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Tulips by Sheri Jones 8 x 10 I attempted to create a painting similar to this a year ago. The painting didn't work out and should have been a wiper. I was working from a set up in the studio and took some photos for future reference. The light was appealing in the photo I thought I would give it another try. I like this one much better. This painting is available for purchase.$100.00 Sheri@sheriart.net Sheriart.blogspot.com sheriart.net The "win a free painting" deadline is over and I am about to have the drawing...and the winner is Mimi!! Congratulations and thanks to everyone for taking the time to make a comment.

12x6 Oil on Gessobord Click HERE to view my blog. $150.00 free shipping in US

Painted Blossoms by Nancy Medina 16X20 Oil on Linen Board My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog Painted Blossoms is a new painting in the studio, as I rushed to paint my red sunflowers before they faded. I deliberately broke some art rules with this painting by celebrating direct complements, and placing the three primaries, red, yellow and blue together. I just couldn't help myself. I love bright primary colors! All day today was Sunday. The weekend is not over yet, so I'm going to enjoy my studio and my pugs for a few more hours before it is time to prepare for work again. I hope you are all enjoying your weekend, even if there is just a little bit of it left. Visit my blog to see the flowers that inspired Painted Blossoms.

Progression on Three Horses 30 x 40 inches  Oil on Canvas For my show in Denver this summer.       Contact me for your own painting. Laurie   © Laurie Justus Pace     Graphics One Design 2011 FREEDOM to grow. My Blog    My Website     Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards      The Five Graces     The Artists of Texas      Daily Painters      Contemporary Fine Art International    Artists of Texas Blog     Daily Painters of Texas Blog     GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The Rare Gallery Jackson Hole WY   The Dutch Art Gallery Dallas TX   Our House Gallery El Dorado Hills CA   SR Gallery Hong Kong     Gillian Jones Gallery Ohio

"Transcending Radiance" ©2011 Niki Gulley Three 48" x 30" canvases to form a 48" x 90" triptych oil painting I decided it would be a fun challenge to create an extremely large painting this winter, and I wanted the final piece to be very uplifting, colorful and full of energy. Opting for warm colors and working with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives, I chose this water scene for its energetic flow and yet calming serenity at the same time, and positioned the water lilies and my paint strokes in a circular pattern to enliven that mood. If you'd like to see this water lilies painting in person, stop by my booth at "Art in the Square" in Frisco, Texas this weekend (March 5-6). See friscosquare.com/AITS for more details. And, I've just released a limited edition stretched canvas print of "Transcending Radiance" in two sizes: 18" x 30" for $295 26" x 40" for $595 With only 100 signed and numbered prin...

This painting is part of my Studio Sale The background has a pattern that I painted and then scraped off leaving a colored ghost of the original. From there I glazed multiple layers of green to subdue  and unify the pattern. The rose and handkerchief are painted on top of the background. I try to set up still life studies that are not the typical compositions. Oil on gesso board 10" x 8" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you would like to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website,  www.leighannfoster.com Website,  www.artistswhoteach.org Blog,  www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

This painting is part of my Studio Sale Instead of having the stripped cloth as the background, I wrapped the cloth around the Zinnia stem and scrunched it together. The cloth creates an S movement and is interrupted by the diagonal of the flower. Oil on gesso board 8" x 10" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you would like to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website,  www.leighannfoster.com Website,  www.artistswhoteach.org Blog,  www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

This painting is part of my Studio Sale I picked these two flowers from my garden and set them up with the sun behind them to get the light shining through the petals. They blocked out the sun and created the deep blue shadow in the foreground. Oil on gesso board 8" x 10" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you would like to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website,  www.leighannfoster.com Website,  www.artistswhoteach.org Blog,  www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

This painting is part of my Studio Sale This still life was set up on the grounds of the McNay Museum in San Antonio Texas. I don't usually paint like this, but when I am painting En plein air I have to work quickly. The time was mid morning with the light coming from above left. The tree adds a dark background to the central vase and flowers.  10" x 8" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you would like to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website,  www.leighannfoster.com Website,  www.artistswhoteach.org Blog,  www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

Lilies Abstract | Barbara Haviland - Blog This painting is done with a palette knife and has lots of texture. I like doing florals with a knife.  The sides are painted so no need to frame unless you want to..  http://barbarahavilandfineart.com/works/559789/lilies-abstract © Barbara Haviland  Barbara

Daffodils 11x14 watercolor Liana Yarckin please visit my blog to read about the latest paintings or on facebook to see my NEW notecards!

