Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

"Olive Tree" 16x20, Oil on Gessobord       I wanted to show a "ghostly" tree with it's roots becoming like a waterfall.  The Olive Tree has lots of character in it's shape.  I love the twists and turns you get in its form.  I also love the color blue.  It has been fun for me to do some paintings of things that have been in my head a long time.

Day 1 This is a new painting I started this morning.  I started out by covering an old painting with a layer of white gesso, to build up texture on the canvas.  When the gesso was completely dry, I made wide, sweeping gesture marks on the canvas with a black Caran d'Arche crayon.  To add more texture and to "veil" some of the markings, I made a mixture of gloss medium, slow-dri blending medium and a little bit of gesso and painted out some of the lines.  I didn't worry too much about being neat as I "sloshed" the paint on the canvas.  At this point in the painting process, I'm only thinking about establishing a structure that will be the underpinning of the finished painting.  Some of the marks will show through and others will not. Stay tuned to my next post to see the progress! Original abstract painting by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth Click here to see more of my original abstract painting...

Barbara Jones Fine Art http://www.BarbaraJonesFineArt.com Click Here to View my Video   Click here to see my Fine Art Prints http://barbarajonesfineart.com/workshops http://barbarajonesfineart.com/email-newsletter   Brazos in Glen Rose                                                                      Oil   Sold  

Reef Rover 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Scuba diving has been something I've enjoyed and runs in the family. My dad was head of the Scuba Diving club at Macdill Airforce Base while he was stationed in Florida in the 60's and did a great deal of diving and two brothers who are certified divers and mom was a snorkler but did go on some dives. Lot's of stories my dad has about diving around Florida including cave diving, night diving, and spearfishing. Looking forward to doing a lot more of these paintings. 

"Ruby Smiles" ©2013 Niki Gulley 10" x 16" textured oil painting I painted these cheerful poppies with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with uplifting color, energy and movement. To see more of Niki Gulley's textured floral paintings, please check out  NikiGulley.com , Or, e-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information.

12 X 12 OIL ON LINEN PANEL PAT@MEYER.NET CONTACT ARTIST TO PURCHASE This painting was a fun challenge to paint since it had so much white in it how do you give it color.  Balanced out the back ground and fore ground with warm colors to play off the cool colors.  I love painting roses and hope you enjoy them also. OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA CFAI.CO OUTDOOR PAINTERS SOCIETY

"Generations of Praise" by Kyle Wood 4.5" x 6" Oil on Canvas Paper Here is a painting of a country church using mainly warm colors (cadium yellow medium, yellow ochre pale, cadium red medium, burnt sienna) + titanium white. For the shadow and other dark areas, I added a touch of ultramarine blue and small amounts of alizarin crimson. Using these colors, I was able to achieve a sense of warmness and nostalgia to the overall scene. Enjoy! To see more paintings, please visit me at  www.kwoodfineart.com . Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!

Ariel - Detail from Koi Garden Commission 18X24 Oil on Archival Panel Flower Painting Workshops Nancy Medina Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for My Art Newsletter Ariel is a lovely lady whose mom must move away soon. I was commissioned to paint Ariel's koi garden as a gift from the family, and the painting is in progress in Flower Mound Studio this week. I incorporated green shadows into her golden tones, to change temperature in shadow areas, and pushed highlights into more pure colors where the light was striking. There is nothing better than receiving a commission from someone whose photographs are professional quality, and the images I was given to work from are stellar. What a treat it has been to dip into the deeps with golds and nature's beauty in water this week! Stay tuned to my art blog ~ I will be posting this entire painting step by step as soon as it is concluded, in just a few days.

Barn in plein air...after day one. This is a 20" x 24" canvas, on location in  Evergreen, Colorado. I was challenged by the moving light and shadows  on the barn. I had to work very fast....at this point I had painted about 90 minutes, drawing and painting in color.  I had to quit at this point,  and returned the next day to catch the details of the shadows. I also had an issue with the sun light moving  so quickly, that it  hit the back of my easel.  So grabbing  the right colors, focusing on  the light and shadows and painting fast was important.   I  have a green  when I paint,  and tried a new approach to get some  earthy and cool greens...lots of mixing going on.   I probably should post a pic of my palette.... it was a real mess! I hope to post the completed painting soon. Thanks for viewing....K...

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Three at the Watering Hole  24 x 36 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  This piece sold at Mirada Fine Art last year.  The stunning reds and contrasting greens bring a depth of journey with the layers of paint. This contemporary horse painting is the second in a series of three Watering Hole Paintings. Blessed is the one      who does not walk  in step with the wicked or stand in the way  that sinners take      or sit  in the company of mockers, but whose delight  is in the law of the  Lord ,      and who meditates  on his law day and night. Psalm 1:1-2 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards  ...

