Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Birmium Cat 16 x 20 Pastel and Gold Acrylic This painting was a donation in an auction to raise money for teacher scholarships. The cat belongs to a friend. It is a mixture of Siamese and Burmese. I have just a little more work to do on the rug. I am mainly a landscape artist but I enjoy doing animals. If you would like a portrait of your pet you may contact me on my website. www.carolineratliff.com

Lane's Garden by Sheri Jones 16x20 oil on canvas I painted this today during The Hood and Somervell County Garden Art Show in Granbury at the Plaza. We have had a lot of traffic for the show. This was also in conjunction with The Wine Walk . This is an event that is a lot of fun. There were bands, wine sample, food samples, vendors and lots of people. The Art Show has been a year long effort by artist and photographers. We painted in local gardens since last April and showcased our results here. I painted a small study from Lane's Garden last year and this painting was created from that. This painting is available for purchase. $250.00 Email if interested Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

6x8" oil on archival panel This little brother and sister seem to be standing here wondering .... "When We Grow Up .... " ...will the beaches still be this clean? Will the water still be this clear? Will the sky still be this beautiful? Can you promise us that? Visit Kirk Witmer Fine Art Email the artist at: khwitmer@juno.com Click here to see more comments about this work from artists world-wide. If you'd like to get advance notice of my upcoming works before they're even listed at auction, click here to submit your email.

"Deep Forest" 6x8" 0 Oil on archival panel A recent museum trip to see an exhibit of the Hudson River School of artists inspired this piece. My version may not quite compare to those of the masters, but .... practice, practice practice! Visit Kirk Witmer Fine Art Website | Blog Email the artist at: khwitmer@juno.com

This is a study for an upcoming landscape. 6x8" oil on archival panel I'm planning a landscape that will be 18x24" and these two ladies will be the focal point of that work. I intend for the landscape to be the first in a series of works that have been inspired by the 1979 movie "Tess", which had some really compelling scenery in it. Visit Kirk Witmer Fine Art Email the artist at: khwitmer@juno.com Click here to see more comments about this work from artists world-wide. If you'd like to get advance notice of my upcoming works before they're even listed at auction, click here to submit your email.

6x8" - Oil on Archival canvas panel This was done from a black and white photo, so those were the only two colors I used, black and white. I believe the photo was taken back during the Great Depression of the 1930's. I'd guess the man here would probably be thinking about how he's going to find some work. Maybe this image isn't as untimely as we might think. Visit Kirk Witmer Fine Art Email the artist at: khwitmer@juno.com Click here to see more comments about this work from artists world-wide. If you'd like to get advance notice of my upcoming works before they're even listed at auction, click here to submit your email.

12x12 Oil on Ampersand Cradled Gessobord Click HERE to view my blog. This is painted from a photograph found in Behind the Scenes hosted by Celeste Bergin. Each month there are three photographs posted and the artist can choose which to paint. There are always beautiful photos at this site, but this is the first time I've painted this challenge. I painted on a larger support, which I am learning to like. I can play with the paint more and I find that a real joy. $200.00 free shipping in US

Now and Then Sunflowers by Nancy Medina 10X10 Gallery Wrap Canvas Shop in My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog Now and Then Sunflowers is the newest work in Flower Mound Studio and is an original oil painting on deep gallery wrap canvas. Sunflowers are one of my favorite subjects, and I tend to paint them frequently enough that my family has decided they may have to stage a sunflower intervention soon.

SOLD 9 x 12 Original Oil on Linen Panel Contact Artist to Purchase Pat@Meyer.net $300 These roses where picked this week from the yard and painted in honor of the Royal Wedding.  The red rose indicates Love and Devotion.  So in honor of Catherine on her special day I paint these delicate roses for her.  May you find Love today and May you find your easel friendly. PatMeyer-artist.com PatMeyerblogspot.com Pay Pal Accepted

Hazy Day - Creosote and Sage in the Bend" By David Forks Oil on panel, 8"x10" Not sure where in Big Bend I took the picture I worked from for this painting. It is possibly along the Ross Maxwell. davidforks.com dforks.blogspot.com

