Painting Demonstration Initiation by Pamela Blaies

Pears and Winter Berries

6" x 6"

oil on linen

My doctor calls it an upper respiratory infection - I call it "the crud." Whatever it's name is, it sure has been slowing me down for the past week. I hope to recuperate before Monday night, February 24th, when I will be doing my first live painting demonstration in front of an audience. It starts at 7 pm at the Firehouse Gallery in Weatherford, Texas. The address is 119 Palo Pinto, Weatherford, Texas. I am excited and a little anxious.  But it should be fun and I'd love to see you there!

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Warmth on a Cold Day by Pamela Blaies

Warm Glow

18" x 14"

oil on linen

Painting light and air around these objects gave this whole composition a warm glow. I had an intentional purpose in exaggerating the light and reflections around the orange. I wanted to make sure the edges of the metal pitcher right up against the dark of the background drew the eye into the focal point, but didn't steal the focus. I love the drama it created of intense light. After I finished up the painting, I had to get out to run some errands and it was cold! Below freezing. I wanted to be back in my cozy studio in front of the "warm glow."  Hope you are all keeping warm!

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Inspired by Pamela Blaies

Orange Reflections

12" x 16"

oil on linen

I went to see the Sorolla exhibit at the Meadows Museum in Dallas yesterday with some artist friends. He was a very prolific artist during the late 1800s and early 1900s and painted hundreds of large (like climb-on-a-ladder-and-tape-your-brushes-to-long-sticks large) paintings! I've seen many of Sorolla's paintings in books, but seeing a photograph is nothing compared to the amazing experience of viewing his work in person. His use of color temperature to create light was fabulous. But I think what was most interesting to me was his thick, juicy paint.  I found myself looking as closely as allowed, then backing away to see the overall effect over and over again with each painting.

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Looking Forward to 2014 by Pamela Blaies

September Reflections

20" x 16"

oil on linen

Taking a break from the studio to spend time with my family over the Christmas holidays has been rejuvenating. It may seem a little early to begin thinking about spring, but I'm already getting excited about planning my schedule. I received invitations to exhibit in the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in Houston, Texas and Southlake Art in the Square and I'm thrilled. They both rank at the top of the list of the best fine art festivals in the United States. I'll be participating in a few group exhibits this spring as well. Looking forward to the new year!

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Don't Go Through Life, Grow Through Life by Pamela Blaies

One Pink Rose and a Ginger Jar

9" x 12"

oil on linen

I just returned home from attending a workshop with Quiang Huang. He is a fantastic painter and teacher. His workshop was fun and he did several demos. I picked up so much just from observing his technique, use of color and attention to value and temperature. The more I learn about color, composition and value, the more I see how the infinite ideas and possibilities will take more than a lifetime for me to explore. Here is a piece I painted this afternoon.  I used a brush for most of this one, but there's nothing like a palette knife for beautiful, juicy highlights!

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...by Pamela Blaies

He Knows My Favorite Color

oil on linen

SOLD

OK - so the weather here in Texas isn't snowy, yet. But while shopping over the weekend, it was nice to hear Christmas music piping through the speakers, then more Christmas music in the car on the way home. I am excited that the Christmas season is upon us. I am also very happy to share that the painting "He Knows My Favorite Color" found a new home this past weekend!

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Happy Anniversary to Me! by Pamela Blaies

Polished Silver Shine

18" x 14"

oil on linen

Today is my wedding anniversary of 16 years! My sweetheart is a great husband and father. Without his support, I would never be able to survive this crazy artist life! I'm thankful for him every day.

Here is a brand new painting I just finished yesterday. I enjoyed the challenge of creating atmosphere around the pitcher to make the freshly polished silver pitcher shine right off the canvas.

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Labor Day Break? by Pamela Blaies

Texas Lilacs and Lemon Slices

24" x 18"

oil on linen

I am enjoying spending time with my family this weekend. Mostly fun time, but today we are working on cleaning out the garage together. WAIT! Isn't Labor Day supposed to be a day to take a break from labor? Oh well, it's fun doing it together! Speaking of satisfying labor, this painting is one I finished last week. My focus on creating a more loose feel in my work is really inspiring me. It requires a careful consideration of edges and thoughtful placement of brushstrokes.

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Back to School Bliss by Pamela Blaies

Summer Reds

6" x 12"

oil on linen

Click HERE to "like" this piece in an online painting competition!

