Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

A Year of Aspens each 7.5 x 22" I had started doing these aspens a few weeks ago.  The idea first came to me while hiking in Beaver Creek, Colorado.  I took so many photos trying to capture what it was like to be surrounded by so many aspens.  Did you know that ... read more See the process and close up details of these paintings on my facebook page: Liana Yarckin Watercolors www.lianayarckin.com

Sunflower Trio 15x22 watercolor by Liana Yarckin buy here Sunflower Trio  was done using a spirit card as the design for an under painting.  The second photo shows the painting from last week cut up into 4x6 "spirit cards".  This is a technique explained in .... read more here   check me out on Facebook:   Liana Yarckin Watercolors for the latest works in progress Watercolor artists, please visit my post on this blog for info on the SWS.

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

Figure Study by Liana Yarckin Call me last minute Liana.  I lucked out and got to take Tom Francesconi's workshop at the last minute.  I knew I wanted to take it earlier in the fall, but, I thought my schedule was too busy so I did not sign up.  Then, the morning.... read more See more pictures from the workshop Latest pics and news on my facebook page buy prints and originals on www.lianayarckin.com 

Bridge at Exall Lake 11x14 by Liana Yarckin How lucky was I?  My preschooler did not have school on this past Monday.  As I drove him to his friend's house, I saw a group of artists painting on Lakeside.  After dropping off my child, I went back to talk to the artists.  I asked them if I could please paint with them, it was a gorgeous breezy day and painting alone is so lonely.  I blew off my errands and ran home to get my supplies.   Not bragging, but, I am so pleased with my painting - it is the fruit of plein air painting.  What I love about plein air, aside from being outdoors, is that you have to be quick as the sun is moving and the scene is changing...     read more Interestingly enough, Artists of Texas' artist, Niki Gulley was in the group.  What a small world.  If any local artists are interested in plein air painting, please contact me and we will get a group going.   www.lianayarckin.com...

Fall Harvest 11x14 by Liana Yarckin I have never really been one for painting holiday themed art, but, the weather was so amazingly gorgeous with beautiful, bright sunlight and just the perfect mild temperature I had to sit outside and paint this gorgeous fall display created by my friend, Richard. Richard relocated to Dallas from New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. He and his family .... read more Buy this greeting card here www.lianayarckin.com fan me on facebook see more on my blog

Flowers from a Friend 11x14 watercolor by Liana Yarckin After my last post of the boat on a rainy day, I was anxious to get back to painting with .... read more . Buy this painting See more bright watercolors

Colors of Fall 11x14 watercolor and acrylic First, I just have to thank all of my blogger friends who helped me on my last post.  You were so helpful and supportive with my first portrait of a child.  Your support pulled me through and gave me courage to ....  read more www.lianayarckin.com fan me on facebook see more on my blog

Summer at the Vineyard 16x20 mixed watermedia Sold. How I enjoyed working with watercolor and medium on canvas.  I used a close up of a watercolor painting and enlarged it on this canvas for my subject.  This painting .... read more www.lianayarckin.com fan me on facebook see more on my blog

Now I can tell you the inspiration for this painting. My friend who was pregnant with her third child insisted that she and I go on this 4+ hour hike up a mountain in Red River, New Mexico. It is not surprising that I would rather sit for ....   read more www.lianayarckin.com fan me on facebook see more on my blog

Days of Innocence 11x14 watercolor  by artist, Liana Yarckin As summer ends, remember it with a painting of a beach scene.  I just framed my seal from the last post and hung it in my family room.  Literally, I can feel the ice cold water of the Chatham beaches when I look at the painting. Buy here For the latest paintings and works in progress,  visit my Facebook page,  Liana Yarckin Watercolors  . www.lianayarckin.com Liana Yarckin's Blog Liana Yarckin Watercolors on Facebook

22x30 original watercolor by Liana Yarckin I had so much fun painting the last group of seals that I painted another seal.  We saw this little guy in Chatham Harbor.  He and his 5 or 6 buddies were having fun swimming for the morning crowd.  An hour and a half had gone by before .... read more If you like this article, please sign up to receive my personal blog updates. For the latest paintings and works in progress,  visit my Facebook page,   Liana Yarckin Watercolors   . www.lianayarckin.com Liana Yarckin's Blog Liana Yarckin Watercolors on Facebook

King of the Bell Buoy 15x22 by Liana Yarckin Sold. My son and I were so lucky to get to spend some time in Newport Beach with his best buddy from school.  Aside from the mild temperatures, enjoying everything alfresco, walking on Balboa Island (I took tons of pics. for paintings of these charming streets), hanging out with good friends and dinner on the beach, we were so lucky to see these seals.  Some friends took us on a boat ride all around the marina.  The highlight of our boat ride for not only our little ones, but, I think it brought out the child in all of us, was riding out to the bell buoy to see these seals.  We were able to get very close and hang out for a bit to watch these cute guys swim and hang out on the bell buoy.  I cannot say that they were sunbathing.  There was such a thick mist in the air.  They call it June Glooms and it was still hanging around on this morning even though it was mid July. From the artist's po...

Highland Park Village Lions 11x14 watercolor  by artist, Liana Yarckin Do you know where in Dallas these lions are?  The title gives it away.  Have you seen the fountain in Highland Park Village?  I really like it, especially the background tile. Buy here. For the latest paintings and works in progress ,  visit my Facebook page,  Liana Yarckin Watercolors  . www.lianayarckin.com Liana Yarckin's Blog Liana Yarckin Watercolors on Facebook

Highland Park Pharmacy 15x22 watercolor  by artist, Liana Yarckin One of the popular places for lunch and a shake in Dallas is the Highland Park Pharmacy.  Located on Knox Street, locals walk or bike up to the Pharmacy for lunch.  Even First Lady, Laura Bush has lunched here!  Although, this painting has sold, I have had several requests for a second interpretation. For the latest paintings and works in progress ,  visit my Facebook page,  Liana Yarckin Watercolors  . www.lianayarckin.com Liana Yarckin's Blog Liana Yarckin Watercolors on Facebook

Commissioned Home Portrait 11x14 watercolor  by artist, Liana Yarckin This painting was commissioned by a woman to give to her husband for his birthday.  They had just finished renovating this beautiful craftsman style home in Highland Park.  I think I have painted over 50 home in the Park Cities alone.  Clients have also sent me photos of their homes all over the world to paint.  These can be seen on my website or facebook page. For the latest paintings and works in progress ,  visit my Facebook page,  Liana Yarckin Watercolors  . www.lianayarckin.com Liana Yarckin's Blog Liana Yarckin Watercolors on Facebook