Always on My Mind, by Carrie Jacobson
Oil on black canvas with multi-pigment foil, 30x30
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Sunday, May 1, 2016
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Landscape, "Barn on Thomas Valley Road" 6x8" SOLD
When we are in the mountains of North Carolina, we pass this barn on our way to town. It sits between the mountains on the shores of the Tuckaseegee River, on a beautiful little winding road.
I love the rural life style. It reminds me of my childhood in Ohio. I never lived on a farm, but my cousins did and I would visit often. In these fast paced days of rushing from one spot to another, those lazy, hazy days of the past seem very attractive. I am fortunate to get a taste of that life now and then.
Hope you find a peaceful moment or two in your day.
One another note, I was checking my stats to what referring URL's send traffic to my blog and noticed that many of my readers come from one specific blog.......www.CarolMarine.blogspot.com. Carol was kind enough to include me on her blog list several years ago. I know you are all familiar with her work as she is "Queen of Art Blogs" but she is also a wonderful kind woman. So, thank you Carol! If you have not been to her blog today, please stop bye.
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Hope you find a peaceful moment or two in your day.
One another note, I was checking my stats to what referring URL's send traffic to my blog and noticed that many of my readers come from one specific blog.......www.CarolMarine.blogspot.com. Carol was kind enough to include me on her blog list several years ago. I know you are all familiar with her work as she is "Queen of Art Blogs" but she is also a wonderful kind woman. So, thank you Carol! If you have not been to her blog today, please stop bye.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Winter Fields, by New York artist, Celeste Plowden
A calm day in winter, near where I live in rural New York State. 11x14 acrylic on gallery wrapped 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.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Sunny Pastures, by New York 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.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Bantam Rooster, by New York 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.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Black and White Against the Sky, by New York 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.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Barnyard Patrol, by New York artist, Celeste Plowden
This rooster was painted entirely with a palette knife, except for the straw and a few feathers, done with a dry brush.
8x10 acrylic on acid free canvas panel, UV varnish, 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.
Resting, by New York 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.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Rooster at Large, by Nwe York 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.
Friday, November 7, 2014
"Dixon Barn With Crows" by Northern California Artist Mark Bidstrup
Just off Hwy 80 is a couple of old barns that begged to be painted. They had just cut the hay in front of the barn and therefore it was full of birds reaping the benefits.
6"x8" Oil on panel. $125.00 shipped. This looks great in a black plein air frame.
Please contact me at m_bidstrup@yahoo.com if you are interested in this painting. (gallery inquiries are always welcome!)
Visit my Blog at: http://markbidstrup-paintings.blogspot.com/ or my new website http://markbidstrup.fineartstudioonline.com/ for more examples of my work.
Thank you!
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
"Dixon Barn With Crows" by Northern California Artist Mark Bidstrup
Painted on a summer day with clouds building above the Sierras to the east.
6"x8" oil on Raymar Plein Air panel $185.00 Shipped!
Please contact me at m_bidstrup@yahoo.com if you are interested in this painting. (gallery inquiries are always welcome!)
Visit my Blog at: http://markbidstrup-paintings.blogspot.com/ or my new website http://markbidstrup.fineartstudioonline.com/ for more examples of my work.
Thank you!
Monday, December 30, 2013
"Sonoma Barn" by Northern California Artist Mark Bidstrup
Painted plein air on a spring day outside of the town of Petaluma in Sonoma County. One of my favorite areas to paint in the spring.
6"x8" Oil on canvas Panel. $250.00 unframed. Shipping included.
Please contact me at m_bidstrup@yahoo.com if you are interested in this painting. (gallery inquiries are always welcome!)
Visit my Blog at: http://markbidstrup-paintings.blogspot.com/ for more examples of my work.
Thank you!!!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
"Dixon Barn" By Northern California Artist Mark Bidstrup
Barn outside of Dixon California with field full of crows.
6"x8" Oil on Panel. Unframed and shipped at $175.00
Please contact me at m_bidstrup@yahoo.com if you are interested in this painting. (gallery inquiries are always welcome!)
Visit my Blog at: http://markbidstrup-paintings.blogspot.com/ for more examples of my work.
