Showing posts with label figurative oil painting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label figurative oil painting. Show all posts
Sunday, January 05, 2020
New Year's Jive - original figurative oil painting
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Friday, November 30, 2018
Friday Jive - figurative painting of jive dancers
This piece is a lot looser than usual and was really really fun to paint - sort of threw caution to the wind with this one! It's on 8 x 8" panel - thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, November 08, 2018
More Jive - original figurative oil painting of dancers
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
On My Easel - A Start on a Figurative Painting and A Charcoal Drawing of a Woman
Here are a couple of things I worked on today - the top, an 8 x 10" painting from my memory of a couple having a conversation in a restaurant. Although I can't explain why, I was so excited about how the paint flowed from my brush - one of those moments when I feel truly connected to what's going on with the piece. When I lost the feeling, I stopped and went on to something else.
Another of today's pieces - the drawing of the woman looking at the ball - maybe I should make it more dramatic than just a ball? - is really a sketch I did some time ago, but I added a few touches here and there. Much fun - all in all a wonderful art day. Also worked on a big charcoal drawing, which, when it's farther along, I will post. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Did y'all have a good art day? I hope so!😃
Another of today's pieces - the drawing of the woman looking at the ball - maybe I should make it more dramatic than just a ball? - is really a sketch I did some time ago, but I added a few touches here and there. Much fun - all in all a wonderful art day. Also worked on a big charcoal drawing, which, when it's farther along, I will post. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Did y'all have a good art day? I hope so!😃
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
I Love Barrel Racing! - western figurative oil painting of horse and rider barrel racing
Here's a finished - and I hope - an improved version of the earlier post. (Thank you Hilda!) Barrel racing is a cross between grace and athleticism and - wow - the relationship between horse and rider is beautiful to behold! There aren't ever enough participants at the rodeo, but I probably feel that way because I could watch endlessly! There will be more western paintings because I have sketches and photos from the rodeo and dances here (Junction, Texas) in August. I painted this piece on 12 x 9" panel. Thanks for looking!
Thursday, August 09, 2018
Jivin' Up a Storm - original figurative oil painting of jive dancers
The little jivers are back and still at it - they keep coming back to show me what they can do and I love it! This one is painted on 8 x 8" cradled panel. I was a little looser this time, especially with the background and had a lot of fun with it. We're gearing up for the rodeo here - the yearly event where I get lots of sketches and photos that I use in my artwork. And this time, it's not supposed to be so terribly hot and may actually rain (well, I'll believe it when I see it) which doesn't happen too much around here. Thanks for looking!
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Friday, February 10, 2017
Wild Jive - original figurative oil painting
This painting is what listening to oldies will do for you - what a way to spend a couple of hours on Friday afternoon. The music is from my workout playlist, so it's all pretty lively. On 8 x 8" Gessobord. Thanks for looking!
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Seated in a Red Chair - original oil figurative painting
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Monday, July 25, 2016
Lilia on the Bed - original figurative oil painting
I love painting these little 6 x 6" panels and have a few on my easel to finish in the next few days. Thanks for looking!
Wednesday, March 02, 2016
Red Skirt Redux - original oil figurative painting
Monday, February 22, 2016
On My Easel - original oil figurative painting in progress
This painting is barely started and I should probably not even post it. BUT, I have rediscovered Arches oil paper and a tablet of that paper gives me such freedom to work and not worry that the stretched canvas or gessoed panel I usually use HAS to turn into a masterpiece. Such pressure! This paper can be bonded to a panel and framed like an oil painting, which it is, of course. I'm wondering if other artists are fans of this support. It's also really good for oil pastel.
My favorite part of this start is the sofa - not a good prognosis, I fear.
Not too sure, yet, whether I'll even finish it, but anyway, it's fun to do - on 12 x 16" Arches - thanks for looking!
My favorite part of this start is the sofa - not a good prognosis, I fear.
Not too sure, yet, whether I'll even finish it, but anyway, it's fun to do - on 12 x 16" Arches - thanks for looking!
Monday, February 01, 2016
Weeknight Two-Step - original figurative oil painting
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
More Two-Step Sweet Talk - original figurative oil painting
This painting is on 6x6" Gessobord. Thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, October 08, 2015
The Flapper Redux - original oil portrait painting
Friday, September 18, 2015
Smoky Tango - original figurative oil painting
Sort of a departure for me, this one - a little more abstract. I think I left it pretty loose.
Above is a photo I took of my friend, Rosemary, who is a wonderful artist, after my demo at the Kerrville Art Club in Kerrville, Texas, on Tuesday. She's helping me get my stuff out of the meeting room and back into my car. It was a fun afternoon doing a charcoal drawing, which appears on the monitor in the background, and visiting with other artists!
This painting is 8 x 8" on gessoed panel - thanks so much for stopping by!
Above is a photo I took of my friend, Rosemary, who is a wonderful artist, after my demo at the Kerrville Art Club in Kerrville, Texas, on Tuesday. She's helping me get my stuff out of the meeting room and back into my car. It was a fun afternoon doing a charcoal drawing, which appears on the monitor in the background, and visiting with other artists!
This painting is 8 x 8" on gessoed panel - thanks so much for stopping by!
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Redhead Tango - original figurative oil painting
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
Red Skirt - original oil figurative painting
I've been seeing lots more variety in the attire of flamenco dancers, lately, and really like this trend. Seeing really good, emotional flamenco is such a wonderful experience - not to be missed! Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
Two-Step Sweet Talk - original oil figurative painting
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
A Little More Tango Romance - original oil figurative painting
My tango dancers are still with me - maybe not for long, since they like to take breaks and brush up on their technique - and I'm enjoying them while they're here. I love the way he holds her - I wonder if she does, too. Hard to tell. Anyway, fun for me - thanks for stopping by!
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