Mountain View  12x9 oil on raymar canvas I painted this on location at Cottonwood Meadow Lodge in Utah.  The distance mountains are the beginning of Red Canyon and Bryce Canyon. It is a beautiful part of the country and worth a visit. This is available for purchase. $250.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.new www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones

Barbara Jones Fine Art http://www.BarbaraJonesFineArt.com Click Here to View my Video   Click here to see my Fine Art Prints http://barbarajonesfineart.com/workshops http://barbarajonesfineart.com/email-newsletter   Bird of Paradise                                                                                                    Oil   Available for sale

The Wahine 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Back to some surf paintings, a little series going here. The Wahine is Hawaiian for a woman. Here's a Wahine dropping in on a nice wave surely to turn some eyes. 

"In the Shadows" 5x7, Oil on Panel     I got a chance to Plein Air paint this past week and it was actually a cloudy day with a cool breeze.  In July!  It was great although I think it has spoiled me as I went out again that same week and it was cloudy and cool.   One thing I love about the clouds is how they bring out the colors.  The green seems so inviting to me, so soft and cool.  I had fun sitting in the shadows of these great Oaks painting and enjoying the Texas landscape.

Louise's Window Framed oils | Barbara Haviland - Blog Louise's Window is painted from my friend's photos from Italy. She went to Italy and brought back the most fabulous photos and this is one of them.  The piece is done in oils,is framed and measures 10x12" This painting was done with a knife and has textures. Title Louise's Window Medium oils on canvas Size  10"x12" purchase  125.00 + 10.00 shipping Signed and Framed http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/works/1225255/louises-window-framed-oils

Whatever Floats Your Boat 8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Panel Contact Kay at kay@kwyne.com  for purchasing information. Thanks for viewing!!!

Cone Flowers   ©   8x8 inches   Oil George De Chiara Click here to bid.   While visiting my parents, I noticed their neighbor's garden is full of flowers. There are so many wonderful blooms everywhere, full of color and interest that it was hard to focus on what I wanted to paint. At first I thought I wanted to paint a larger view of the garden, but decided against that and opted for this smaller, intimate view of a few of the flowers. I may still go back and do that larger view if I can work out a few of the compositional issues I ran into while considering it today.  www.georgedechiara.com    

“Reclining Thoughts” ©2013 Niki Gulley SOLD • 48" x 36” textured oil painting on wrap around canvas Just Sold!  In this painting, I wanted you to you to experience the wonderment of looking up into the treetops – just like you did when you were a kid. Lying on the ground, not a care in the world, you gaze in wonderment as the clouds drift by. Choosing playful colors and thick chunky staccato strokes add to that childlike whimsy and I hope you are transported back to a happy, carefree time and place. For more information on my textured palette knife birch and aspen tree oil paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, visit  NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

Barbara Jones Fine Art http://www.BarbaraJonesFineArt.com Click Here to View my Video   Click here to see my Fine Art Prints http://barbarajonesfineart.com/workshops http://barbarajonesfineart.com/email-newsletter   Lake Lucerne            Oil             11x14   Available for Sale

Dare to Dream Poppy   Textured Collage on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas 12X12 Flower Painting Workshops Nancy Medina Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for my Art Newsletter! I thought I'd dare to try something new today ~ collage, and a bran new obsession! Dare to Dream Red Poppy was created today during a delightful workshop with master multimedia artist and collage teacher Nancy Standlee at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas. Read more.... The art continues around the edges

Still Life in progress... Here are a couple of pics of a still life in progress. The set-up took alot of time and thought.... great color, texture, light, shadows and composition.    Don Sahli  and Sharon Hodges  spent quite a bit of  time setting upset it up this arrangement. Once Sharon started painting it,  I decided  I had to get in on the fun.  Don has a  great collection of beautiful fabrics, pottery and  antiques to choose from when setting up a still life for a painting...whether it is indoors or outdoors. I quickly blocked in the abstract shapes and started  on the colors.   After several hours, I am getting the colors, shadows,  light and shapes  on the canvas.  I have more to do today,  and can't wait to put more thick paint on.  More photos tomorrow....Thanks f...

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Winter White Wolf  24 x 30 inches Oil on Canvas.   Visit http://LauriePace.blogspot.com to view more of my work

Tails of the Sea 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction The common Cat Tail seen here, which I've always called it that, is also called Bulrush, Catninetail, and probably the more funnier descriptive name, corn dog grass.

