Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Moving Sky by Sheri Jones 8 x 10 oil on Raymar canvas panel This was painted from the Nature center in Acton, Texas. It is a grassland on an high bluff and a great place to paint. It was in the afternoon so the sun was high and bright. The winds were strong and the skys were moving. This is a place I would like to return to soon. This painting is available for purchase. $100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

5.75 x 7.25 inches watercolor painted today as part of my paint a card a day project. For more information or to see more of my cards visit my blog at: http://kaysmithbrushworks.blogspot.com or email me 1971ks@att.net

6 X 8 Oil on Canvas Panel Contact Artist at e-mail address below for purchase information Momma cows are attentive most of the time - especially when their calves are still small. They do let them out of their sight as they get larger - much like us human mommas. But it's always hard to let them go. Click here to send me an email

'Special Delivery' © It's nearly December! This is another Christmas card I have available. visit my website to see the selection there. My Website www.suzypal.com My Blog www.suzypal.blogspot.com

"Holding Back The Sea", this is a small painting, 6" x 8", oil on canvas panel. A perfect, sunny afternoon to stand at the edge and paint the sea and cliff. It was cool, but with the slightest breeze would have been too cold. The colors were muted some in the strong, oncoming sunlight. No summer greens to play against the orange and rust of the cliff face. The blue of sky and water do double duty in winter months covering for the lack of the friendly green... If you'd like to purchase, please click Go to my Auction, bidding starts at $100.00 US. Subscribe to my "New Paintings" mailing list. Each day that I create a new painting it will be sent to your email box. Other works found at Thaw Malin Art

AVAILABLE 12 X 16 ORIGINAL OIL ON LINEN CANVAS CONTACT ARTIST TO PURCHASE YEAH  !!  CHRISTMAS IS ON IT'S WAY.   When you see the color red you naturally think of the holidays.  Add some Christmas ornaments, candy canes and pomengrants and suddenly you are in the mood for Christmas.  May this painting get you in the holiday spirit and may you find your easel friendly. PAY PAL ACCEPTED PAT@MEYER.NET PATMEYER-ARTIST.COM

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.   Here is the Demo I did at The Dutch Art Gallery on November 20th.  Thanks Pam for letting me come and paint.  Its always a blessed day when I can paint. "Golden Trio" 20x16 oil on panel

9"x12" acrylic on panel by David Forks Tule Mountain is a prominent feature in the western portion of Big Bend National Park. my blog my website email

This began as a demo for an art society and I finished it in my studio later. It's an acrylic on canvas. See more like this at: www.yessy.com/raeandrews

Ragdoll Tulips and Sunflowers 10X12 Oil on Linen Board Available in My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog Last summer, I received a beautiful bouquet of red ragdoll tulips and sunflowers, and could not wait to set them up for a photo shoot on my back porch. The pugs were available to supervise, ensuring that any fruit that rolled off of the table was hastily retrieved, though not always returned. The weather today is much like it was the day I took the photo on my blog that inspired this painting - sunny, a bit windy, and really beautiful outside.

"Barely a Breeze" ©2010 Niki Gulley • SOLD oil on canvas • 18" x 48" Just sold to a collector in Chicago! To see more of my pastels and oil paintings, visit my website at NikiGulley.com . E-mail - Niki@NikiGulley.com .

'Fresh Trees' © This is a new Christmas painting for 2010. I'm not sure how many people use fresh trees anymore. We don't because of allergies. I can remember going on Dec.24th and getting a tree when I was growing up. My parents would never put a tree up before then! Strange now, since people decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving. Available as Christmas cards. My Website My Blog

A Rose Is a Rose by Nancy Medina 6X8 Oil on Linen Board Available in My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog A Rose Is a Rose is another step forward in the rose journey that has been under way for a few months in Flower Mound Studio. What to name a red rose in a red pot? Rose on rose came to mind, and then Shakespeare was the next logical thought. I chose journalism as my professional trade as soon as I finished college, but my love of books and words came much earlier. My mother used to read stories to my sisters and I and all of our friends every day at naptime. I remember seeing her in the rocking chair with my baby sister Jackie in her arms, and a book propped in her lap. She read quietly, and confidently, and she gave every word the ability to pull me into another place. Mom is still in the hospital this week. Each small step in her recovery from pneumonia is cheered and measured by whether she ate today, how much, did she want to sit up, and did she...

