get with the knife. My studio is located in my home on Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce. I use both of my names in my art, Lori McNamara and Lenore McNamara. I can be reached at lori.mcnamara@gmail.com
"Sunset Beach" by Sally Shisler after EH Potthast
(4x4") - 201216
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Short writing here, as I'm busy getting ready for a last minute decision to participate as one of 3 Florida gals to exhibit paintings during the month of July in Altamonte Springs, FL. ACK! So much to do! Formal announcement will come out this week. Once again, I am so honored (OK - quite flattered too) to have heard from so many of you lately. Even when I mistakenly sent ya'll some of my old emails. Not sure what was sent within those attachments. Just praying it was on the up and up : )
Still working on organizing workshops too. I will get back to each one of you individually very soon. Probably will aim for 2 more for this year. (Next year I will be teaching in GA, and hopefully in TX - thanks to the honor of being invited as a Signature Member of Contemporary Fine Art International). I have also put feelers out for the central NJ area). I'll keep everyone posted.
Anyone who has asked, I've put you on the list of artists who are interested.
Short writing here, as I'm busy getting ready for a last minute decision to participate as one of 3 Florida gals to exhibit paintings during the month of July in Altamonte Springs, FL. ACK! So much to do! Formal announcement will come out this week. Once again, I am so honored (OK - quite flattered too) to have heard from so many of you lately. Even when I mistakenly sent ya'll some of my old emails. Not sure what was sent within those attachments. Just praying it was on the up and up : )
Still working on organizing workshops too. I will get back to each one of you individually very soon. Probably will aim for 2 more for this year. (Next year I will be teaching in GA, and hopefully in TX - thanks to the honor of being invited as a Signature Member of Contemporary Fine Art International). I have also put feelers out for the central NJ area). I'll keep everyone posted.
Anyone who has asked, I've put you on the list of artists who are interested.
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Contemporary impressionist painter, Sally Shisler, has become internationally recognized as one of the premier palette knife painters in today's art world. Known as an artist with a unique ability to use knives to create lively, engaging, color rich paintings, she is sought after by students who desire more excitement in their own work. She currently teaches workshops and private instruction, and continues to receive accolades, not only for her workshop content, but also for her positive and encouraging way with students.
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Colors of Fall ll by Lisa Elley. 100% Palette Knife Painting
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| Colors of Fall ll by Lisa Elley. 2012. 11 X 14. Oil on Canvas |
Hello, not much time to paint lately with school out for summer.
Managed to crank out this one in half hour bursts, to the ambience of Club Penguin!
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Managed to crank out this one in half hour bursts, to the ambience of Club Penguin!
My Website
http://www.paintersknife.com/
My Blog
http://www.paintersknife.blogspot.com/
Edward by Kim McAninch
11" x 14"
Oil on gallery wrapped canvas
SOLD
Follow the blogspot link to view more of my work or contact me. I would love to hear from you. In fact, it would make my day. Thank you for looking.
Blog: kimmcaninch.blogspot.com
Website: KimMcAninchFineArt.com
Contact: kkmcaninch@gmail.com
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Daily Painting 1428 Settling in for the Night White bird oil painting
http://lorisart.blogspot.com/
I was born in Ft. Pierce and lived there all my life. I have an Associate in Art degree from the Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce. I consider myself primarily self taught.I am a member of Plein Air Florida, and the leader of Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast. My paintings are in art collections worldwide.I have co-published an article in Plein Air Magazine. I have contributed paintings to Art for Nature, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Habitat for Humanity and various other charities.I love painting outside using the painting knife. I love the rich texture and lustrous effects I can get with the knife. My studio is located in my home on Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce. I use both of my names in my art, Lori McNamara and Lenore McNamara. I can be reached at lori.mcnamara@gmail.com
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Bluebonnet Dance - Original oil painting Landscape by Karen Tarlton
12x16
Bluebonnet Dance
Oil
SOLD
SOLD
Loved painting this one and the flowers are thick impasto!
The prettiest wildflower in Texas and fields of these are
brilliantly colored and so inspiring! Painted extra thick with palette knife
and oil paint, so the blooms come to life and seem to dance in the wind.
I love almost any flower that is blue,
but these grow wild and like the California poppies that I also love,
illuminate the hills with color!
Next week we move from Nevada to California. Only a four hour drive without traffic.
Not too far but far enough to change the atmosphere, climate and environment dramatically.
I am excited because whenever we move I am inspired my new scenery and people.
Can't wait!
