Set For the Day, Seascape Paintings, Seascape Art, Figurative Paintings, Figurative Art, Beach Scene, Colorado Artist Carol Hein

and shipping.

Give me a beach and a book and I am all set. How about you?

This painting is part of the CLUB 47 CHALLENGE. I will donate $4.70 for every painting or print sold between now and November 15th to the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Program. Why did I choose this program? 37% of all female deaths in America occur from cardiovascular disease which includes coronary heart disease, and stroke.

As an additional challenge I will insert the color red into each new painting finished between now and then, starting with this one. Look for the red!

To learn more about the Go Red Program click below:
goredgorwomen.org

Click here for more information about the CLUB 47 Challenge and then join us:
kimberlyconraddailypaintings.blogspot.com

To purchase contact Carol at:
carolhein@sbcglobal.net

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Giddy Up, Figurative Art, Figurative Paintings, Western Art, Cowboy Art, Colorado Artist Carol Hein

Giddy Up - 7 by 5 inch original oil painting. $125 plus $10 S&H

Even though I grew up on the East Coast we spent many hours playing cowboy on our broom horses - happy memories.

To purchase contact Carol at:
carolhein@sbcglobal.net

View my website:
carolhein.com

Giselle McMenamin - SO MANY ARTISTS/GALLERIES CAN MAKE USE OF THE ARTICLE BELOW

Many times I 've walked into a gallery, in NYC mind you, to be treated like I wasn't even there. Not a good sales approach for sure. Usually I'm scoping the location out to see what the reception is like and if I'd want to show my work there. Why bother putting time into a show if nobody is going to support your work with enthusiasm or general information?? Although Carolyn Henderson's article references a yarn shop the concept is relevant to any sales venue. Read below for a glimpse at the huge marketing faux pas of not being friendly or inviting.

The Importance of Being Earnestly Friendly

by Carolyn Henderson

You’re in a profession that demands social interaction, because people want to know more about your creations and their creator. Start with the smile. [...]

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Angel with Cowboy Boots - Palette knife painting of angels by Judy Mackey

"You Wear It Well"
10" x  10", Oil on Board
Available for purchase
$300 s/h included

A while back I painted an angel with Cowboy boots on.  On that post someone commented that if she were to have an angel she'd have on pink boots because she is a breast cancer survivor.  With that in mind I painted several angels with pink boots.    This is the third of those angels.  These angels with cowboy boots just seem to have an attitude - I like angels with attitudes.  Angels should have attitudes, they look out for us, afterall....HA! if you read this far - are you tired of reading the same words except for the "third"

I think painting in a series is good especially when you hit upon a good idea - this one because of a comment on one of my angel with cowboy paintings.  So this is the third of a pink boot series.

Website:  JudyMackey.com

Email: CLICK HERE

If you are interested in purchasing "You Wear It Well", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

Child on Beach, Figurative Paintings, Figurative Art, Colorado Artist Carol Hein

Child on Beach 8 by 10 inch original oil painting. This painting is sold, however prints are available.

To purchase a print contact Carol at:
carolhein@sbcglobal.net

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A Contemporary, Whimsical Abstract

SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2011

A Contemporary, Whimsical Abstract

 that Creates a Story

The Four Seasons of Whimsey

23 X 54

oil on canvas

M. Allison

sold as a commission

contact me for commission or purchase:

  allison@mallisonartist.com

www.mallisonartist.com

www.mallisonfineart.blogspot.com

The client of this painting gave me two instructions:  lots of
 bright colors and blending and the rest was carte blanche. 
 Love that!  Although I had to tweek it, it resulted in a really
 fun and whimsical piece (hence the name!).  
 Happy client, happy artist!

Angel with Cowboy Boots - Palette knife painting of angels by Judy Mackey

"Wearing My Pink Boots"

10" x  10", Oil on Board
Available at Muse & Co Fine Art Gallery, Roswell, GA

A while back I painted an angel with Cowboy boots on.  On that post someone commented that if she were to have an angel she'd have on pink boots because she is a breast cancer survivor.  With that in mind I painted several angels with pink boots.    These angels with cowboy boots just seem to have an attitude - I like angels with attitudes.

I have this painting on display at the Muse & Co Fine Art Gallery in Roswell, GA.  They have a number of my angels on display there.  If you are in Atlanta, do try to get over to Roswell where there are a number of really nice art galleries clustered in their historic downtown.  I am so happy to be a part of that art scene.

Website:  JudyMackey.com

Email: CLICK HERE

If you are interested in purchasing "Wearing My Pink Boots", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

A Stylized Figurative Oil Painting with Umbrellas and Gossip

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011

A Stylized Figurative Oil Painting with Umbrellas and Gossip

Garden Party

25 X 55  oil on canvas

available at Bogan Gallery on Postoffice St. in Galveston

contact me for purchase and commissions: allison@mallisonartist.com

M. Allison

© M. Allison 2010

My Website

 Can you imagine the tete a tete these 'girls' are having with each other (and maybe the conversation about the few down the way?  This painting just flew by and that's a sign of total immersion into it - forgetting time and the world around.  It's such a peaceful place to be. 
I have discovered a new color that I think I've mentioned previously called Davey's Gray by Grumbacher.  I love it!  This painting tells so many stories - whatever you want to perceive.