Shades of Fall by Sheri Jones 12 x 9 oil on canvas I created this from a photo I took early one morning on my way to work. This is from an area we painted during the spring time, but it was my first time to drive thru during the fall. This tree and the golden grasses were all lite up. It was one I couldn't wait to put my twist to it. I love all the warm colors. I will be do a painting demonstration at the Dutch Art Gallery on Saturday, December 4, 11 am- 4 pm. The Artist of Texas have a beautiful show until the end of December. 10233 E. NW Hwy, #420, Dallas, TX 75238 214-348-7350. This painting is available for purchase. $125.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

I probably ate way too much turkey on Thursday because it apparently gave me a case of "paintus interruptus". Anyway, here's the next days work, which believe it or not is the first time (that I can remember) ever painting an ocean. I had fun with it. I should be able to finish this piece in another day. Considering the size, it's going faster than I expected. Visit Kirk Witmer Fine Art Email the artist

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord Click HERE to view my blog.

'Mountain Herd' 3 ft x 4 ft  Oil on Canvas SOLD Commissioned Painting for Ocean Prime opening in Denver, Colorado. Will be hanging in a private dining room. Contact me for commission work.  Laurie   © Laurie Justus Pace     Graphics One Design 2010 My Blog My Website  

'Gertrude Decorating' © This is one of my Gertrude Christmas cards. There are 4 different images of her getting ready for Christmas. This one says: As we decorate for Christmas, Let us remember the real reason we are celebrating...Jesus' Birth Cards come in sets or can be purchased by the card. contact me at suzypal@lyntegar.com if you are interested. My website to see more Christmas cards and other art My Blog to see a lot of my newer work, including my Torn Paper Collage

 Canning Season   8" X 10" Watercolor Sold My Grandma made the best pear preserves during  "Canning Season".  She never used fancy, tender, store bought pears.  She always had pear trees in her yard  and the pears were kind of like her –  old fashioned, home grown, and tough but oh so sweet.  There was always a jar of her famous preserves on her table.  Pear preserves, warm biscuits, and melting butter, yum!  What memories!I wasn’t prepared went she left  and took her recipe to heaven with her.  Now, I just savor the memory.  Thanks, Grandma!!! Prints available info@nathaliekelleyart.com or visit: My Website   My Blog

New Bluebonnet Oil Painting by Niki Gulley • 7" x 5" These Texas Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush are created with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives. If you'd like information on my bluebonnet paintings, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com . Or to see more of my work, visit NikiGulley.com .

Grizzly Bear Mount | Barbara Haviland - Blog All the Deer hunters have a mount and this is what I call my Grizzly Bear Mount. He is done in oils and needs a new home., Available here under my Works section and Animals. http://www.barbarahavilandfineart.com Barbara

I have just been painting up a storm , but somehow been too lazy to post any of my paintings. Here is one of my latest ones, a 36 x 24 called "It Only Takes One Cowgirl!" Please look at my webpage http://www.wenmohsranch.com/ and see the lineup of teachers I'll be having here at The Bunkhouse

JWood's Ratrod by Sheri Jones 11 x 12 oil on Raymar canvas panel This was created from a photo I took of my nephew's 28 Ford Ratrod. My husband went out for a ride in this rough, barely legal car. I thought they were heading to the right location, as they drove off towards the church. I liked the contrast of this small country church and this backroads car. This painting is available for purchase. $150.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

'From Darkness to Light' 18 x 24 inches Oil on Canvas SOLD Commissioned Painting Contact me to commission a painting. Laurie   © Laurie Justus Pace     Graphics One Design 2010 My Blog My Website  

Sunny Days Sunflower 6X8 Oil on Linen Board Available in My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog Sunny Days Sunflower is drying on the easel as I reacquaint myself with my little studio this week. On Sunday my mother was rushed to emergency with pneumonia, and on Monday the doctor told us to call in the family, her prognosis was not good. The next day, my mother sat up in her hospital bed and asked for a chocolate malt, which was delivered promptly. She drank the whole thing and began talking about coming home. Yesterday the doctor said she is out of danger, much to his amazement. Thank you to everyone who sent positive thoughts and prayers our way. I have so much to be thankful for this year, most of all the chance to tell my mom how much I love her. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and a beautiful holiday season!

