"A Sunflower's True Colours" by Lynda Cookson

"A Sunflower's True Colours" ... you never knew?

Has that Sunflower been hiding it's hidden depths from you? LOL

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"Blue Tea Pot" by Lynda Cookson

Another tea pot from a few years ago. Long ago sold but still much loved.

"Blue Tea Pot" by Lynda Cookson

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"My Rainbow Roots" by Lynda Cookson

This painting has long since been painted over! I came across it today and was reminded of the day I painted it. I was so homesick ... I was living in Ireland (which I loved) but am South African born and anyone from anywhere in Africa knows how it gets in your blood, reaches your heart, and just won't let go! I was longing for the bright colours and the smell of dust.

It was an expressive painting but not one which I felt could be sold ... so it hung around for a while, working its therapy, until the day came when I was brave enough to say goodbye and paint over it.

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"My Rainbow Roots" by Lynda Cookson

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"Drama in the Garden" by Lynda Cookson

The intensity of ink paintings is phenomenal! For me it's quite a difficult medium to use because I like good, strong colour at the best of times, but inks give you that and double. This floral painting could only have the word "Drama" in it ... it just had to be! Please click the image to purchase.

"Drama in the Garden" by Lynda Cookson

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Beautiful Peak District, Post 5, Original Painting, "Kinderscout Reservoir",20 x 16" by Sarah Morley $350 incl shipping

This is the fifth in a series of paintings I did recently, inspired by a walk around Kinderscout, in the High Peak National Park, Derbyshire, England. This painting is of the view looking down to Kinderscout Reservoir, that you get when you have just done the steepest part of the climb. This painting was also a challenge to do - all those greens!

 I have written about the walk separately in my blog, Inspiring Art Walks with Sarah Morley. Do have a look and leave me a (nice) comment!

The colours in this painting are even better when viewed in person! It is an original oil painting with a palette knife, oil on board, and ships anywhere in the world within the all inclusive price. Great Value!

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Beautiful Peak District, Post 4, Original Painting, "Kinderscout",36 x 12" by Sarah Morley $400 incl shipping

This is the fourth in a series of paintings I did recently, inspired by a walk around Kinderscout, in the High Peak National Park, Derbyshire, England. Here you see an unusual view of the whole of the Kinderscout Plateau. I have written about this separately in my blog, Inspiring Art Walks with Sarah Morley.

The colours in this painting are even better when viewed in person! It is an original oil painting with a palette knife, oil on board, and ships anywhere in the world within the all inclusive price. Great Value!

To contact me, or to view more of my paintings please visit my website http://www.sarahmorleyfineart.com/, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/smorleyart, Twitter https://twitter.com/SarahMorleyArt or call +44 (0)7946432818.

Beautiful Peak District, Post 3, Original Painting, 'Middle Moor' 20" x 18" by Sarah Morley $350 incl shipping

This is the third of a series of paintings I did recently, inspired by a walk around Kinderscout in the beautiful Peak District, in Derbyshire, England. I have written about this separately in my blog, Inspiring Art Walks with Sarah Morley.

The colours in this painting are even better when viewed in person! It is an original oil painting with a palette knife, oil on board, and ships anywhere in the world within the all inclusive price. Great Value!

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Video Tutorial using Palette Knife with Tar Gel by Janice Tingum

A palette knife plays an important role in creating the abstract painting demonstrated in this YouTube video tutorial. I've discovered that the palette knife is the perfect tool for drizzling tar gel onto YUPO synthetic paper. After the tar gel dries, I apply watercolor paints with a brush. 

Tar gel is an acrylic medium that holds its shape on the paper. I dip a palette knife into a jar of tar gel and then, holding the knife above the paper, let the gel run off the tip. I quickly move the palette knife back and forth above the the paper so that the gel will form lines and designs on the surface.

 This is the painting demonstrated in the painting tutorial:

Firework Flower I

by Janice Tingum
5" x 7"

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By the Water #4

by Janice Tingum

4.75" x 6.75"

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The edge of the ocean - exciting, refreshing and mysterious. Wade into the scene with these beach-goers and enjoy a splash of color.

By the Water #4 is part of a series of original acrylic paintings inspired by the California coast. The piece exhibits a mixture of brush and palette knife work. It is painted on sturdy watercolor paper and can be displayed as it is on a small tabletop easel or matted and framed.

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The Spirit Island by Natasa Vretenar

6x6 ft

Maligne lake Spirit Island.