“Time Passages” ©2011 Niki Gulley 12” x 24” textured oil on wrap around canvas Near to sunset at White Rock Lake. Sparkling sunlight peeks through the trees in the late afternoon. Two paths present themselves to you: one is broad – straight forward, comfortable, quick, drawing you into the lowly darks; another path curves and winds, less known, slower, meandering, toward the autumn brightness. Such is life. Which path is yours? It is a delightful dilemma, a problem you will solve by making this one of a kind original oil painting your own. This intriguing art of White Rock Lake and many other paintings by Niki Gulley are available for purchase. To see "Time Passages" and more of Niki Gulley’s textured palette knife oil paintings in person, please stop by her booth at Cottonwood Art Festival next weekend. Cottonwood Art Festival Saturday May 7 from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday May 8 from 9 am to 6 pm. Richardson, TX, Cottonwood Park is at the corner of Coit and Beltline. Visit Cott...

Texas Longhorn | Barbara Haviland - Blog I just had to try my brush at the Texas Longhorn. I am pleased but will do a larger painting soon. The painting is done on a canvas hardboard panel that I make. It is available for you here on my web site. Miniature art Section . Email © Barbara Haviland

Prairie Fest View by Sheri Jones 14 x 7 oil on canvas I created this while participating in the Prairie Fest in the Tandy Hills Natural Area of Fort Worth. It is a fun event in a beautiful location. My hats are off to Art Space III and all the wonderful volunteers that help put this together. It seems to grow and get better every year. I painted this with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.  Sold. Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com 

Spring Song Geraniums by Nancy Medina 16X12 Oil on Linen Board Shop in My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog Spring Song Geraniums is drying on the easel, based on the geraniums that are blooming on my deck today. These beautiful red blossoms are always the first to remind me that spring will come again. Studio Assistant Monsieur Howie was on the deck today to assist, looking tres chic in his new beret. You can see a photo of Mister Howie on my art blog today . He is always my best model when friends send their wonderful hats and pug creations.

“Monet’s Passion” ©2011 Niki Gulley 12” x 24” textured oil on wrap around canvas Early morning light washes over Monet’s lily pond in his beloved garden at Giverny, France. Quiet, tranquil colors rim the pond, reflected in the glassy surface, waters casting back sky and foliage in a radiance of hues. Iris leaves front the water pond, lilies break its surface, willows brush the water’s edge – everything just as Monet would have seen, now in a fresh, contemporary new work of art. This new textured interpretation of water lilies and many other contemporary oils by Niki Gulley will be on display at Cottonwood Art Festival May 7th and 8th in Richardson, TX. Please stop by to see them in person. Cottonwood Art Festival Saturday May 7 from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday May 8 from 9 am to 6 pm. Richardson, TX, Cottonwood Park is at the corner of Coit and Beltline. Visit CottonwoodArtFestival.com for details. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her landscape oil paintings. NikiGulley.com

Geraniums in the Window 11x14 Liana Yarckin Visit me on my blog or on facebook to see bright, cheerful watercolors.

Bridge City Marsh in oils | Barbara Haviland - Blog I just finished this marsh scene. It is bright as was the day. I love how the painting came out. It is on a gallery wrapped canvas.  Email Barbara © Barbara Haviland

Color Study-9, Leighann Foster Buy a work of ART for a unique gift . This is a color study. I used a ten color, color wheel and chose one color and its opposite. I made one of these colors the dominant color. Then I chose two colors two colors away on either side of one of the original colors and used them the least. I didn’t focus too much on value but mostly on thickness of paint, placement of the colors and texture. I do these color studies as a change from my regular work and to find a color plan for a future painting. It is quite liberating to detach myself and invent compositions without imagery. Oil on gesso board 5” X 5” $50.00 plus shipping Leighann Foster,  foster3@gvtc.com Website, www.leighannfoster.com Find new and archival work. Website, www.artistswhoteach.org Find an instructor and see great artwork. Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com Find drawings and paintings on  SALE

9 x 12 Original Oil on Linen Panel Pat@Meyer.net Contact Artist To Purchase $125 Having a new Easter dress was such an event when I was little.  My sweet Grandmother would take me to town to purchase just the perfect dress, shoes, hat and gloves.  It was a wonderful day and many cherished memories that I still remember each Easter.  May you have a special dress and may you find your easel friendly. Pay Pal Accepted PatMeyer-artist.com

