Man Visiting Art Gallery 12 x 16 Oils on canvas panel |
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Man Visiting Art Gallery
Buying Apples With an Audience - WIP
Buying Apples With an Audience 12 x 16 Oils on canvas panel |
I need to work on this some more so I'm calling this a "work in process" (WIP). :-(
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C-45 Expeditor
C-45 Expeditor 11 x 14 Oils on canvas panel |
I attempted to show that the airplane was moving (past the background and foreground). After glaring at this painting for a few days, I think that I want to 1) lighten the background or 2) darken the colors in the airplane.
Lazy Days
Lazy Days 11 x 14 Oils on canvas panel |
Of course I made some changes from the origianal photo and I DO want to "fix" (what's new?) some things. But, it's basically done.
Douglas C-47 or DC-3 Taking Off
Douglas C-47 or DC-3 Taking Off 7.5 x 20 Oils on panel |
The Wikipedia article says, in part: "The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota is a military transport aircraft that was developed from theDouglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front line operations through the 1950s with a few remaining in operation to this day."
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Sopwith Camel
Sopwith Camel 7.5 x 16 Oils on panel |
The article in Wikipedia says, in part: "The Sopwith Camel was a British First World War single-seat biplane fighter introduced on theWestern Front in 1917. Manufactured by Sopwith Aviation Company, it had a short-coupled fuselage, heavy, powerful rotary engine, and concentrated fire from twin synchronized machine guns. Though difficult to handle, to an experienced pilot it provided unmatched manoeuvrability. A superlative fighter, the Camel was credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft, more than any other Allied fighter of the war. It also served as a ground-attack aircraft, especially near the end of the conflict, when it was outclassed in the air-to-air role by newer fighters."
4FU Corsair - Landing Before The Storm
4FU Corsair - Landing Before The Storm 11 x 14 Oils on canvas panel |
Sunday In The Park
Sunday In The Park 7.5 x 20 Oils on panel |
I'm letting the paint dry thoroughly then I want to fuss with the painting a bit. :-)
Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk 14.25 x 15.25 Oils on 6 5x5 panels |
I had cut some 5 x 5 inch panels to do some 5 x 5 paintings. Believe it or not I couldn't find subject that I wanted to squeeze into 25 square inches.
Sooooo, I put six of the panels together with a spacer between each of the pieces. My idea is to take the spacers out and assemble them in a nice frame/background.
If "diptych" is a two-part painting (or whatever) then will this be a "hextych"? :-) I couldn't find "hextych" in searching the web, although I did find "septych" (7 pieces).
Admiring An Art Show
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Baseball - Pitchers -Eddie
Baseball - Pitchers -Eddie 16 x 20 Oils on canvas panel |
I have some more baseball paintings that I want to do. These paintings will depict the catchers doing catcher things - whatever that means to me at the time.
BUT! This guy is going to blast a fast-ball right past the batter. Unless the batter is looking for a fast-ball to be thrown. Oh, the strategy that's going on!
I played catcher (when I was MUCH younger) and those fast-ball pitches not only "pop" in the mitt, they HURT. I stopped playing that position in a hurry and whined until the coach replaced me with a kid that was more dumb that I.
France - Menton - Tango in the street
France - Menton - Tango in the street 16 x 20 Oils on canvas panel |
This from Jilly's blog Menton Daily Photo. I "flipped" (mirrored more accurately) the photo just because I could! :-) I also left out some of the finer details from the photo wanting the focus to be on the dancers and the the two women. One seems to disapprove, whispering in her companion's ear.
It's really cool that the dancers can block out their surroundings, don't you think?
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Baseball - Pitchers - baseball_pitcher 3
Baseball - Pitchers - baseball_pitcher 3 16 x 20 Oils on canvas panel |
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Skateboarder - White Cap
Skateboarder - White Cap 11 x 14 Oils on Masonite panel |
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House Close to the sea
House Close to the sea 11x14 Oils on canvas panel |
Anyhow, I gave it a shot and I'm kinda, sorta OK with it now. I added the little fleet of sailboats in the distance but it was (I think) still lacking something. Sooooo, I added the larger sailboat.
The Smallest Cowboy
The Smallest Cowboy 11 x 14 Oils on Masonite panel |
He was dressed to the nines with cowboy boots, hat, shirt and etc. TOO COOL!
Couple Studying art in Museum
Couple Studying art in Museum 12 x 16 Oils on canvas panel |
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Monaco - Color - Building
Monaco - Color - Building 12 x 16 Oils on canvas panel |
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Man and Couple looking at modern art
Man and Couple looking at modern art 12 x 16 Oils on canvas panel |
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New York Inspiration - Looking at the art
New York Inspiration - Looking at the art 11 x 14 Oils on Masonite Panel |
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Women in museum looking at sculpture
Women in museum looking at sculpture 12 x 16 Oils on Masonite panel |
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Baseball - Tagged out at 2nd base
Baseball - Tagged out at 2nd base 12 x 16 Oils on Masonite panel |
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Skateboarder - Airborne - Blue Tee
Skateboarder - Airborne - Blue Tee 12 x 16 Oils on Masonite panel |
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Five People Looking At Art
Five People Looking At Art 12 x 16 Oils on Masonite panel |
All of them are totally ignoring my painting "Flameno Dancer With Red Fan". Obviously, they don't recognize good stuff when it's close by.
