Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Just Above The Falls 12 x 9 inches Oil on canvas panel by George De Chiara  Every now and then I go out painting and notice something that I think might make a better painting than what I set out to capture, but for one reason or another I choose not to paint it. Usually, it's just me being stubborn. I set out to paint "X" so that's what I'm going to work on. Still, in the back of my mind while I'm painting I notice that my thoughts often drift back to the other scene. I find myself wondering what a painting of it might look like...Read more on my blog here . To see more of my artwork check out my web site here . Be sure to sign up for my free email newsletter .

Low Water 12x9 Oil on Raymar canvas This was inspired from a photo I took on my way to meeting friends to paint. The sun was rising and I couldn't resist stopping. I started this with a wide brush, laying in color spots and later came in with a palette knife adding texture. This is available for purchase. $250.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones

Running Free 48"x36"x1.5" Acrylic on Canvas Purchase Information Original abstract painting by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth Visit my website to see more original abstract paintings! Please contact me for additional information fil@filomenabooth.com Click here to get my monthly art newsletter!

" Hook'Em Horns " by Carol Peterson (carolpeterson@suddenlink.net) 7" x 5" acrylic Another small acrylic painting created for the Lubbock Studio Tour , November 10th and 11th.  For more information go to  http://www.lubbockstudiotour.org/    I will be at RendR Framing and Art on the NW corner of 82nd Street and Quaker.  I used a venetian red gesso underpainting on this painting.  I have always been fascinated by the skulls of  cattle.

11'W x14"H x 1 3/4" D $175.00     This is an abstract,cubist oil painted on a gallery wrap canvas.It's only 11"x14" which is a smaller scale than I'm used to but I've actually used this woman in a lot of my paintings.She has a very haunting look and when I was studying cubistic styles a painting by Metzinger has a similar woman in it.I think her distressed look may be she just ran out of Vodka?       To purchase go here   artabstractz.com     You can also e-mail me at   tim.lincoln@aol.com         colors used...oramges,bluegreens Abstract Houston artist Tim Lincoln

"Embrace" ©2012 Niki Gulley textured oil painting • 36" x 36" I wanted this birch painting to be very colorful and whimsical, like through the eyes of a child looking into the treetops with fascination. Painted with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives, the resulting painting is loaded with color, energy, movement and texture. This painting, along with several more of my textured aspen and birch tree paintings are hanging at the Good Art Company in Fredericksburg, TX. Visit  goodartcompany.com/gac/ or more details. If you would like to paint with more freedom, color and energy in your work, join me on Nov. 2nd - 4th when I'll be teaching a "Painting Outside the Lines" workshop  sponsored by the Good Art Company in Fredericksburg, TX. For more information, visit  goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?. And, I will be at the gallery to talk with you on Nov. 2nd from 6pm - 8pm as one of the featured artists for Fall Gallery ...

Red Barn by David Forks Oil on panel, 8"x16" I found this scene near La Grange, Texas. If you would like to own this painting, click on the following link to bid on my Daily Paintworks auction. http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/82695 davidforks.com dforks.blogspot.com

Weatherford Hay 6x6 inches Oil on panel by George De Chiara Click here to bid.  Occasionally over the years, I have had to drop my wife off at work out in Weatherford and always noticed this field with hay bales, which I thought would be a great subject to paint. At some point last year, I decided it was time and went out ready to paint, only to find all the hay bales had been hauled out. Time moves on though... To Read the rest of this post visit my blog here . To see more of my art visit my web page here .

This is a new painting I started yesterday and I'm sure you'll agree that it's a little different from most of my work!  I've been needing to be re-energized lately and found just what I needed this weekend.   I signed up for a workshop taught by my good friend Nancy Medina .  We met in scenic Fredericksburg, TX, ate great food, had fun with new friends and learned from a master!  Nancy is an award winning floral artist.  Her floral paintings are spectacular and it's such a treat to watch her bring each painting to life.  She works exclusively in oils, a medium I haven't touched in many years.  Experimenting with a medium that I'm not accustomed to using,  forced me to "think out of the box" and set my creative juices flowing again.   These are a few shots I took as I started working on this painting.  It's a pretty big canvas - 48"x36".  I love the energy in this one so far.  Tomorrow...