Measured Spices by Sheri Jones Happy Thanksgiving!

Eat Your Veggies 6" x 8" Oil on Cotton Panel Happy Thanksgiving...I thought it would appropriate to post one of my small paintings today...food of course. I hope that you all enjoy your day with friends and family. Travel safely. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Gilda's Red Pot Still Life | Barbara Haviland - Blog  Have a great Thanksgiving Barbara

A Blazing Tree by Sheri Jones 7 x 5 oil on canvas This was painted at the Botanical Gardens and I was inspired by the tall pine trees against the soft blue sky. Their drying leaves were a eye catcher. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. This painting is available for purchase. $75.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

"Ruby Woods" ©2010 Niki Gulley pastel • 25" X 19" In "Ruby Woods," I wanted you to be transported to a beautiful autumn day, completely surrounded by nature. Hiking through the forest, hearing the leaves crunching under foot and the canopy rustling above, you can be totally carefree and lost in the peaceful moment. Making short energetic strokes with my pastels and including vivid warm colors add to that joyful feeling of being immersed in nature. If you'd like information, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com . Or to see more of my pastels and oil paintings, visit my website at NikiGulley.com .

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord Click HERE to view my blog. HOORAY!! I painted a white cup! All is right with the world! :-) HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!! We all have so much for which to be grateful!

Fall colors is from an area just outside Branson Missouri. I happened to find this wonderful water feature just off the road while traveling home to Austin. The colors were divine and I have done several paintings from this set of phots. Enjoy. See more of my work at: yessy.com/raeandrews

"Evening Wood", this is a small painting, 6" x 8", oil on canvas panel. I love taking care of my friends' cat while they are away. There are so many wonder views around the old family homestead. I had to stop while driving out and capture this one in the evening light. With my hood up to keep me warm and not making too many fast movements, I fit right with the turkey flock as they slunk in to their roosting pines. They paid me no heed 20 feet away from their launching lawn as they each revved up for take off into the tops of the pine trees. I felt, truly, like a fly on the wall as they trotted past me from all directions to get settled in... If you'd like to purchase, please click Go to my Auction, bidding starts at $100.00 US. Subscribe to my "New Paintings" mailing list. Each day that I create a new painting it will be sent to your email box. Other works found at Thaw Malin Art

Last Light, Lake Arlington 5x7 inches Oil on Canvas Panel by George De Chiara If you would like to purchase this painting visit my auction here  Today, while going to pick up our daughter at day care, my wife commented that it looked like we might have a good sunset tonight and came up with the wonderful idea of taking our daughter to the park so they could play while I painted. Who could argue with that plan? So off we went just as fast as would could since the sun was starting to set. As soon as we got the the park, I quickly grabbed my gear and headed off to the pier to catch the last of the sunset. I had to paint really fast since the sun was going quickly. There's nothing like watching your subject fade off just as fast as you can sling paint onto the canvas. Still, I must admit that I really enjoy trying these sunset paintings from life. They are a true adrenaline rush! To read more about this painting please visit my blog. htt...

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord Click HERE to view my blog. This is the same setup as my last post, but with a different perspective. The mirror on the right added quite a bit of light to the persimmons, especially the one in the foreground.

