Thursday, November 29, 2012

Yellow Finch Bird - Watercolor

Yellow Finch

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8x10" Original Watercolor

The winter is just about here and as I sit down to type out my quick blog post it's snowing outside my window. Won't be seeing any Yellow Finches now until the spring.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

My Daily Painting : "Maine Blueberries"




Maine Blueberries

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5x7" Watercolor

Can't wait for blueberry season again. I'm thinking of painting a slice of blueberry pie next since I can't eat one. Well, I can...but with the holidays here there is just so much yummy treats to pick from hence watching the calories! :)

 

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Finished the Purple Finch Background

"PURPLE FINCH"

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8x10 Original Painting
Shown matted in an 11x14" Frame

So here is the results of my background color poll.
Painted it in today and changed out the black frame for a warmer metallic silver.

Monday, November 26, 2012

8x10" Purple Finch - Need a background color

"PURPLE FINCH"

This is my artist version of their color - Now, they are more of a red but I just loved playing with the colors. All he needs is a background color, so posting this out there to pick your brains.

Some folks said a light yellow, others a heather gray, and some a light blue wash....What do you think?

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Marketing Supplies For Artists


Just received my order of business supplies from Vista-Print. Such an inexpensive way for an Artist to have great marketing tools. I managed to pick up 500 business cards, labels, stickers, key chain, and a large sign to hang during gallery events. The prices aren't bad! You can even download one of your own art pieces. They ship quick too.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Interview with Artist Darlene Nile

Early this spring my mother and I had the pleasure of meeting Darlene Nile during one of our PartyPainter Classes in Farmington Maine. We have had a number of classes since and have gotten to know Darlene well. This month I decided to share some of Darlene's work with all of you. We think she is very talented and hope you enjoy her journey along with us!
 

This was drawn in 1977 on 18 x 24 charcoal paper with pastels, Darlene was a junior in high school.


Darlene, How did you get started or interested in painting?

"I Started in Pencils, charcoal, colored pencils when I was a
Senior in high school. Then in 1978  I started painting in Oils."

Tell us about your awards?
"Won an award splatter kit from the art in high school!"
My First Time and came in 2011 First Place Oil “Franklin County Fair in Farmington”
(Animal Fox)

2012 Second Place in Oil (building on Ocean out towards Bailey island)
and two watercolors (Seascape and one landscape)
“Franklin County Fair in Farmington”


2nd place 2012 local fair this year 6x8" Watercolor (first)

8x10" 2nd place in the local fair this year 2012
 
16 x 20 painted 2011 - Local fair, won 1st place
12 x 16 Oil 2012 - 2nd Place Local Farm

What’s your favorite thing to paint?
"Outdoor landscapes and animals".


Could you talk about your painting techniques?  

I'm not a detailed painter but more of an impressionist,. Very big on colors, but enjoy more natural colors choices."


First Large Oil on canvas 30 x 48


Do you have a favorite artist?
"Monet".


 
Where were you born?
"Norridgewock, Maine. I have lived in Maine all my life but have never lived on the coast."

If you could live anywhere where would you live?
"Popham Beach or on an island".








Thanks for taking time out of your day to speak with me Darlene. Looking forward to seeing more of your work soon!


                   Please feel to contact me if interested in purchasing Darlene's work.


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Holiday Barn - Gouache 8x10


It's November 7th today and Maine is expected to pick up 2" of snow overnight! The kids are all excited in hopes that school will be cancelled in the morning....Ah, I remember those days all too well.

Love the red cardinals in this one....I painted one and couldn't stop. Guess I felt a little like snow white with all her little friends.

Painted with Gouache on 300lb cold press Arches paper.

You can purchase the original, prints, or holiday cards on Fine Art America.


 

Friday, November 2, 2012

Chocolate Covered Cherries Watercolor

Chocolate Covered Cherries

5x7" Watercolor on 140lb cold press with Gouache

Can't just stick to the normal Cherries can I?
I love chocolate! Maybe I should work on Chocolate covered strawberries tomorrow. Yum, did I say how much I love chocolate! These looked so good to me but I'm actually allergic to cherries (what), I know! Ooooh, I haven't had those little boxes of the gooey ones you can buy at the store in forever.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Green Apple - Back to Basic's after Sugar coma! SOLD






"An Apple A Day"

5" x 7" Watercolor
140lb Cold Press
Winsor Newton and Gouache paints

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It's the day after Halloween and with the big old candy buzz everyone around here has I could only
think of painting an apple. Now it could be the sugar coma affecting my brain, but I'm going to say, nope it's just a lazy thinking day. Back to basic's sometimes is the best thing for my lack of creativity.

Looks good enough to eat!

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