Bird and Shoes
16 x 20 inches, watercolor on paper
one of a kind
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Daily Painting 1431 Tall Palms in the Morning
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Daily Painting 1430 Wednesday's Winds Tropical Storm Debby
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PLEIN AIR PAINTING AT SIESTA KEY
Squirrels By The Path, gouache on paper, 12 in. x 9 in.
Squirrels By The Path, gouache on paper, 12 in. x 9 in.
I painted this en plein air this morning at the picnic area at Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Florida. It was a relatively cool morning. The squirrels came over while I was sketching, so I sketched them right into my composition. My website is at Sharon Guy Art.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Daily Painting 1429 Bear Point Egret
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Daily Painting 1428 Settling in for the Night White bird oil painting
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Gail's Planter
Diane Mannion, GAIL'S PLANTER, 6x8" oil
A friend's Mexican pottery in the afternoon sun.
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PLEIN AIR PAINTING AT SIESTA BEACH
Sea Oats And Grasses, gouache on paper, 12 in. x 9 in. by Sharon Guy. I had a couple of hours to paint early in the morning before it started to rain. The light was soft and gray because of the clouds. My website is at http://www.sharonguyart.com. I also have a shop on etsy at http://www.etsy.com/people/sharonguy.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Diane Mannion, IBIS
Diane Mannion, IBIS, 6x8" oil
Posted this on my blog today along with a demo of my painting, WATER PEOPLE.
Daily Painting 1427 Indian River Sail
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
"At the Beach" (yellow skirt) by Sally Shisler
(4x4") - 201215
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I have some 4x4" gesso board that's been laying around for a while, and I finally decided to go ahead and give it a try for painting. My usual surface is Centurion oil primed linen that I cut down and mount onto gator board. It's been my preference for about 2 years (after I went on a spree buying and trying all different kinds of 'stuff' to get the best of what I'd need to kill as many birds with one stone as possible). I really enjoyed the gesso board though I believe there was some absorption of the paint rather than what I'm used to with the linen. The linen allows the paint to sit on top of the surface more. Just the same, I think I'll do several more like this to see where it goes.
I have some 4x4" gesso board that's been laying around for a while, and I finally decided to go ahead and give it a try for painting. My usual surface is Centurion oil primed linen that I cut down and mount onto gator board. It's been my preference for about 2 years (after I went on a spree buying and trying all different kinds of 'stuff' to get the best of what I'd need to kill as many birds with one stone as possible). I really enjoyed the gesso board though I believe there was some absorption of the paint rather than what I'm used to with the linen. The linen allows the paint to sit on top of the surface more. Just the same, I think I'll do several more like this to see where it goes.
About
workshops - so many have asked, and yes, I still do them and I am in the
process of putting together the next few for this year. Probably will
aim for 2 more. (Next year I will be teaching in GA, and hopefully in
TX - thanks to the honor of being invited as a Signature Member of Contemporary Fine Art International). I have also put feelers out for the central NJ area). I'll keep everyone posted.
Anyone who has asked, I've put you on the list of artists who are interested.
Finally, I believe I'm going to send out a short questionnaire soon to ascertain who is interested in studying what. My endeavors & methods have changed a lot since I first began teaching a few years ago, and I'd hate to plan something that not everyone was expecting.
Anyone who has asked, I've put you on the list of artists who are interested.
Finally, I believe I'm going to send out a short questionnaire soon to ascertain who is interested in studying what. My endeavors & methods have changed a lot since I first began teaching a few years ago, and I'd hate to plan something that not everyone was expecting.
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Windy Palm Miniature Oil Painting
Cabbage palm blowing in the wind. ACEO size, oil on watercolor paper. 2.50 x 3.50 inches
Monday, June 18, 2012
Daily Painting 1426 Take Off American Egret Oil Painting
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Florida Hammock, an "Old Florida" Coastal Oil Painting by Judy Batterson
A Florida hammock,appearing still and quiet, is actually teeming with life.