Spring Blooms 5x7 inches Oil on Canvas Panel by George De Chiara Click here to bid.  Right around the end of February when the weather started to turn nice here in Texas, my wife and I bought a few flowers for our garden. In the past, we have not done well with flowers. I'm not sure why since our vegetable garden seems to do well. This year we vowed to do better with them. I planted them into clay pots with the hopes of keeping them alive long enough to paint once or twice. Well, I'm happy to report that not only did we manage to keep them alive, they are thriving. All of them have more than doubled in size and blooms. This is the third time I've been able to paint these since we got them. They are going strong and so far haven't shown any signs of slowing down. One of the reasons I think they are doing so well is my 18 month old daughter just loves to dead head them (picking off the flowers that died). Of course she also get's a lot of flowers that are ...

Petaluma Poppies by Nancy Medina 11X14 Oil on Linen Board Shop in My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog Petaluma Poppies is based on the flowers of Petaluma, California. Thank you for the kind words and thoughts for my mom's health, and my heart goes out to so many of you who don't have your moms any more. I cannot imagine how the world will work properly without my mom to keep my feet anchored and my heart laughing.

  SOLD    22 X 28 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas.  I am so excited about this commission I just finished.  Jimmy and his wife Pam worked years to lovingly restore  this wonderful '57 Chevy. I have captured his youthful reflection in the fender.  I absolutely LOVE painting chrome! Nathalie's website Nathalie's blog

Prairie Fest Cactus by Sheri Jones 8x10 oil on canvas I created this during the Prairie Fest in Fort Worth this past Saturday. The day turned out beautiful, but very windy. I found this cluster of blooming cactus on the street and out of the wind. I was thrilled to find both! I created this with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This was sold to my good friend Doug. Thank you! Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

This one is out of my head, and I truly must have been out of my head to do it! The verticals of the tress and the abstracted vertical panels peeping in and out, almost tipped the balance for me in many ways! LOL. I used to place geometry in my art many years ago, and it became a favorite passtime, this painting echoes that technique, but very subtly. See more of my art at: www.yessy.com/raeandrews

High and Mighty by David Forks Oil on panel, 11"x14" Another scene from Big Bend National Park. This is along the Ross Maxwell scenic drive on the west side of the park. davidforks.com dforks.blogspot.com

Love's Lullaby Purple Irises by Nancy Medina 11X14 Oil on Linen Board Shop in My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord Click HERE to view my blog. I have the privilege of choosing this week's Daily Paintworks Challenge (thanks, again, Carol!) and this is my submission. I enjoyed going through some of my photographs from last year's trip to New York and then painting this young woman. I wanted to get the light that struck her blonde hair that was blowing in a strong wind and I think I succeeded. Her focus was on her phone and not on anything going on around her. She was just one of many interesting people that I saw and had the opportunity to photograph. Please go to DPW and have some fun with this week's challenge! $65.00 free shipping in US

Texas Sunflowers artist V. Bridges Hoyt ©2011 2.5 x 3.5 inches watercolor and ink These mini art card original paintings are fun and affordable. To own this painting or just to get more information, contact  artist@vbridgeshoyt.com . Visit  my website  to see additional paintings.

This was a challenge on such a long elongated format. The painting is for the most part out of my head, and that's always a little scary when one gets to the finish of a work such as this one, sort of flying blind. I have posted the sections close focus for your interest. This is an acrylic on gallery wrap. See more of my art at www.yessy.com/raeandrews

Cypress | Barbara Haviland - Blog This 7"x5" painting is being offered at the Five by Seven show at the Arthouse at the Jones Center in Austin. The show will be May 12,2011 thru May 22,2011.. Drop by if you can. © Barbara Haviland

Springtime Reflections ©2011 Niki Gulley 18” x 48” traditional oil on wrap around canvas Pink, white and purple plump rhododendrons line the paths at the lake’s margin. Heavy blooms drowse along the peaceful pond, its still waters broken only by a swan sailing past. Lush bushes, Arcadian landscape, a rock bridge and a classical Greek temple are serene and silent under the overcast sky. Sunlight starts to peek through the cloud-cast and sparkles across the pond. Painted in traditional oils on a panorama canvas using soft edges and dreamy colors, this is a painting of tranquility and a tribute to the classic English landscape. To see "Springtime Reflections" and more of my contemporary impressionist oil paintings in person, stop by my booth at Cottonwood Art Festival May 7th and 8th in Richardson, TX. Visit CottonwoodArtFestival.com for details. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on impressionist landscape paintings. Or visit my website at NikiGulley.com .