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Artists of Texas
Daily Painters of  Texas
Figurative Artists International
Mixed Media Artists International
Artists Alive and Well

"The Met Lady" by Giselle McMenamin

"The Met Lady" 10x8" Oil on panel
GiselleMcMenamin

I'm a newbie here. Just signed up with CFAI. Looking forward to contributing to this blog and seeing everyone's work on here. Very inspirational. The above piece is one I painted this week of a lady resting on the railings leading up to the Met. Thought she was the epitome of the NYC dweller with the "get out of my face attitude" that you see there so often. Tough and rich. Loved her red shoes too, regardless of the attitude. 

A Stylized, Figurative, Sultry Oil Painting

My Dreams

24 X 36 oil on canvas

M. Allison

www.mallisonartist.com

contact me for purchase by email: allison@mallisonartist.com

Although this painting is very muted, I love the light and shadow contrasts. I have discovered a wonderful color, Grumbachers 'Davy's Gray' Of course, many may already know of this, it's new to me and I love the variations I can achieve with it. It's like a neutral color to me.

Artists of Texas

Daily Painters of Texas

Contemporary Fine Artists International

Figurative Artists International

Mixed Media Artists International

Artists Alive and Well

Ballet Oil Painting, Janice Warriner

Emma

9 by 12

oil on panel

available on my website at http://www.janicewarriner.com/

Here, a simple scene is made into something special. I hope through my paintings, viewers begin to know the things that are important to me and that I care about.

Many of my ballet paintings are available as cards or prints at

http://janice-warriner.artistwebsites.com/ 

This is my daughter Emma. She was posing for me in her ballet costume. She is not in ballet this year, but has, instead taken up singing lessons.

To achieve a loose feeling in this painting, I used a large brush and used all the leftover paint on my palette. I also have recently taken advice from master painter Neil Patterson and I am currently not using any medium or turps. This makes the paint nice and thick, and layers exceptionally well.

You can follow my daily paintings at

http://www.oilsbyjanice.blogspot.com/

Practise In The Wings, impressionist oil painter, Janice Warriner

Practice In The Wings

14 by 18

oil on stretched canvas

available on my website at http://www.janicewarriner.com/  

My aim with this ballet painting, is to communicate to viewers what many may see as an orginary moment, is acutally a very beautiful and contemplative scene.

Many of my ballet paintings can be ordered as prints or cards, view them at,

http://janice-warriner.artistwebsites.com/

Ballerina in White ~Janice Warriner

Ballerina in White

11 by 14

available on my website at http://www.janicewarriner.com/

I Surrender ~Ballet Painting by Janice Warriner

I Surrender

16 by 20 oil on stretched canvas

available on my website at http://www.janicewarriner.com/

At first this may seem like an unusual title for the ballet, but I could only see complete surrender in both their faces and their entire bodies.  They knew the moves, position and every step to the music and so they moved, as it seemed, effortlessly.   Completely surrendered. 

See what I'm painting daily at http://www.oilsbyjanice.blogspot.com/

Beautiful ~Ballet Oil Painting by Janice Warriner

Beautiful

9 by 12 oil on canvas

available on my website http://www.janicewarriner.com/  

The idea behind this painting was to capture the mood of the ballerina and setting with light, color and composition. The quiet, calm mood of the ballerina is thus reflected in both the colors and the position she is sitting in. In complete contrast to yesterdays ballerina's which are exuberant and full of life, and translates right into the background of the canvas. Perhaps todays ballerina is resting after a tiresome performance.

Visit and follow me on my daily blog at http://www.oilsbyjanice.blogspot.com/

On Your Wings~Janice Warriner

On Your Wings

12 by 16 oil on canvas

available on my website at www.janicewarriner.com

This ballet series is a continuum from my daughters ballet performance, working from photo, and memory and imagination. 

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Ballet Sitting Impressionist oil painter, J. Warriner

Ballet Sitting

8 by 10 oil on canvas mounted on panel

available

visit my website at http://www.janicewarriner.com/

or my daily blog at http://www.oilsbyjanice.blogspot.com/

Angel with Cowboy Boots - Palette knife painting of angels by Judy Mackey

"Angel with Cowboy Boots"

14" x  11", Oil on Board

I had this image of cowboy boots...maybe it's because I'm a part of the Artists of Texas and there is a lot of Texana in our paintings....?  And I live in Texas....and I was thinking - I'd like a pair of cowboy boots...

This angel seems to be walking with a lot of spunk...big steps...like Texans...and yet lost in thought...

I hope your angel, the one who watches over you, has spunk.  That they aren't too cautious when the devil sitting on your other shoulder is whispering for you to do something you're not comfortable with - that your "good" angel isn't making you do things that are too safe...

For the Mae Wests in us!  YAY!

Website:  JudyMackey.com

Email: CLICK HERE

If you are interested in purchasing "Angel with Cowboy Boots", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

Can I Come Along - Male Angel Palette Knife Oil Painting by Judy Mackey

"Can I Come Along"

12" x  9", Oil on Board

The one thing that sometime scared me was, will my pets be cared for if I should leave?  The title is for that thought.  It's also a cool looking "dude" angel with sunglasses.

Just a thought - be sure to remember your pets in your wills, be sure to ask friends who will be guardians to take care of them and - update your wills!   I know this is not a topic/reminder you thought you'd find but since I'm painting Angels - I thought I'd just mention it!

Website:  JudyMackey.com

Email: CLICK HERE

If you are interested in purchasing "Can I Come Along", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

David

You can see the angst in Davids facial expression, this was the summer before he left for his first year of college.  A summer to remember.

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