Texas Wildflowers by Sheri Jones 40 x 30 oil on canvas I created this for an upcoming show at Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas. My friend and fellow artist, Doug Clark and I will be in a Two person show. This is scheduled for March 23 through March 30. The reception is Thursday, March 24th at Chan Shun Centennial Library, Meadows Gallery. 101 W. Magnolia St.,Keene, TX 76059- 817-202-6242. Doug will feature his beautiful bronze sculptures. This was painted with a palette knife and eye popping colors. This is available for purchase -$900.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com The Reception for my current show in Granbury was a well attended event and very exciting for me. I've sold several so far and hope to sell more. It was wonderful seeing you and I appreciate you coming. The show will hang until March 16, 2011. I plan to be there painting a demo on Saturday, March 5, 2011. 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. AP Gordon House 308 East Pearl Street, Granbur...

The Party 20 X 48 oil, oil stick, texture SOLD M. Allison please contact me for commissions or purchases: allison@mallisonartist.com Artists of Texas Daily Painters of Texas Contemporary Fine Art International Figurative Artists International Mixed Media Artists International This painting was done on site at an art show at Black Swan Studio in Houston.  I've done this several times and although I thought it would be a little inhibiting, it was just the opposite.  It was so fun to talk with everyone and explain what I was doing and how it was developing.  It sold to one in the audience.  What a deal! Mark your calelndars for a solo show of my art at Kirchman Gallery in Johnson City, Texas on March 26, 4:00 - 8:00

Remembrance in Red Sunflowers and Lilies by Nancy Medina 16X20 Oil on Linen Board My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog Remembrance in Red is a new work in Flower Mound Studio, and a new approach for me to a favorite subject. I've never painted red sunflowers before, at least not intentionally, and found these beauties at the grocery store this evening. My list included chicken, advil, fruit and veggies. My list did not include flowers. But how could I have walked past these? Could you? I named this new painting in honor of my muse, my grandmother. Her talent was boundless, and her encouragement and love for me was much more than I deserved. She was a master with the needle, and her embroidery and needlepoint fills my home and my studio. Sometimes I lay my fingers on the surface of her works, imagining and remembering the hours I watched her pull a needle through fabric. I miss her every single day. Take a peek at my art blog to see the red flower bo...

In readiness for a demo tomorrow for the Austin Pastel Society, I whipped this out today. Over the years I have done way too many demos to even count, but I still like to do a small practise run , force of habit. I feel ready for anything now.. Ha! Wish me luck. see more of my art at: www.yessy.com/raeandrews

I have run out of room and I am having a huge Studio Sale. This is part of my Impossible/Possible Series. I set up inanimate objects and eggs in a still life composition and paint what the title expresses. The eggs are the human representatives exhibiting human characteristics and behaviors in a situation that is both possible and impossible. Oil on canvas board 8" x 10" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you want to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website, www.leighannfoster.com Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

I have run out of room and I am having a huge Studio Sale. This is part of my Impossible/Possible Series. I set up inanimate objects and eggs in a still life composition and paint what the title expresses. The eggs are the human representatives exhibiting human characteristics and behaviors in a situation that is both possible and impossible. Oil on canvas board 8" x 10" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you want to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website, www.leighannfoster.com Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

I have run out of room and I am having a huge Studio Sale. This is part of my Impossible/Possible Series. I set up inanimate objects and eggs in a still life composition and paint what the title expresses. The eggs are the human representatives exhibiting human characteristics and behaviors in a situation that is both possible and impossible. Oil on canvas board 8" x 10" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you want to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website, www.leighannfoster.com Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

"Hill Country Vista" - 16" x 20" Oil on Canvas This painting reminds me of all the beautiful rolling hills and winding roads that seem to go on forever and ever through The Texas Hill Country. There is so many neat places, towns to visit in this region of Texas. It is especially beautiful when the Bluebonnets and other wildflowers, like Indian Paintbrushes, Prickly Poppies, and Cactus are blooming. I really enjoy painting landscapes with the countrysides covered in wildflowers. Trips that I have taken through the Texas Hill Country have served as a great inspiration and resource for many of my paintings, whether it is spring day filled with the aroma of wildflowers or a crisp, cool autumn day soaking in the breathtaking colors in the trees. This painting is available for purchase at: The Dutch Art Gallery 10233 East Northwest Highway Suite # 420 Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 348-7350 http://www.dutchartusa.com/ You can also view other paintings like this and other blogs a...

