Thursday, March 31, 2011

Los Angeles Cityscape Two, abstract painting by Carol Engles

11 x 17 watercolor with pastel and charcoal on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Pink Bracts by Nancy Goldman

Pink Bracts
Image Size 5" x 5"
Watercolor on Aquabord
Unframed
$100.00

To see more of my paintings, please visit my website or blog.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

EDDIE (HFM) BY SUSAN RODEN

EDDIE (Hollywood Farmers Market)
SUSAN RODEN
6" x 6" pastel, glass + gold leaf frame
$295 + $15 insured priority shipping


A day of blues with no funk

while  dragging . . .  lost my snap.

Grappling for a smile . . .  hey, music is the trick!

Eddie is at the Hollywood Farmer Market 
and entertains the kiddies with happy songs. 
See the tykes hop like jumping beans!
.

Red Geraniums, original notecard art by Carol Engles

ink and colored pencil on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

"Morning Star (sacred datura)", by Lynne Cunningham

"Morning Star (sacred datura)"

 oil on canvas panel;  available
12" x 16"   (unframed)
$300, USD  (shipping within continental U.S. only)

To purchase, email me me  and I will send you a Paypal receipt.  
A credit card is needed, but not a Paypal account.

The beautiful white star shaped bloom tinted with violet, pink or green is a gorgeous sight.  Is it the contrast of white and pastel shades against the dry, rocky background ?  Or the beautiful form?  Sacred datura, or jimsonweed, blooms throughout the southwest.  I couldn't wait to paint this one.  

-to read more about the painting, read this entry in my blog
-to read more about the artist, see my website

Monday, March 28, 2011

Galactic Litter Redone by Nancy Goldman

Galactic Litter Redone
Image Size 22" x 27"
Watercolor
Unframed
$590.00

To see more of my paintings, please visit my website or blog.

White Cloud by Ruth Andre



The rain is still coming down here in Northern California.  The creek is way up and has been for several days.  It makes for a true adventure getting across the creek and out of the valley. I have spent these rainy days in the studio painting except to venture out to feed and bring the horses to the barn.  We all get wet and the horses are full of energy so I step quickly under the yellow slicker. The painting today is of a wild Mustang stallion.  You may remember the post showing the work in progress photo a few weeks back.  I am happy to say it is now finished and ready to enjoy and it made for "A Painting Day".

"White Cloud" 12x24 inches, oil - canvas by Ruth Andre
andre@ruthandre.com
Commission A Painting

EASTER BY SUSAN RODEN

EASTER (zahra)
SUSAN RODEN
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glas + gold leaf frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping


 Easter is so close!

 Will a bunny hop over to Zahra's house?

Saturday, March 26, 2011

"Chino Canyon", desert landscape by Lynne Cunningham


"Chino Canyon"
 oil on canvas panel;  available
12" x 16"   (unframed)
$300, USD  (shipping within continental U.S. only)


To purchase, email me  and I will send you a Paypal receipt.  
A credit card is needed, but not a Paypal account.

This view of Chino Canyon is very recognizable to visitors of Palm Springs . . .  the iconic profile of the San Jacinto Mountains and of the vista leading upward into the canyon.


-to read more about the painting, read this entry in my blog
-to read more about the artist, see my website

Thursday, March 24, 2011

San Diego Cityscape Seven, abstract painting by Carol Engles

10 x 14 watercolor and pastel on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

SUSAN RODEN IS PROFILED IN ARTISTS IN PASTEL

CATALINA
SUSAN RODEN
11"h x 14"w
SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR

Yesterday I was profiled in the blog Artists in Pastel

A wonderful expose of my life with inclusion 
of my pastel painting Catalina.

To view click here. Truly a honor!

Monday, March 21, 2011

THE CRACK IN THE NIGHT BY SUSAN RODEN

THE CRACK IN THE NIGHT
SUSAN RODEN
6"h x 4" w pastel
10"h x 8"w archival double white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$165 + $15 insured priority shipping

Dark was the day 

darker is the night.

Rapidly . . . the dusky colors had enveloped the sky

with a cleft of white peeking.

Delicate Ruffles by Nancy Goldman

Delicate Ruffles
Image size 20.5" x 15.5"
Watercolor
Unframed
$325.00

Hollyhocks are such dramatic, beautiful flowers and I feel compelled to keep painting them.  In this painting, I feel like I've captured their delicate beauty.