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Young Lady Waiting
Young Lady Waiting 9 x 12 Oils on Masonite panel |
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Violin Busker / Street Musician
Violin Busker / Street Musician 9 x 12 Oils on Masonite Panel |
He already has at least one piece of "folding money" in his violin case. Or is he playing a fiddle? Is there a difference? Does it matter?
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Young African American Family
Garbage Man In NYC
Garbage Man In NYC 9 x 12 Oils on Masonite panel |
Poor guy, not only does he have to carry stinky garbage to the truck, but he's being "hounded" by the friendly dog.
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Batter hitting ball - 9x12 - MP
Batter hitting ball 9 x 12 - Oils on Masonite Panel |
The batter isn't actually HITTING the ball, but in the blink of an eye he'll blast it out of the stadium. No team name - I don't want to get in trouble with Major League Baseball. This guy is a fragment of my imagination.
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skateboarder_railing
Skateboarder railing 11 x 14 - Oils on Masonite panel |
I see people skateboarding almost every day and doing things that seem to defy gravity. I don't remember where I found the reference photo for this painting. I probably Googled "skateboards".
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France - Menton - Flamenco in Gorbiio
France - Menton - Flamenco in Gorbiio 16 x 20 Oils on canvas panel |
This is from a post by Jilly in her blog Menton Daily Photo.
I have problems making clear, crisp photos of my paintings. My automatic camera is being surly again and won't focus on the painting, or when it does focus properly show every bit of the tiniest glare! :-)
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Girl In Red Coat - Painting Sold!
After what seems an eternity of nothing selling for me. I sold a painting! Wooo Hooo! :-)
(The photo is of poor quality, but I think you can get an idea of what the painting looks like.)
(The photo is of poor quality, but I think you can get an idea of what the painting looks like.)
Girl In Red Coat 11 x 14 Oils on Canvas Panel |
S O L D !
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Last multi-photo post - probably maybe?
I'm posting 11 (eleven) photos of my paintings today - sorry. I hope to resume posting one or two at a time from now on.
If you have a PC you can see the photos of the paintings more clearly if you right-click on the photo then choose view in a new window. I dislike the "new" blog method of the slideshow as I can't see the details as we could "before".
If you have a PC you can see the photos of the paintings more clearly if you right-click on the photo then choose view in a new window. I dislike the "new" blog method of the slideshow as I can't see the details as we could "before".
Skatebboarder - red tee shirt 12 x 16 Oils on Gessoed panel |
Skatebboarder - black tee shirt 9 x 12 Oils on "canvas paper" |
Skatebboarder - red sweatshirt 9 x 12 Oils on "canvas paper" |
I have the greatest respect and admiration for the people that will put their bodies on a skateboard. And to see the "tricks" that most do is sometimes beyond belief!
The "canvas paper" that I used is advertised as gessoed canvas sheets in a tablet form. I had to tape the sheets to a large piece of masonite to hold the sheet in place while I painted.
Out by a mile 11x13 Oils on gessoed panel |
Horse Riding 2 8.5 x 11 Oils on gessoed panel A "study" for a larger painting. |
Horse Riding 1 12 x 16 Oils on canvas board |
Wanna Play Some Ball? 9 x 12 Canvas panel This young lady with an attitude might (probably) embarrass a "studly" male baseball player. |
Truck Drivin Man 16 x 20 Oils on canvas panel (I need to finish the sign on the truck door! - DUHHH) |
Mother and daughter at the beach 16 x 20 Oils on canvas panel MANY thanks to Jilly Bennett and her blog Menton Daily Photo |
Lookee Here Podnah 16 x 20 Oils on canvas panel An "experienced" cowboy making his point (no pun intended) to a younger buckaroo. |
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Paintings today - Monday Sept 19 2011
I've learned a very good way for PC users to view these photos without that "slideshow" @#$% that Google has provided. Right-click then choose "open in new window". WONDERFUL! Thanks to René Beeldendkunstenaar in his blog René PleinAir. Thank you, thank you!
I've worked on the skateboarder with the red tee shirt for a couple of days. I did Eagle 3 today after lunch. I might fiddle with the eagle, but for now I'll leave it alone. :-)
I didn't do all of these today or this week. I'm getting caught up to-date with posting to this blog.
I've worked on the skateboarder with the red tee shirt for a couple of days. I did Eagle 3 today after lunch. I might fiddle with the eagle, but for now I'll leave it alone. :-)
I didn't do all of these today or this week. I'm getting caught up to-date with posting to this blog.
Eagle 3 12 x 16 Oils on gessoed panel |
Enjoying an expresso 9 x 12 Oils on gessoed panel |
Farm Couple 12 x 18 Oils on canvas panel |
First coffee in the morning - 1 12 x 18 Oils on canvas panel |
First coffee in the morning - 2 12 x 16 Oils on canvas panel |
First coffee in the morning - 3 8.5 x 11 Oils on gessoed construction plywood |
Flower after the rain 9 x 12 Oils on gessoed panel |
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