Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

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©Barbara Haviland  Barb's Garden 2014  Gator Fishing Cartoon Medium oils on canvas Size  7"x 5"  by Artist Barbara Haviland Click to purchase painting BarbaraHavilandFineArt.com

Out On the Island 20" H x 15" W - unframed $200.00 Watercolor on paper Harborside views of fishing shacks on Galveston Island on a sunny spring day. Click the title link to go to my website for more information or to contact me.

The lighting out on the water in the Florida Keys is so all-encompassing and brilliant. I happened to have the luck to capture this fishing boat captain as he was casting his bait net off the front of the boat in perfect lighting. My hope is that I was able to portray some of the glow from the sun and water along with the action of the cast and water in this painting. Bait Casting 16" H x 20" W (unframed) Watercolor on Paper $250.00

Shoreline View Galveston Island, Texas On Location 8 x 8 Oil on Linen Panel Randall Cogburn To Purchase email me. Price $150 + s/h View where I painted from, at Galveston Island, Texas.

FeatherFest2015-05 - "Waiting for Breakfast" Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte FeatherFest2015-05 "Waiting for Breakfast"   © Denise Bossarte Artist of Texas Signature Member News series FeatherFest 2015. This is my second favorite shot from the trip. This heron seemed to be waiting oh so patiently for the fisherman to bring in the fish and give him breakfast! Contact me photos@foundworlds.com Find more of my art at: www.foundworlds.com http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com / - buy art here http://denise-bossarte.pixels.com/ - iPhone and Galaxy Cases here!  http://www.cfai.co/#!denise-bossarte/c1ure www.foundworldsphotography.blogspot.com

FeatherFest2015-03 - "Fishing Buddies" Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte FeatherFest2015-03 "Fishing Buddies"   © Denise Bossarte Artist of Texas Signature Member News series FeatherFest 2015. This is my favorite shot from the trip. My friend gave it the title to submit it for critique by the photography teachers at the program. They loved the story it told. I do too! The title works for both the men fishing together, as well as the pelicans fishing with the men. Contact me photos@foundworlds.com Find more of my art at: www.foundworlds.com http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com / - buy art here http://denise-bossarte.pixels.com/ - iPhone and Galaxy Cases here!  http://www.cfai.co/#!denise-bossarte/c1ure www.foundworldsphotography.blogspot.com

Doldrums Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Grabbed the second to biggest brush I had, a 3/4, and did this painting. It was a fun challenge to control the brush to do even the finest of lines, like the fishing poll. Attempted this painting without sketching it as it was pretty simple but I still had to be extra careful. The signature of course was done with my signing brush.  If you ever get a chance to get to Galveston, walk out on one of the jetties and just stand there and look out as far as you can see. You might be amazed at what you see too. Just don't forget to watch out for the odd wave. 

Live Bait Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on eBay Auction Remember those new gadgets that you thought were really cool to have on your fishing trip. Like those live well pumps, you know the one's, el cheepo AA powered, the size of a walkman, had a clip and a plastic hose to run into the bucket with the little aerator attached? Here's to those times! Not sure if you still use them and it's been a while but pretty sure they still sell them. Sometimes an old fashion dunk in water will do the trick.  

Baiting the Hook Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Frame Example King of Frame: Arroyo Gold There's always time to fish especially if you are near the gulf. Grab a real, some bait, walk out at the end of one of the jetties and chunk it. This guy's fishing for reds. 

Cabin Cruiser Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn  Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Frame Example King of Frame: Arroyo Gold

At the Dock Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on eBay Auction Frame Example King of Frame: La Paz

Jetty Fishing 47th Galveston Island, Texas Seascape 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Frame Example King of Frame: Arroyo Gold If you have time throw a couple casts you can't beat fishing off the Jetty. It puts you right out there with the fish and some excitement like the occasional big wave hitting the front of the Jetty and splashing up. It's a nice way to get cooled off also. 

Blue Water Adventures Galveston Island, Texas Seascape 8 x 10 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction

"Fishing in the Hill Country" 18x30 inch Oil on Canvas without frame $325.00 plus tax and shipping I went on my first plein air trip with a group of fun artist in the Hill Country by Wimberly, Texas.  I wish I could say that I did this on location, but I did not.  It is from a photograph from my trip.  Painting outdoors is overwhelming, and certainly for my first time.   It was very warm that day, as I painted a smaller version, the sweat was rolling off my face.  Flies were biting.  Needless to say, we didn't stay over 30 minutes before we moved on.  It may be hard to see the fisherman on the left side on the painting, hopefully he caught some fish that day.   You are able to purchase on line by going to my website below, click on the Landscape tab and go down to click on the purchase tab. Website:  http://joaneure-artist.blogspot.com Facebook:  www:facebook.com/JoanEureFineArt Twitter:      https://twit...

Fishing on a Whim Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction One of the few fisherman on the beach at Galveston Island, Texas surf fishing on the Gulf Coast.

Fishing for Specs Galveston Bay, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Fishing at Galveston Bay on a nice day for some Speckled Trout. As far as I can remember the first time I fished was at Galveston. Lot of memories and fun times. Some not so fun but those are for good laughs. Do you have any fishing stories?

Trout Fishing 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Frame Example King of Frame: Arroyo Gold

Last year I didn't get into the Wyoming Watercolor Show, but this year, I had 2 paintings accepted.  We saw this old car in Ft.Worth. New Interior  I took pictures of this man fishing in Florida. He even posed for me! The Fisherman

Acrylic on Artists' Board, 6x6--$50--Contact the Artist This is another old lure from my dad's tacklebox. It resembles a little frog--Mom's favorite creature (NOT!). Website: www.kkartstudios.com Blog: www.kristinekainer.blogspot.com E-mail: kristine@kkartstudios.com