Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

I finally was able to use my wonderful Christmas gift, a Nikon camera, to take photos of something other than my paintings this week. On a short trip to Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg, TX, I took lots of photos of beautiful poppies including this one.  What a great trip it was, spending 3 days in a workshop by Nancy Medina, with the evenings free to explore the wineries and restaurants of this beautiful little town which I love so much. It was nice to get out of San Antonio for a few days of painting and R&R. This was the first painting on my own in oils after attending the workshop. It was interesting to use elements I learned at the workshop while applying them to my own style of painting. I made a conscious decision not to spend too much time on this one and not use as much detail as I normally do. I have already noticed a change in how I hold my brush.  To see more of my work visit  www.melissaatorresart.com . Follow me on  Facebook .

16 x 20 oil on linen panel contact artist to learn more Pat@Meyer.net Wow those poppies were so inspiring I had to continue to paint them into a larger garden scene. If you recall I did a small piece called Shriner Poppies in honor of my Uncle and Dad always selling poppies for the Shriners Cripple Childrens Hospital.  The movement of these glorious flowers and their bright red colors just make you feel happy. Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society www.PatMeyer-artist.com

16 x 12 Oil on linen panel to purchase contact Pat@Meyer.net When at the garden center earlier this week they were starting to put out all the little starter plants.  Well before I left the buggy was full of small assorted plants.  When arriving back at the studio just couldn't decide which model I liked the best so they all got the privilege of being a model for my newest painting.  My favorite flowers was the small pansies just twisting and turning each way amoung all the other flowers.  Then the miniature buttercups reached for the top of the bunch.  Each flower was looking for their own personal attention.   www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

GIVEAWAY FOR VALENTINES Pink roses mean Appreciation! For Valentines this week this rose painting will be given away. In appreciation of everyone that supports my art one person will be drawn to receive this 9 x 12 original oil on linen. To be in the drawing you need to be signed up (click where it says email) on my website to receive my newsletter. You can do this by going to my website at  www.PatMeyer-artist.com    and on main menu bar you can sign up. If you are already receiving the newsletter you will be automatically be in the drawing. Good luck and will be drawing on Thursday and winner announced this Friday just in time for Valentines Day.

20 x 18 oil on linen panel contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net These roses are all mesmerzied by the pink rose.  Sometimes in life we go through stages where we want to be like someone else.  A movie star, rock star or one of your friends.  We need to remember there is no other person like us and we need to let our own beauty shine. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Artist of Texas, Oil Painter of America, American Impressionistic Society

9 x 12 Oil on Linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net These delicate little blooms where so fragile in the vase while they modeled for me.  Hopefully I captured their delicate side.  Just like people each flower has it's own personality. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Artist of Texas, Oil Painter of America, American Impressionistic Society

12 x 16 Oil on Linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net The garden is almost over for the season and these Sunflowers are all fighting for the last of their days attention.  Holding on to all their glory and color against the blue skies of fall. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

11 x 14 oil on Linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net Sorry for the glare but since I have pulled the tendon in my arm things are tougher to do.  Therapy is suppose to help me get through this but I figure painting pumpkins and fall things will help my spirit better than anything else. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

5 x 5 oil on deep canvas Tampa Museum of Fine Arts Tampa, Fl Oct 16th Event  8 to 11 The Tampa Museum of Fine Arts is having a wonderful event of 5 x 5 small paintings.  This is the entry that will be up for sale and on display.  If you are in the area, please stop by and enjoy the wonderful event.  5 x 5 inches is not much space to do a painting so a Lonely One rose was the focal. It will need a special friend to keep it company www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

9 x 12 Oil on linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net These models where just going their own way and dancing to their own drummer.  My students wanted a bright simple still life demo of flowers with petals.  Learning to paint petals you must first see them as a value not a petal.  After finishing this demo for them I turned to my students and told them they are my sunshine so that is how this painting got it's name www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

12 x 16 oil on linen contact artist Pat@Meyer.net Free Shipping Special Sale Price We are all getting ready for Mother's day and The Gift of Flowers is what we think of when wanting to give a gift to our Moms.  These type of flowers will brighten her day. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society

16 X 12 OIL ON LINEN CONTACT ARTIST TO PURCHASE PAT@MEYER.NET This nice thick and juicy floral painting is framed in a beautiful European French Frame.  The flowers are blowing in the wind like they are having their first dance. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America,  American Impressionistic Society.

7 x 5 oil on linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net When walking into the studio this little pansy perked up and said HI.  Her little smiling face gave me a happy feeling and hope it does your's also. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist Of Texas, Oil Painters of America, Outdoor Painters Society

9 X 12 OIL ON LINEN CONTACT ARTIST TO PURCHASE PAT@MEYER.NET While at the Garden Center this morning doing a demo a Giant Bumble Bee flew and landed on my painting. Guess he liked the flowers but then fell into the Cad Yellow Paint which now matched his look. After backing up and giving him his space he flipped over knocked off some of the paint and flew off. Well the guest thought that was very exciting and great demo of Plein Air Painting. I guess my painting is known to be Bumble Bee Approved. Contact me direct to purchase. Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, Outdoor Painters Society

Will and his Friend "Legs" 12 x 9 inch Pastel on UART paper SOLD This painting was done from a photo.  When you see Will, you fall in love with his beautiful blue eyes.  He is so special, and just had to paint him.  He wears glasses, and being a child, the glasses keep falling down on his nose.  He looks up between the glasses and you see those baby blues.  His mother fell in love with the painting, and will be on it's way to Will's home soon.  Presently, it is hanging at "The Gallery" at The Center for the Arts and Sciences in Clute, Texas until March 8th.  If you live in the area, please go for a visit and see the beautiful paintings. Website:            http://joaneure-artist.blogspot.com Facebook:         www.facebook.com/JoanEureFineArt Twitter:             https://twitter.com/jdeure10

Poppy Study II 4x4 Pastel on Kitty Wallis Sold As I promised, Poppy Study II.   These miniatures were such fun to do.   I would love to do another, so email me and let's do it.   Under $50.00 plus Shipping. Blog:  http://joaneure-artist.blogspot.com Follow me on Twitter and FackBook @Joan Eure Fine Art Gallery:  5th Street Gallery, Rosenberg, Texas 

Click here to see my Fine Art Prints   http://barbarajonesfineart.com/workshops www.BarbaraJonesFineArt.com mallie22@sbcglobal.net Barbara A Jones         Great Summer Memories!   Emily Sold   

  "Enjoying the Harvest" oil   Available as 11x14 Giclee on Canvas with 1.5" Canvas Wrap Black Border  Hand Embellished   To Purchase go Here     

Pecan Valley View 11x14 oil on Raymar canvas panel I created this in the studio after painting on location at Pecan Valley golf course in Benbrook, Texas.  I am always on the search for new plein locations. This spot had great distant views, color and a place to park. Always a bonus!  I created this with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This is available for purchase. $300.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sheriones/

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord Click   HERE  to bid on this painting Click HERE to view my blog. I am still trying to learn the ins and outs of my new computer.  I know that it will eventually be second nature, but I have to say I really miss the familiarity of my old one.  This one is just a little different and so it continues to be a learning experience.   I have fallen behind in my painting, too.  I don't know why things have all of a sudden become so busy.  It happens sometimes, but for the most part I have not let it interfere with my art.  I hope that by next week I will be back in my old routine.  :-) ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!