Fading Garden by Sheri Jones 12 x 9 oil on raymar canvas panel This was painted at the Botanical Gardens in Ft. Worth. These large leaf plants were turning amazing colors highlighted by the bright sun. It was a great location to visit and paint. Artist from the Outdoor Painter's Society and Texas Art Coaliltion gathered and painted together. Good times! This painting is available for purchase. $125.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

24" x 30"  Oil on canvas  You may remember seeing the the 8x10 study that I did last week for this piece. So here's the first day's progress on the larger version.  Color matching came from just studying the original image on my laptop real carefully. It's closer than in the study but it's still not a direct match. But who cares. I still like it the way it is. Spent somewhere between five and six hours on it today. I'm tired and "my dogs are barkin". Tomorrow's another day. Visit Kirk Witmer Fine Art Email the artist

"Crimson Sky," Dallas ©2010 Niki Gulley SOLD • pastel • 25" x 19" Just sold to a new collector in Dallas! NikiGulley.com Niki@NikiGulley.com

Custom Home Portrait by Liana Yarckin Custom Home Portraits make the gift that is unlike any other. Whether it is for Christmas, Father's Day, anniversary or birthday, the recipient always cherishes it forever.

6X6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord Click HERE to view my blog. These were really fun to paint. I've never tried painting persimmons. I saw them in Central Market and decided to give them a try. I added a mirror to the right of the setup to add a bit more light in that direction. The stronger light was on the left. I think I will be painting more of these beautiful fruits and play more with lighting.

Orchid Study 5x7 inches Oil on Canvas Panel by George De Chiara If you would like to purchase this painting visit my auction here .  I'm working on a commission for one of my collectors and she wants orchids in it. Having never painted an orchid before, I thought it might be a good idea to do this little study first. I'm working from silk flowers with this one, which have a unique set of issues, but since I have my doubts on keeping the real thing alive long enough to paint, it's the best I can do. That being said, I have tried out my green thumb in the vegetable garden, but sometimes things just don't work out for me when it comes to flowers. To read more about this painting please visit my blog. http://georgedechiara.com/blog Visit my web site to see more of my work. http://georgedechiara.com

Fall Garden by Sheri Jones 12 x 9 oil on canvas This was painted today at the Botanical Gardens in Ft. Worth. I was attracted to the dying foliage and changing leaves. They were glowing in the morning sun. This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. Today there were 20 artist out painting together. It is always so inspiring to be around other artist and friends. We had a grand old time! This painting is available for purchase. $125.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

'The Policewoman' I took this picture this summer in NY from the top of the tour bus. I just loved watching her as she directed the traffic. She knew what she was doing , that is for sure! There were so many cars and taxi's honking constantly. This is done with the torn pages from magazines. Suzy 'Pal' Powell website Suzy 'Pal' Powell Blog

AVAILABLE 11 x 14 original oil on linen canvas French framed and painting $495 contact artist direct Pat@Meyer.net This beautiful pumpkin invited all her buddies in for the holiday.  A squash, turnip, green pumpkin, striped pumpkin, flower and teacup.  No matter who it is the pumpkin is delighted that they have come to share her table.  That is much like us during Thanksgiving.  Everyone is inivited to our tables.  All are welcome and made to feel loved.  May your table be full of family and friends and may you find your easel friendly. Pay Pal Accepted (Major Credit Cards)

Sunfire Sunflower by Nancy Medina SOLD 6X8 Oil on Linen Board My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog Sunfire Sunflower is a new small work closing out another day of painting at Flower Mound Studio. I find sometimes after focusing for hours on a large project or commission, right before it's time to put the brushes away, there is one more little painting asking to come out. Sunfire was the last minute burst of color after hours of work on a magnolia I'm creating in cool sea greens and bright lavenders. The other side of the palette wanted a turn, it seems!

oil 10x8 by carolyn cobb this painting was from a trip to rio with bill guffy and the virtual paint out group!

I used liquid acrylics in this one and then superimposed the horses over the top. Fun to work from an abstract underpainting. See more of my work at: www.yessy.com/raeandrews

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord Click HERE to view my blog. HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!!

8"x10" oil on panel by David Forks Another made up scene painted pretty quickly. Sometimes I can complete a painting in the morning before I leave for work and other times I don't. Yesterday I did this and worked on 2 other pieces before leaving the house. That's rare for me. my website email me