House with a View 8x10 oil on canvas This house was our view from the log cabin we stayed in. We vacationed in southern Utah, visiting Bryce Canyon and Zion National parks. We stayed at Cottonwood Meadow Lodge and found inspiration and every turn. This was in the late afternoon and was a joy to paint. This is available for purchase. $225.00 Sheri@sheriart.net www.sheriart.net www.sheriart.blogspot.com www.cfai.co/sherijones/

Primavera Overture Abstract acrylic painting  on textured stretched canvas 30 " x  30 " x 1.5" Purchase Information   Original abstract painting by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth Prints of this painting are now available. Click here for more information. Click here to get my monthly art newsletter!

Green Grapes 5" x 7" oil on linen panel The elegant shape of this bunch of grapes is what drew me to them. The long stem just adds to the charm. I challenged myself to find the right balance between detail and abstraction so that they would remain convincing, but not too literal. Starting with a large flat bristle brush (size 10), I painted an abstract underpainting - pretty much simple color shapes. Right away I could tell I liked the flow of the shapes on the canvas. I went to a size 6 mongoose flat brush and added a little more detail, being careful to step back often to see it from afar. Then I got my knife out to work on the stem and highlights. Such a simple composition, but it is probably my favorite piece this month!  BTW - I translate KISS as "Keep it Simple Silly" stupid is a bad word in our house:) 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 Faceb...

Matted Yellow Pear | Barbara Haviland - Blog   Barbara47haviland@sbcglobal.net Web site: http://www.barbarahavilandfineart.com Matted Yellow Pear is done in oils and measures 3"x4".  It is matted and framed and the whole piece measures 7"x5" and sits on a table or your desk.  Perfect for gift giving or to keep and display in your kitchen. Title Matted Yellow Pear Medium oils on canvas Size  finished  7"x5" Painting size is 3"x4" Purchase is  35.00 +10.00 shipping http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/works/1225254/matted-yellow-pear

Slipped Boats Series 9-01- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte Slipped Boats Series 9 - 01  - Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte © Denise Bossarte Slipped Boats Series 9-01 Fine Art Prints and Canvas Prints Available for purchase here   Another one of the pieces being shown at the Art Fusion Gallerie s in for their "Colorful Li ais ons" group show , with my work now showing through SEPTEMBER! This photograph was selected for International Collective 2013 at the TVAA Downtown Gallery, Dallas, TX and was exhibited this spring. It was also a semi-finalist in a iphone case competition with http://www.uncommongoods.com. I made a canvas print of this one and is hanging on my wall in my office. Contact me photos@foundworlds.com Find more of my art at: www.foundworlds.com http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com /  www.foundworldsphotography.blogspot.com www.radianthe...

Making Connections 24" x 36" x 1.5" Acrylic on Canvas Purchase Information Original abstract painting by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth Prints of this painting are now available.  Click here for more information! Click here to get my monthly art newsletter!

Poppy Fire by Nancy Medina 16X12 Oil on Archival Panel Purchase Information Flower Painting Workshops Nancy Medina Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for My Art Newsletter Poppy Fire is the newest daily painting in Flower Mound Studio, as I continue to navigate these new waters as a full-time artist and a former corporate employee. Every now and then I still wake up at 5 am with a panic attack, thinking of the annual meeting in October (which I no longer have to attend), the quarterly Board of Directors reports (which I no longer have to compile), and the hours ahead sitting frozen in a chair, counting the minutes until I can be back in my studio. Read more...

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Crowning the Hill 48 x 48 Oil on Canvas If you are in Denver…THIS IS A MUST!  Go to  Mirada Fine Art  and visit with Steve Sonnen the owner. Steve has a broad collection of  Laurie Pace’s  signature equine paintings as well as buffalo and more. This contemporary piece is one of the larger ones with close to 10 or 12 layers of paint  all applied with a Palette Knife. Terry has the kitchen back splashed sealed as of today. I hope to get some pictures to share soon. Each morning we spend time together before breakfast with a 'new' tradition for us that we began when we moved into this home in late March.  My mom gave us this wonderful book entitled Jesus is Calling and it has a daily meditation in it along with companion bible verses.  Between that and the wonderful book idea that Pastor Jack shared on Celtic Prayers, we read o...

Just Another Day 40"x40"x1.5" Acrylic on Canvas Purchase Information   Original abstract painting by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth Prints of this painting are now available!  Click here for more information. Click here to get my monthly art newsletter!

"Coming Together" ©2013 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas • 40" x 30" In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and the heavens above. Choosing calming greens against a lavender-blue peaceful sky and arranging the two main aspens so that they meet in the middle, suggests a feeling of togetherness. While organizing the outlying trees in a circular pattern and using thick, curving, bold orange brushstrokes, creates a joyful, playful mood. Web -  NikiGulley.com  • E-mail -  Niki Gulley