To see more of my paintings, please visit my website or blog.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Chartreuse Field Four, abstract landscape painting by Carol Engles

19 x 23 mixed media on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

SUNBURST 1 BY SUSAN RODEN

SUNBURST 1
SUSAN RODEN
3 1/2"w x 5 1/2" h pastel
8" x 10" archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame


Drowsy . . .

sleepy . . .

staggering . . .

I awoke to a grey mist clinging to the skies.

Instantaneously colors exploded

and a wondrous day bloomed.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

"BACK ROADS" by gerald schwartz

Another of California's vanishing back roads.  I happened upon this by unintentionally getting lost.
Nice find, thus a painting...  This is a 6x6 inch original oil painting on wood.  You can read more on this and others by going to "Skies the limit"   

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

KITTY LOVES CHOCOLATE BY SUSAN RODEN

KITTY LOVES CHOCOLATE (Zahra)
SUSAN RODEN
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel
8" square archival white matte, glass + gold leaf frame
$150 + $15 insured priority shipping

Zahra's nickname is cupcake. . . how fitting is that?

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Missing Mexico by Nancy Goldman

Missing Mexico
Image Size 6" x 6"
Oil
Unframed
$100.00 shipping included in U.S.


Ah, the bright colors of Mexico and flowers imitating palapas.  It brings back memories of warm weather, good food, good drinks and good friends.  What a wonderful memory in the midst of winter.

To see more of my paintings, please visit my website or blog.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Western Contemporary Art, Cherokee High Chief, by Theresa Paden

 

Western Contemporary Art
"Cherokee High Chief"
By Theresa Paden

24 x 20" 
Acrylic on 1.5 gallery-wrapped canvas.
Edges are painted, no frame needed.

For purchasing information, please email me.
theresapaden@gmail.com

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Violet Corner One, abstract painting by Carol Engles

8 x 10 watercolor with pastel on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Western Contemporary Art, Native American Indian, by Theresa Paden


Western Contemporary Art
Native American Indian Painting
"Proud One"
Portrait of a Sioux Chief
By Theresa Paden

20 x 24"
Acrylic on 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas
Edges are painted, no frame needed

Email for purchasing information
theresapaden@gmail.com

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Desert Plant Painting


Spring Time in the Desert


Five Big Flowered Barrels
20" x 24"
Acrylic on Canvas
$800.



Read my most recent blog post about Spring in the Desert.  Click Here to get to the  blog.

Friday, March 11, 2011

BLAST 2 BY SUSAN RODEN

BLAST 2
SUSAN RODEN
6" x 6" pastel
$295 + $15 insured priority shipping


Bursting . . .

Brilliant . . .

Beams . . .

Beautiful Morning!

Monday, March 7, 2011

SWEET TUNES BY SUSAN RODEN


SWEET TUNES 
HOLLYWOODS FARMERS MARKET
6" x 6" pastel
$295 + $15 insured priority shipping


A fog greeted me as I peered out the window this morning.

Dismal? 

No, for the day took me away to a memory a short time ago. 

The day was similar with an overcast, bland sky
and my excitement grew for I was traveling to the 
Hollywoods Farmers Market. 
The bustle, colors, sounds, smells and people. . .
such a feast for eyes!

As I walked, I heard the sweetest yet soft melody from afar. 
Ahead was a man sitting in the middle of the street.
Oblivious to the crowd, he softly played the flute. 

And the fog cleared and my spirits soared! 

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Western Equine Art, Southwest War Horse Painting, by Theresa Paden


Western Equine Art
"Brave One"
Southwest War Horse Painting
By Theresa Paden

16 X 20" 
Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas.
Email me for purchasing information.
theresapaden@gmail.com



City Party Two, abstract painting by Carol Engles

8 x 10 watercolor with pastel on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Little Paintings


Getting Back into the Studio

Six Fence Posts

Frequently, when I have been away from my studio, I jump start my connection to brush and palette with little paintings.  These are quick to complete, in fact I set a time deadline, to force me to paint quickly.  My goal is to establish a palette and composition for a larger work.

Yes, I have been away from my studio.  Read about that in my most recent blog post:


It would be great if you would 'follow' my blog as well.  The next post will talk about juried invitational exhibitions.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Winter Marsh Two, abstract landscape by Carol Engles

8 x 10 watercolor with pastel and charcoal on paper.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

A WINTER'S FALL BY SUSAN RODEN

A WINTER'S FALL
SUSAN RODEN
9"h x 12"w pastel
$550 + $25 insured priority shipping


The season guaranteed a quiet stroll

as the slight chill nipped my face while walking. 

And the babble of the cascading water soothed my soul.