Palms and mangroves are painted in detail as they grow out of the foliage along the waterway. This hammock, with abundant wildlife and strong reflections, is typical of the marshy hammocks along the low coastal areas of Florida. A cool palette of blues and greens make a calming scene. Very natural and tranquil. Oil on canvas. 16"H x 20"W
This painting will be in the Orlando Museum of Art First Thursdays in July.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Daily Painting 1425 Morning Flight American Egret Painting
Its 5 x 7 inches, oil on masonite,
Live Oak 4x4 by Jani Lori
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| 4x4 oil on linen panel |
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| 2 inch black frame |
Love them...this is a 4x4 oil painting on linen being sold with frame at http://www.cfai.co
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Barbie by Jani Lori
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| 5x7 oil on RayMar linen panel |
Daily Painting 1424 Sabal Palm and Two Live Oaks minature oil painting plein air
"Late Summer Interlude" by Sally Shisler
(16x20 Oval")
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You may remember this painting from several years back. Five to be exact. The other night we had an intense rain storm that scared the be-jeezis out of me because my studio started to leak large amounts of water. Both from above and coming in from outside. Thank god nothing got damaged. I was able to get out there soon enough to save my things. One of them was a chest that has several of my older pieces stored away for safe keeping. I was relieved to find that nothing inside was scathed. At any rate, I kept this piece out so that I could compare it to what I've been painting these days. I'm working on a commission (2x2') of a beach scene for a new client and it's interesting to me how much actually hasn't changed in my style. Palettes are a different story. The colors in "Late Summer" were my favorite back then and I used them over and over. I still love the combination, but I'm pleased that in the span of recent years, my use of color has matured quite a bit - it seems anyway...
I also wanted to thank all of you who have been leaving comments and emailing me. It's wonderful to hear from so many people! Of course, with that comes the pressure to try and get back to everyone - which I have to say that I'm not very good at. I have good intentions, but those are worthless without some action.
About workshops - so many have asked, and yes, I still do them and I am in the process of putting together the next few for this year. Probably will aim for 2 more. (Next year I will be teaching in GA, and hopefully in TX - thanks to the honor of being invited as a Signature Member of Contemporary Fine Art International). I have also put feelers out for the central NJ area). I'll keep everyone posted.
Anyone who has asked, I've put you on the list of artists who are interested.
Finally, I believe I'm going to send out a short questionnaire soon to ascertain who is interested in studying what. My endeavors & methods have changed a lot since I first began teaching a few years ago, and I'd hate to plan something that not everyone was expecting.
You may remember this painting from several years back. Five to be exact. The other night we had an intense rain storm that scared the be-jeezis out of me because my studio started to leak large amounts of water. Both from above and coming in from outside. Thank god nothing got damaged. I was able to get out there soon enough to save my things. One of them was a chest that has several of my older pieces stored away for safe keeping. I was relieved to find that nothing inside was scathed. At any rate, I kept this piece out so that I could compare it to what I've been painting these days. I'm working on a commission (2x2') of a beach scene for a new client and it's interesting to me how much actually hasn't changed in my style. Palettes are a different story. The colors in "Late Summer" were my favorite back then and I used them over and over. I still love the combination, but I'm pleased that in the span of recent years, my use of color has matured quite a bit - it seems anyway...
I also wanted to thank all of you who have been leaving comments and emailing me. It's wonderful to hear from so many people! Of course, with that comes the pressure to try and get back to everyone - which I have to say that I'm not very good at. I have good intentions, but those are worthless without some action.
About workshops - so many have asked, and yes, I still do them and I am in the process of putting together the next few for this year. Probably will aim for 2 more. (Next year I will be teaching in GA, and hopefully in TX - thanks to the honor of being invited as a Signature Member of Contemporary Fine Art International). I have also put feelers out for the central NJ area). I'll keep everyone posted.
Anyone who has asked, I've put you on the list of artists who are interested.
Finally, I believe I'm going to send out a short questionnaire soon to ascertain who is interested in studying what. My endeavors & methods have changed a lot since I first began teaching a few years ago, and I'd hate to plan something that not everyone was expecting.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Daily Painting 1423 Sunny Path to the River Summer time painting
Monday, June 11, 2012
"Walking in the Hills" 2 by Sally Shisler (after EH Potthast)
(4x4") - 201209a
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Many of my most popular paintings have numerous purchase requests. For those who miss out, I always offer to paint a new version just for them (commission, if you will). This is the second painting that I've done of this image. The first one is a few posts below - it sold right away. There are major differences in the two versions - on purpose, so that I'm not simply repainting the exact same thing. The first version has a very high contrast quality with super white whites & dark darks. I LOVE working this way, mainly because I'm pretty sure how to get the effect I'm looking for directly without spoiling the looseness and freshness of the paint application. Today's version has several mid-range gray valued colors. All are on the warm side of color temp, but some are warmer than others. I'm thrilled that it's success comes not from strong contrast, but from well developed areas of local color.
