Paris

We made it to Paris and are having a wonderful time. There has been a lovely rainy drizzle since we arrived which I think is perfect. You know I love to paint a rainy Paris scene. Here I am in front of the Arc de Triumph!

Everything is beautiful and so impressive. We did the whirlwind tour of Paris. Highlights were Notre Dame, the Louvre and of course the Eiffel Tower, where I attemped to ride to the top but chickened out and only went half way up. My favorite part of Paris is MontMartre and I'll definitely be painting some very inspired paintings when I get back in a week!

Sailing High Seas

Title: Sailing High Seas
Size: 16 x 20
Medium: oil on stretched canvas

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I painted this dynamic piece with movement and energy. Thick and vibrant oils with palette knife....four different shades of blues and greens and thick whitecaps loaded with power and emotion. I hope you enjoy!

Title: Echinacea Flowers
Size: 9 x 12
Medium: oil on stretched canvas
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Painted thick and chunky...a bit of summer color on canvas. One of my favorite perenialls because of their big beautiful coneflowers that bloom almost all summer and they seem to get bigger each year! The butterflies love them too!

New Orleans French Quarter Color

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Title: New Orleans French Quarter Color

Size: 20 x 24

Medium: Oil on stretched canvas

THE PAINTING:

Many layers with a palette knife, sculpted and scraped giving this painting rich textural color that only can be achieved with palette knife and oils of the best quality. New Orleans to me needs to be painted colorful and whimsical and memories of this unique, charismatic place just make me smile while I paint away. Cad reds and indian yellows play against the teal blues and add strong notes of color, while subtle details add character and interest to this piece. I hope you enjoy!

Going on eBay auction tonight.

Paris City of Light

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Title: Paris City of Light

Medium: oil on stretched canvas

Size: 16 x 20

ABOUT THE PAINTING:

In this painting I focused on color and the feeling of light. Beautiful color notes and dappled warm and cool light on the street and buildings appeal to me. I used yellow ochre, Ultramarine blue, Alizarin Crimson and Manganese blue and white to obtain a full spectrum of harmonious colors.

This painting is all about Paris and the way this unique city captivates the imagination of world travelers for centuries. Friday we will be flying straight to Paris so my blogs next week will become sporatic at best. But when I get a chance, I'll post some of my new Paris snapshots from Paris!

Provence Sunflower Panorama

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Title: Provence Sunflower Panorama

Size: 12 x 24

Medium: Oil on stretched canvas

Going on eBay auction tonight for a great low price!

ABOUT THE PAINTING:

This is my new favorite canvas size. I really like an elongated landscape and this one used brush and palette knife, and is very painterly and expressive. I captured the feel of the warm sun and light in the distance with the warm sunflowers in the forground and the colors get cooler and cooler as you move into the distance from greens to lavenders and blues. It looks fantastic in one of my black or gold plein air frames or even an ornate gold. It too has a 3-D effect because of the thick, chunky paint I love to apply like rich butter.

I'm getting ready to go to France and the Cottwalds (England) where I hope to see some beautiful gardens! I'm also ready for warm weather so I think I was just in the mood for a Sunflower landscape!

Little Rooster with Big Attitude

Title: Little Rooster with Big Attitude
Size: 9x12
Medium: Oil on stretched canvas

This painting will go on eBay auction tonight! Painted one more little rooster in extra thick paint with bold colors to match his little personality! I used permanent rose and cadmium reds on him so he's extra brilliant!

Santa Barbara Coast

Title: Santa Barbara Coast

Size: 24 x 36

Medium: Oil on stretched canvas

ABOUT THIS PAINTING:

This is available for purchase and is one of my favorites. The California coast is so beautiful and one of my favorite things both to look at and paint! This painting has been hanging in my home for awhile now because I didn't want to part with it. I am getting ready for a big move across the country so am downsizing quite a bit. I will be happy to sell it to the right person so it gets a great new home! It is offered unframed. Click to enlarge...it has lots of gorgeous brushwork and deep layers of color. Contact me and make me an offer...I'll consider it carefully!

It's raining and I still haven't packed but am mentally prepared for my vacation. I painted a lovely landscape today that I will post in April....it needs plenty of time to dry.