Autumn in the Park Children at the Natural Springs Oil Painting

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"Family"

oil on panel

6x6"

This one is not for sale but let me know if you would like one painted very similar to this.

October Windbreakers Autumn Landscape Original Impressionism

"October Windbreakers"

oil on panel 

6x6"

This beautiful line of trees serve as protection from the West winds on a nearby farmhouse.

Lovely Shades of Red Autumn Roadside Oil Painting

Autumn Roadside 

oil on panel 

6x6"

Autumn Palette Sunrise in the Fields Original Oil Painting

"Autumn Palette"

oil on panel 

6x6"

The sunrise made the colors of Autumn glow.  I am enjoying the rush of color. 

Ever Feel Like the Sky is Trying to Tell Us Something? Contemporary Impressionism Oil Painting

Ever Feel Like the Sky is Trying to Tell Us Something?

oil on panel

6x6"

No I am not wearing my tin foil hat.  But truly, think about it.  They sky is ever changing.  Sometimes quite dramatically.  Quite the show on a regular basis.  When I look at the sky, especially for us land locked folks, I imagine it's vastness like the ocean above us.

Nanu Nanu!  May the Force be with You!  I want to believe!  live long and prosper!  to infinity and beyond!  for my geekly friends  ;)

Autumn Landscape Auburn Leaves Contemporary Art

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Auburn Leaves

oil on panel

6x6"

The October landscape is changing daily.  

11x14 Plein Air Oil Painting Spring Mill Historic Pioneer Village

The Mercantile

11x14"

oil on Raymar Canvas Board

I enjoyed painting at the Spring Mill State Park over the weekend.  This historic pioneer village was established in the early 1800's.  Natural springs enabled the saw mill, grist mill and wool mill toryn year round since the water never froze.  The village even had a distillery.  I really 

enjoyed painting on location.

Hiking Cave River Valley Plein Air Oil Painting

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Hiking Cave River Valley 

oil on panel 

6x6"

We went camping and my husband insisted I bring my easel.  I usually bring a sketch book or little water color set but this is a family trip and I didn't want to focus on me painting.   My family is so supportive.   Thank you Love!

The colors in real life are so much more than any camera can relay.  I have painted plein air for years but I tend to spend more time in the studio due to convenience.  So getting out and plein air painting is such a valuable link to success in the studio.

Autumn Sun and Shadows Original Oil Painting Landscape Impressionism

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Autumn Sun and Shadows 

oil on panel 

6x6"

Inspiration from my hike 

Apple Orchard October Landscape Oil Painting

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Apple Orchard

oil on panel 

6x6"

Won't be long the trees will be bare. 

October Sun Riding the Rails Railroad Tracks Landscape Oil Painting

"October Sun Riding the Rails"
oil on panel
6x6"

I cross these tracks many days in a week and have painted quite a few paintings from this area.  The tracks are like a streak of light on the open field.

Sunset Driving Original Oil Painting Impressionism

"Bits of Gold"

oil on panel

6x6"

Today I worked with layers of color in the clouds while trying to avoid getting muddy colors.

October Pond Lotus Oil Painting

October Pond

oil on panel

6x6"

Even the lily pads are turning lovely colors of Autumn.

Autumn Glow Original Oil Painting Impressionism Landscapes

"Autumn Glow"

oil on panel 

6x6"

The greens of summer are turning to a lovely warm auburn.  This time is brief before the grays of winter.

Indigo Landscape Original Impressionism Daily Oil Painting

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Indigo Landscape

oil on panel 

6x6"

The clouds were mesmerizing last night. The fading sun turned the landscape a beautiful blue green. Of course, I couldn't wait to paint it. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Modern Landscape Contemporary Oil Painting Heidi Malott

Stop and Go

oil on panel

6x6"

No matter where you are, the sky is beautiful.  Even when you are sitting in the parking lot.  Have a great weekend!  

Autumn Blaze Sunset Landscape Oil Painting Impressionism

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"Autumn Blaze"

oil on panel

6x6"

The October sunsets have been so crisp and clear.  I had to stop my car and take some pictures last night while driving home.

I have noticed my laptop monitor does not do some of my paintings justice.  The colors are faded.  My smartphone images are much truer to the original paintings.  Ugh.  I will have to check the settings on my monitor.  Please keep this in mind when you are looking at digital images.  They may vary from one to the next.  

Contemporary Impressionism Autumn Harvest Original Oil Painting

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"Autumn Flannel"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Loving the warm colors of Fall.  Especially the sunsets.  They have been amazing.  

I have been focusing on different color combinations in my palette.   

Cows in the Heartland

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Cows in the Heartland 

oil on panel 

6x6"

The early morning light set the soft palette for this little painting.  I would like to think you can feel the cool wet air on this early Autumn day.

Golden Gate Good Morning Original Oil Painting Impressionism

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Good Morning on the Golden Gate

oil on panel

6x6"

I just love the color and shape of this bridge against the bay and landscape. 

Beach Life Ocean Pier Oil Painting Original Art

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"To the Pier for Lunch"

oil on panel

6x6"

Today's effort:  Keeping it simple yet lively.

Heidi Malott Contemporary Impressionism Original Daily Oil Painting

"Intersecting Lines"

oil on panel

6x6"

My daughter and I were on our way to the movies and as I pulled up to an intersection I noticed the sun on the clouds.  I handed my phone to her without saying a word.  She proceeded to snap pics for me the whole way there.  You could say this happens often, even my 8 year old knows this protocol :D  It's a family effort.  Thanks kids!

Contemporary Impressionism Landscape Oil Painting Heidi Malott

"Driving into the Night"

oil on panel 

6x6"

The "strange" evening light made some unique colors in the landscape.  I like how the low light simplifies the details and the shapes become almost flat and abstract. 

Autumn Landscape October Wind Original Impressionism

"October Wind"

oil on panel 

6x6"

The cool crisp winds of October are drying out the landscape quickly.

Windsurfing Oil Painting Original Impressionism

Windsurfing 

oil on panel 

6x6"

A change of pace for subject matter.  I like how the lines in the cliffs mirror the shapes of the sails.

Orange Poppy Garden Impressionism Original Oil Painting

"Wild Girls"

oil on panel

6x6"

These wild girls were growing along the highway in a small town nearby.

I really enjoy the orange next to the grayed greens.