Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

This painting was done on a RedeemWood canvas. Doug Collins in Colorado aka RedeemWood, creates these beautiful canvases out of recycled palettes. This is my second painting on them. I love it.                                                                 www.melissatorresart.com                                                                               Facebook                                                                           ...

"Ruby Delights" ©2015 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured mixed media on canvas  Inspired from a wonderful trip to Provence, I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of color and energy. Set beneath floating clouds and an azure blue sky on a beautiful day in springtime with the poppies and wildflowers in full bloom, I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this cheerful scene. "Ruby Delights" and several of my contemporary impressionistic landscapes are also on display at the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. For more information, please contact  http://www.goodartcompany.com/gac/. To see more of my poppy and palette knife floral paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

 Winter White Tulips by Nancy Medina 16X16 Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas Purchase Information Videos France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops My Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for My Art Newsletter I was rushing a bit to finish this painting, as my studio models were dipping, bowing, and few were actually fainting in the midst of their posing session. I offered them a glass of fresh water, fanned them and told them they looked stunningly beautiful under the bright lights, but, alas, some of them simply had no stamina. This is what happens when you starve yourself, living only on saltines and cashews, I told them quite sternly. I'll be curious to see if any of them get rest tonight, you know how models are, out partying all night with all the other beautiful flowers while the rest of us sit home on the couch watching Championship Jeopardy re-runs... The studio models ...

Yay! I made it for 30 days! I hope i keep painting a painting each day. At least as much as possible! These are available, through me or Dailypaintworks. They are 6x6 oil on gessobord. Suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com

I am super excited to announce the opening of my new studio. After years of working in a confined space, I now have more than enough room to work on several large paintings at a time, to teach my classes and display my artwork. It's been a dream come true! The studio is located just a mile south of my previous space, now in the White Rock Lake area.  The room has plenty of natural light, ventilation and easels. You can choose to paint standing or sitting down, whichever you prefer.  My goal is to make my students as comfortable as possible so they can really express themselves in their painting. Please visit my website for more information about upcoming classes and Art Treks.  I'd love to have you in my next class. Or, drop me an e-mail if you'd like to view some of my most recent paintings and you're in the DFW area. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

                         Sometimes When I Dream - I &II giclee prints sold unmatted and unframed Purchase Information These two giclee prints are based on a painting I did several years ago.  Each image measures 16"x20" and is printed on heavy weigh paper measuring 32"x20". They can be purchased together or separately.  These are the only prints of this painting that I have.  The original painting has sold. ****   **** Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Filomena de Andrade Booth Click here to subscribe to my monthly art newsletter!

“Spring's Escape," Tuscany ©2015 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas set inside an espresso floater frame Inspired by our travels to Italy, cypress trees rise out of the vast open landscape signaling that you have arrived in Tuscany! Perched on a hilltop with its long curving driveway, this villa is set against the perfect backdrop for a romantic escape. Rows of soft wheat sway in the breeze and draw your eye back to the rolling hills and beautiful billowing clouds. Painted with palette knife and thick oil paint, this canvas is loaded with movement, color and dimension. "Spring's Escape" and several of my contemporary impressionistic landscapes are also on display at the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. For more information, please contact  http://www.goodartcompany.com/gac/. Or, to see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley....

  Returning Home Acrylic on Canvas 40"x40"x1.5" Sold I'd like to thank Leslie Saeta and Kelley Sanford for  featuring me as today's guest on  Artists Helping Artists If you'd like to learn a little about me and my painting techniques,  please click here to listen to today's podcast! 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!

Original Jazz Art Music Instrument Abstract Painting  This painting is SOLD, but commissions are welcome.  Click HERE for pricing on commissions and sizes available Click HERE to purchase a Fine Art Print of this painting.  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

Big Guy 30" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Contemporary Palette Knife Painting Today is Day # 29 in the 30/30 Painting Challenge Painted on a heavy-duty 2 1/2" thick gallery wrap canvas, this rooster is looking for a new home.  As you can see in this pic, the sides are painted and a frame is not necessary. Through out most of the painting, the paint was applied with thick, bold strokes with the palette knife.  The application of paint created texture on the canvas.  This contemporary rooster was named Big Guy because of his imposing stance.  The rooster is bold and bossy, and would be a conversation starter in any room.  Contact  Kay  with any questions or comments.  Thanks for looking at this blog!  Kay

Earth Child Geraniums by Nancy Medina 14X14 Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Purchase Information Videos France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops My Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for My Art Newsletter  Have you ever had one of those days in the studio where nothing you paint turns out right? I scumbled and wiped and mumbled through three canvases today before I finally settled on this geranium painting. I'm not sure why sometimes things flow, and sometimes it's like gears grinding. When the muses are singing, when things flow almost effortlessly onto the canvas, it's so nice, but it doesn't always happen, even when you've been painting every day for almost 7 years! Clearly, I need more chocolate in my diet or something....

