Studio Art and Soul News

01/14/12 Deux Magots,#2 by Carol Morgan

2012-01-14T09:13:00.002-06:00

I liked the first one that I had painted in acrylic so much that I had it in my house. It was sold in November at our Open Studio Tour to some friends for their new house. I wanted to re-paint this image again. Of course, this time it was in oils and just slightly larger. I am pleased with the outcome. It might end up back in my house if it doesn't sell!

...it is winter here... 36x36 Oil on canvas Mark Malone

2012-01-11T17:49:00.003-06:00

This is another in my series of aspen paintings. My first attempt at a winter scene. This was done on an extra thick (almost 3") gallery wrap canvas.

11/29/11 Carolina Marshes

2011-11-29T06:49:00.004-06:00

This is the largest painting I have attempted so far. What fun to paint large. I'm afraid I'm hooked on the larger canvases now!

I have always loved North Carolina and the Lowcountry. This image is one of my favorites so I attempted to paint it. My fellow studio artists helped me with some great advice about paintings and distance and my friend, Mark brought to my attention some shadows that I hadn't painted properly. Thanks everyone. It truly takes a village to complete a painting. Our critiques are very gentle and loving so it is easy to take. It is amazingly hard to put yourself out there to be criticized even with close friends! Thanks again everyone for all the help.

Work in Progress 72"x48" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

2011-10-26T20:17:00.005-05:00

I tried to step outside the box on this one. I purposefully made the sage appear giant. Why? I do not know. It just felt right. A few dabs here and there and I will be finished.

Twilight in the Canyon 24x30...Oil on Canvas Mark Malone

2011-09-24T14:56:00.004-05:00

Stylistically, a departure for me. I forced myself to paint looser using some of my favorite colors.

aspen Series III 48x72 Oil on Canvas Mark Malone

2011-09-15T03:08:00.004-05:00

Finally finished. I added the bright colors back into the foreground. If you are interested in finding out more about this piece, Please contact me at 214.734.9987. Thank you for viewing.

Aspen Series III closer to finished 72x48 Mark W. Malone

2011-08-13T01:29:00.004-05:00

A few additions, I think, have made this an "almost done" painting. I toned down the foreground so as not to compete with the foliage. I added a tiny bit of iridescent white to the clouds as well as some brighter yellow in the foliage. It is a BIG honking painting and I went way out on a limb with the colors. Thanks for viewing. Comments welcome.

Aspen Cathedral 48x72 Oil on Canvas

2011-07-09T03:38:00.003-05:00

Go Big or go home. I love painting a large canvas. FREDOM! A few tweaks and I am done.

Yellow Flower by Grant Schirpik

2011-06-27T10:22:00.000-05:00

This is a 20x20 oil painting on cradled board. I discovered this flower in Santiago in a public garden. I'm not sure what type of flower it is, so feel free to let me know if you can name it. This is my second in a series of flower paintings. Thanks for looking.

Hibiscus by Grant Schirpik

2011-06-27T10:16:00.000-05:00

This is a 20x20 oil painting on cradled board. The first in a series of flowers. How many I end up painting is anyone's guess. I bore easily. A challenge with all the red, but there is something about a Hibiscus that lowers the blood pressure. Thanks for visiting.

Danielle, by Sharon Hodges

2011-06-21T09:55:00.000-05:00

This is another painting from my life drawing series. The model was very interesting to draw, in that she was more Rubenesque in proportions, very curvy, so her poses had wonderful positive and negative shapes. I painted this almost entirely with the 'gathered greys' from my left over palette paints from the past few months (I just scrape together all the left over paints and cram them into baby food jars) plus white. I've ended up with some brown-grey, green-grey, lavendar-grey, blue-grey....very interesting tones that I could never mix again in a million years. This canvas is 24x30x3 deep. If you have interest in this painting or others, please contact me. If you wish to see more of my work, please visit my blog or website. Thanks for looking!

on my easel

2011-06-17T20:43:00.004-05:00

This idea has been percolating in my head for a while. I am not finished yet, and do not know whether to market these as a "trio" or individually. I am also unsure whether or not to sign them on the outside since they can be placed upside down or sideways without ruining any idea that I might have had. Advice welcome.

Rhia 1 /Rhia with Yellow Chair, by Sharon Hodges

2011-06-07T10:44:00.000-05:00

Top: Rhia 1, 24x30, oil on panel

Bottom: Rhia with Yellow Chair, 28 x 22, oil on panel

OK, so I am taking a life drawing class....I hated figure drawing in college...maybe because it was at 8 in the morning? Whatever, but I have never liked figure drawing, all the while totally believing that it is a necessary foundation for any artist. Ok, so I thought I would force myself to pay for the class and endure it. Lo and behold, I really love this class. Go figure (pun not intended). The next step is unavoidable for me, and that is putting those drawings to canvas and adding paint. What is a painting anyway but drawing with a brush, and then 'pushing' it with color? So, here we go...it is a learning curve, to be sure, and there is much to learn. I know, for example, that I have taken liberties with the hands and feet in these two paintings of Rhia...and, frankly, also in the thighs...she is very thin...I never aspired to be a realist, but I would like to get the gesture and the feeling commuted from my eyes/hand to the paper or canvas...so we will see how that goes. Feel free to comment positive or negative, I am open to all opinions. Thanks for looking!
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Light Through the Canyon Mark Malone 36x48