Breezy Meadow Daisies and Hydrangeas by Nancy Medina 16X12 Oil on Panel Purchase Information Flower Panting Workshops Nancy Medina Web Site Breezy Meadows Daisies and Hydrangeas is a new work, finished during my afternoon of teaching at the Good Art Company Studio School in Fredericksburg, Texas yesterday. This was a great day for flowers in the Texas Hill Country because we announced the winner of the Paint Your Garden Photography Contest. Take a peek at my art blog to see the image. Congratulations Janet Beal, for your beautiful photo. I'll be painting a free garden-scape based on your image! We had dozens and dozens of amazing entries, making it extremely difficult to choose just one. 

Industrial Lines 24 X 36    oil on canvas contact me for purchases and commissions: allison@mallisonartist.com M. Allison © M. Allison 2012 MAllisonArtist.com 713.240.4221 Living in Houston and driving to Galveston 50 million times in my life, the oil and gas industry is part of the scenery.  I've come to love it - all the angles and complicated lines.  Of course, this is simplified so it won't cause you 'circuit overload'! POSTED BY  M.ALLISON   AT  6:27 AM   0 COMMENTS   EMAIL THIS BLOGTHIS! SHARE TO TWITTER SHARE TO FACEBOOK

A Whimsical , Fun and Full of Fantasy Oil Painting by M. Allison Up, Up and Away 36 X 48   oil on canvas contact me for purchases and commissions: allison@mallisonartist.com M. Allison © M. Allison 2012 MAllisonArtist.com 713.240.4221 For some reason, I'm having fun with this whimsy and fun. Imagination abounds and I see this in a sophisticated living area to add some unexpected snap or maybe even a childrens' room. So not serious! POSTED BY  M.ALLISON   AT  6:11 AM   0 COMMENTS  

Sweet Peas a Floral Bouquet by Barbara Haviland | Barbara Haviland - Blog  Barbara47haviland@sbcglobal.net Web site: http://www.barbarahavilandfineart.com This lovely oil is being offered to you on my ETSY site. I am cleaning my studio and you get the bargains. Great for gift giving and I can know that the painting is loved. This was a study done in oils and measures 10"x8" Title  Sweet Peas a Floral Bouquet Medium oils on canvas Size  10"x8" Signed and Framed http://www.etsy.com/listing/110881980/sweet-peas-floral-bouquet-studio

This is one of an ever expanding series of paintings called "Forgotten Dreams". I was inspired by cave paintings from all over the world. I used lots of texture to lend the work the look and feel of stone. I used charcoal and dry pigments to lend an air of authenticity to the work. I am amazed at the sophistication of our ancient ancestors and the beauty of their work that still survives.

Edward's Crossing by Sheri Jones 24x24 oil on canvas   I am pleased to say this painting was one of 5 paintings accepted in  Expressions from the Soul 4 art show & sale. Opening Reception is Friday, November 2, 2012 5 - 8 pm  Doss Heritage and Culture Center 1400 Texas Drive Weatherford, TX 76086 817-599-6168 Expressions from the Soul features 28 Texas artist working in a variety of creative mediums.  From oil paintings to bronze sculpture there promises to be something for everyone to enjoy. Come see the unique pieces on exhibit October 24th through February 3, 2013. Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones

                                              Rex Miller                             Morningside of the Mountain                                           18 x 24 Acrylic One of our favorite sights when we go back home to El Paso is the annual poppies blooming on the morningside of  The Franklin Mountains in the springtime. Contact Rex Miller for purchase rxmllr@gmail.com  

Summer Stroll 11x14 watercolor by Liana Yarckin Above is a painting I did with my new goal of capturing sunlight.  I think I need to make the shadow of the railing a little darker, but, right now I am in love with light colors and the way they mix together.  However, I do believe with the building in the ... read more . www.lianayarckin.com fan me on facebook see more on my blog

Some Like It Hot! by Leada Wood© www.leadawood.com    www.leadawood.com/blog This watercolor 15x30 was juried into the Artists Of Texas Show, which will be opening November 3rd. The show is in Dallas, Texas at the Dutch Art Gallery. I hope to see you there! To see more of my work please visit my website: www.leadawood.com or blog: www.leadawood.com/blog . This painting is available!

