Tennessee River

Tenneessee River

Oil   9x12

 

I thought I would share with you a couple more paintings from my class with Roger Dale Brown that I discussed in my last post.  This is from another photo that Roger took in Tennessee.  We did some painting in class and some on location.  It was a great landscape class. 

 

The Chestatee on Frog Hollow (Series)

Oil    9x12

 

This painting was done on location in Roger's class--just another view of the Chestatee with its rapids and rocks.  I showed more of the trees in this painting than I have in previous ones, but think I like it better when I focus more on the water and rocks and minimize the trees. 

 

We have our annual gingerbread house decorating party tonight.  We have dinner and then the grandchildren start on their creations.  It's a fun evening that we all look forward to.  Maybe I'll get some photos posted. 

 

Happy Thanksgiving Week!  I'm thankful for all of you!!!





Fall on the River

Fall on the River

Oil   8x10

 

This is a painting I did in a class I was taking from Roger Dale Brown earlier this year.  Roger is a nationally and internationally known artist--is a member of the Oil Painters of America and published in several magazines.  It was a privilege to study with him.  This was done from one of his photos that he had taken in his hometown of Franklin, Tennessee.  It was taken at the beginning of fall so there were still quite a bit of green in the trees. 

 

The Rock on the Chestatee River

Oil   8x10

 

This painting was done in the same class except that it was painted on location "en plein aire".  Painting on location is a bit more challenging as you have so much information in front of you and you have to condense it down to an 8x10 or whatever size canvas you working on.  Roger did a demonstration first and focused on the huge rock that was in the river.  I chose to do the same painting as my purpose in taking the class was to learn his technique and apply it while I had the opportunity to ask for advice from him.  I've painted this section of the river about a half dozen times and hope to paint it again in the future.  Such a beautiful location.

 

Have a great weekend!  

 





Yellow Boat and more . . . 

Yellow Boat

Oil   5x7

 

Another boat painting that I enjoy so much.  This painting was done exclusively with a palette knife.  Last year, I painted almost entirely with a palette knife for about 9 months.  The reason I went back to brush painting is because I was about to take a class and wasn't even sure if I knew how to paint with a brush and decided I'd better do some practicing.  After that, I've painted almost entirely with a brush.  It is fun to have both at my disposal.  I do still sometimes now do an entire painting with the knife and it's also great to lay in fresh pops of pure color and for highlights.  If I find I am "fiddling" with the painting too much, I will get out my knife and add some fresh color and leave it without working it to death.  See below for more . . .

 

 

My Studio

and a few of my favorite things

 

Thought you might be interested in seeing my little corner of the world.  This is where I spend a lot of time and strive to spend more.  I will admit that I've spent very little the last few weeks and probably not much the remainder of the year as we gear up for the holidays.  Don't want to miss any holiday activities.  I was also trying to capture the fall color out the window.  This was last week--now the leaves are pretty much gone.  One day they were just raining leaves--slowly floating to the ground.  It was so beautiful and peaceful to watch.  See below for more . . .

 

My Palette Knives or Painting Knives

 

Several of you have asked what is a palette knife, so here they are.  They look like little offset spatulas, or for you guys, putty knives.  Just pick up some paint on the edge and pretend you are frosting a cake.  I use the one at the bottom of the photo the most--#44.  They are fun to use.  Give them a try.  See below for more . . .

 

A few of my favorite paints

 

Love these colors--um, that might be a painting.   Hope you've enjoyed a little glimpse into my painting world.  I'll be glad to answer any questions you might have any time. 

 

Have a wonderful week!  Thank you for hanging in with me even though I abandon you at times.  My apologies for that.  The best part of art is sharing it with friends and family who have a love and appreciation for it.  That would be you!  I sincerely appreciate your interest!



 

 





 





Autumn on the Marsh

Autumn on the Marsh

Oil  8x10

 

Another marsh painting--something I love to paint.  When we go to beach, I take as many photos as possible so that I have plenty of inspiration until I return.  I like the fall colors and even the sky has those wonderful soft oranges. 

 

The leaves are just beginning to get colorful here, and as I crossed over the lake this morning, the colors were reflecting so beautifully in the water.  I see "paintings" everywhere I look.  Hope you, too, are enjoying this beautiful season.

 

Come back and visit and bring a friend!



LCKC Tower

LCKC Tower

Oil  8x10

 

This is the viewing/judging tower at the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club in Gainesville, Georgia--the site of the 1996 Olympic Canoe and Kayak venue.  We were fortunate enough to host the world right here in our little corner of the world.  From that event, many other competitions are held here each year.  As an added bonus, our children and adults are involved in many water sports and have won regional and national competitions.  Our grandson received both gold and silver in national competition in flat water kayaking this summer.  All of our grandchildren have participated in kayaking.  It's also a fun sport to watch.  With all that being said, it is only natural that I would paint the local landmark above.  As an added bonus, I loved the reflections cast in the water. 

 

Have a great week and thank you for each and every visit to my blog.  Don't each too much candy!

 

Sunset Canoe

Sunset Canoe

Oil   5x7

 

As you know, I love painting boats and I'm really liking this little canoe in the sunset.  We've had some really beautiful sunsets and they make such wonderful colors and reflections in the lake. 

 

Have a great Monday and week!  Thank you for your visit!

Cherries in Silver Gravy Boat

Cherries in Silver Gravy Boat

Pastel   5x7

 

I thought I would throw in a pastel painting today. For those of you who are not familiar, pastels are sticks of pigment that are held together with a binder.  They are similar to chalk but almost pure pigment.  They have a velvet like texture and are a lot of fun to use.  It's is totally different from painting in oils, but variety feeds the inspirational spirit.

 

You can see from the edges that I painted this on tinted paper and let bits of the paper show through around the painting.  Cherries are always a fun subject matter and, of course, the silver reflections kept me engaged.  Had a great time painting this one.  Hope you enjoy.

 

Have a wonderful week! 

Struttin'

Struttin'

Oil  8x8

#7 in Rooster Series

 

 

I do enjoy painting roosters.  Most are so colorful with great profiles.  This ones seems to be so proud and knows he's the handsomest one in the barnyard.  I think I would never tire of painting roosters and have a few ceramics ones in my kitchen and dining area--one that is about 3 feet tall--my favorite.  There were lots of double takes as we were carrying that one through the mall.  I knew I was going to take him home even if I had to buy a little red wagon to cart him out the door.  He was heavy!

 

Have a wonderful weekend!



 

Collage of 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

Collage 30 Day Challenge

 

If you are counting, there are only 25 paintings in this collage.  The reason--this is my first attempt at creating a collage and I took the coward's way out and chose the preset layout.  I thought that was going to be the easy part, but turns out that saving it to my computer (which should have only been a click away) took forever.  I saved it over and over but then it didn't show up in my files until I had almost given up.  Now I have at least 8 of them.  After a little foot stomping and hair pulling . . . anyway, all's well that ends well--so they say.  Oh yes, and they are not in order.  I let PicMonkey fill in the squares and the little monkey put them in randomly instead of the way I had loaded them. 

 

In spite of my minor problems, I'm very pleased with the collage and hope you enjoy it too.  Have a wonderful evening!

Orange Tiger Lily

Orange Tiger Lily

Oil  6x6

 

I fooled you!  Another flower painting.  Had this one on the drawing board and I'm sure, more will crop up from time to time.  I promise I will eventually post something different--don't give up.

 

Have a great Tuesday!