  Irises and Tulips 40"x40"x1.5" Acrylic on Canvas  Sold A couple of years ago, I received a beautiful bouquet of pink tulips and purple irises for Mother's Day.  I decided to take a few pictures of the arrangement and try to capture the lush colors on canvas.  After several days of working of this huge canvas, I finally reached that point when I knew I was finished and there was nothing more to add.   Today, the painting found a new home and I'm a little sad to see it go.  But, I know that it will go on to bring a little color, and hopefully, some joy to someone else.  **********   I'm thrilled to announce that I will be the guest on Artists Helping Artists tomorrow, January 29  at 12:00 noon PST I hope you will tune in!  Click here for more information!   ********** Original abstract painting by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth Print...

Cacti in Bloom II desert flower,oil painting,Barbara Haviland | Barbara Haviland - Blog Cacti in Bloom II desert flower,oil painting,Barbara Haviland by  Barbara Haviland  on  1/28/2015 10:32:10 AM Comment on this Cacti is my latest big floral painting.  I have used a palette knife and have textures in the painting, The sides are painted and all who have seen it love it.    I hope you do as well. It is available for purchase. Title  Cacti in Bloom II Medium  oils on stretched canvas Size 24" x 24" Price info

Oil Painting of Prissy, a Pretty Dog PRISSY oil on canvas panel copyright V. Bridges Hoyt 2009 Looking Back at a Daily Painting of Prissy Dog I came across this painting as I was cleaning out some image files. This was painted in 2009 when I was into completion of a painting a day. At the time I was turning out paintings at a fast pace and I barely had time to look at and critique a painting before it was listed and sold. When I stumbled across the painting of Prissy, I smiled. The painting was much prettier than I remembered it. Sometimes we need to slow down and observe what we are doing, not hurry the paintings out the door. I would have enjoyed having Prissy hanging on my own gallery wall for a few months, but the painting of Prissy went to a good home in Kansas, and for that I am glad. View my newest works at  TXsauce.net . Thank you. Vernita Bridges Hoyt

Original Jazz Art Music Instrument Abstract Painting  16"x20" Oil Painting This painting is SOLD, but commissions are welcome.  Click HERE for pricing on commissions and sizes available Click HERE to purchase a Fine Art Print of this painting.  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

VALENTINE SALE 9 x 12 Oil on Linen CONTACT ARTIST TO GET SPECIAL PRICE PAT@MEYER.NET These lovely roses would make a perfect gift for that someone special in your life.  A painting of roses would give them roses everyday and remind them of your love.  Whether for your special sweetie, your Mom or just someone special to let them know how much you care. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

Jar of Joy $75 6" x 6" Oil on RayMar Panel Contemporary Abstract Palette Knife Painting Day # 27 of the 30/30 Paint Challenge I was painting a floral landscape yesterday, and had started this little panel, and added some dark greens and violets, giving it more depth and interest.  In this still life, the little jar is holding three flowers...very simple.  The palette knife gives it some texture.  Contact  Kay

Out of the Blue Delphiniums and Iris by Nancy Medina Detail 20X20 Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas Purchase Information Videos France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops My Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for My Art Newsletter Out of the Blue Delphiniums and Iris is the newest painting in Flower Mound Studio, and the last hurrah of the batch of fresh Japanese iris and blue delphiniums. The little petals were making plopping noises the whole time I was painting them under the studio light, as they fell to the tabletop. They posed bravely and stood steadfastly under duress, and deserve to be remembered for all they gave in the name of color! We salute you little flowers. Oh my, it must be getting late, where did that come from? It's likely because I am still so absolutely delighted we had a very special visitor to Flower Mound Studio today! Read more.... Out ...

 Here are days 23-26. All 6x6 using oil on gessobord. These are antique dishes that I have. I love both of those bowls and would love to have more  pieces like it! These are $50 each, and you can purchase them through me or http://dailypaintworks.com

Here is a collection of some of my paintings.  Some of these were sold last year and the others are still available on my website.   Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed putting this together.   <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/09GHpAXXmzU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Go Big, Go Bold! I am looking forward to my very first abstract painting workshop! If you are an artist and would like to pick up some new techniques and have fun with other talented artists, please be sure to register. Click here for more information Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Filomena de Andrade Booth Click here to subscribe to my monthly art newsletter!

