SOLD |
Friday, August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
At the beach
SOLD |
This incredible painting is by Fongwei Liu who is one of the best contemporary figure painters in the US.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Cousins
SOLD |
Monday, August 26, 2013
Salmon Moon
5"x7" oil |
So my featured artist today is June Hovekamp Osgood who is also my mom. I found this sketch she did on the back of mat board and it struck me what a lovely piece it is so I varnished it, attached it to a painting board with mat medium, and framed it. She is "going on 90" (rather than being 89) and is an avid painter and game player. She is very active, and yes I am a big fan! So enjoy this:
Friday, August 23, 2013
Raven Mad
Thursday, August 22, 2013
A Method and "On Leave"
"On Leave" 7"x9" oil this is for my nephew who is a Marine and great dad! |
These are the reasons I like it:
1. It is a method, therefore, I know what to do first and can get started right off.
2. By drawing out the image, I get to practice my drawing skills, and it helps me to get the drawing part accurate.
3. By adding in a very thin and very quick layer of local colors, I can paint over the drawing, and diminish it, so I am not so picky and finicky about painting the drawing.
4. I get to evaluate it after each step which makes me take a brain-refreshing break (and I hoola-hoop for a couple of minutes).
5. I can see if the design and basic values work.
6. By doing the local colors, I quickly cover the whole area making it all much less intimidating.
7. Since I don't add any subtle highlights, smaller values, warm and cool colors and variations at this stage, I can think through those things before I actually do them.
8. I like it because it slows me down, yet I can still paint fast.
9. There is instant gratification, which I always crave.
10. I still get to apply all those wonderful teaching tips I've learned from other artists.
What I don't like about it:
It takes longer....and I end up fussing anyway!
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
True Story
7"x7" oil |
"Laureen and Lois" by Brande Arno 6"x6" oil |
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Windy Hill
7"x9" oil |
Monday, August 19, 2013
I Do!
7"x9" oil |
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Peace
We are getting ready for our annual trek to the beach. I am hoping for sunny warm weather, but it is beautiful regardless. Looking forward to lots of future beach paintings as well. My favorite part of this is his right arm...that is what I wanted to paint! Notice there is no one else in sight! now that is the image of peace!
Labels:
beach,
beach umbrella,
figurative,
ocean,
oil,
Price $150,
Salisbury Beach,
sand,
sea,
summer,
sun hat,
water
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Ramona's View
9"x7" oil |
SOLD
Labels:
beach,
boats,
Christine Holzschuh,
clouds,
landscape,
Mexico,
ocean,
oil,
painting,
price sold,
Quintana Roo,
Ramona,
reflections,
sea,
sky,
Tulum,
water
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Raven
9"x12" oil |
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Sunflower Explosion
Monday, August 12, 2013
Park Rose
6"x6" oil |
Friday, August 9, 2013
Artist In the Woods6"x9" oil
6"x9" oil |
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Drawing
9"x7" oil |
Friday, August 2, 2013
Contemplating Shapes of Fear
6.5"x8.5" oil |
I am getting ready for my first art fair next weekend (Art in the Park). It is a ton of work!!! I have a much better appreciation for those artists, like my friend Ann McFarren, who actually make a living doing art fairs. This painting will be shown there if it is dry enough to take.
SOLD
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Familiar Stroll
6.5"x8.5" oil |
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