Texas Wild Flowers Suzy 'Pal' Powell website: www.suzypal.com Blog www.suzypal.blogspot.com Email suzypal@lyntegar.com I love seeing these little tiny flowers growing in the pastures all along the fence line. We are so dry right now, I haven't seen any kind of wild flowers, but maybe soon! This was done in transparent watercolor first, then I went back over it with gouache.

Color study-8, Leighann Foster Buy a work of ART for a unique gift . This is a color study. I used a ten color, color wheel and chose one color and its opposite. I made one of these colors the dominant color. Then I chose two colors two colors away on either side of one of the original colors and used them the least. I didn’t focus too much on value but mostly on thickness of paint, placement of the colors and texture. I do these color studies as a change from my regular work and to find a color plan for a future painting. It is quite liberating to detach myself and invent compositions without imagery. Oil on gesso board 5” X 5” $50.00 plus shipping Leighann Foster,  foster3@gvtc.com Website, www.leighannfoster.com Find new and archival work. Website, www.artistswhoteach.org Find an instructor and see great artwork. Blog, www.leighannfoster.blogspot.com Find drawings and paintings on  SALE .

9 x 12 original oil on linen panel Pat@Meyer.net This lovely model  that sat for us for 2 hours was just stunning.  While painting her it made me think that she was the Queen for the Day.  Everyone that painted her that day did such a great quick painting.  She inspired all the artist and had that stately beautiful look with divine hair that makes everyone jealous.  May you have your special Queen Day and May you find your easel friendly. To puchase contact artist direct PatMeyer-artist.com Pay Pal Accepted

Hawaiian Flower's Study by Sheri Jones 12 x12 oil on canvas I created this from flowers I received from my sister. She was in Hawaii visiting her husband's family and sent them to me. This was the second painting I did from the flowers. Each flower had it's own unique shape and color I wanted to do each one seperately, but together. Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Hello, everyone. I wanted you to know that Rusty Jones will be giving a 4 day plein aire class here May 4 - 7. That is a Wed - Sat. I'm posting one of his paintings. He's a fabulous artist and will be teaching here for the first time in just 2 weeks! So, let me know if you want to take this. you can contact me at dena@wenmohsranch.com and you can view my school at http://www.wenmohsranch.com/

"En Plein Aire" Original oil  9 x 12" $400 Personal check or Paypal I titled this painting "En Plein Air" with the French term meaning "painting outside on location." This isa painting that was in an art show at the Dallas Arboretum. My first attempt to paint "en plein air" was rained out and had to return another day. Such are the hazards of painting on location...along with heat, mosquitoes, and nosy squirrels. During the process of painting in what I thought was a private area just off a pathway, I heard a clicking noise, turned around and found that about 20 people were taking pictures of my creative endeavor! Privacy is another element that is often forfeited when painting out-of-doors. It is also a very good way to meet interesting people. If interested, you may contact me at: http://www.vonniekohn.com/ Thank you for looking...Happy Easter!

Red Zone Geraniums by Nancy Medina 10X10 Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog Red Zone Geraniums is drying on the easel, after an eventful Easter holiday. My mother went to the ICU this morning by ambulance for her breathing. The good news is she is doing better now and her doctor plans to move her to a regular room tomorrow if all goes well. Carlos, AnnieBee and I returned from delivering art to the gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas, yesterday, so this evening to say we are exhausted is a bit of an understatement. I hope you and your loved ones had a peaceful, joyful, and uneventful Easter holiday. I love being with my family, even in the hospital with mom, we keep one another laughing and share love and good memories. We are very blessed she is feeling better now, and hopeful she will continue to improve. Red Zone and Solo Show, side by side on the easel