I'm a little behind on posting my new artwork. With the "back to school" chaos going on, I have been creating, but there does not seem to be much time left over for photographing, displaying and blogging. Now that the first day of school has come and gone, I'm ready to get back to my daily routine. Here is a piece that I did a few weeks ago while on vacation in San Antonio. It has a loose, abstract-ish feel that I adore! I want to see more of this in all of my paintings.

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Up for Auction by Pamela Blaies

Click the photo to check out the auctions for these two Petite Paintings full of light and color. The Coneflowers were cut from a new flower garden I planted just this summer. These would look great hanging together as a pair.

Freshly Cut Coneflowers

6" x 4"

oil on linen

Freshly Cut Coneflower

6" x 4"

oil on linen

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Happy Homecoming by Pamela Blaies

Scarlet Ribbon

7" x 5"

oil on linen

Just returned home this week from a few weeks of travelling where I forced myself to relax and take a break from painting.  It was fun, but I had art withdrawals after painting daily for several months. I was happy to return home, get back in the studio and see that Scarlett Ribbon received a FAV15 jury award for June!  I really like the effect here of using my palette knife to create sharp contrast for highlights and some clean edges in conjunction with painterly brush strokes.  Check out the new August Entry HERE.

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Teacup Collection by Pamela Blaies

Having Friends to Tea

6" x 6"

oil on linen panel

I love teacups and have quite a few in my collection. Here are some of them stacked and ready to set the table for tea.

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Teacups by Pamela Blaies

Baby's Breath and Blue China

5" x 7"

oil on linen panel

There is something about the shape of a teacup that draws me to it. I like the way the light reflects and shadows are thrown into and around the cup. Of course, I also love tea!

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Accepted into the Oil Painters of America 2013 Juried Salon Show by Pamela Blaies

Copper Kettle with Lemons

12" x 24"

oil on linen

I was excited to find out that my painting Copper Kettle and Lemons was juried into the Oil Painters of America 2013 Juried Salon Show. It will be held at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petosky, Michigan and will run from June 20 - Augus 31,2013. There is a reception on June 21 from 5 - 9 pm. Although the show is way up in Michigan, I sure hope I'll be able to make it!

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Red Apple Slices by Pamela Blaies

Red Apple Slices

6" x 6"

oil on linen panel

Here is Petite Painting #7. To make the green grapes look illuminated, I painted the lightest part of the grape first to make sure the color I mixed stayed saturated. The cast shadows of the grapes really makes this light effect pop. Anyone up for a snack?

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Petite Painting Project by Pamela Blaies

Three for Tea

6" x 6"

oil on linen

Easter weekend was a special time with my family and I was thankful to be reminded again of my blessings.  Now that April is here, I'm excited to announce a new project I've been planning for a while called the Petite Painting Project. Over the next several months, I will be painting 100 pint-sized paintings that I will post to my blog and share on dailypaintworks.com.    I know it is April Fool's day today, but this is no joke!

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Mouth Watering Aroma by Pamela Blaies

Savory

12" x 16"

oil on linen

SOLD

I still have a bowl full of garlic in my studio from painting this painting. I noticed yesterday that I was feeling hungry all day - I think the garlic aroma was making my mouth water! Time to clean the studio...

Have a Happy Easter weekend!

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Spring Exhibits by Pamela Blaies

Peonies and Stacked Books

24" x 20

SOLD

Packed up several paintings this week to deliver to exhibits and collectors. This piece, Peonies and Stacked Books is one of my favorites and has found a new home. A group of artists I am proud to be a part of, PAINT (Professional Artists in North Texas), has an Artist Reception at the Ft. Worth Community Arts Center tomorrow night, Saturday, March 23, 5 - 9 pm. Stop by to visit with the artists, enjoy some wine and fine art - I'd love to see you there!

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First Signs of Spring by Pamela Blaies

Early Spring Bouquet

16" x 20"

oil on linen

My neighbors planted some Carolina Jessamine (aka Carolina Jasmine) on the other side of our fence. Every spring I look forward to the vines climbing over and spilling loads of cheery, yellow blossoms onto my side of the fence. I can see them from my kitchen window and they are one of the first signs of spring in my yard. The flowers are so prolific, I can snip off 5 or 6 pieces of vine a day for several weeks without making a dent. I arranged a bouquet of them yesterday and they are stunning in this hand-blown blue glass vase.

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Lemons, Lemons, Lemons by Pamela Blaies

Copper Kettle and Lemons

12" x 24"

oil on linen

After so many studies of lemons last week, you'd think I might get tired of painting lemons. But, I did another study before painting this one on linen. I like doing studies because they help to clarify my ideas, give me a chance to play around with composition and determine the best color palette.

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