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North Carolina

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Precipice by Clair Hartmann


30" x 14"
oil on canvas

Wilmington, NC
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Glade by Helen Read

Glade,  6 x 8" Oil Pastel on paper
©2012, Helen Read
ready to mat and frame 
$25.00
(Please add $5.00 shipping, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax) 

I love the mystery of woods and clearings flooded with light! 
Here the idea is captured in the colors of shadow and light.

To find out more about my work,please visit my blog: 
or
Visit my website 

 
Helen Read - The Studio Upstairs
Wheaton, IL  - United States
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A Secret Path by Helen Read

Secret Path, 8x10" acrylic on canvas
©2012, Helen Read 
ready to frame
$150.00

This one is similar to a recent pastel work I did, Glade, but with a different media and technique.  The basic landscape is the same, but I've used some of my abstraction ideas of circles and dots to create a less than abstract landscape!   I love the chance to mix colors by juxtaposing them right on the canvas.   To me, though a tedious application method, it really does give a somewhat joyous and carefree outcome!

To find out more about my work, please visit my blog:
or


Helen Read - The Studio Upstairs
Wheaton, IL
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GREEN ANJOU PEAR ON PEDESTAL by OLGA WAGNER

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Friday, January 27, 2012

RESCUE BOSTON TERRIER by OLGA WAGNER

Meet Murphy...A Happy Boston boy that was one of the lucky pups to be helped by Boston Terrier Rescue of North Carolina (www.btrnc.org). BTRNC is a great local organization dedicated to saving the lives of these cool little dogs.

This painting will be a beginning of a Dog Rescue Series .. Still trying to come up with a catchy name..Maybe something like " From Rags to Riches " or "Tails of Hope"... If you have an idea, please leave me a comment...

20% of the sale of this will be donated to the BTRNC Rescue Org.

BE MINE
6x6 Oil on Raymar Canvas Panel

20% Donated to BTRNC

Available $100







Couple of days we had Crocus in full bloom...Today, we have 2 Daffodils...And it's not even February.




SAVE THE DATE: February 3rd 6-9pm
Opening Reception

Local Color Gallery, Raleigh NC
22 Glenwood Ave


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Thursday, January 26, 2012

CL031- Still Life Painting Of Blue Shoe Christian Louboutin By Gerard Boersma

CL031
still life painting of blue Christian Louboutin high heel

G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6" x 2.8" or 15 x 7 cm
2012
click here to bid

This lovely view from the rear of a blue Christian Louboutin shoe ends this week's daily painting, sure hope you enjoy it!

It's the last day of my solo show at the ROI and I'm driving to The Hague to pick up my paintings later today. It's going to be a busy day!

kind regards, Gerard

If you're interested in purchasing todays painting you can easily enter the auction here. Good luck bidding!

ps I just published an article 'Technique VS Ideas, Ideas, Ideas' on my other blog

current auctions
info@gerardboersma.nl
Gerard Boersma, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

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Three White Dots by California artist Nancy Eckels - abstract, contemporary, modern art, painting

Click on the image to see larger version.
For more paintings, visit my blog and my website
Acrylic on deep canvas 12" H x 12" W  2.5" D $395.00
To purchase, click on Paypal button
below or email me:here










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Bird Art Jewelry Boxes by Mary Hughes


Browse other trinket boxes

Now available: trinket, jewelry boxes in 4 sizes and 22 bird designs!!

The tiny boxes are 2" x 2" or 3" x 3"


Display your favorite bird on the lid of this beautiful gift box. Store earrings or your favorite necklace in this small gift box. Made of wood and secured with a magnetized lid.



The large boxes are 5.5" x 5.5" or 7.5" x 7.5"

Display your favorite bird on a vibrant tile inlaid into the lid of this beautiful jewelry box. Made of lacquered wood, the jewelry box comes in Golden Oak, Ebony Black, Emerald Green, and Red Mahogany. Soft felt protects your jewelry and collectibles.


Parrots, Parakeets, Hummingbirds,....and more! Check it out!


Great idea for Valentines Day!!


Collect them all!!