Harborside East Galveston Island, TX 6 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn To Purchase email me . Price: $150 + s/h Last painting of the day facing away from the sun looking towards the Galveston Bay Channel that leads out into the Gulf. Galveston is on the right and Pelican Island on the left. Below is a shot of the painting as I painted it. Not a lot of traffic in the channel except this one massive ship that passed by and a tug you can see in the photo. Couple of ships were docked in the distance in the painting.

I'm Listening! 20" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas This contemporary bovine is  my work for Day # 25 in the 30/30 Paint Challenge . This is a good looking short-horn was at the LBJ Ranch, and I loved the way the left ear was perked up as if he was listening to our conversation.  I have had this Hereford sitting on my easel for a month or so...I think I am finished with it.  Here is a close up of the right ear: I really liked the way the ear turned out...actually it is my favorite part about this painting!  I will let this one dry in the studio, and maybe make a few modifications here and there, but I signed it, and it is pretty much finished.  I don't know what I will be working on tomorrow, but as you can see the month of January is coming to an end....only five more posts on the challenge!  If you have any comments or questions, please contact  Kay Wyne .  Thanks for looking at this blog.  Kay

Zen Moments: In The Garden-80- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte Zen Moments - In The Garden 80 © Denise Bossarte Artist of Texas Signature Member   A piece from my Zen Moments portfolio, In The Garden series. At the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary this morning to catch the warmth and sunshine. First time at the Sanctuary - quite a lovely little spot off of the Beltway!   Jumbles of brown leaves Softening the forest floor; A single green leaf  Contact me photos@foundworlds.com Find more of my art at: www.foundworlds.com http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com / - buy art here http://denise-bossarte.pixels.com/ - iPhone and Galaxy Cases here!  http://www.cfai.co/#!denise-bossarte/c1ure www.foundworldsphotography.blogspot.com /

  Checked Cloth 30"x30"x1.5" Acrylic on canvas Purchase Information A bright floral arrangement for a cold, wintry day!  This painting started out as a non-objective abstract but quickly decided to turn into a glass vase of flowers on a blue and white checkered tablecloth.  That's what's so fun about intuitive painting...you never know where you'll end up but the journey getting there is a lot of fun! Prints of this painting will be available soon. Visit my website to see more of my original paintings. If you are an artist, or know one, please join me for my very first abstract painting workshop! Go Big, Go Bold March 6 - 8 China Spring, Texas Click here for more information! Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Filomena de Andrade Booth Click here to subscribe to my monthly art newsletter!  

24"x36" Palette Knife Portrait of Stevie Wonder/SOLD  This painting is SOLD, but commissions are welcome.  Click HERE for pricing on commissions and sizes available Click HERE to purchase a Fine Art Print of this painting.  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

My Red Skechers Ready to Go by Barbara Haviland | Barbara Haviland - Blog      My Red Skechers "Ready to Go" by Barbara Haviland by  Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist  on 1/25/2015 9:05:38 AM © Barbara Haviland My Red Skechers are done in oils on a gallery wrap canvas.  I was bored one day and thought why not paint my shoes.  It turned out to be a great idea.  I soon saw all kinds of shoes being painted.   I  am pleased with how they came out and the shoes are very comfortable. Title  My Red Skechers Medium oils on gallery wrap canvas Size   8"x 13" http://barbarahavilandfineart.com/works/1035434/my-red-skechers-ready-to-go-by-barbara-haviland

 A Garden of Boots  18x24 oil on canvas This is my one in my new series of western themed paintings.     I loved the bright colors of these ceramic boot vases. It is part of an invitational show "Texas and the West" at the  Ft. Worth Library.  We installed the show on Saturday and it will hang until end of February. The reception is Sunday, February 15, 2014. 2:00 - 4:00. Please make plans to attend. 500 W. Third St. Ft. Worth, Tx 76102 817-392-7323 Hours vary each day Artist, Doug Clark,  Olivette Huber, T.K. Riddle, Claudia Davis, Maryann Brummer, Nancy Bozeman, Steve Ott , Linnea McKinney, and Janice Weaver. Please stop by and check it out. This is available for purchase. $850.00 Sheri Jones  Sheri@sheriart.net  http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com

