Christmas Eve 2015 Warm Wishes from Me to You

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you have enjoyed seeing what I have been up to in the studio this past year.  I am grateful for the hours I have spent painting and sharing and look forward to returning in the New Year.  Merry Christmas!  

Warmest Regards,  Heidi

First Snow Countryside Landscape Original Oil Painting

sold

"Strength"

6x6"

oil on panel 

orig.post 2015 

We have only had one snowfall so far and that was before Thanksgiving.  We have been enjoying the warm weather, especially knowing it wont stick around.  Fortunately I took a few pictures of our first snowfall.  This mighty old tree stood strong in the cold and wind.  I should know this, I think this tree is a sycamore not an oak, but I could be wrong.  It was kind of scrubby, looked like it had a rough beginning many years ago for it had a few restarts shooting up from the ground.

Winter Sparkle Contemporary Impressionism Original Oil Painting

Winter Sparkle
oil on panel 2015
6x6"

I painted this at the beginning of the year.  We have had a very mild winter so far, only one snowfall.  That is okay, winter weather will be here soon enough.  Looking forward to painting the snow.

The Scenic Route Contemporary Impressionism Daily Oil Painting

"The Scenic Route"
2015
oil on panel

I had a brief time in the studio today.  It was nice to unplug.   Tomorrow I will be in the studio not to paint however, to clean and organize.

Contemporary Impressionism Sunset Drive Original Oil Painting

"Sunset Drive"
oil on panel
2015
6x6"

One Room School House Original Oil Painting $85 Gallery Special

"School is In"

2009

oil on panel

This one room school house.  All available 6x6" paintings posted on this.

What a special gift this would be for that special teacher.

The Magic of Christmas for Child Original Oil Painting

"The Magic of Christmas"

oil on panel 

6x6"

2015

I didn't realize before having children that when you do there is immense joy in seeing Christmas through there eyes.  Such a gift!

We always decorate the tree together and as the kids get older we reminisce over the ornaments we have accumulated over the years.  When we are finally finished finding the perfect spot on the tree  (or at this point any open spot left) we sit back and turn the room lights off and enjoy the sparkling tree remembering years past and of loved ones near and far.

God Bless you and yours this Christmas Season.

I'm Ready for My Close Up Duck Painting

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"I'm Ready for My Close Up"

oil on panel 

6x6"

2015

Oh this sweet duck!  Who could resist this curious fella.  Especially the colors of his feathers in the sun and shade, irresistible.

Cows Grazing in Clusters Farm Life Original Oil Painting

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"Clusters"

2015

oil on panel 

6x6"

The cows were like dots on the field.  I tried to keep their shapes simplified.  I liked how the dappled sunlight through the clouds highlighted their lovely hides.  The greens in the field are a much brighter yellow green than they appear on my laptop.  The colors look right on my cell phone.  To get a good digital image can drive one nuts since this blog is viewed in different ways.  My laptop is old and outdated so hopefully you are seeing a truer version on your electronics.

If you haven't noticed, I added the year 2009 to my Gallery Sale.  Now there are many more paintings available for a special price of $85.  This price includes postage in the U.S.  purchase informaton can be found at the right side of this blog.

Email me if you  have any questions. 

malottmadhouse@hotmail.com

Stream Creek Landscape 6x6 Oil Painting

Shallow Creek Kayaking

Oil on panel  

2009

6x6"

Check out my special pricing on all available 6x6" paintings posted between 2006-and now 2009 for $85.  This includes postage in the U.S.  purchase informaton can be found at the right side of this blog.

Email me if you  have any questions. 

malottmadhouse@hotmail.com

Just a reminder, I still have a few of my "Holy Family" original paintings available.

Holy Family

2015

Beach Seagulls People 6x6 Daily Painting

"Seagulls at Sunset"

2009

Oil on panel 

6x6"

Winter Sunset on the Lake Original Oil Painting

"November Sunset" -2015

oil on panel 

6x6"

A cold afternoon on the lake was warmed in color only of the setting sun.  

Harvest Moon Gallery Sale contemporary impressionism original oil painting

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"Harvest Moon"

oil on panel 

6x6"

To Grandma's House We Go Original Farm Oil Painting

Happy Thanksgiving to You & Yours 

This harvest painting is from September of 2014.  I am very busy in the kitchen this week and savoring moments with the family.  So I decided to walk down memory lane and post a few paintings that are awaiting a new home :)

Holy Family Nativity Contemporary Impressionism Original Oil Painting

a few left

"Holy Family"

Oil on panel 

6x6"

Contact me if you would like to purchase a 1 Season rights to print this picture on your Church bulletin or program during Christmas.

malottmadhouse@hotmail.com 

Contemporary Impressionism Original Daily Oil Painting November Sky Series

"Grand Exit"

oilon panel 

6x6"

The sky was changing within minutes.  One of the best shows I've seen.  Here above the trees the sky was violet and purple and the last warm hues of the sun slipped into darkness. 