© 2011 Gwen Bell 10 X 10" oil on canvas I know the tea looks awfully orange, but that's how it really looked. This little painting was one of those that practically painted itself. After I was finished, I noticed the circle within a circle theme. Visit my blog Visit my online portfolio

Horsing Around 1 5 x 7 inches  Oil on Watercolor Paper      Contact me to purchase. Laurie       © Laurie Justus Pace     Graphics One Design 2011 www.ellepace.com www.lauriepace.blogspot.com BID HERE           My Blog    My Website     Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards      The Five Graces     The Artists of Texas      Daily Painters      Contemporary Fine Art International    Artists of Texas Blog     Daily Painters of Texas Blog     GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The Rare Gallery Jackson Hole WY   The Dutch Art Gallery Dallas TX   Our House Gallery El Dorado Hills CA   SR Gallery Hong Kong     Gillian Jones Gallery Ohio

Fresh Picked Lemon Drops 5x7 inches Oil on Canvas Panel by George De Chiara Click here to bid. We've had this tree for a for years now and it's never really produced any fruit. The few little lemons it did create never ripened and were always very small. Last spring, I pruned the tree down a bit and made sure to fertilize it well over the summer. I also moved it to a spot that got more sun. Well, all my work seems to have paid off now as the tree is finally producing fruit! It still takes them a long time to ripen; in fact, I picked these today after the tree spent the winter inside keeping warm with these already growing on the branch. I'm hopeful I'll continue to get fruit from this tree since I really enjoy being able to include the leaves and branches in my paintings. Visit my web site and blog to see more of my work. http://georgedechiara.com

I broke out the palette knife with this one and had too much fun! This feisty gentleman referred to himself as an old goat and allowed me to take his photo. Old Goat seemed the perfect name for the painting. Enjoy! $1920 unframed. Shirley Quaid Website My Blog Happy Trails, Shirley

"Quiet Talk" 10" x  10", Oil on Board I was looking at my recent inventory of paintings and was thinking,  "I sure have painted a few angel paintings lately".  I have been posting them on Facebook and it has been a pleasant surprise to receive comments and thumbs up on the paintings.  I think Facebook has it's place in seeing what is getting people's attention and what hasn't.   Yesterday I met Isabelle Gautier , a Georgia Artist who blogs on the Daily Painters of Georgia site.  We'd only "met" virtually through emails so it was nice to put a face to a name.  We visited a few Galleries and then had lunch at a French restaurant.  Isabelle is from the Normandy area of France so it was nice going to a French restaurant, ordering wine for lunch.  We talked about our art, ideas on galleries, what venues work for selling art, etc.  It was nice brainstorming and making a new friend. Website:   JudyMackey.com Email: CLICK HERE If...

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord Central Market had these beautiful irises and of course I bought them. It's a reminder that spring is just around the corner - at least officially! With this weather we are having and seeing some of the trees beginning to leaf spring is already here in Texas! HAVE A GREAT WEEK-END! Click HERE to view my blog. $65.00 free shipping in US

12 X 9 original oil on linen panel contact artist direct to purchase Pat@Meyer.net Have you ever felt that you were the supporting cast in the room?    These oranges, lime and ribbon are feeling that way.  The Pansies are the Queen of the show and take center attention with their beauty.   All of us like to feel like the Bell of the Ball and when painting these lovelies that was the point I wanted to make.  May you be the Bell of your Ball and may you find your easel friendly. PatMeyer-artist.com Pay Pal Accepted 

Summer Wish Sunflowers by Nancy Medina 10X10 Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site N ancy Medina Art Blog Summer Wish Sunflowers is drying on the easel, as my helper is busy helping to unpack the summer linens. We've had sunshine, warm weather and a bit of rain, so we are thinking positive thoughts that the longest, coldest winter is finally over. AnnieBee was delighted to find some of her favorite pillows from last year in the linen closet. I was delighted to find AnnieBee in the linen closet, after five minutes of frantically looking for a fat little pug I thought had disappeared! Thank goodness for happy endings....you can see a photo of her on my art blog today!