Blowing In The Wind 30" x 40" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Contemporary Aspens - Palette Knife Painting Day # 25 in the 30/30 Paint Challenge My painting for the paint challenge was a scraper.  Just didn't make the cut, so I am posting one of my contemporary aspen paintings.  I usually choose a square or vertical format for my aspens, but Blowing In The Wind is on a heavy duty (thick and chunky) horizontal stretcher bars.  I used bold colors, brushes and the palette knife.  The trees are thick and textured, as are the leaves that are falling.  This painting is for sale....contact  Kay  for purchasing information.  It is ready for a new home!  Thanks, Kay

Violet Ballet Irises and Delphiniums by Nancy Medina 16X16 Palette Knife/Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas Purchase Information Videos France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops My Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for My Art Newsletter . Violet Ballet is the newest daily painting in Flower Mound Studio. I just got a big shipment of deep gallery wrap canvases, and had been wanting to try something in the 16X16 size for quite some time. I love the size, it's just right for big, bold color! It's hard to get a good photograph of a palette knife painting, the paint is so thick and textured. On the surface, it looks like icing on a cake, if one were to eat a purple and blue cake, that is...  One of the things I focused on in this composition was to place a strong horizontal element (the deep dark blue purple) in order to counter all of the vertical elements (the dancing irises and delp...

Bull Creek Escape began with a lovely day's walk and paddling in the water with the puppies. I took several photos this day which was back in the summer months. I think everyone knows how I love painting water in any form, so this will not come as a surprise to see. However, that being said, this is done on BLACK VELOUR paper! A double whammy! I challenged myself to do the black paper, not a color I usually choose for a pastel, and especially not velour paper. One has to be very sure of the drawing, hence I chose water as my subject. At least I am very comfortable painting this action type of painting which will also be in my book in step-by-step form. The format is 25.5" x 10.5" (unframed) $450 plus S/H Prints are also available at Fine Art America: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/bull-creek-escape-rae-andrews.html?newartwork=true

Tuscany Again landscape in oils by Barbara Haviland | Barbara Haviland - Blog Tuscany Again landscape in oils by Barbara Haviland by  Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist  on 1/24/2015 © Barbara Haviland-TuscanyAgain This painting evolved from many photos. I was doing a study to see how to have the vineyard in the back and maybe a courtyard (like New Orleans) in the foreground. I liked the results and hope you do it. It is available here for you. http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/works/504819/tuscany-again Title  Tuscany Again Medium oils on canvas Size 20"x 16" purchase 375.00 Signed by Barbara Haviland

"April Rhythms," Texas Hill Country  ©2014 Niki Gulley 36" x 35" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy rises and falls of our berms in the Texas Hill Country. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature, April Rhythms is loaded with texture, color and movement. Repeating patterns, shapes and hues in the blooms, sky and distant mesquite trees unite foreground and background and add to the harmony of spring's symphony. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

Gertrude 8" x 6" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel Contemporary Rooster and Chicken Series $100 Gertrude is a small chicken painted on a panel.  I used a new Monarch Bright #10 on this painting...there is nothing like painting with a new brush!  It was really cold and windy outside, so I don't feel like I got a great photo...will need to re-do that.  Her comb is heavy and falling off the canvas.  Contact  Kay  for info on Gertrude.  Thanks for looking...Kay

Life's a Breeze Peonies by Nancy Medina 14X14 Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Purchase Information Videos France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops My Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for My Art Newsletter Life's a Breeze Peonies is the newest painting in Flower Mound Studio. Since the day was chilly and slightly wet out, the pugs stayed in the studio with me all day, hunkered down as if they lived in the Alaskan tundra. I love these cozy days in the studio, with all my office helpers snoring and tossing toys around while I work. I used one of my favorite recipes for pink in creating Lifes a Breeze, and here's how you mix it. Read more... The fragrant studio models take a bow and a dip!

South View Manvel, Texas 6" x 8" Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn To Purchase email me. Price: $150 + s/h The clouds on this day just started to open up late evening. The photo below of the setup doesn't show that as the camera blew out the sky, bright white as the focal length was pretty short. However, your in luck as I painted it just like I saw it and tweaked it from memory once I got home. Mostly just to tidy it up a bit. Yesterday it was a gusher for this area and a lot of fields were flooded and still are as the ground was still pretty wet from the previous week. This usually doesn't happen this time of year that I know of, usually summer or fall. 

Tomato and Garlic 6x6 Oil on Panel Available www.cheryljsmithfineart.com