Click on links above for ordering details!




Mary Hughes Studio


e-mail

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Solar Rays, "Abstract Skyscape" oil Painting by Marina Petro


Solar Rays
5" x 7"
Original oil painting on canvas
Celestial Skyscape Series

Only one in the entire universe...and it could be yours!


Details and purchasing information  HERE  or EMAIL me for other purchasing options and inquiries. 
Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.

Here's another celestial piece that just seemed to paint itself....just flowed from brush to canvas. I am hoping that some of you out there are being inspired to explore intuitive painting in this way.

Many of you might have heard about the powerful Solar Flares that have been taking place. Here's a very interesting article "THE GIFT OF SOLAR FLARES"  It includes a section outlining a variety of symptoms that might be experienced. I have been experiencing quite a few of them...feeling better today though.

Today's Quotation: "We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls."
-Mother Teresa
 

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"Loki" by Clair Hartmann



Loki
8" x 8"
oil on canvas
sold

Wilmington, NC
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

CL030- Still Life Painting Of Black Shoe Christian Louboutin By Gerard Boersma

CL030
still life painting of black Christian Louboutin high heel

G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6" x 2.8" or 15 x 7 cm
2012
click here to bid

Still having fun playing around with the composition!

kind regards, Gerard

If you're interested in purchasing todays painting you can easily enter the auction here. Good luck bidding!

ps I just published an article 'Technique VS Ideas, Ideas, Ideas' on my other blog

Larger sized image
current auctions
info@gerardboersma.nl
Gerard Boersma, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

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Marilyn's Spirit, Inspired by Warhol by k Madison Moore


Marilyn's Spirit

Inspired by Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe

©kMadisonMooreMkM2012

11 x 14 Oil Painting on Canvas

Sold - Commission

Painting with The Masters
Art within Art Interiors Series


This is a similar painting commission to a previous
painting that I did " The Spirit of Marilyn".
I never do the same painting twice. However, I will do similar
paintings to those that have been sold.
Many times collectors see sold paintings that they love
and order commissions from them but I like to make each one
an original for the collectors.
In this one I changed the carpet and the print on the walls
and many other small changes. It looks so different and the
collectors is so happy.

If you see paintings that have been sold that you would
like to have as an original please contact me with your
ideas.  You can have any size and elements that you wish
or I can design one for you to your specifications.

You can see The Spirit of Marilyn to compare Here

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Slipper Orchid oil painting by Marion Hedger

Slipper Orchid oil painting by Marion Hedger
40x40cm (16"x16") Oil on black gessoed box canvas

My art products on Zazzle
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Contact me about this or any other painting HERE


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A-Peeling Series; Fruit & Nuts  24x36      by Dee Lessard

This is one of a series I did called " A-Peeling Series". This one is still available.
Contact me HERE if you are interested.

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PEAR IN PALETTE KNIFE SERIES #5 by OLGA WAGNER

Continuing with my pear in palette knife series. I am getting ready to do some serious framing of all my paintings for my upcoming show at the Local Color Gallery. Hope to see you at the First Friday Reception on February 3rd.

My whole "P is for Pears with Personality" series can be viewed on my website. Here is the LINK

TOGETHER FOREVER
6x6 Oil on Raymar Canvas Panel

Available $100








Shown displayed on a small decorative easel



It's January 25th and we already have a Crocus in full bloom. I don't remember ever having them show up so early in the year. It's been a weird winter...



SAVE THE DATE: February 3rd 6-9pm
Opening Reception

Local Color Gallery, Raleigh NC
22 Glenwood Ave


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New Book by Clair Hartmann is Now Available!

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Salt Shaker

Salt Shaker, painting by Delilah Smith
About This Painting: To see a demo on how this painting was done visit my blog Painting of the Day.
Salt Shaker
7x5
oil on canvas mounted on a museum quality panel
Media: oil painting
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $100 USD
How to Purchase:

Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $100 USD plus $10 USD s/h


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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Technique VS Ideas, Ideas, Ideas By Gerard Boersma



Ikea Two
Man looking for 'paintings' at Ikea

G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
23.6" x 23.6" or 60 x 60cm
2009

Technique VS Idea, Ideas, Ideas

As a realist artist I find it funny to see that modern art nowadays puts more emphasis on ideas rather than on technique. In a documentary about a leading school of art in the UK I even heard an art teacher proclaiming that technical skill doesn’t even matter, it’s all about ideas, ideas, ideas!