Blue China Larkspur and Hydrangeas by Nancy Medina 16X20 Oil on Museum Quality Linen Board Purchase Information Flower Painting Workshops Nancy Medina Web Site Today was chilly, sunny, and absolutely perfect for painting in the Texas Hill Country. Yesterday we painted blue hydrangeas and white roses. Today we painted larkspur in fuschia and purple and white hydrangeas and white daisies. If it stays nice and chilly tonight, we have a whole batch of lovely orange tulips for tomorrow! Blue China Hydrangeas and Larkspur was my class demo this morning, and the studio setup is shown for you on my art blog today. Take a peek at some of my students' work - they were absolutely fearless with those blue hydrangeas!

"Autumn Carnival" ©2012 Niki Gulley 36" x 48" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas Painted with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives so that this canvas is loaded with texture and bursting with color, flickering autumn leaves seem to almost dance in a gentle breeze. I wanted this scene to be filled with movement and energy, so I incorporated a lot of diagonal and curving shapes in the design to suggest that feeling. Contrasting short staccato strokes against blended passages with my palette knives, also increase that sense of motion. I hope you, too, can feel the excitement of walking through the woods on a beautiful fall day, letting your cares slip away and your spirit being invigorated. If you would like to paint with more freedom, color and energy in your work, join me on Nov. 2nd - 4th when I'll be teaching a "Painting Outside the Lines" workshop  sponsored by the Good Art Company in Fredericksburg, TX. For more inf...

Sold Pet Portrait Oil on Canvas Sunny Kay Marler Medium

Road to Comanche Peak  18x24 oi on canvas This is a neighbor hood scene I have driven by and photographed for many years. I finally got around to painting it and love how it turned out.  This is a nice view of Comanche Peak, one of the highest points around. I created this with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.  This is available for purchase. $550.00 Sheri@sheriarat.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.com/sherijones/

12x12 Oil on Cradled Panel To view larger click on painting. To view my blog click HERE. On a beautiful autumn day a couple of weeks ago I drove to Glen Rose to paint.  In my rush to leave I forgot my mineral spirits - remembered just as I was approaching the Glen Rose square.  I was also short on time, so decided to leave my paints in the car and take some photographs.  The Texas landscape can sometimes be barren, but not this time.  Because we have had some good rain this season, the land displayed her color in all its glory.  I am continuing to discover the joys of painting the landscape and Texas has some beautiful and interesting views. In keeping with this little Texas theme and with politics present, here is a quote from Molly Ivens .....  Good thing we've still got politics in Texas -- finest form of free entertainment ever invented. AND, btw, I voted yesterday ..... have you?

Cosmic Connections by Leada Wood© www.leadawood.com   www.leadawood.com/blog This painting is 18X24 and is a mixed media acrylic on illustration board. It is AVAILABLE! Find out more about it and visit my blog.

Wings: Painting #30 100 Paintings in 100 Days, $100 each. 8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel by Texas Artist Kay Wyne Contact Kay to purchase....kay@kwyne.com Thanks for viewing.

Lizz by Jill Randall 10”x20” Pastel on Paper Once a month a group of seven artist meet on a Saturday to draw from a model.   Each artist pays $20 for the day which goes towards hiring the model.   It is a wonderful opportunity to draw from a live model.   Jill Randall   jrand7@gmail.com   http:// www.jillrandalart.blogspot.com http://www.cfai.co/jillrandall/ 

"Sunflower Girl" 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" $50 Available This miniature oil painting "Sunflower Girl"  is available for $50, unframed.  I painted this miniature (6 1/2" x 4 1/2") this afternoon, and is still wet!  The painting is based on photos I took of a little girl, maybe 4 years old, and her brother horsing around at an art fair. Be forewarned: the colors in the photograph are unfortunately a bit brighter than the original artwork, and I have tried to correct this error with photoshop.  To view postings from my blog, go to: http://bethvart.blogspot.com/ My website: (flash) http://www.bethv.com (html): http://www.cfai.co/bethvandeventer/ Leave a comment and let me know what you think! Please note: I'm happy to accept commissions for portraits!

Pinnacles, Spires and Earth  by Sally Fraser  Oil on 12x12 canvas ,2in sides.  Big Bend area in Texas is my inspiration.    Price $300.  Contact me at sngfraser@gmail.com . Have pay pal.