Contemporary Impressionism November Skies Dramatic Clouds Original Oil Painting

sold

"Strength"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Another incredible sunset in November.  I actually took a picture of this sky on my way home.  I had to pull off the road to take a few.  I am glad I did.  If you you didn't see yesterday's post it is from the same evening and yet it was changing so quickly.

Horse First Snow Original Oil Painting

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"Flurry"

oil on panel 

6x6"

The weatherman is saying we may see our first snow this weekend.  I was drawn to the complimentary colors of this cold day of blues and violets in the low light of the sun and the warm rusty reds of this sweetheart.

Swan Elegance Contemporary Impressionism Original Oil Painting

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"Elegance"

6x6"

oil on panel 

Elegance is the first word I think of after the word swan.  I can't believe I have never painted swans before.  Well now I am hooked.

Walk on the Beach Oceanside Clouds Original Oil Painting Impressionism

Beachcombers
2009
oil on panel
6x6"

Another available painting from the archives.  I will be back in the studio this week and posting new paintings.

Cloud Study Contemporary Impressionism

sold

cloud study

6x6 

oil on panel 

I have been busy with some painting projects that I will post later this week.  In the mean time I wanted to post a couple paintings from previous posts.

I have been thinking of the people in Paris with a heavy heart as I am sure many are.  

Praying for Paris

Equestrian Painting Horseback Riding Original Oil Impressionism

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"Riding"

oil on panel 

6x6"

I tried to keep ths scene simplified but when drawing/painting horses there is only so much simplifying you can do.  The subject matter has to be readable.  I went round and round a bit to make this simplified and now I am worn out!  However I am not defeated, I would like to try some more.

Have a Great weekend. 

Horse and Buggy Amish Country original oil painting

sold

"A Way of Life"

oil on panel 

6x6"

The paint on this is still wet so there may be some shiny areas in this picture.

I grew up near Amish country so it was not  uncommon to see a horse and buggy traveling down the road.  I have many pictures that I have taken but I borrowed this image from morgue.file  free for creative uses.  It caught my eye so I couldn't wait to paint it.  Now I will have to look through my photos for more inspiration.

Autumn Challenge Oil Painting Landscape Carol Marine's DPW Challenge

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October 

Tallulah Falls, Georgia

oil on panel 

6x6"

I thought I was done with Autumn paintings for the year.  I have learned to never say never.   This scene is part of a painting challenge that artists are welcome to participate in on the Daily Paintworks site.

Thanks to Carol Marine and Pat for the photo.

The Girls Enjoying the Sunshine Chicken Painting

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"The Girls"

oil on panel 

6x6 "

I never tire of painting chickens.  They are always moving so they are always a study on shapes.  Their color and plumage is beautiful.  Sweet and a little silly!  

Colorful Rooster Painting Contemporary Impressionism in Oil

"Mr. G"

oil on panel

2015

6x6"

So back to today's painting,  I had a blast with Mr. G's glorious color.  With much effort, this is the closest I could get to the true color of the painting.  You will have to trust me it is even better in person.  The greens are much richer ugh!

Country Villa Contemporary Impressionism

Countryside Villa

6x6" oil on panel 

2008

Beach Skyscape Contemporary Impressionism

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"A Day at the Beach"

6x6"

Oil on panel 

That's right all my older paintings posted on this blog from 2006 to 2008 are $80 ($5 shipping in U.S.)  There is more purchase info at the right side of this blog.   Let me know if you have any questions. 

Driving Rain Contemporary Impressionism Original Oil Painting

"Driving Rain"

oil on panel 

6x6"

My goal was to keep the brush moving quickly on this one.  The storm broke and the sun burst through the thick sky.  

Beer Garden End of Summer Festival Figures Original

"People Watching"

oil on panel 

6x6"

I love the high contrast of the setting sun on the figures.  With the sun crowning the images shapes are simplified and almost abstract in places.  There is more to a painting when it lets the viewer connect the dots and discover what the painting has to say.  Making the experience interactive.  

Mallard Ducks Original Daily Oil Painting

In My Wake

Oil on panel

6x6"

I do not remember ever painting ducks.  How did that happen?  I love birds and have painted countless chickens but never ducks.  They were a joy and I will be painting more!

Touring the Countryside Cycling Contemporary Oil Painting

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"Map My Ride"

oil on panel

6x6"

Here we are the first week of November and we are experiencing beautiful warm weather.  This could be the last hurah for our favorite outdoor activities.   I am hoping to make the best of it.  Hiking, biking and painting outside.  I still have to clean up my garden so I am thankful I can do it while I can still feel my fingers while the temps are so high.

