Becky Joy Oil Painters of America Nationals 2011

The Road Leading West 18x24

I got the news that this painting was accepted into the Oil Painters of America 2011 which will be held at the Devin Galleries in Coeur D'Alene, ID in June. Very exciting news. This is the second year in a row for me for this show. I really would like to get three years at the nationals so that I can get that coveted signature membership. One to go!

This was one of those paintings mostly from my imagination. I did have a photo of a road that angled up on the hill like the one going toward the sun. That is what sparked my imagination and went on from there.

I went to the Celebration of Fine Art today to visit with artist friends. (I did the show for about 10 years) It was great seeing everyone and catching up. And of course, there is a LOT of beautiful artwork to see. If you are ever in Scottsdale at this time of year, you should see the show.

I have openings in my workshops coming up. To check them out go to http://beckyjoy.com/workshops

Becky Joy

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sunset oil painting by BECKY JOY

6x6 oil on canvas panel $150. includes shipping in US

and small black display easel

OK, back in business here. I painted this today after seeing the sun and sky colors late yesterday afternoon, not quite sunset, but getting close. I think this is sky #50. 

I had a setback last Thursday with my website. I changed some code, got locked out and was not able to correct it. I was just getting a bigger mess. So, I abandoned ship. I started over. I only have one painting in there right now. Since I had to start over, I decided to use another program for my photos, but its taking me some time to get up to speed, like help!  I worked on it all weekend. I'm not one to give up on things, but I was just getting too frustrated and just deleted it all. I thought it was better to start with a clean slate. We'll see how this goes. So, right now, this painting is only on my blog.

I do still have openings for my workshops which are on my website at beckyjoy.com/workshops.

Well, back to the website soon. Talk to you all later.

BECKY 

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Sky #32 sunset by BECKY JOY

$125. Sky #32  oil on canvas panel, free

shipping in US, free display easel.

Click here to purchase.

Again, I found myself painting and wiping off and painting again. I have found that painting skies and trying to constantly think of new color combinations that I keep reverting back to what I know and have painted before. This time was no different, so I pulled out a tube of a different color to force me into thinking differently. I used a permanent rose in this painting. Next time I want to get away from the pink and try something else.

I worked in my studio this morning organizing. Yes, I still haven't got it completely done, but very close. I went through my stretcher bars and organized and threw out broken ones, etc. This last weekend I put together two videos after I almost threw the camera across the room in frustration. I have one video of my drying rack made from the old metal wc frame and another video of me plein air painting in OR. I tried to edit the painting down to 3 or 4 minutes (its 3 1/2). I've had some comments about it being too short. What do you think? Both video links are below.

Plein air painting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG4egw2lO8s
painting rack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZwXYpe_5xo

Well, back to making more videos. Talk to you later.

BECKY JOY
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BECKY JOY FINE ART sunset oil landscape

This 6x6 oil on canvas palette is available on my website for $125., which includes the free display easel and the free S&H within the US. To purchase this painting go to: www.beckyjoy.com/sky-28 


My new website is up and running, but limited. I have not put everything on it that I intend to. I'm working on it a little every night. This painting is posted on it. So you can see the website, but remember that not all the links are workable. You will be able to see by all the tabs what will be on it. I'm excited by the possibilities that I will have with it.


I just finished my commissioned work and now I will be working on a project that I started several months ago and need to get more done on it. 


I'll talk to you all later.
Becky Joy
www.beckyjoy.com
beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com

Palette knife sky #27 by BECKY JOY

This 6x6 oil sunset is #27. I have placed this on ebay with a starting bid of $95. To bid click here. As with all my small daily paintings this one comes with a free wrought iron display easel, so framing is optional.

I've been working all day on commissioned pieces that have stacked up, a good thing. Sunsets are the themes of the bigger paintings with two to go. I've also been working at nights on the new website. Understanding some of the computer language is challenging for me, but I know I can do it. Years ago I did build my own website using frontpage, so I know I can do it again using wordpress. Ya just gotta read the directions. I'm more of a "hands-on"person . I have to force myself to take it slow and read all the directions in order. UHG!

Talk to you all tomorrow.
Becky
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BECKY JOY sunset oil landscape

This 6x6 oil on canvas board is available on my website 

for $110. includes an easel & free shipping in US. 

 To purchase click here.

Today I had more painting time. I took a day off from construction, except to hold board a couple of times.

I started this painting and wiped it off not once, but twice. The second time I liked the look of the canvas in places where I wiped it off, so I kept it thin in the sky. I added the cloud with the brush and the light with the palette knife. This was a painting more about color than anything else. I like adding a touch of light in the ground to help balance the light in the sky. It gives a little more interest to the painting than just sky.

I also finished a larger painting today and touched up one that I realized after looking at it for a while that I wasn't really done with it. I needed to be more aggressive with the paint. I'll have to photograph it later. 

I got a call from Link Gallery in Wyoming. They received the paintings that I sent them and everything shipped just fine. Always a relief to hear that.

Well, more painting tomorrow.

BECKY JOY

http://beckyjoyartist.blogspot.com

www.beckyjoy.com

beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com

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Sky #13 & #14 oils by BECKY JOY

Sky #13 5x7 oil  $110.  BUY

I painted this little nocturne last night. I set up a little earlier than the night before and a little closer to the street. Because it was earlier, there was a little more action on the street with cars, porch lights, people walking and that big orange/gold moon. I notice that I have a little glare on the left of the painting. I'll have to try the photo again. The dark colors can sometimes be hard to keep from getting a glare, but its not too bad.

I also finished this 24x30 today. I had started this last week when I gave a demo, then set it aside when I came home. I wasn't totally pleased with the composition. This morning I figured out what I wanted to do with it, so it was paint all day. I've posted this one on my website, www.beckyjoy.com. I'm counting this one as sky #14 even though it is bigger.

Well, now its time to start packing. I just want to remind all of you that I will not be on ustream this next week, but probably the following Tuesday. My posting will be sporadic this next week. 

Talk to you all later,

BECKY JOY

http://beckyjoyartist.blogspot.com

www.beckyjoy.com

beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com

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