Well, having a good idea for a painting sure is important. Art should capture thoughts and feelings and having an idea what you want to say or express as an artist sure is the way to go. But saying that form and technical skill just isn’t important sounds outright ridiculous to me.

Let’s say you happen to be a singer and you got the greatest idea for a song ever. You pen it down, the melody sounds like heaven and the words are just like poetry. It’s just great!

But when you’re on stage performing this great song and you just happen to suck at singing, do you know what happens? You get booed off the stage and if you really stink people start throwing beer bottles at you. Or tomatoes and rotten eggs for that matter.

But with painting it’s a whole different ballgame. If you got this great idea, but your performance is just as bad as the singer’s: it’s called a style. People don’t boo you off the stage, they start throwing panties at you for God’s sake.

They appreciate ‘your style’ for your new take on things and daring or innovative way of working. They actually think it’s good or at least are so shocked and confused they're seriously considering it might be good.

No, it isn’t, let’s keep things in perspective here: it’s just a great idea badly executed. It’s like a singer with a great song, but who sings painfully off key. Who enjoys that? I for one can’t and never will.

That’s why technical skill is still important and it always will be. I’m not saying that artists have to work in a realistic style, but they should master their medium and develop their own unique style. To the max, no cutting corners and no slacking whatsoever.

In the end it’s visual art: it has to be visual attractive as well. Combine this with a great idea and you got great art. Now let’s cut the crap and start painting again. Please.

kind regards, Gerard

info@gerardboersma.nl
Gerard Boersma, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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CL029- Still Life Painting Of Green Shoe Christian Louboutin By Gerard Boersma

CL029
still life painting of a pair of green Christian Louboutin high heels

G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6" x 2.8" or 15 x 7 cm
2012
click here to bid

I'm having fun playing around with the composition in my shoe paintings. I like how it makes the shoe almost abstract, but then again you can clearly see it's a shoe.

kind regards, Gerard

If you're interested in purchasing todays painting you can easily enter the auction here. Good luck bidding!

Larger sized image
info@gerardboersma.nl
current auctions
Gerard Boersma, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

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Matisse Inspired - Her Ship in The Night by k Madison Moore


Her Ship in The Night
Inspired by Matisse

©kMadisonMoore2012

11 x 14 Oil Painting on Canvas

Art within Art Series

The fun part of working with Matisse
is mixing patterns. He used so many
patterns and brilliant colors in one painting.
It can  get confusing at times.
I have used this Matisse model a few times.
I think it is one of my favorites because of
it's simplicity.
The table is set and the wine is poured
so I wonder who is on that ship?

For commentary and detailed views
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Angel's Flight, "Skyscape Oil Painting" by Marina Petro

Angel's Flight
6" x 8"
Original oil painting on canvas
Celestial Skyscape Series
$100

Only one in the entire universe...and it could be yours!


Details and purchasing information HERE or EMAIL me for other purchasing options and inquiries. 
Certificate Of Authenticity provided with every original painting.

Painting these celestial pieces is actually the style and subject matter that comes most naturally for me. It is always an adventure and  surprise when I paint spontaneously in this manner. I never know where the painting is going and how it will turn out...

I'm not ready to begin to paint them much larger, though....even though I want to.  That time will most likely come when I have sold my house and found a new abode closer to Saratoga. 

