Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

This is the second in a series of creamers. This one was given to me by my sister-in-law. She knows my favorite color is blue and thought I would like to have this little creamer. This is a 7"x5" painting. © Ann Hoffpauir

Correspondence With Tea 5x7 inch Original Oil Painting by George De Chiara I can't recall where I got this creamer, but I've had it forever. I know I packed it and moved it at least 5 times over the years and never actually used it. I can count on one hand how many times a year I have coffee and I prefer my tea cold with lemon. But, by golly I just couldn't get rid of it. I guess I kept it around all these year so I could paint it one day and today was that day. I (actually my wife and I) came up with the name because the creamer is sitting on top of a stack of thank you cards. Not sure if you can really tell that from my composition since it's cropped in so tight. If you would like to purchase this painting visit my auction here . Follow me on my blog ! Visit my website at GeorgeDeChiara.com

Jelly Jar by George De Chiara 8 x 10 Watercolor on Paper This painting was a challenge from my wife when she held up this jar of jelly to the light and asked "Can you paint light?!?" Isn't this what painting is all about ;) But it did get me thinking about it and so I set up this little still life. I'm not sure I captured what she was asking, but it sure was fun to paint. The jelly, which is made by my wife's aunt and uncle, really refracts light in an amazing way. The shadows get these intense hits of red in them as the light bounces through the jar. It was very tempting to "push" this effect and while I might have a little, I tried to stay true to what was in front of me and not over do it. If you would like to purchase this painting visit my auction here . Bidding starts at $60 US. Follow me on my blog ! Visit my website at GeorgeDeChiara.com

Dogwood Crockery © V. Bridges Hoyt 2010 Dogwood in Martha's Crockery artist V. Bridges Hoyt 9x12 inches oil on canvas, 1.5 in. gallery wrap with painted sides Contact Vernita for more info. artist@vbridgeshoyt.com See additional paintings at www.vbridgeshoyt.com or www.vbhoyt.com