I also wanted to thank all of you who have been leaving comments and emailing me. It's wonderful to hear from so many people! Of course, with that comes the pressure to try and get back to everyone - which I have to say that I'm not very good at. I have good intentions, but those are worthless without some action.
About workshops - so many have asked, and yes, I still do them and I am in the process of putting together the next few for this year. Probably will aim for 2 more. (Next year I will be teaching in GA, and hopefully in TX - thanks to the honor of being invited as a Signature Member of Contemporary Fine Art International). I have also put feelers out for the central NJ area). I'll keep everyone posted.
Anyone who has asked, I've put you on the list of artists who are interested.
Finally, I believe I'm going to send out a short questionnaire soon to ascertain who is interested in studying what. My endeavors & methods have changed a lot since I first began teaching a few years ago, and I'd hate to plan something that not everyone was expecting.
Many of my most popular paintings have numerous purchase requests. For those who miss out, I always offer to paint a new version just for them (commission, if you will). This is the second painting that I've done of this image. The first one is a few posts below - it sold right away. There are major differences in the two versions - on purpose, so that I'm not simply repainting the exact same thing. The first version has a very high contrast quality with super white whites & dark darks. I LOVE working this way, mainly because I'm pretty sure how to get the effect I'm looking for directly without spoiling the looseness and freshness of the paint application. Today's version has several mid-range gray valued colors. All are on the warm side of color temp, but some are warmer than others. I'm thrilled that it's success comes not from strong contrast, but from well developed areas of local color.
I also wanted to thank all of you who have been leaving comments and emailing me. It's wonderful to hear from so many people! Of course, with that comes the pressure to try and get back to everyone - which I have to say that I'm not very good at. I have good intentions, but those are worthless without some action.
About workshops - so many have asked, and yes, I still do them and I am in the process of putting together the next few for this year. Probably will aim for 2 more. (Next year I will be teaching in GA, and hopefully in TX - thanks to the honor of being invited as a Signature Member of Contemporary Fine Art International). I have also put feelers out for the central NJ area). I'll keep everyone posted.
Anyone who has asked, I've put you on the list of artists who are interested.
Finally, I believe I'm going to send out a short questionnaire soon to ascertain who is interested in studying what. My endeavors & methods have changed a lot since I first began teaching a few years ago, and I'd hate to plan something that not everyone was expecting.
Daily Painting 1422 Morning Mists Australian Pines
No mail for me today, went to the mailbox to pick it up and there was a black snake inside, probably scared the mail lady.
The painting is oil on masonite 8 x 10 inches,
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Daily Painting 1421 Dancing Egrets at Hackberry Hammock
Saturday, June 9, 2012
"At the Beach" after Edward H. Potthast
"At the Beach" after Edward H. Potthast (4x4") - 201214
Hats
and umbrellas; umbrellas and hats... For whatever reason, they are a
challenge. More importantly, I want to discuss the inclusion of a black
person. Because everything I've painted up until now has been creamy
white folks. One of my husband's best friends is black. She asked me the
other day why I haven't ever including someone black. What can I say?
It was a terrific question! I have to tell on myself and say I just
never had the occasion to or even thought of it. Black skin has a
wonderful quality with MANY more variations in color and value than that
of white skin. From rich dark prussian blue hues, to light caramelly
tones, it offers lots of mixing fun!
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Friday, June 8, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Daily Painting 1420 Indian River Shore Line
"Beach Time" by Sally Shisler
"Beach Time" (4x4") - 201213
Contemporary
subject; classical colors. I wanted to break out a little bit, tone
things down from the last few posts. Again (like in the Skinny Dipping
paintings-sexy nude), I was wary of this piece being pigeonholed into a genre (cutesy mother, child)
taking away from any merits it might have as just a painting. I really
love working with very dark darks - the transparent ones. Sap green,
alizarin crimson & ultramarine blue. Mixed together, they create
succulent colors. I had been trying out the M. Graham oils for a
while. Very good quality pigment that has walnut oil for the medium.
Not to mention very nice tube openings and tops. I thought it might cut
down on the amount of walnut oil I use when I'm mixing my paint. But it
didn't. Also, as much as I wanted the brand to work, it was just too
pasty for me. I'm back to the good old Winton & Georgian
brands. These are student grade, but in my opinion, the best for what I
do.
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