2011-06-02T21:40:00.004-05:00

This painting won 3rd Place in The Contemporary Fine Art International May Art Contest. To view this site, go to http://www.contemporaryfineartinternational.com/CFAI_Art_Challenge_Winner_Page.html This piece is currently hanging in The Dutch Art Gallery. Thank you for viewing this blog.

Dragonfly Dreams by Kay Wyne

2011-05-30T07:57:00.000-05:00

Dragonfly Dreams

30" x 48" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

This abstract evolved after going through several different stages. When I first started this painting, I though I wanted to paint an abstract. Then at one point it was going to be a horizon series painting. You can see where the horizon line is...and then after putting some color on the the canvas, I saw a dragonfly and proceeded to incorporate that image along with some geometric shapes, lines and texture. I used brushes, palette knives and oil sticks on this painting. I like the shape and size of the canvas...thanks for viewing this blog! Have a great day on this Memorial Day. I will be in the studio painting away!

On my Easel

2011-05-27T20:04:00.002-05:00

No Title Yet!

Lots of changes to be made! As I waited for nearly 2 years, my favorite restaurant in Northern New Mexico finally reopened. I was fortunate to be there! This is Rancho de Chimayo during the summer of 2010, still bright and beautiful as ever! Enjoy!

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indian Sunset 36x48

2011-05-25T15:51:00.006-05:00

Another in a series of palette knife paintings. Very happy with this piece. I was thinking of how the sun renews the earth each day with its light, illuminating the beautiful colors of our world.

Palette Knife Landscape - SOLD! - by Kay Wyne

2011-05-23T15:34:00.000-05:00

This contemporary palette knife landscape painting just sold! The paint was applied thick and fast...giving the canvas texture. Thanks to the collector who purchased this painting, and thanks for looking at this blog!

Indian Sunset 36x48 Finished( I think)

2011-05-22T02:13:00.005-05:00

This painting has been revised many times. I am very fortunate to paint with a group of wonderful people at The Studio Art & Soul. I have also had some very constructive criticism from my new friends at Artists of Texas. Consequently, this piece is influenced by many people whose opinions I hold in high regard. It was a departure for me in that I used a palette knife, which I am growing to love since it forces me to paint in a "looser" style than is my custom. Furthermore, I did not use a "source" photograph. I sketched this on a drawing pad and had a particular color palette in mind. It is also on the upper end of size for me. I love painting large. The large canvas is so much more forgiving and I get to use lots of sizable knives and lots of impasto. I wanted to create a very stark contrast between shadow and light while exaggerating the colors that are evocative of New Mexico. I had great fun painting this piece and I hope that I accomplished what I intended. As I look at the photo, I realize that it is darker overall than in life, so I will probably resubmit this when I have a better photo.
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Sunsets of the West

2011-05-20T09:58:00.003-05:00

This painting is called Quiet Reflection. It's one of a series that I have started of Sunsets of the West. Creating these sunsets has not only been another learning experience on my artistic journey, but a true step in my spiritual journey.

On my easel....

2011-04-30T06:43:00.002-05:00

I thought this was going to be an abstract aspen painting, but when I sat down at the easel I decided that I was not in the mood for an aspen. This is starting out as one of my horizon series abstracts....who knows what will happen on this canvas today. It is a pretty large canvas...so I got my big wide brushes out and started pushing the paint around. I hope to post more tomorrow...have a good weekend. Kay

New Life by Kay Wyne

2011-04-18T22:34:00.002-05:00

New Life

oil on 30" x 30" gallery wrap canvas

I think it is finished.....I might make a few minor changes.

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Indian Sunset 36x48 Finished( I think)

2011-04-14T01:17:00.003-05:00

pretty birds by Carol Morgan

2011-04-13T10:43:00.004-05:00

Painted these four little guys the other day and I'm pleased with the result! I think I might like painting little birds! (in all sizes)

Ripped from my Sketchbook: Triptych, 24x60, by Sharon Hodges

2011-04-05T15:06:00.002-05:00

This triptych is another in the 'ripped from my sketchbook' series, thus the ragged edge motif at the tops of the canvases. Does that work? or not? The modern landscapes do work as stand alones, as diptych, or triptych, depending on your preference. This came up after I took my dog for a outing in a new park. I am always amazed at what she sniffs out that I never even see, stuff that I would just pass right over, but that she is completely fascinated with...she is easily entertained and so happy with every scent that passes her way. Simple pleasures. Please visit my blog or website to see more of my paintings. Thanks for your interest in my artwork.