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"River Hues" by Janice Tingum

River Hues by Janice Tingum

acrylic on canvas

12" x 12"

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This painting was a lot of fun to create! After blocking in the initial layer of paint with a brush, I switched to my palette knife and built up layers of color and texture. Although this piece was done in the studio, my goal was to capture the essence of the river scene on the day I stood along its banks.

"Solitude II" by Janice Tingum

Solitude II

3.5" x 7"

Palette Knife Painting

Oil on Panel

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It's tempting, when painting a tree at the height of summer, to think all of the foliage must be depicted in some shade of green. But when I work in plein air, I look for some of the less obvious hues within those branches to establish the light and dark areas.

Except for the signature, this piece was done entirely with a palette knife. My recent body of work examines relationships within the prairie landscape. Using a palette knife allows me to stay focused on the larger shapes and colors in a scene and to avoid overdoing detail.


 

Day 33 and 34, Project 125 Painting the Desert Colors | BECKY JOY

© 3013 Becky Joy  Day 33, Sunset Palo Verde    oil   6 inches x 6 inches     $125.

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Well, I am having a hard time getting to all the posting as I said. Consistent posting was also a goal of mine in this project. I figured it would be a long enough project to get some habits going here. Maybe. This is another painting playing with color. I'm also trying to simplify the brush strokes, which is much easier to do with small paintings than large.

© 2013 Becky Joy    Day 34, Reflections     oil     6 inches x 6 inches    $125.

This is actually from an old painting that I did about 3 years ago. I no longer have the painting, but I do have a photograph. The colors aren't a lot different, but I have loosened up a lot. I would say that my strokes are much more confident. It is hard to get those loose strong brushstrokes without putting some miles behind the brush and feel confident in what you're doing. I remember hearing "paint with confidence". Easy said, when there is so little that you know.

It has been very hot here in Phoenix now, Of course, it's summer. Surprise! We had a good monsoon storm last night, wine, rain, lightening, the works. It's exciting with the weather change like that. I didn't even have to water the lawn today. Yay!

I just got my flyer for the Tuscany workshop. If you sign up before Sept 1, 2013,  you will save a substantial amount on the trip. If you are interested in more details, email me at beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com. My workshops are either full or very close to being filled, so make sure to sign up if you are thinking about signing up. workshops

Talk to you all tomorrow.

Becky Joy

Urban Blues by Lisa Elley. 100% Palette Knife Oil Painting.

Urban Blues by Lisa Elley. 8 X 10. Palette Knife Oil Painting

A sweet, rustic little orange doorway, nestled in complementary blue

walls makes for an eye catching, urban European scene.

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Across the Bay by Lisa Elley. Palette Knife Oil Painting

Across the Bay by Lisa Elley. 2012. 9 X 12. Oil on Canvas.

My painting "Across the Bay" was selected from 2100 images as a finalist in Artist's Haven Gallery Annual International Fine Art Competition. Exhibiting in Ft Lauderdale from June 11 - 30. Award Reception Sat June 16, 6 - 9 pm.

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Forest Reflection by Lisa Elley. Palette Knife Oil Painting

Forest Reflection by Lisa Elley. 2012. 11 x 14. Oil on Canvas. 100% Palette Knife Painting.

I was inspired to paint this autumn forest lake, with the fall colors just everywhere, including the reflection in the water. I can never get enough of the colors of fall.

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A Walk in Paris by Lisa Elley. Palette Knife Painting

A Walk in Paris by Lisa Elley. 2012. 9 X 12. Oil on Canvas. 100% Palette Knife Painting

Back in the fall of 1997, I found myself backpacking alone through Europe and came across an amazing park tucked away in central Paris. It was so full of beautiful colors and French charm, what an incredible experience, I'm so glad I threw caution to the wind and went traveling!



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Derelict by Lisa Elley. 100% Palette Knife Oil Painting

Derelict by Lisa Elley. 2012. 16 X 20. Oil on Canvas. 100% Palette Knife

I was inspired to paint this incredible abandoned farmhouse in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand. It dates back to about the 1860's. The corrugated iron roof just screamed cadmium red medium, which I simply can't resist. The typically New Zealand overcast, yet glary sky had a little pocket where the sun shone through and lit up the grass with a gorgeous golden hue.

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Forest Dream by Lisa Elley. Palette Knife Oil Painting

Forest Dream by Lisa Elley. 2012. 11 X 14. Oil on Canvas

Painting this misty, fall forest just felt so natural and organic. Not to mention the artist's glee in opening a tube of cadmium red medium...

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Forest Soldiers by Lisa Elley. Palette Knife Oil Painting

Forest Soldiers by Lisa Elley. 2012. 9 X 12. Oil on Canvas

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