Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

 Original Jazz Art Music Abstract Painting   30″x40″x1.5″ Oil on Canvas/SOLD  Commissions Welcome  Purchase a Fine Art Print HERE  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

 20"x20" Acrylic on Canvas/SOLD  Commissions Welcome.  Fine Art Prints, Pillows and Accessories of this painting are available HERE  Learn about my  ART CLASSES    HERE  Sign up for my  Newsletter    HERE   Visit my website  http://hollyhunterberry.com  Commission a pet portrait, read more   HERE Shop my Fine Art Prints, Cards and More   HERE

16 x 20 oil on linen panel Pat@Meyer.net Just entered my painting to a competition.  Every time I do this it makes me think will the judges like my painting, is it good enough to get in, did it photograph correctly and so many other factors.  The other night the academy awards were on TV and watching all the people the same fear was in their eyes.  Everyone tries to put on a happy face but you know they are all so nervous to win.  The same thing happens when you put yourself out there for competition.  You hope just to be chosen and put on the wall with all the other great artist. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

Winter Hill 16" H x 20" W Watercolor on paper There is an iconic line of crepe myrtle trees on a ridge overlooking peaceful rural hills in the historic town of Montgomery TX. I've been admiring the ever-changing look of this scene for several years but I fear for its existence in the near future because of ongoing, encroaching growth and construction in the area. Texas is beautiful - let's keep it that way y'all! For more info or to contact me, please click on the title link to go to my website.

horse grazing Posted on 2/27/2017 1:19:19 PM   by  Barbara Haviland-Texas Contemporary Artist   -  Comment on this © Barbara Haviland-Texas Contemporary Artist grazing horse, challenge,miniature,oil painting Visit Website   409-962-1681 artist comments Grazing horses is done in oils.   He is signed and framed for you. He measures 5"x7" with frame making it bigger Click to purchase

Sunrise at Robyn's 12" H x 16" W Watercolor on paper My friend Robyn and her family built a beautiful country home on family owned property in the piney woods NW of Houston. The serene sunrise filtered through the trees creates a colorful glow to start a lovely Texas spring day. For more info or to contact me, please click on the title link to go to my website.

"Peaceful Pursuit," Tuscany ©2017 Niki Gulley  30" x 48” textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas This painting is inspired from a trip to Tuscany we took a few years ago when my husband, who is a professional photographer, and I spent about a week scouring every inch of the countryside for the best poppy fields and views. I was particularly drawn to this peaceful scene, even if the poppies weren’t as prolific as in other fields. I loved the calming, sweeping shapes of the hills and the vibrant reds contrasting against the softer grasses and white wildflowers. The road beckons you back to the stone farmhouse in the distance, while dramatic voluminous clouds dance across the sky, mimicking the foreground shapes and creating a sense of harmony. Repeating colors throughout, I love how the Impressionists used vibrant hues to add to the mood of a scene and create flow, so I brought my contemporary approach with broad strokes and thick texture to their traditions. I...

Flower Power 36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Contemporary Floral Painting Finished!  This painting is drying in the studio...once I started this painting, I could not stop.  After visiting the Dallas Arboretum this week, I was so impressed and inspired with the vibrant colors of the tulips, that I could not resist painting them.  I decided that I needed to tone my canvas with a diluted Permanent Rose, then I was ready to start drawing on the canvas.  I used raw umber, olive green and violet to place the flowers and lay-out my road map. I started with my transparent oils and put a couple of layers on, getting my dioxazine violet,  magenta, olive green, and permanent rose.  The background fades and is somewhat out of focus to create some distance on the canvas.  I mixed up about six different piles of greens, starting with sap, olive, and adding cad yellow and ice blue to get a good range of shades.  I put in the jonquils last...

Coats Road Creek 11x14 oil on canvas We have been blessed with warm temperatures lately. I am trying to take advantage of this and get out on location to paint. My friend Jill Randall didn't have to drive far to find this scenic creek bed. It was on a road with a small amount of traffic and was a peaceful spot.  This is available for purchase. Email me if you are interested. Thank you for viewing my art. Sheri Jones Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com

 16"x20" Acrylic on Canvas/sold  Commissions welcome.  Learn about my  ART CLASSES    HERE  Sign up for my  Newsletter    HERE   Visit my website  http://hollyhunterberry.com  Commission a pet portrait, read more   HERE Shop my Fine Art Prints, Cards and More   HERE

 Original Jazz Art Music Abstract Painting  24″x30″ 1.5″ Oil on Canvas/SOLD  Commissions Welcome  Purchase a Fine Art Print HERE  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

Local Terrain 9x12 on canvas This was painted on location in Granbury. It is on the land of a rural farm and has horses, cows and donkeys.  My goal on this day was to paint cows, but they did not make an appearance. So I scratched that idea and focused on the beautiful landscape. It's been great here with warm temperatures and soft breezes.   This is available for purchase. Email me for more info. Thank you for viewing art.  Sheri@sheriart.net  http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com Sheri Jones

rose bud #2 miniature oil painting framed Posted on 2/24/2017   by  Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist   -  2 Comments © Barbara Haviland This is my Rose Bud #2 and it is framed for you. I am enjoying doing the roses. These studies of the roses are helping with my florals. Title Rose Bud #2 medium oils on canvas Size 5"x4" signed and Framed Click  here to purchase   To view my  Web site 