My Blog: http://www.karensfineart.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Karensfineart
Galleries: City Lights Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
The Arlington Arts Gallery, Arlington Virginia
Galerie Severn, New Orleans Louisiana
SAC's Gallery, Montgomery Alabama,
Hello,
This is my first blog at the Palette Knife Painters blog.
First, I want to thank July to accept my membership.
To introduce myself, I am John, born in 1961, Dutch and since 2008 living and working in Switzerland.
I started with painting like most of us, playing with pastels and watercolor paint.
Soon I moved to Oils and Acrylics because I liked that medium better.
After several years of experimenting, I found / build my own style, just by painting with the palette knife. My style is a mixture of impressionism and abstract. Most of my work is made on board, 18x24. Last but not least, I frame my work in black wood frames. These frames are all home made.
Over the last 3 weeks, I was very bussy with my own exhibition. It is my first "solo" exhibition. I presented 35 paintings. All made with Palette knife and presenting Swiss mountains and landsapes. Today, Sunday the 24th, is the closing day. It was a good exhibition, I have sold several paintings. But more important, I could do a lot of PR what has been resulted in been ivited to present some work during a judgement next week and to be part of a new painting group here in Switzerland. Also, I have been ask to participate a exhibition later this year.
Below, you will find one of my last paitings, made 2 or 3 weeks ago.
Now, I am also playing, experimenting to add Swiss Mountains, landscapes (painted with Knife in a impressionism style) in the middle of a very abstract, colorfull painting. I will post one of these when I have finished the first study of this.
If you are interested in one of my paintings to buy, just drop a email to
jbercx.art@gmail.com, or visit my webpage: www.jbercx-art.net
This is my first blog at the Palette Knife Painters blog.
First, I want to thank July to accept my membership.
To introduce myself, I am John, born in 1961, Dutch and since 2008 living and working in Switzerland.
I started with painting like most of us, playing with pastels and watercolor paint.
Soon I moved to Oils and Acrylics because I liked that medium better.
After several years of experimenting, I found / build my own style, just by painting with the palette knife. My style is a mixture of impressionism and abstract. Most of my work is made on board, 18x24. Last but not least, I frame my work in black wood frames. These frames are all home made.
Over the last 3 weeks, I was very bussy with my own exhibition. It is my first "solo" exhibition. I presented 35 paintings. All made with Palette knife and presenting Swiss mountains and landsapes. Today, Sunday the 24th, is the closing day. It was a good exhibition, I have sold several paintings. But more important, I could do a lot of PR what has been resulted in been ivited to present some work during a judgement next week and to be part of a new painting group here in Switzerland. Also, I have been ask to participate a exhibition later this year.
Below, you will find one of my last paitings, made 2 or 3 weeks ago.
Now, I am also playing, experimenting to add Swiss Mountains, landscapes (painted with Knife in a impressionism style) in the middle of a very abstract, colorfull painting. I will post one of these when I have finished the first study of this.
If you are interested in one of my paintings to buy, just drop a email to
jbercx.art@gmail.com, or visit my webpage: www.jbercx-art.net
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Mother and Daughter Angel Commission by Judy Mackey
"Angela and Daughter"
14" x 11", Oil on Cradled Panel
Commissioned/Sold
Commissioned/Sold
I'm happy to paint commissions but at the same time I worry if I've captured the essence the commissioner has desired. This is a mother and daughter angel painting. It was fun to paint the colors are warm and the whole feeling is fun. Pink boots too.
Website: JudyMackey.com
Email: CLICK HERE
If you are interested in purchasing a painting like "Angela and Daughter", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.
If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Sunflower Painting by Judy Mackey
"Tall Black Vase"
20" x 16 ", Oil on Canvas
Received an email the other day from Ugallery an online gallery, where a few of my pieces are exhibited for sale, that my painting "Tall Black Vase" had sold. This is not a new painting, it's several years old. There were times I could not part with this particular painting and would not list it as "available". There are a lot of colors and textures in this that the photograph does not show.
But I'm also glad that it has sold and that there is someone in this world that likes my painting just as much as I do.
Website: JudyMackey.com
Email: CLICK HERE
If you are interested in purchasing a painting like "Tall Black Vase", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.
If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Daily Painting 1427 Indian River Sail
I was born in Ft. Pierce and lived there all my life. I have an Associate in Art degree from the Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce. I consider myself primarily self taught.I am a member of Plein Air Florida, and the leader of Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast. My paintings are in art collections worldwide.I have co-published an article in Plein Air Magazine. I have contributed paintings to Art for Nature, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Habitat for Humanity and various other charities.I love painting outside using the painting knife. I love the rich texture and lustrous effects I can get with the knife. My studio is located in my home on Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce. I use both of my names in my art, Lori McNamara and Lenore McNamara. I can be reached at lori.mcnamara@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Rain Dance - Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton
Rain Dance
10x20
Oil
A moody, and moving new vision in luminous color. This
original oil has a unique combination of color, texture, and form. A dramatic
presence in any room, this symbolic painting is a great addition to any fine
art collection and hangs beautifully with or without a frame on a nail.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass,
it's about learning to dance in the rain."
