Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

  Our neighbor used to have this beautiful plant that towered over our fence. Sadly, it no longer exists but fortunately I have many photos of it taken during the many times I was outside with my dog and just waiting for him to “finish”! Why bother talking about this plant and even paint it? Well….I find myself alone quite often as is the case with many artists and so being aware of my surroundings and being grateful for even the simplest of things is a way I try to live my life. The beautiful color of the flowers with the sun shining overhead was such a pleasure to look at and so I have actually painted several views of this plant! I make it a practice to say “Thank You” as I go through my day…if you aren’t walking in gratitude I’d love to suggest it and then maybe share with me how much more enjoyable your days are! (Can’t hurt!) Make it a colorful day!  6"x6"x1/8" Acrylic on Panel/Available Framed or Unframed Click HERE   for more info. EXCI...

Mom's Bouquet  15" H x 11" W, unframed $175.00 watercolor on paper A pretty rhododendron arrangement glows in a pink vase captured during a recent visit to Mom's house.  Click on the title link to view my website.  

The Dauntless and The Demure © 2015 Amy Hillenbrand 30 x 24 oil on canvas $1400.00 What do you see when you look at this painting? I see two actors on a stage (they just happen to be flowers) who just finished their performance. The spotlight is on them and it is time to take their bows. The taller actor is very dauntless, bold and confident. He has no problem taking in all the adoration and applause. Now the smaller actress is somewhat shy and demure. She has a hard time taking in all the attention. See her head bowed; allowing her eyes to divert your glance. Notice her bent arms. Can’t you just read her body language? It’s as if she saying “oh stop, stop, this is way too much attention” To purchase this painting or see more colorful flower paintings please go visit my website. Here is the link: Amy Hillenbrand Fine Art Website

11 x 14 Oil on Linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net This winter has been long and cold but at the end of this was the promise of beautiful winter flowers. The Camillia bush must have loved this type of weather because it is full of blooms.  Nothing is more rewarding than having your own gardens flowers to paint. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

16 x 12 Oil on Linen Contact Artist to Purchase Pat@Meyer.net The petals of these roses are hiding their faces from all that view them.  You can feel how shy they are feeling from the way they position themselves in the vase.  Can you feel it? This painting is suppose to make you feel the calm, quiet of the day and how shy they must be. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

Blog Water Lilies and Flowers By Barbara Haviland on 7/14/2014 7:04:54 AM Comment on this © Barbara Haviland Water Lilies and Flowers  is done on a gallery wrap canvas and is done with oils.  Available here for you. http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/1511854

Blushing Basketful 6" x 6" oil on linen I hope you enjoyed Memorial Day weekend. It seems inadequate to say "Thank You," but how thankful I am to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for my freedom. God Bless America! My Petite Painting Project - 100 paintings in 100 days is coming right along. I think I am getting close to painting #60! These roses didn't last very long and I had too many commitments, so I wasn't able to paint them enough. I think I will go to the market today and get some more! 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.

Hydrangea is a very beautiful and showy plant when in bloom. Depending on the soil they are growing in, acid or alkaline, the blooms are either pink or blue, or so people say. I do know mine turned pink although I bought plants that had blue blooms at the time. These plants do require more water I think. They have large leaves and they start to droop if not watered enough. Mine bit the dust because of our Texas drought and being away for awhile didn't help at all. The plant I painted, I purchased recently. It is an oil painted on a 6x6 canvas panel. It is available for $75.00. Thank you for viewing. © Ann Hoffpauir

"With Love" 8 x 6 inches, Oil on Board Available for purchase, click here . A few weeks ago, my doorbell rang and a lady delivery person asked me my name then handed me this lovely bouquet.  Full of pink roses, carnations, stocks, heathers and big yellow lilies.  Oh how I love delivered flowers  for no special occasion but just to be told "I'm thinking of you". For more paintings and information visit my website: http://www.judymackey.com/ Contemporary Palette Knife Artist, Judy Mackey    

"PINK  FLOWERS" Oil on Canvas 8 x 10 by Margie Whittington mawhittington@gmail.com http://www.margiewhittington.com/ http://www.mwhittingtonart.blogspot.com/ http://www.canvasbycanvas.com/

"Cosmos" 12 x 12 x 3/4 inches, Oil on Gallery wrapped canvas Painted with the palette knife Sometimes we are our own enemy. The last post mentioned regret for the things we'd not done, but why don't we just do it? Like the Nike Ad? "Just Do It"...well for many many personal reasons most likely. As long as the reasons are valid. For here's another quote to contemplate: "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right" -- Henry Ford I think we can defeat ourselves by saying "I can't" just as you can do anything you put your mind to. So I think I'll challenge myself to not say "I can't" and see how I might be able to "can" and "do". Even if it takes a few tries. Like the The Little Engine That Could ...I should be saying, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can" and chug along. For more information and additional paintings please visit me at: www.Jud...