JUST SOLD •  "What Dreams Are Made Of" ©2017 by Niki Gulley Four 24" x 24" canvases to form a 48" x 48" quadriptych • artist-embellished print on canvas In this painting, I wanted you to feel like a little kid again – laying on the ground and staring up into the treetops without a care in the world. I hope you experience the joy of being surrounded by nature and the beauty in this autumn kaleidoscope of colors. Here is the artist-embellished print on canvas, "What Dreams Are Made Of," hanging in its new home! Canvas Prints now Available:   Four 24" x 24" canvases are stretched on 3/4 inch stretcher bars with the image continuing around the edges to form a 48" x 48" quadriptych that does not need to be framed, just like the original . I have also added thick paint in some of the leaves and trunks to add even more texture and making each print one of a kind. Finally, I have coated the canvases with a UV v...

Bellville Cowboys 10" H x 14" W Watercolor on paper While vending at a recent market day in Bellville, TX I noticed these three young boys sitting on one of the wrought iron benches that line the square snacking on some of delicious kettle corn you can buy there. When I asked if I could take their picture, the little guy on the left sat up straight and gave me a big smile. I just love their expressions and vibe. For more info or to contact me, please click on the title link to go to my website.

Knowing what I'm trying to accomplish in a painting is primary for guiding every other decision I'll have to make in creating a composition.   If I'm simply beguiled by an attractive "thing" (tree, barn, creek, whatever…), I'll wind up taking dictation from that thing without thinking through how I can compose it so that it will emphasize what I find beautiful about the scene.  That, for me, is the fun and satisfaction in painting. Almost without exception, composing requires stopping to think about what I want to say and what I have to work with.   It's rare that I find something that's ready to paint just as it is.  For instance, I may try several ideas for cropping the scene and identifying the focal center.  I may then want to remove unrelated clutter, rearrange what's there for better size and balance relationships, or any number of other things that I feel will give my primary concept emphasis.  I find that my best paintings are about on...

5 x 7 oil on linen 9 x 12 oil on linen contact artist to purchase Pat@Meyer.net This last week I just wanted to play around with back ground textures and colors against my composition.  To be able to achieve a nice juicy look to the back grounds meanwhile tying them into the painting themselves.  It may look easy but you have to think out each stroke and color before applying to the canvas. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

daisies by barbara haviland--barbsgarden,flowers,canvas,oil painting Posted on 2/23/2017   by  Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist   -  Comment on this © Barbara Haviland Daisies are done with oils and on a gallery wrap canvas. I used lots of bright colors and some textures.   Perfect for that special place in your home. Title  Daisies Size  8"x10" http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/works/1277594/daisies-by-barbara-haviland-barbsgardenMedium oils on canvas

  12"x12" Acrylic on Canvas/Available   Click HERE for purchase info.    Learn about my  ART CLASSES    HERE   Sign up for my Newsletter   HERE  Visit my website  http://hollyhunterberry.com  Commission a pet portrait, read more HERE Shop my Fine Art Prints, Cards and More   HERE

 Original Jazz Art Music Abstract Painting  24″x36″ 1.5″ Oil on Canvas/SOLD  Commissions Welcome  Purchase a Fine Art Print HERE  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

Tybee Island Light 12" H x 16" W Watercolor on paper A friend snapped a brilliant picture of this imposing lighthouse on Tybee Island, GA and gave me permission to attempt to capture it in watercolor. The bright high noon winter sunlight provides crisp red, white and blue colors in the sky, buildings and the snapping flag. Cast shadows from the large tree in the foreground add some drama.  Visit my website for more info or to contact me by clicking the title link.

Spirit Soars1 12 x 12 Oil www.kathybakermackeyart.com www.kmac.faso.com For more information: kathymackey214@yahoo.com

Tulip Magnolia 10 x 8 oil on canvas panel I cruised thru the Botanical Gardens one day during by lunch hour and discovered the Tulip Magnolia tree in bloom. I packed my gear and went out the next day and painted this. I loved being on location with this early bloomer. Spring is coming very early this year and I plan to take advantage of it.  This is available for purchase. Email me for more info. Thank you for viewing art.  Sheri@sheriart.net  http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com Sheri Jones

Waipu Cove by Barbara Haviland Revisited,seascape,oil painting, Posted on  2/22/2017   by  Barbara Haviland Texas Contemporary Artist   -  Comment on this © BarbaraHaviland-WaipuCove This painting is done with oils and was part of an online workshop. We had  several photos and a video to view. This is my version. The canvas is gallery wrapped. Title Waipu Cove Medium oils on canvas Size 9"x11" purchase  125.00 + 10.00 shipping Sale  http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/works/1094185/waipu-cove-by-barbara-haviland

11 x 14 oil on linen panel Pat@Meyer.net Recently I painted a small 5 x 7 painting of just the brass vessel and flowers but for some reason I wanted to do a larger version of that painting.  Little more complex. www.PatMeyer-artist.com Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionistic Society

“Field of Sunshine III" ©2017 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas Festive blossoms dance in the gentle breeze, filling this field with sweet fragrance.  Voluminous clouds drift by overhead as sun's late light casts its golden glow. This textured oil painting captures a carefree summer day with poppies, sunflowers and wildflowers overflowing the foreground, filling up the landscape with color, texture and joy. For more information on textured sunflower and poppy paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings. *** For more information on our plein air painting and photography Art Treks workshops in Europe, please check out  ArtTreks.org.

