Snowy Landscape Winter Fields Original Daily Oil Painting

"Quiet Cold"

oil on panel

6x6"

The sky was heavy with thick clouds but the dampness made it feel much colder than it was.  Just a bit of the sunset slid through the thickness before slipping beyond the horizon.

Winter.

Just 3 colors were used to make this and of course their variations.

Beach Painting Children Enjoying the Waves Contemporary Impressionism

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"Delight"

oil on panel

6x6"

(2011)

"Cotton candy clouds and children playing in the surf.  I painted this right on the beach and of course enjoyed every minute.

Bird in Flight Seagull Original Oil Painting Heidi Malott

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"Soar"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Some tight details balance with some loose brushwork.   

Beach Holiday Boy Chasing Seagulls Original Oil Painting

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"Boy Chasing Seagulls"

oil on panel 

6x6"

from 2011

Enjoying time on the beach.  I am happy with the simplicity and flow of the brushstrokes.   

Landscape Oil Painting Impressionism Heidi Malott

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"Looking Ahead"

oil on panel

6x6"

An exercise in focusing on painting what I see.  Not relying on brain memory but really observing.  All while keeping it simple. 

Contemporary Impressionism Dreamy Skies Original Oil Painting

"Dreamy"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Enjoying the lovely skies this Winter.   There were so many layers of color in the atmosphere.  I tried to keep it simple 

Landscape Original Oil Painting Impressionism

"Blustery Skies"

oil on panel

6x6"

2011

Revisiting some favorites that have been packed away.  

Getting into a routine after the new year has been quite the challenge.   I will get back into the swing of things eventually. 

Landscape Impressionism After the Rain Oil Painting

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After the Rain 

oil on panel

6x6"

2011

Enjoying the Spring like weather in January!

Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting Midwest Artist Heidi Malott

"Quiet"

oil on panel

6x6"

Working with thin washes then laying in thick paint for the sky.  Trying to keep it simple yet capturing the essence of the setting 

Contemporary Impressionism Transportation Sunrise Original Oil Painting

"Good Morning Commute"

2017 oil on panel

6x6"

The morning drive was breathtaking.  I couldn't wait to paint that sky.

Aloha Hawaii Sunset Original Oil Painting Heidi Malott

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Aloha

2011

oil on panel

6x6"

Needed a slice of paradise today, even though we are having spring like rainy days this week.

Beach Life Original Oil Painting Impressionism

Sunset Stroll

original post 2011

oil on panel 

6x6"

Thinking of warmer places.  This is one of my favorite places to paint.   I could seriously consider being a beach bum with an easel.  Maybe my retirement plan?

First Snow Winter Impressionism Daily Painting

"First Snow"  orig post 2012

oil on panel 

6x6"

I could not wait to paint the first snow in the woods.  The sun was setting.  The few lingering leaves of fall "popped" off the blue shadows on the snow.  This contemporary impression has an abstract feel to it in my efforts to capture the moment without getting too detailed in all the trees.

I encourage you to notice how the painting becomes clearer as you step back a few feet rather than closely from your monitor.

Contemporary Impressionism Summer Landscape Oil Painting Heidi Malott

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"Jet Stream"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Warm breezy days from summer.  The clouds were moving so swiftly.

Autumn in the Country Original Landscape Oil Painting

"Vast"

oil on panel

6x6"

There is something so relaxing about walking alonside the fields before sunset.  Especially as a kid on my Grandparent's farm.

Barn Painting Rural Landscape Autumn Heidi Malott

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"Take Me Home"

oil on panel

6x6"

First signs of Autumn on the farm.  Another painting I completed this last Fall and did not post.  

Contemporary Impressionism Autumn Landscape Heidi Malott

"Autumn Highlights"

oil on panel

6x6"

Interesting, somehow I never posted this back in September.  Must have been a busy week!  I remember this morning well.  I was standing at the kitchen sink enjoying my second cup of coffee and noticed how beautiful the leaves looked with the sun filtering through the trees.  Missing the warm Autumn we had especially on this cold windy day.

Abstract Landscape Original Oil Painting Heidi Malott

"Trail of Light"

oil on panel

6x6"

I like the muted colors and how this landscape took on an abstract feel with minimized brushstrokes.

Rural Landscape Farm Heritage Oil Painting

"Heritage"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Similar palette from yesterday's painting but very different 

Desert Dance Southwest Landscape Original Oil Painting

"Desert Dance"

oil on panel

6x6"

I am enjoying the process of trying different techniques and color combinations.

Colorful Landscape Original Oil Painting

"Friday"

oil on panel 

6x6"

With the short, dark, cold days of winter I really wanted to play with color.  I spent way too long looking through digital images for inspiration.  I about ran out of time for the day.  I finally found some inspiration and worked on a few that went into some interesting directions.  Whew!

Young Man and His Horse Original Oil Painting

"Friend"

oil on panel 

6x6"

Faded winter light.  Well what an exhausting first day in the studio!  I haven't painted for a couple weeks so I am feeling rusty.  So then I picked a complex subject, whew my brain is tired :)

One of my Favorites from 2016 Rainy Fields Impressionist Oil Painting

"Rainy Fields"

from May 2016

oil on panel  6x6"

I snapped pictures of this scene out my car window in early April.  Spring came in like a lamb.  So warm and sunny.  I could not wait to paint that sky.  I love how the puddles in the foreground reflectes the setting sun in the dark field.

Just a few more days and I will be back in my studio painting.  Happy 2017!

Happy New Year from Heidi Malott's Studio

"Beach Bum"

2009

oil on panel

6x6"

$85

Happy New Year!  Just a few days left of winter break with the kids home from school.  Really enjoying our lazy days but I am almost ready to get back to our routine.  I really miss painting and I don't think I or my waistline can take anymore over indulgences with all the cookies, candies and party foods we have had with the Holidays.

This painting is a highlight from my ongoing studio special.  

All available 6x6" paintings posted from the years 2006-2009 are $85 this includes shipping.  Purchase information can be found at the right or email me and I can send you an invoice if you prefer.  Multiple purchases will be discounted further.