Friday, April 28, 2017

Father and Son Portrait Original Painting Contemporary Impressionism



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"With Dad"
oil on panel
6x6"

A patient father walked along the beach with his young son as he stopped every foot or so to pick up a shell or just stop to admire the sea.



Wednesday, April 26, 2017

California Neighborhood Contemporary Impressionism Original Oil Painting Heidi Malott



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"Surfer's Bungalow"
oil on panel 
6x6"

Reduce-Reuse-Recycle is today's mantra.  I have a stack of paintings that failed miserably and never need to see the light of day.  So every once in a while (usually when I run out of primed panels and don't have time to prepare them and just want to paint) I pluck one from this sad pile and just paint over the old painting. 

I always feel such relief when I can "rescue"one from the pile :)

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Vineyard Contemporary Impressionism Original Oil Painting



Golden Vines
oil on panel
6x6"

I painted this a few weeks ago and forgot to post it here.  Enjoy your Sunday!  Hopefully your enjoying spring 

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Open Air Farmer's Market 8x8" Contemporary Impressionism Heidi Malott


Fresh Produce
8x8"
oil on canvas panel


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Ok, photographing wet paint on canvas is harsh as you can see.  I am happy to say this painting looks much better in person.  I am enjoying painting on the larger panels but I will have to order more soon.  This one is a bit different from my usual.  As you can see I let a lot of the underlying sketch which is quite dark show in the painting.  This gives a bold contrast, but please note, I never use the color black straight from a tube, way too harsh and nothing in nature is that dark.  Please do not buy a tube of black paint, mix your own, it will be richer and not too dark.  I mix cadmium orange with French ultramarine blue at varying strengths for brown all the way to my darkest 

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Contemporary Urban Impressionism Original Art Heidi Malott


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Eastern Travels
oil on canvas panel
8x8"

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Expressive and lively were my thoughts when I tackled this painting.  So much going on in these street scene and I didn't want to get bogged down in the details.  I would like to continue working on cityscapes with this in mind.  







Monday, April 17, 2017

Sunny California Contemporary Impressionism 8x8" Heidi Malott


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"Sunny CA"
oil on panel
8x8"

Bits of light and color,  Painting this was like building a puzzle.  Studying the shapes and color then blocking them in place.  Fun, fun fun :)

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Contemporary Abstract Impressionism Beach Life Near the Pier Original Art Heidi Malott


"Near the Pier"
oil on panel
6x6"

I painted this close to the location of yesterday's painting.  However, this one is loosened up quite a bit.  This style is where I love to be.  






Thursday, April 13, 2017

Palm Tree Love Beach Landscapes Heidi Malott Original Art


"Palm Tree Love"
oil on panel 
6x6"

As the sun was getting low in the sky the colors were so intense.   I spent way too long trying to get a good digital photo of this little painting.   I have to say, it still looks way better in person :)


                       

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Midwest Landscape Road Trip Original Oil Painting


"Road Trip" 
oil on panel
6x6"

We went on quite the road trip last week.  Still trying to recover.   Tomorrow will be the first time I will be in the studio this week.



 

Today I had the privilege of being a part of Fine Arts Day at my son's school.  We worked with torn paper collage and landscape.  What joy!  I loved watching the kid's get excited about their creations.







Monday, April 10, 2017

Florida Cottage Mid Century Modern Porch Original Oil Painting


"Sunlit"
oil on panel 
6x6"

From the archive special.   The morning sun on this pink cottage was irresistible, I love mid century modern.  Especially in Florida! 







Sunday, April 9, 2017

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Plein Air Beach Vacation Art Original Oil Painting Heidi Malott


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"Ahh"
oil on panel 
6x6"

Another very sandy beach painting.  I remember years ago how the sand on the beach would drive me nuts.  Sand everywhere including in your paint  I got used to it and now I don't even think about it.  The warm weather has been good for the soul.   Feeling refreshed and excited to paint on!


Thursday, April 6, 2017

Beachside Original Oil Painting


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"Pull Up a Chair"
oil on panel
6x6"


I am really enjoying painting on the beach this week.  It's snowing at home, in April, so maybe next week you will see another snow scene.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Plein Air Beach Palm Trees Original Art Impressionism


"Sway"
oil on panel
6x6"

I painted this from the balcony.  Not a bad place for coffee and some plein air!

The sunrise in the overcast sky still cast a warm tone