Thank you!!!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Day 43, Project 125 Yamhill, Oregon Red Barn oil landscape painting BECKY JOY
© 2013 Becky Joy Nightfall oil 6 inches x 6 inches $125.
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Today I played with color after finishing my large barn painting, Yamhill Barn, 30"x40" oil. I felt like a nocturne. I had had this one in my mind for a couple of weeks. It was one that I was going to paint larger, but I thought I would try it first in a small size. I'm not sure if I will go larger with it or move on. I need to get some sunsets going in larger sizes. That may be next on the agenda.
In this painting I used a small range of colors keeping them grayed with subtle differences between them. It is always tricky to get enough light in the painting, but dark enough to tell the viewer it is nighttime. Without enough light it is just a dark painting. I like to have some definite light hitting an object to create more interest in a nocturne. In this one the moon is outside the field of vision.
A few openings in my workshops:
Hood River, OR Sept 4
Carmel, IN Sept 27 - 29
Superstitions, AZ Oct 3 - 5
E-Book: How to Create Better Paintings Using Foundational Concepts
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I'll talk to you all 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.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Day 13, Project 125 Painting Oregon farms by BECKY JOY
© 2013 Becky Joy Oregon Farme, Trees and More Trees oil 6 inches x 6 inches $125.
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I finally made it to my destination in Oregon late last night. It was a light, typical rain almost all through my drive in Oregon. I slept in this morning, but did get out for a short time later in the day. In this scene I was attracted to the clouds that enveloped the top of the mountain and of course, the green field.
Everything is pretty green right now, and a nice, pleasant temperature. It will be heating up by the end of the week, sounds like record temps to me. I visited with family today and will be seeing friends and more family while I'm here. I'm a fourth generation born in Oregon City (my son was a fifth). You can imagine that I have a lot of relatives here. It's funny every time I come up here, I'm struck by how green it is, certainly compared to the desert. Summers are perfect in the Northwest.
Tomorrow I'm hoping to start getting out and doing a little more plein air, hopefully early in the morning. You'll see what I see tomorrow.
I still have space in my one day workshop in Hood River, OR on Sept 4 during the plein air event that I will be judging. Check out the details here.
I'll be here 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.
Day 12, Project 125 Susanville, CA Barn plein air painting
© 2013 Becky Joy Susanville, CA Barn oil 6 inches x 6 inches $125.
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I didn't get out of Lake Tahoe until almost 11:00. (I had to stop by the post office to get something in the mail that was overdue, oops!) Anyway, got my work done and posted my painting from the night before.
I remember Susanville from years ago going through there on the way to Reno from Oregon. I don't know why it has always stuck in my mind, but I do love those old barns and farms. In this barn I got a great shot of an old truck, which is below. I'll have to paint that later.
It was afternoon by the time I got in Susanville. I was struck by the beautiful blues of the mountains. That blue always seems indescribable in paint. It's kind of an ultramarine & colbalt combination. In this painting I placed the light of the sky against the dark of the barn, adding a little yellow and cad red to the white, just a tiny, tiny bit. I very seldom use a pure white in a painting and only sparingly.
Upcoming Workshops:
Hood River, OR 1 day plein air Sept 4, click here for info
Carmel, IN 3 day plein air Sept 24 - 27, click here for info
Tuscany, Italy June 7 - 17, 2014, click here for info
Korkula Island, Croatia Sept 14 - 23, 2014, click here for info
Talk to you all later,
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.
Monday, June 24, 2013
"Dixon Barn With Crows" By Northern California Artist Mark Bidstrup
To see\purchase my work send me a email at m_bidstrup@yahoo.com and\or visit my blog: http://markbidstrup-paintings.blogspot.com/
Thank you!!!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
"Feels Like Summer" By Northern California Artist Mark Bidstrup
This field is usually filled with cows, but not today. I think it was too hot and they found shelter further down the valley. I've painted this barn several times in different seasons.
To see more of my work send me a email at m_bidstrup@yahoo.com and\or visit my blog: http://markbidstrup-paintings.blogspot.com/
Thank you!!!
Friday, May 10, 2013
Red Country Hills, Abstract Landscape by California Janet Bludau
16"x 20"
Oil on Thick Gallery Wrapped Canvas
$375
Red underpainting shows through here and there around the painting. Brushes and Palette Knives were both used for paint application.
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.
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