Shaharazade  by Sally Fraser,  multi-media on  rag paper.    10x8,  price. $50. ( this was a fun exercise that surprised me on its outcome )  Would look handsome framed well.    Have Pay Pal.

"Emergence" ©2012 Niki Gulley 20" x 30" or 28" x 40" Embellished Canvas Print I wanted this painting to be about the power and energy in nature to invigorate your spirit more so than an exact replica of the forest, so I chose to use warm vivid colors and thick staccato strokes to add to that feeling. I placed the foliage in diagonal sweeping shapes to create a sense of movement, so that you can feel the wind gently rustling the leaves and causing them to dance. Emergence is now available as a stretched canvas print.   I have added thick paint to the prints so they are loaded with texture.  They are UV coated and are stretched with the painting continuing around the edges on 3/4" stretcher bars so that they can be hung as is without a frame, or if you prefer a traditional look, they can be framed also.  Please e-mail me for frame sample and prices or if you would prefer the print on deeper stretcher bars, e-mail me for a quote.  20...

Wings: Painting #29 100 Paintings in 100 Days, $100 each. 8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel by Texas Artist Kay Wyne Contact Kay at kay@kwyne.com for more information on this painting. Kay@kwyne.com

Little Falls 5x7 inches Oil on panel by George De Chiara Click here to bid.  A few days ago, I went to one of my favorite spots to paint, which is the falls in West Worth.  We had a few inches of rain the day before I went, so I knew the falls would have plenty of water flowing over them. After picking out a place to paint from I set up my easel and got to work.  Try as I might, I just couldn't quite get the painting to the stage I wanted. Read my whole post and see step-by-step images of this painting on my blog here . See more of my work and sign up for my free newsletter on my web site:  http://georgedechiara.com/

Texas Landscape- Sold by Sheri Jones 30 x 15 oil on canvas This was inspired from a trip to the Texas Hill Country. I painted a smaller study recently and liked it well enough to try it in a larger format. This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint.   This painting was sold recently through  Dutch Art Gallery ** Art Show Alert** Dutch Art Gallery is hosting the Artist of Texas 4th annual art show. Opening Reception is Saturday, November 3 from 11-4. Stop by and meet the artist and see all the wonderful original art work. They are at 10233 East Northwest Highway, Suite 420 Dallas, Tx 75238 214-348-7350 Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

    The Last Day of Summer 30"x30"x1.5" Acrylic on Canvas Purchase Information Original abstract painting by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth Visit my website to see more of my original artwork Click here to get my monthly art newsletter!

"Pug" by Carol Peterson (carolpeterson@suddenlink.net) 5" x 7" acrylic This is another small acrylic created for Lubbock's studio tour (Nov. 10th and 11th).  More information about the Studio Tour can be found at  http://www.lubbockstudiotour.org/   

Dragonfly Dreaming Sold! 48" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas This is one of my favorite dragonfly abstracts.  It sold yesterday in Santa Fe at Adieb Khadoure Fine Art.  I am thrilled that this painting will be traveling to a new home.  I liked the lines, shapes and colors in this painting, and hope that the new owner enjoys this abstract.  Thanks for viewing this blog....Kay

"Ever Changing View", this is a small painting, 6" x 8", oil on canvas panel. When I was much younger, this path was a jeep track you could drive down on to park on the beach. If I venture much past the front of the beach shack now, I would drop 10 feet onto the sand below. Despite the massive erosion, it is still a very memorable view looking out towards Squibnocket… If think you'd like to purchase this piece, please click Go to my Auction, bidding starts at $100.00 USD. 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 Ma...

I am so excited! This has been in the making for over 3 years! I can't believe it is finally done! Three years ago, Christoper Cross' agent called me, and told me that they were looking online for something for his Christmas album, and they found my work and he loved my red pick up! Well....I am not big into names, so I really didn't know who he was, and I called Keri (my daughter) and told her, and she was throwing fits, told me who he was and what he sang, and that I needed to ask her if that was who he was!  So, the next time we talked I ask 'nonchalantly' if he sang 'Sailing' and she said yes he was! He also wanted me to paint the mailbox that is on the back page.  He owns both paintings.  I was so excited I told everybody, then a year later, she writes and says the company who does his albums didn't want to  use it, and I was disappointed ,but know things change, so I just forgot about it, other than being embarrassed that...