Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

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Medina River from San Jacinto Road, Castroville, TX  It was a beautiful day for painting en plein air. A clear, sunny 66 degrees. It was quiet, no one around, and you can hear nothing but the birds chirping and leaves blowing. This my second plein air painting. I can't wait to do many more. What a beautiful way to discover Texas.    For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . My art can be found at The Turquoise Mushroom Fine Art Gallery and Studio , 1712 Avenue K, in Hondo, TX.                                                            Thank you for looking!

Over The Fence PLEIN AIR,oils on canvas,Barbara Haviland Posted on 5/2/2019 7:42:44 AM By Barbara Haviland Comment on this © Barbara Haviland-Texas Impressionist Artist I set up on my porch and painted what I saw.  Thus Over the fence is what you see. It was fun but hot. Title  Over the Fence Medium oils on canvas panel Size  14"x 11" Click to Purchase

The thing about painting trips is that it stretches you as an artists. It forces you out of your comfort zone and to look at things with fresh eyes. It also made me choose a subject that I wouldn't normally paint. Canadian Vista View by Bruce Bingham 12 x 12 oil I usually go for structure over pure landscapes and definitely not vistas.  It's a personal preference but partially because  I feel like these views are so majestic I'm not sure I can convey that feeling. But this is where my friends landed so I gave it a whirl. I can really see why people get into painting mountains. Funny thing, below is my friend, Mary Burkhardt's painting next to mine. Even though the interpretations are very different it almost looks like the  same painting extended! Seeing Double Thanks for following along!

12 x 16 oil on linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net My neighbor was kind enough to let me come and sit and paint her side garden going down the side walk.  The flowers were hanging heavy with the morning dew.  The real star of the show for me was the wonderful dancing pink flower that seem to have her own personality.  This is the last of the season for the these beautiful gardens and now the fall flowers will be planted.  To be able to capture the last moments of these glorious creation is such a blessing. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, NOAPS, Southwest Artist

12 x 16 oil on linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net My Grandmother had the biggest snowball bush growing along her drive in Tennessee.  We would play by the delicate bush and hide beneath the glorious blooms.  Can remember the light touch on our skin as we brushed against the blooms.  Now that I am an adult with my own yard I planted a beautiful snowball bush in my yard and how it brings back great memories. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, NOAPS, Southwest Artist

5 x 7 oil on linen panel contact artist to purchase $95 Pat@Meyer.net Sometimes when painting on location you must do a quick study to capture the fleeting light.  The colors the values all change in just a moment.  This 20 minute value study of this pasture captures all the direction of light and showing the sunny day in the the pasture. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society

9 x 12 oil on linen panel $150 contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net My summer goal is to paint out 3 days a week.  Well hiking into the river bridge to capture the view of the river.  My goal for this painting was to work on clouds and adding layers to the painting with some atmosphere.  Happy with todays 2 hour painting.   www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society

9 x 12 $95 contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net This summer goal for me is to do more out door paintings.  Yesterday I drove To Bixby and saw this red barn and thought what a great practice,  The clouds and layering of the landscape putting things on different planes.  Most of all what great fun. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painter of America, American Impressionist Society

9 x 12 oil on linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net This was yesterdays demo painting while at Dotson's produce stand for the class.  It started off cloudy, then got sunny and then the 25 mile an hour winds came.  Easels were tossed about, dust in the air and honking cars.  All part of Plein Air painting.  It was so fun being outside with the class. When getting home and showing sweet hubby my art he first noticed the heart in the painting so this is why I called it hidden heart. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

7 x 5 oil on panel $95 contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net My sweet Mother was so kind to dig up peonies roots from her garden and bring them to me several years back.  These beautiful flowers bring me joy each time I look out the window and see their beautiful blooms glowing in the garden.  Nothing is better than having a flower growing in your garden from your Mother's garden.  Thank you Mom. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society