City Rain - Original oil painting by Karen Tarlton
City Rain
20x24
Oil
SOLD
SOLD
Brilliant color and texture in this new city scene. Contemporary and modern with
expressive palette knife work! Lots of fun!
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
-Thomas Merton
My Blog: http://www.karensfineart.blogspot.com/
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Galleries: City Lights Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
The Arlington Arts Gallery, Arlington Virginia
Galerie Severn, New Orleans Louisiana
SAC's Gallery, Montgomery Alabama,
Abstract Umbrella Pals by California Janet Bludau
9" x 12"
Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
In celebration of our upcoming summer season!
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I can't remember a time that I didn't have an artistic pursuit but I found my true love with painting. Although I enjoy exploring with different techniques and materials, I primarily work in oils with an abstract style. Thick paint placed with a palette knife and strong geometric shapes are often found in my paintings.
After earning a degree in Business Admin/Marketing, I went on to several "Big Girl" corporate jobs and then owned and ran a design business in Hawaii, importing antiques from the mainland. My education was rounded out through the UC Berkeley Extension Art Program and the College of Marin Art and Design Program. I am fortunate to have had wonderful instructors as well as the insightful critiques of my fun, fellow painters.
Bay Horse OIL PAINTING BY OLGA WAGNER
I found the reference photo for this painting on wetcanvas.com. It was one of those photos that I think was meant just for me. It spoke to my heart as soon as I saw it!... It reminds me so of my well-aged mare (Shelby)... She turned 28 this march and is living a happy retired life in Chapel Hill, NC. She has been part of my family for the last 21 years and truly deserves her happy "Sunset Years".
I took a slightly different approach with this painting. I used almost entirely 100% transparent colors on this beauty. On my palette, I had Indian Yellow, Trans.Orange, Trans. Red, Trans, Brown, Purple, Ultramarine and Magenta (love the magenta!) - an I used ALL of them for this painting.. I did a lot of wiping with q-tips/paper towels and also used the 'colour shaper' tool to scrape the paint and get the highlight effect! Love...Love...my Colour Shaper - it lets me create texture and definition in my paintings.
Available 325
www.olgawagner.com
This is Shelby, when she was about 9 years of age. She is now 28 - and I really need to get some more recent shots of her...I am a bad mother!!
I took a slightly different approach with this painting. I used almost entirely 100% transparent colors on this beauty. On my palette, I had Indian Yellow, Trans.Orange, Trans. Red, Trans, Brown, Purple, Ultramarine and Magenta (love the magenta!) - an I used ALL of them for this painting.. I did a lot of wiping with q-tips/paper towels and also used the 'colour shaper' tool to scrape the paint and get the highlight effect! Love...Love...my Colour Shaper - it lets me create texture and definition in my paintings.
SUNSET YEARS
12" x 12" - Oil on Panel
Available 325
www.olgawagner.com
As, always...I start with the transparent orange to draw out the shape...I freehand it with a smaller brush and plenty of medium to make the paint flow.
Here I am starting to layout the colors. To build up the darks takes several layers of paint...Once all layers are done, the darkest darks will have a a bit of Trans. Brown, Purple, Magenta and Utramarine in it. The light areas are mainly indian yellow and trans. orange wiped off to make it brighter and also some areas have been scraped using the silicone tool.
This is a close-up of the face. You can see the scrape marks to give definition and texture. Also, you will see the only few areas that contain Opaque Paint. I used Ultramarine and white to add a small number of highlights...Only what you see here...
This is Shelby, when she was about 9 years of age. She is now 28 - and I really need to get some more recent shots of her...I am a bad mother!!
This is the Colour Shaper tool that I use. You can get these through JerrysArtarama or any other art supplier. Here is the description from Jerry's website: "Colour Shapers are a unique tool made from
silicone. The tip will not absorb any material, and so is great for
applying, removing, scraping and moving color. Used alone or together
with your existing tools, Colour Shapers will give you the opportunity
to develop new and exciting effects. Made by Royal Sovereign in England"
If you have never tried one - you must! It will open doors to new possibilities...I promise...
Tulips by Kim McAninch
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| Oil on .75" cradled panel 6" x 6" |
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