This painting is a throwback from a few years ago already.  I was so happy with the chunky, bold, confident brushwork.  Yes I know I feel a little egotistical saying confident but trust me confident, bold brushwork is a constant effort.

October Sky Halloween Sunset original oil painting

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"Halloween Sky"

oil on panel 

6x6"

The clouds were ignited by the setting sun.  This sight was mere minutes before darkness.  So exciting..for my teenage daughter waiting on me to take pictures...not so much.

Serene Summer Day Landscape Original Art

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"Serene Summer Day"

oil on panel 

6x6"

I took some pictures while biking this summer and couldn't wait to paint from them.  I am continuously inspired by the Midwestern skies.   From dramatic to the serene and all in between.   

Streets of Paris Art Gallery Original Oil Paintings

"Holiday Shopping"

Paris

oil on panel 

6x6"

 I loved the mood of the wet, gray streets during the Holidays.  An intimate view of people walking along the little shops.

What a happy change of pace.  I found a wonderful resource that other artists are raving about.  Mourgefile.com it is a website with thousands of copyright free images.  People kindly download their images for all to see and freely use.   Now, I don't  want to use these often for I feel it is very important for me to paint what I live and experience for myself.

Harvest Sunrise Autumn Landscape Original Art

Not for Sale

"Harvest Sunrise"

oil on panel 

6x6"

The sunrise was so beautiful this morning.   The mottled lavender clouds and the sunlight breaking through over the dried fields.  This was one if those lucky moments when the paintbrush seems to go on autopilot and paint from the heart.  Does not happen often.  After painting intensely all day on some difficult subject matter I started to clean up for the day.  My son and husband ran out to pick up a movie and carry out.   I knew I didn't have much time but I was in the mood to just paint for fun.  Glad I did because this one was fun!  My husband ended up running into a friend and and chatted so I had a little more time to finish up.  

October Morning Cider and Company Landscape Painting Original Oil

"October Morning Cider and Company"

oil on panel 

6x6"

This is from my weekend camping in Southern Indiana.  A great weekend with family and friends at the end of the season.

Surfing in Hawaii original oil painting

"Learning to Surf"

6x6 "

oil on panel 

I painted this before my camping trip last weekend but never got around to posting.   

Beach at the Dunes Lake Michigan End of Summer Painting

originally posted 2010

still available 

oil on panel 

6x6"

I will be back in the studio on Monday.  I have been away for a few wonderful days camping with the family and extended family.  

Countryside Landscape Daily Oil Painting

Countryside Landscape 

6x6" oil on panel 

(2010)

Deer Crossing Rural Landscape Original Oil Painting

sold

"Deer Crossing"

oil on panel 

6x6"

(2010)

Some of you may remember seeing this painting on my blog.  Seems like yesterday that I painted it yet it has been 5 years!  I did a fall landscape yesterday but I am not sure if it is worthy of posting.  I will have to look at it and see if it grows in me.  Right now it's just meh.

So from the archives is this little guy that is still available. 

Fall Foliage Autumn Landscape Original Oil Painting

October 

oil on panel 

6x6"

We have had a dry fall.  This beautiful time of year goes by too quickly.

All that color can be overwhelming when painting fall landscapes.  It is tempting to go overboard trying to capture the amazing hues.  Restraint goes a long way.  If one is standing in front of a painting where every square inch is equally "blaring" in detail and color you risk overload and they move on.  Pick special areas to highlight the beauty and have the rest of the painting subtly support it.  I ran out of time to get a better picture of this I will post another that is not blurry when I get a chance.

Break in the Clouds Original Oil Painting Impressionism

"Break in the Clouds"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Trying again to keep it simple.  Focusing on the shapes, color and values.

Main Street Small Town America Original Oil Painting

"Main Street"

oil on panel 

6x6"

There are so many of these small towns nestled in the heartland.  I never feel too far from home when driving through these towns even if I have never been there before.  They all have the same charm.  Some are run down and all but abandoned but many are still thriving.

Country Landscape from the archives original oil paintings

"Cornfields, Clouds and Country Roads 

oil on panel 

6x6"

I am pulling this from my archives ahem shoebox in my studio.  This little guy is from 2010 and one of my faves.  Still available too. 

Daydreams Landscape Impressions Daily Oil Painting

sold

"Daydreams"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Made in America Farm Life in the Heartland Original Painting

sold

"Made in America"

oil on panel 

6x6"

A serene day on a nearby farm earlier this summer.  

Autumn Skies Original Oil Painting Midwest Impressionism

Autumn Skies

2010

Oil on panel 

6x6"

I have a busy week ahead so I may not be in the studio as much as I would like so I am posting a few older paintings that are available.

Hope you are able to enjoy the remaining days of Autumn.