Falling For You 48" x 48" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas Palette Knife Painting This painting is completed. I brought it home from the gallery to hang in our den until it dries. Lately our den has been host to wet paintings. It changes things up for sure. Today is Easter. I hope that you have a wonderful day, and spend it with family and friends. Thanks for viewing this blog and the art posted. Kay

Marble Falls Overlook by Sheri Jones 14 x 7 oil on canvas This was created during the Paint the Town paint out in Marble Falls, Texas. We found a private spot on a cul-de-sac overlooking the river. We were there to paint the sunset and this was a warm up. I painted this with a palette knife and swift strokes. It is available for purchase. $150.00 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Primavera Overture 30"x30"x1.5" Acrylic on Canvas "Primavera Overture" measures 30"x30". This heavily textured canvas is stretched on heavy duty 1.5" bars. The painting is continued around the sides of the staple free canvas so that framing is not necessary. The painting is wired and ready to hang. Click here to see detailed images of this painting. Visit my website to see more of my original abstract paintings. Filomena de Andrade Booth Contemporary Abstract Painting

“Life’s Journey” ©2011 Niki Gulley 46” x 44” traditional oil on wrap around canvas Follow the deep wood’s path and wander under a canopy of sheltering leaves, light shifts through each branch and twig. Long, late rays of sunlight pierce the dreaming autumn forest, as you enter shadows dapple your journey. You are walking down a loamy path, filled with color-drenched leaves that invite you into the purple shadows where you may seek your dreams. This oil painting of a tranquil wood’s trail inspires your journey and your dreams with lush colors and rich images of beauty ahead. To see "Life’s Journey" and more of my oil paintings, stop by my booth at Cottonwood Art Festival, Saturday May 7 from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday May 8 from 9 am to 6 pm in Richardson, TX. Cottonwood Park is at the corner of Coit and Beltline. Visit CottonwoodArtFestival.co m for details. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my contemporary landscape paintings. Or visit my website at NikiGulley.com .

Bountiful Bloomers Sunflowers by Nancy Medina 16X12 Oil on Linen Board Shop in My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Bountiful Bloomers Sunflowers is resting on the easel in the studio today, as my lead studio assistant preparesfor a day of travel. AnnieBee will accompany me to the Good Art Company Gallery to deliver a load of new artwork tomorrow, and has her essentials all packed for the trip. She knows the best part of the trip will be a visit to Dogologie, where she will undoubtedly find a new toy, just the right size, and with double squeakers. You can see what Annie selected on my art blog during her last trip there, a delectable stuffed donut. What better reward for all her hard work?

Sunday Tradition 9x12 inches Oil on Canvas Panel by George De Chiara Click here to bid. This painting reminds me of my childhood. Growing up in an Italian home, every Sunday we had pasta for dinner. All day long the sauce (red lead, gravy, Sunday sauce - take your pick) would simmer on the stove with rest of the ingredients sitting close by to be added at the proper time. Cans of tomatoes, garlic, onions and olive oil would all wait their turn to flavor the meal. A pinch of this, a little more of that, let it simmer for an hour, taste and repeat. On and on it goes for hours. It's a tradition that my wife and I continue to this day, especially since this has turned out to be my little girl's favorite meal of the week.  Visit my web site and blog to see more of my work. http://georgedechiara.com

Cascade Original Pastel on Paper 12 x 16 Caroline Ratliff I did this painting sometime back. It is available at Holland Street Gallery in Bellville, Tx. Please visit my website and blog to see more works: www.carolineratliff.com

Dry Desert by David Forks Oil on linen panel, 11"x14" This scene is from Big Bend National Park. davidforks.com dforks.blogspot.com

 'Quick Kitchen Painting' 6x9  Available by Suzy 'Pal' Powell Visit my Website www.suzypal.com Visit my Blog  www.suzypal.blogspot.com Email address:  suzypal@lyntegar.com I had a piece of paper that had a weird under-painting on it, so I just drew off this little set up, and painted the painting in less than an hour. working as quickly as possible.leaving some of the under-painting showing through. I tried to put the subject where the white would work best, like the icing on the cupcake, the highlight on the egg. (which looks like potatoes in the scan!)  The main thing was it was fun, and quick. I  have been doing so many of the collages, I have missed the watercolors, but I think it has helped me be a little faster and not so detailed.