  20"x16" Acrylic on Canvas/Available   Click HERE for purchase info.   Learn about my ART CLASSES   HERE   Sign up for my Newsletter   HERE  Visit my website  http://hollyhunterberry.com  Commission a pet portrait, read more HERE Shop my Fine Art Prints, Cards and More   HERE

  Miles Davis Jazz Art Paintings  SOLD  Click HERE for pricing on commissions.  Purchase a Fine Art Print of this piece HERE  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

Sunday evening I did a demo at the Austin Pets Alive's annual fund raiser. It's a wonderful cause. I painted a pet portrait while I was there and people bought tickets for the drawing to win a portrait of their own pet. It was lots of fun and we were able to raise 600$ to help. Thank you to all the people who bought drawing tickets prior to the event and also during the party. Bailey by Bruce Bingham oil 12 x 12 sold A special thank you to all the many volunteers who make this organization great by donating so much time and energy to care for these animals. Congratulations to Daniel and Brandi Cordova who one a pet portrait to be done of their own pet! And- if you haven't done this already.... I could use your help getting nominated for the first ever The more votes you get the better the chance of getting selected to be on a team. Girls vs Boys at the Plein Air Convention- PACE 2017 30 minutes of off handed paint slinging fun!...

This old car is close to Hereford, TX. I saw it months ago on the way to a funeral and couldn't stop.  So the next time I went, I kept watching for it so I could stop and get photos.  It had a road down to it, so I went down and got some photos.  The train started squeaking and barely moving, and I decided I needed to get back on the highway since I was alone. It was a little spooky! I found out later, one of my students in Amarillo owns this car! I can't believe it just sits there all alone...for years it looks like.  I love the look of it with the train and the graffiti. It is 22x28 framed.

Backyard Sunset 14" H x 10" W Watercolor on Paper After a dark and rainy day, the clouds broke up and the glow of the sunset on the watery sky made for a pretty backyard view.  For more or to contact me, click on the blog title to go to my website.

Dancing Tree Line 8x10 oil on canvas panel This was inspired from the yard above the river in Pecan Plantation in Granbury.  The moving trees and shadows they created are what caught my eye. This is available for purchase. Email me for more info. Thank you for viewing art.  Sheri@sheriart.net  http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com Sheri Jones

"Port Bolivar Lighthouse",nautical,landscape,oil painting,canvas,framed Posted on  2/21/2017 5:26:10 AM   by  Barbara Haviland-Barbsgarden Texas Contemporary Artist   -  Comment on this © Barbara Haviland-Barbsgarden-Texas Contemporary Artist  Port Bolivar Lighthouse is part of my OPS  paint out.. Four of us painted for a day in February..  This is 10x8 on canvas and is framed out... For pricing  click here To see my web site  click here

Blocked In Cuba by Bruce Bingham 16 x 20 oil Sedona Art Prize Finalist January 2017 I was absolutely thrilled to be named a finalist in the Sedona Art Prize January 2017 competition by judge Robert Burridge! Congratulations to all the other finalists. His comments were:  " I want this car! This painting just kept saying, "Look at me! Look at me! Look at me!" And I just smiled. Its brazen attitude and in-your-face color kept my attention." You can see all of the finalists by visiting here: http://www.sedonaartprize.com/about-sedona-art-prize/finalist-paintings/finalist-paintings-january-2017 On another note: I could use your help please in getting nominated for the first ever: The more votes you get the better the chance of getting selected to be on a team. Girls vs Boys at the Plein Air Convention- PACE 2017 30 minutes of off handed paint slinging fun! Please go to this link, scroll down, nominate and submit: Bruce Bing...

Ladies Day 20" H x 16" W Watercolor on Paper While walking through my neighborhood on one of my favorite paths, there is an overpass above a golfer's pathway where I saw this dramatic shadowy, sunlit scene on a bright January day.  This painting will be on display at the 32nd Texas & Neighbors Regional Exhibition at the Irving Art Center! Click the title link to go to the website for more information. 

"Following the Leader" ©2017 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on canvas I'm excited that this painting was just juried into the Artists of Texas H2O show to be held in Corpus Christi! Gold, white, tangerine – quicksilver Koi slice through silent waters. Playful, darting fish follow each other up through the composition, while cool colors float and ripple across the painting forming tranquil patterns.  A happy threesome glides by, lifting your spirits as you gaze into this vertical panorama while thick strokes of paint created with palette knife add dimension and movement. For more information on my textured contemporary landscape paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my palette knife oil paintings.