Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Commissioned Apple and Cherries oil on linen It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.... The cold snap has really gotten things feeling like winter around here. Some of the neighborhoods around me have even started to put up Christmas decorations. I always like to wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate and begin listening to holiday music, but I have started on a couple of Christmas commissions. Here is one I just finished this past week. Stay warm! I love to share my art and inspiration. Click  HERE  to sign up for my email newsletter and receive a free gift of postcards. Follow me on Facebook.

Red Pears oil on linen 12" x 9" Today is officially the end of summer for the Blaies household. I will miss having the kids around and enjoying the carefree days. But it will be nice to have more time to myself in the studio. Here is my newest painting "Red Pears." I love to share my art and inspiration.  Sign up  for my email newsletter and receive a free gift of postcards. Follow me on Facebook.

Apples and Antique Silver 6" x 6" oil on linen I've gotten a little behind on my posting and blogging. It's been a fun and full week with the kids' end of school parties, getting them ready for camp and my mom visiting. Today I will be working on painting #71 of 100. This petite painting project is so fun - experimenting with color and light, exploring composition and daily practice! On this one, I used Pthalo Blue instead of Ultramarine, just to see what it can do. It is strong and a little tough to tame, but wow, what beautiful deep reds it can make! I love to share my art and inspiration. Click HERE to sign up for my email newsletter and receive a free gift of postcards. Follow me on Facebook.

Teacup Study 4" x 4" oil on linen panel It is going to be crazier-than-usual busy around my house because of my kids' last week of school. I will have to be creative (and miss some sleep) to fit some painting in. What better time to loosen up my style a bit with some quick teacup studies. I love to share my art and inspiration. Click  HERE  to sign up for my email newsletter and receive a free gift of postcards. Follow me on Facebook.

Having Friends to Tea 6" x 6" oil on linen panel I love teacups and have quite a few in my collection. Here are some of them stacked and ready to set the table for tea. I love to share my art and inspiration. Click HERE to sign up for my email newsletter and receive a free gift of postcards. Follow me on Facebook.