Caricature of Dave, 8x10 Pastel Portrait by Carmen Beecher

I've been through all our closets now, so I don't think I'll be finding any more new art forms. This one is Dave Schotter, Air Force NCO from Indiana, who regaled us in the Graphics Shop with stories about the Shoe Tree and the Squirrel Hunting Convention. Those days were my best memories in 31 years of government service.

Carmen

Caricature of Suzanne, 11x14 Pastel

Due to our closet remodeling, I recently discovered some caricatures I did years ago. This is my daughter Suzanne in her poofy blue dress in the 80s. I was still working for the Air Force then and I did many caricatures of retiring VIPs. I moved on to oil painting, and now, to book illustration. Since I'm too busy to paint much, I'll be posting more of these "oldies" for a while.

Carmen

Outer Banks North Carolina Seascape Pastel Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Outer Banks North Carolina  Storm Approaching

Pastel 16 x 20 inches

Painted En Plein Air

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This pastel was painted en plein air during a time at the Outer Banks, Duck Island, when a storm was quickly approaching. The weather changes so quickly there.

 For more information on this magical group of islands please look at:    https://www.outer-banks.com/

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Seashells Audubon Collection Pastel Watercolor Phyllis O'Shields Florida Artist

SeaShells Series for Audubon Collection

Watercolor and Pastel
Phyllis O'Shields Seashell Artist

Contemporary Impressionism

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Studio 704.394.7382

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My Third Audubon Seashell Collection

These card size paintings in pastel and watercolour are being used as a card series for Audubon Stores, this is the third series I have created for them. The backs of the cards have a complete description of the shell and its habitat.

My sea shell cards are in book stores, gift shops and stores through the South East, Caribbean and Hawaii.

Many people frame the cards as they are on a very heavy gloss paper stock, archival, suitable for framing.

Most of these shells in the collection are found in the Caribbean, Florida & East Coast, California and Hawaii.

A wonderful place to look up your favorite beautiful shell http://www.blogger.com/goog_1499547105

Everyone loves sea shells and has special memories of a vacation spent at the beach. I look forward to hearing from all seashell collectors. Please drop me an email and share with me  your collection.

These are available in cards for sell and small glicee prints on my web store.

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Tuscany Sunflower Study Pastel Phyllis O'Shields Florida Artist

Tuscany Sunflower Series VII

Pastel 12 x 16 without mat

Canson Mi-Teintes

Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

copyright 2011 PO'Shields

My Inspiration: Last of Summer Sunflowers on the back roads of Tuscany.

When visiting Tuscany each year I paint Sunflowers, Lavender and Olive Trees.
Each Tuscan Sunflower is different with it's own personality, thus I usually sketch en plein air

the one that jumps out at me.

There is nothing more beautiful than the Tuscan fields of golden sunflowers surrounding a golden rustic house with a terra cotta roof.

These are views that I use in large paintings, but for the sketching en plein air there is always one sunflower among the many that calls out to be drawn.

I will be posting over the next few weeks series of these plein air sketches.
Bravissima!

For more information on this painting please visit http://www.oshieldsfineart.com// click into the European Collection

Phyllis O'Shields Artist , Contemporary Impressionism

You may reach P. O’Shields regarding the purchase prices her available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382 or by emailing her at poshields@oshieldsfineart.com

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Bahamas Out Island  Exuma

Original Pastel  Image Size 20 x 16

by Phyllis O'Shields artist

Contemporary Impressionism

Club 47 - Day 3 - An Art Challenge Participation -We will offer paintings for 47 days for sale for $47 and contribute to charities of our choice.My charity is local Mecklenburg/ Gastonia  for needy families, women's & children's shelter.

This pastel painting is normally a  $400 painting without mat and framing. But because it is offered in this Daily Club 47 it sells for $47.00
Studio 704.374.1695
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   To purchase this beautiful painting please  visit  www.oshieldsfineart.com

I am a professional member of Contemporary Fine Art International and in support of many artists along with Kimberly Conrad we have taken the opportunity to join together and improve our lives through personal goals and helping our favorite charity with is Art initative.

Thank You for viewing our art.

Blessings of Peace and Joy to you. Phyllis O'Shields   

Bahamas Out Island Original Pastel by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Imprssionism

Bahamas Out Island  Original Pastel
By Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism
20 x 16 inches image size
Exuma painted en plein air

Pastel on Archival Paper

My inspiration for this series of Bahamas Paintings is the beautiful clear water, the delicate colours of water and sky, the absolute pristine surroundings. I feel total peace and contentment in the Bahamas. I lived on Andros and Freeport Island for many years.
 Each year I return to the out islands and hold workshops painting en plein air.  Please email me if you wish to be on a list of students who will attend.

http://www.bahamas.com/   is a wonderful site to explore the islands and see the beautiful blue waters.

To purchase this beautiful painting visit http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/
Studio 704.374.1695
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Lynn Morgan Contemporary Pastel Paintings

"Black and White"

12" x 9"
Pastel on paper

Lynn Morgan Contemporary Pastel Landscape Painting

"Before Work in Paris"

12" x 9"
Pastel on paper