Sunday, February 14, 2016

 

 

ELOISE by Texas Artist Dyan Newton



 
Eloise
13 X 15 Pastel on Sanded Paper
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This was a commission.  Her husband bought this for her for Valentine's Day.  I usually paint my animal portraits in pastel but also like using acrylic with my vibrant color palette

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Thursday, February 11, 2016

New "Nature's Ascent" Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

“Nature's Ascent" ©2016 Niki Gulley
12" x 16" textured oil painting

I created "Nature's Ascent" on another beautiful day this fall at one of my favorite painting spots near our home. I was attracted to the colorful dappled light raking across these steps and hillside, beckoning you to ascend. Meanwhile this majestic sycamore stands tall in its fall glory, also inviting you into the distance to discover what's beyond. Painted with palette knife and thick oil paint, this landscape is filled with color, movement and energy!

If you'd like more information or a brochure on one of our upcoming Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshops, please let me know. This year's upcoming Art Trek to Spain is full, but we are taking reservations for the following year to Tuscany, England and Ireland. 
For more details, e-mail Niki@NikiGulley.com or go to nikigulley.com/artreks.

For more information on my textured contemporary landscape paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at: nikigulley.com.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Autumn at the Lake by Ann McCann 11 X 14 Oil


This is a plein air painting that I did at White Rock Lake in Dallas.  I recently re-worked it with a knife (lots of paint!) and heightened the color.  We really do get some intense leaf color here in late November.  Love the bright oranges/reds of the trees against the blue of water and sky!

Ann McCann Fine Art
Palette knife painting
11 X 14 Oil on Archival Linen Panel

Contact me at alouisemccann@gmail.com
See more of by work at annmccann.net



New Autumn Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

“Exploring the Woods II" ©2016 Niki Gulley
12" x 18" textured oil painting

I created "Exploring the Woods II" on another beautiful day this fall at one of my favorite painting spots near our home. The kaleidoscope of autumn colors was ablaze, and I was attracted to the dappled light sneaking through small gaps in the forested canopy, illuminating the winding path and brilliant grasses below. Playing off of the diagonal shadows on the ground and the zig zag arrangement of the trunks, I feel like the patterns create a kind of rhythm, adding to the sounds in the woods in this canvas. Painted with palette knife and thick oil paint, this landscape is filled with color, movement and energy!

If you'd like more information or a brochure on one of our upcoming Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshops, please let me know. This year's upcoming Art Trek to Spain is full, but we are taking reservations for the following year to Tuscany, England and Ireland. 
For more details, e-mail Niki@NikiGulley.com or go to nikigulley.com/artreks.

For more information on my textured contemporary landscape paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at: nikigulley.com.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Zen Moments: Friends In The Garden-26- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte


Zen Moments: Friends In The Garden-26- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

Zen Moments - Friends In The Garden 26
© Denise Bossarte
Artist of Texas Signature Member


#nalandamiksang, #wayofseeing, #lookingandseeing

 A piece from my Zen Moments portfolio, Friends In The Garden series.

A cold morning in February,
right after an late night thunderstorm.

Bugs were out enjoying the
breaking sunshine, the dewdrops
and the warming weather.
Even with insects
some can sing,
some can't.
-Issa



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COMING HOME by Texas Artist Dyan Newton


 
Coming Home
11 x 11 Watercolor on Paper
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This painting was done after taking a class with Frank Francese.  Was a lot of fun creating the sky.
 
I will be teaching an on-going Watercolor Class every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the Garden and Arts Center, Lubbock, Texas 1:00 to 4:30  Contact G&A if interested 806-767-3724