"Evening on the Gorge"

Hi arty bloggers,

This is one I did last fall of a spot on the Gorge Waterway in Victoria.

A/C 30 x 36

Jeffrey

lemon tree

Hi again. I'm glad to know the blog clog wasn't just at my house!

Here is a lemon tree branch. The tree is just outside our condo.

Paula

Snow in the Meadow

Hey everyone,

Here is a new one looking for comments and critques from all you contributors! Had a lot of fun with this one...well, except for that little explosion near the end!! Other than that it was a lot of fun...<;-)

A/C 30 x 36

Hope to see some new stuff from others soon!!!!

Jeffrey

Gorge Rhodo's

Hellooooooooooo out there!!

This is one I did in early January. I have been a little reluctant to put it out there so to speak. Not to sure about this one!?

Like to hear what you think.

A/C 24 x 30

Gimme' some C & C <:-)

Jeffrey

DUCKS ON ICE

I haven't painting for a few days, busy doing workshops but here is one of my favourites:
DUCKS ON ICE 24x30" oil/canvas C&C welcome
hey! what happened to all the contributors??????

untitled

I think Jeffery and I are on the same wavelength these days! Here is a little snow scene 16x20 oil/canvas done today! C&C welcome!

BY THE RIVERSIDE

Hello from Austalia
We are in the middle of summer with drought, wild fires and floods, depending on where you live.

Its been several months since I last posted here, but I look in from time to time and enjoy the paintings

This on-location landscape painting is oil on 11"x14" canvas sheet. The old house overlooks the Swan River near Guildford in Western Australia. Painted in bright sunlight

Sunrise on a Snowy Street

Hi everyone,

This is one from a photo I was able to get while on my morning walk recently.

A/C 20 x 16.

As always your comments and critiques are welcome!

Jeffrey

"Freedom Trail"

Hello Bloggers!

Here's one of my recents...36 x 30, acrylic on canvas. Comments are welcome.

Linny

SNOW DANCE

A new painting done last night! 30x40" oil/canvas Comments welcome!

Tulips, and Flowers in a new barrel

I tried to make the barrel the focal point.

And here's a new one. A macro of tulips which I think I overworked. It's hard to know when to stop.

Paula

Just wondering?

Hi everyone,

Just wondering how everyone else is making out with the new system for loging in? Or I am I the only one having trouble with it?

Jeffrey

Winter Marsh

Hey everyone,

This is my latest, 16 x 20, A/C. Hope to get some comments from lots of you.

Jeffrey

flowers in a barrel

I've had a hard time getting back in to painting after being away from it for so long. I've been most successful at putting it off. This is my first effort and it seems very self conscious. I hate to post it amid these latest wonderful paintings but, oh well, it's part of learning.
Paula

YELLOW HOUSE WINTER

This is a large oil painting 30x40" that I did yesterday! Comments and crticism welcome!

WINTER FARM HOUSE

this is a small oil painting done yesterday of a farmhouse I saw last week in Vancouver. 16x20" Comments welcome!

rocks and water

Did this one this mourning 12x `16 oil/linen

The Sunset Last Nite

Here is a 16x20 oil/linen that i did yesterday. The view is from our house

MY STREET

Here is a small oil painting (16x20) of my street in a recent snowfall.
Warm Regards to everyone and thank you to all the contributors for posting so many wonderful and exciting images of their paintings! Wish you all great success in your painting endevours in 2007!

San Miguel de Allende

Hi again. This is the last one from last year; another Mexico scene. It's very imprecise and I'm wondering if I should try to be more accurate with the images. It doesn't show up in flowers but in buildings it's obvious when things aren't very exact. Thanks in advance for your helpful comments.
Paula

Swan Lake Evening

Hi there,

This is one I did over the last two days. A/C 18 x 36.

Tried some new things here.

Would like to here what you think.

Jeffrey

Hi again. Thanks so much for your encouragement. I was afraid to look at the comments at first. Here are 3 paintings of flower macros taken from a gardening magazine (with my new camera I will be able to take my own pictures this year). They are 8 x 8 and 8 x 10's, acrylic on masonite. There are several paintings under each one as I keep painting over old work for the practice so obviously, these are the most recent.
Paula

"Peaceful"

Hi Everyone,

This is one that I finished during the holidays, (acrylic on canvas 36 x 18).

Linny

Sycamore

This is an 18x24 oil/ linen/board. I started this painting last night and finished today

Hello everyone. This is my first post. I would like to have some comments on my first painting attempts from last year to get some direction for the few months I have to paint this winter. This picture (18 x 24, acrylic on canvas) is admittedly very simple. In Mexico some time ago I took a series of door pictures. Along walled, hilly streets only the doors and exposed wiring was visible to make a statement about the occupants. On brief occasions when a door opened, sometimes lush, beautiful courtyards would be exposed. We were always wondering what was behind each door.
Paula

Valley Afternoon

This is one I did last fall en plein air. A/C 16 x 12. We had a herd of cows peeking over our shoulders the whole time. They didn't make many comments either.

Really enjoyed it and plan to do much more this year.
(If it ever stops stormin'!)


Jeffrey

POND#10

HERE IS A RECENT POND PAINTING 30X40" ACRYLIC ON CANVAS.
I'M ENJOYING THE LARGER ONES LATELY!

TUBAC by ANDREA STANLEY

HI ! I AM POSTING THIS LITTLE PAINTING FOR A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE, ANDREA STANLEY WHO IS A CONTRIBUTOR ON THIS BLOG BUT DOESN'T HAVE ACCESS TO A PC AT THE MOMENT. THIS IS A LITTLE ACRYLIC PAINTING SHE DID OF A STOREFRONT IN TUBAC ARIZONA. IT IS APPROX. 9X12". I THINK ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN THERE WILL SEE SHE HAS CERTAINLY CAPTURED THE FEEL OF THE PLACE. BRIAN SIMONS

"Remember September"

Hi and Happy 2007 Everyone!

Here is a painting of one of Victoria's character buildings that I did recently. It's an acrylic on canvas 20 x 16.

Linny

New member.

Hello to everyone. I'm a new blogger and since I've only dabbled in painting in the past I would also say a new painter. Since downloading Brian's painting course last year, I've found it difficult to find the place and time to paint. My husband and I are semi-retired and we spend a few months in Florida each winter which seems to be where I have both the place and time. Last winter I painted a few pictures which I would like to have critiqued so I can begin this winter with renewed direction and inspiration. It seems everyone on this blog has a wealth of knowledge and skill to draw upon so I hope you will all help me overcome stumbling blocks. I feel VERY intimidated but I've decided to move ahead anyway. Thanks to everyone in advance.
Thanks Brian for help with "blog"stuff. Now, how to post pictures?!
Paula BL

Winter reflections

This is an 18x24 oil/linen that i did yesterday (allaprima) i liked this veiw for its abstract qualities , so i left alot of raw brushwork Comments welcome

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all,

This year I am looking forward to advancing my art and learning more. There is so much to learn and absorbe and the journey is what excites me the most, (though selling a painting now and then is sure a high)!

I have made more painting en plein air one of my many goals for 2007. However creating a body of work will continue to keep me busy I'm sure.

Looking forward to veiwing more new works from everyone and wishing you all much success in 2007.

How are all of you photographing your work and are you happy with the results? My process tends to give inconsistant results. Certain colours tend to be more difficult than others, blue seems to overpower the results at times. I am using a digital indoors with natural light on overcast days. It often works well but is inconsistant.

I welcome any suggestions.

all the best in 2007,

Jeffrey