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The only photograph the customer had was a snow scene without the decorations. With his instructions we were able to create a house fully decorated for Christmas. The completed watercolor made a memorable surprise gift for the customer's wife
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I hope the community will attend my opening and see some of my new works, enjoy a few Cuban treats and some nice wine. This is my 1st solo show in Beacon New York and I am very proud and honored to be showing at RiverWinds gallery. Best Wishes, Cuban American Artist Jose Acosta
"Usual Suspects” - Paintings by Jose Acosta at RiverWinds Gallery, February 13 - March 7, 2010 Artist Reception: Saturday February 13, 2010 5 - 8pm Gallery Hours: Wed - Monday 12 - 6pm, Second Saturday 12 - 9pm www.RiverWindsGallery.com
Riverwinds gallery at 172 Main Street in Beacon is delighted to welcome Jose Acosta to our gallery in Beacon. His paintings of bright colors, swirling figures, and vibrant energy warm your heart and put a smile on your face
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Field of Poppies by Alison Vernon 24×30, palette knife oil on canvas http://www.alisonvernon
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Lighthouse
by LAPARKINSON , February 6, 2010—02:48 PM
I have made more progress on Lighthouse painting. I usually make sure there is a good base coat on entire painting before I put in more colors and details into a painting.
I paint all the time but not always on subjects I enjoy. This Lighthouse will be special because I'm enjoying it.
The average painting will have seven values of color on a subject. However a perfect painting will have 14 or more values of color on a subject.
Words of wisdom: Paintings can be good if not done in a rush
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by LAPARKINSON , February 6, 2010—02:47 PM
I have made more progress on Lighthouse painting. I usually make sure there is a good base coat on entire painting before I put in more colors and details into a painting.
I paint all the time but not always on subjects I enjoy. This Lighthouse will be special because I'm enjoying it.
The average painting will have seven values of color on a subject. However a perfect painting will have 14 or more values of color on a subject.
Words of wisdom: Paintings can be good if not done in a rush
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My artwork is about reflections of nature. I enjoy doing floral,landscapes. I have been an oil artist for fifteen years
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I asked for Sam's opinion of Jaguar, since he happened into the room while I was working. [Sam is my husband's nickname.] He's reluctant to offer opinions; afraid it will inhibit my creative process. Usually, though, he only says what I already know.
He said Jaguar was all right, but he thought I wanted to get away from realism. He thought The Red Road Home [an impressionistic landscape], with its loose intuitive style, was a breakthrough; but now I seem to be going backward. He also noted that I seem to do better when working from my imagination rather than a photo.
He's right. I didn't stick with my original plan to produce generalized forms without looking at the picture. I looked at the photo a lot, and worked with a small brush. The combination moved the work toward photorealism
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I was told a few years ago by a friend upon viewing one of my works-“you ’re no Picasso. I know it was spoken in jest but I’ve never forgotten and continue to ponder the comparison. Of course I’m no Picasso, or Lawrence, Wyatt, or Bearden . I am a Seymour. Indeed, Rembrant is no Picasso and vice versa. In my opinion, no artist should be a comparative gold standard for another. A Picasso is a Picasso. A Rembrant is a Rembrant and a Warhol is a Warhol. What these and all visual artists have in common is a capacity to transpose an internalized vision into a product that arouses some emotion and/or thoughtful reflection from those who view it. The painting here is an 18×24 egg tempera painting “Walking with Grandad.” It is no Picasso, it is a Seymour
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in my last blog i said i'd add 3 new one's in jan. or early feb., i just added those plus 2 more: lizard cave was done for a contest (infinity art gallery.com) and horse(abstract catagory) is my latest that i just wanted to get done and put on my website. the one i'm working on now will also go in the abstract catagory. if you want more info. about this series of surreal/contemporary style art that i started in '95 go to my profile
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Alison Vernon Waiting for the Nellie G 20×16, palette knife oil on canvas http://www.alisonvernon
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we begin our stretch of ten art fair weekends in a row with a great festival in mount dora, florida. the artists line the streets of the downtown area and along with the music and food it has become one of the most popular events during the winter art season.
this will be our second visit to this art festival and we enjoyed our time here last year so we are looking forward to the 2010 edition. the forecast is calling for sunny and cool weather and we hope to see big crowds out and about in mount dora.
we used our two week break to paint the display walls of our art fair canopy and they will be making their debut in mt dora this weekend...our goal was to freshen up our display and to provide a more striking background for peggys artwork
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At the top of an off shore rock pelicans gather, and a lone comorant stands sentinel at the left end of the formation. Mists swirl in the blue sky behind them. The rock itself is a rugged blend of light and shadow. This original painting is in acrylic on stretched canvas.
Without a drop of water in sight, this painting speaks of the sea. Part of it is the light bouncing white off the top of the rocks and reflecting back in the fog swirling in the sky. We identify pelicans and cormorants with the sea even though they can be found along in shore lakes at certain times of the year. The birds also speak of the ocean breeze, either facing directly i to it or hunkered down against it as several of the pelicans are
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This is one of my favorite original oil painting. Canvas size;30"×24"×1",this painting is staple free and ready to hang. To paint musical instruments I get inspiration from my Son in Law,who is engaged in music
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by dannypio , February 3, 2010—12:00 AM
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC. View this and all new James Bond authentic autographed portraits in my gallery! We also have framed autograph portraits of past and current celebrities. Doris Day, Charles Bronson, Elizabeth Montgomery, Gene Wilder, Nastassja Kinski, Roger Moore, Sharon Stone, Three Stooges, and others! Also see our framed LP portrait creations.
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I've made my fledgling attempt here, with this painting. I am dabbling in the world of eros with as much abandon as I could muster. How did I do? I don't know but I do know that I am very pleased with the results-a whimsical, illustrative thing is happening here. I had a lot of fun with this painting which is the point, in the end, isn't it? Yup. It is
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The time from May 2009 forward is a time of a lot of firsts for me. They are my first steps into the art world. My first art-related website, my first gallery, my first sales in a many years, my first greeting card printing, my first framed pieces and now, my first grown up art show.
The last time I had a show was in high school. I entered the Jefferson County High School show and I had a large acrylic landscape on canvas that hung at the Arvada Center in Arvada, Colorado.
Artists Association of Northern Colorado is the current show I am entering. I sent my paperwork and images for jury consideration for entry into the show. I am trying not to hear that "fizzling" sound that is usually followed by a "splat" as I fall flat on my face
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