Beach Ocean Pier Figures Contemporary Impressionism Heidi Malott

"Beach Hat"
6x6" oil on sanded art board

This was so fun! Expressing a day at the beach in a few thoughtful brushstrokes. Keeping it fresh and lively.

Impressionism Clouds Lake Summer Landscape 8x8" Daily Painting

 

"Summer Day at the Lake"
8x8" oil on primed masonite

"Fill the cooler, grab a beach blanket, were heading to the lake"

Christmas Morning Child Christmas Tree 8x8" Daily Oil Painting

 

"Christmas Morning at 3 Years Old"
8x8" oil on primed masonite

Christmas morning at 3 years old, it doesn't get much more magical than that.

Rural Landscape Winter Snow Daily Oil Painting

 

"A Little Snow"
6x6" oil on primed masonite

A cold windy day in the countryside.  The fields are barren with the exception of dry grasses.  A nice golden color against the snow.

Winter Evergreens Snowy Landscape Daily Painting Contemporary Impressionism

"Winter Sparkle"
6x6" oil on primed masonite

A crisp cold day in January.  The bright sun makes the landscape sparkle

First Snow Winter Impressionism Daily Painting

"First Snow"
6x6" oil on primed masonite

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 contemprary 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.  

Winter Fields Snowy Impressionism 8X8 Oil Painting

"Winter Patchwork"  8x8" oil on primed masonite

Happy New Year!  I hope your holidays were full of joy and promise of the new year.  I am looking forward to painting and sharing them with you here and on Dailypainters.com!

Today's little painting is "big".  I am amazed at how much larger these 8" squares look next to my usual 6x6" daily pieces.  The fields this time of year remind me of patchwork quilts.  Patches of snow and dried remains of  summer's harvest.

Hawaiian Sunset Luau Honolulu Daily Oil Painting Contemporary Impressionism

"Once in a Lifetime"

6x6" oil on masonite

Hawaiian Sunset at a Luau.
Aloha!

Breakfast for Dinner Eggs Eggshells Contemporary Daily Painting

"Breakfast for Dinner"
6" square oil on masonite

Hey, something a little different from my landscapes.  I really had fun changing it up.  You never know when you will find inspiration.  The other day we had an easy dinner, breakfast.  I made cinnamon, raisin french toast, eggs, hash browns and sausage.  While I was preparing everything, I thought I should take a few pics of the kitchen aftermath.  I know, I would have preferred to set up my gear and paint it right there, live, but I couldn't leave everything out all night till the next afternoon, when I had time to paint, ew.  I am an artist, but I am also the mom of 4, the mom in me just couldn't do it :)



I love the amazing colors on the inside of the empty egg shells, wowza!

Cloud Painting Summer Fall Landscape Contemporary Impressionism

 

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"Gi-normous Cloud"

6" square oil on primed masonite

Sometimes I have trouble keeping my overall painting in the warm tones.  Today, I was able to get it right, yay...

I am off to watch some football :)