Impressionist Painting Children Beach Boy Child

"Child's Play"
6"x6" oil on primed masonite

A visit to the ocean is always special.  My kids can play all and I mean ALL day in the sand and water.

I enjoyed the softness of this little painting.  Kind of like the sweet little boy, very soft at heart.

Soul Refresher Beach Umbrella Ocean Daily Oil Painting

"Soul Refresher"
6"x6" oil on primed artboard

I painted this to brighten my studio while outside my window is a snowy, wintry day.

Cheers!

Seagulls at Dusk Beach Ocean Oil Painting

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"Seagulls Dining at Dusk"
6"x6" oil on sanded art board

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.