Today's Quotation: "People who are not artists often feel that artists are inspired. But if you work at your art you don't have time to be inspired." 
-John Cage

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White Dot by California artist Nancy Eckels - abstract, contemporary, modern art, painting

 Started this one last week and got stuck, but I
finished it today.  I doesn't even remotely resemble
the painting I started out with, but that's okay,
I like this one!!
Click on the image to see larger version.
For more paintings, visit my blog and my website
Acrylic on deep canvas 12" H x 12" W  2.5" D $395.00
 To purchase, click on Paypal button
below or email me:here










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18 x 18 Ice Cream Print by Mary Hughes

Banana Split 18 x 18 Ice Cream Art Print print
Banana Split 18 x 18 Ice Cream Art Print by maryhughesstudio
See other Ice Posters

Ice cream isn't just fun to eat, it's beautiful to look at too! This print is an ode to ice cream! Banana splits to be exact. This is from an original oil painting. Strawberry and chocolate ice cream, dripping in chocolate sauce, with clouds of whipped cream and cherries! There is a banana in there too! YUM. You can choose a print as large as 18 x 18 or something smaller if you like!


Click on the link above to get more details. 


Mary Hughes Studio 
Mary Hughes Art Blog
e-mail
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BRIGHT WHITE DRESSAGE HORSE by OLGA WAGNER

White Dressage Stallion.


LUCKY 13

6x6 Oil on Museum Quality Canvas Panel

Available $100









SAVE THE DATE: February 3rd 6-9pm
Opening Reception

Local Color Gallery, Raleigh NC
22 Glenwood Ave



BLOG: www.catclawsstudio.blogspot.com
WEBSITE: www.olgawagner.com
FACEBOOK PAGE: Olga-Wagner-Studio

Contact: olga.t.wagner@gmail.com
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Little Baby Bunting - art doll sculpture ooak


Copyright © 2012 Linda Apple


"Little Baby Bunting #1"
OOAK mixed media art doll
4" high body - 6.5" with fringe

This is a little Nature Baby, Wrapped in her cloth blanket.
A natural grape vine twig is attached with yarn and sealed with a wood button.
She can hang on the wall or lie in a special secret place.
Sculpted head (delicately painted and sealed from the elements)
Soft body that does not come out of blanket
All handmade no molds
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
This is a OOAK collectible, not a toy. All parts are handmade unless stated otherwise.


AVAILABLE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS


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The Astrologer - fantasy mixed media oil painting


Copyright © 2012 Linda Apple

"The Astrologer" 
oil on canvas 4"x 4" 

Being in touch with the planets and what their energy will bring. 
This one is a little bit of fun. Mixed media - antique photos and a bit of imaginative painting.
Painted on a small 2" deep canvas that can be set on a mantle, shelf etc. if you prefer. 
All paintings come with sides painted black and READY to hang!


AVAILABLE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS


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BEST FRIEND by Dee Lessard

  BestFriend    5x7 oil   by Dee Lessard

Here's a painting I did of a beautiful retriever. I love dogs and decided I wanted to do a few paintings of them. If you would like to see the auction (and maybe make a bid) CLICK HERE
The auction starts today and ends Monday night at 8:00pm (CST).

I have also chosen a new winner among my blog followers!
Joan Nelson has won a small print of "Ten Cent Bag of Seeds".
Congratulations Joan and thank you all for following my art journey!

Ten Cent Bag of Seeds    oil by Dee Lessard

Visit my website
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CL028- Still Life Painting Of A Pair Yellow Shoes Christian Louboutin By Gerard Boersma

CL028
still life painting of a pair of yellow Christian Louboutin high heels

G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6" x 2.8" or 15 x 7 cm
2012
click here to bid

Yellow, red and blue, a classic combination!

kind regards, Gerard

If you're interested in purchasing todays painting you can easily enter the auction here. Good luck bidding!

Larger sized image
current auctions
info@gerardboersma.nl
Gerard Boersma, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

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Monday, January 23, 2012

SAD BOSTON TERRIER PUP by OLGA WAGNER

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Leaves like flowers by Cristina Dalla Valentina



leaves like flowers - watercolor on paper - 15,5" x 8,8"

Price: € 120
Info: gallery




painting leaves as if they were flowers...
"Autumn is a second spring,  when every leaf is a flower"
(A. Camus)


You can find me here:
My blog A Blob of Color
My Gallery Page
My Facebook
My Flickr 
My email


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Smart- People RIding A Blue Tram In The Hague By Gerard Boersma

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