Big Bend Afternoon by David Forks Oil on panel, 8"x10" davidforks.com dforks.blogspot.com

"Sienna Passageway" ©2011 Niki Gulley pastel • 10" x 8" From our last Plein Air Painting & Photography workshop in Tuscany. Sienna is such an interesting town, with the narrow cobble streets forming a labyrinth of passageways, the energy of the people in the central square, the ancient stone architecture and unusual adornments, and the picturesque views from the rambling hillsides. We just love it! From our last Tuscany workshop, one of my students painting with pastels. If you'd like to join us for our next Plein-Air Painting & Photography Workshop, Sept. 2 -10, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information, or visit nikigulley.com/?page_id=13 . The early deadline for a $400 discount is just a week away! NikiGulley.com

A friend I know in real life posted on Facebook that she was going to start painting again after a long hiatus. Glass had been her medium of choice for years and she was experiencing some trepidation about returning to painting. Most responses indicated not to worry...everything you do is great. Personally, I wouldn't find that very helpful. If you jump into it waving your paintbrush around like Harry Potter with his wand expecting some magical connection between your brain and brush, you're just going to end up turning yourself into a toad and wondering how things went so terribly wrong. Clear the cobwebs first and don't get disappointed if the first few forays aren't quite perfect. I went through this firsthand. When I first started painting again after nearly 7 years of not painting, I was somewhat terrified. Questions plagued me. Can I still do this? What medium should I use? How big? How small? What style? What subject? What if I fail? That was the real fear…what i...

I have run out of room and I am having a huge Studio Sale. This is part of my Impossible/Possible Series. I set up inanimate objects and eggs in a still life composition and paint what the title expresses. The eggs are the human representatives exhibiting human characteristics and behaviors in a situation that is both possible and impossible. Oil on canvas board 8" x 10" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you want to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website, www.leighannfoster.com Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

I have run out of room and I am having a huge Studio Sale. This is part of my Impossible/Possible Series. I set up inanimate objects and eggs in a still life composition and paint what the title expresses. The eggs are the human representatives exhibiting human characteristics and behaviors in a situation that is both possible and impossible. Oil on canvas board 10" x 8" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you want to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website, www.leighannfoster.com Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

I have run out of room and I am having a huge Studio Sale. This is part of my Impossible/Possible Series. I set up inanimate objects and eggs in a still life composition and paint what the title expresses. The eggs are the human representatives exhibiting human characteristics and behaviors in a situation that is both possible and impossible. Oil on canvas board 10" x 8" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you want to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website, www.leighannfoster.com Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

Zippo by Sheri Jones 10 x 10 oil on canvas I created this as part of the challenge Michael Naples posted on Daily Paint Works this week. The instructions were to paint this lighter using burnt siena, ultra marine blue and white. I was surprised you can get such a wide range of values using such a limited palette. It was a fun challenge. I painted this with a palette knife. This is available for purchase. $100.00 Email me Sheri@Sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com ** Paintings of Light and Energy*** Artwork by Sheri Jones The Historic A.P. Gordon House 308 East Pearl Street Granbury, TX 817-279-1164 Exhibit Open Weekdays 9 a - 6 p Sat. 10 - 3 Artist Reception Friday, February 25, 2011 6 p - 9 p

Through the Hills by David Forks Oil on panel, 11"x14" davidforks.com dforks.blogspot.com

I have run out of room and I am having a huge Studio Sale. This is part of my Impossible/Possible Series. I set up inanimate objects and eggs in a still life composition and paint what the title expresses. The eggs are the human representatives exhibiting human characteristics and behaviors in a situation that is both possible and impossible. Oil on canvas board 8" x 10" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you want to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website, www.leighannfoster.com Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com

I have run out of room and I am having a huge Studio Sale. This is part of my Impossible/Possible Series. I set up inanimate objects and eggs in a still life composition and paint what the title expresses. The eggs are the human representatives exhibiting human characteristics and behaviors in a situation that is both possible and impossible. Oil on canvas board 8" x 10" $50.00 plus shipping Contact me if you want to buy this painting. Leighann Foster, foster3@gvtc.com. Website,  www.leighannfoster.com Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com