Spring Break Reading on the Beach Figure Contemporary Impressionism

 

"Take Me Away"
6x6" oil on primed masonite

Ah, a good book, the sand, the warm sun, the water...take me away!
Can you say Spring fever?

I think my favorite part of this painting are her feet. Simple but readable.  Plus who doesn't like their toes in the sand?

Impressionist Landscape Fields Clouds Oil Painting

"Golden Grains"
6x6" oil on masonite

Quiet Morning Landscape Sunrise Contemporary Impressionism Heidi Malott

 

"Quiet Morning"
6x6" oil on masonite

A quiet landscape in the soft early morning light.  The promise of a new day ahead.  Happy Friday everyone!

Did not think I would get a painting in today.  This is fresh off the easel this morning.

Yellow Rose Oil Painting Spring Bouquet

 

"Yellow"
6x6" oil on primed masonite

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Horse Painting Artwork Carol Marine Painting Challenge

"Sweet Greens"

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6x6" oil on primed masonite


I mentioned in yesterday's post that I would focus on the horse in the challenge on Daily Paintworks after working on just the landscape.  Painting something out of my comfort zone was a challenge.  I love horses, but rarely draw or paint them.  I am disappointed in my photograph.  The highlights on the horse are warmer indicating the early morning sun.  I have already spent too much time trying to correct it.  So this will do for now.  Thank you for posting the challenge Carol, I really enjoyed it.

Carol Marine's Challenge Landscape Contemporary Impressionism Heidi Malott

"A New Day"
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Daily Paintworks Challenge
6x6" oil on primed masonite

I think this is the first online "challenge" I have participated in.  One very nice thing about a challenge is the idea is laid out for you one way or another.  This works great for those days where you are just not sure what you want to paint.  Some days I can spend more time trying to figure out what to paint than actually painting and since my time is oh so limited I love the idea of a painting challenge.  This one comes from a photograph by Carol Marine on http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Challenge/07405BA5-CC99-4620-8C29-E84FAF4F2B89

The picture is a horse in a beautiful landscape and like Carol mentions you could paint the horse in this landscape or just the landscape, or just the horse, I guess.  I think I will try painting the horse later this week.  Thanks for the "challenge" Carol.

This was one of those paintings that I could just keep tweaking it here and there, I had to tell myself to stop and leave it alone :D

Honestly, I could paint a couple different layouts from this photo.  The ideas are endless.  If you follow the link you can see what I mean.  It is fun to see the different artist's interpretations. 

Spring Blooms Crab Apple Tree Original Art

"Crab Apple Blossoms"
6x6" oil on primed masonite
2012

At our old house we had the most beautiful crab apple tree I have ever seen.  That tree was at least 50 years old.  Our kids loved to climb up into that tree and just sit on a branch enclosed in blooms.  We would dance under it, when the breeze kicked up the petals would rain down on us.  We would laugh about how it looked like snow at the beginning of summer

Guitar Figure Oil Painting

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"My Favorite Song"
high texture
from 2008
$80

I have to admit, I am amazed at how poorly I have photographed some of my older paintings.  I am glad to go back and change a few.  Most I will just change and not re-post.  This painting is eligible for my special pricing on paintings posted from 2006-2008.  You can find the details at the right.

Have a good weekend!

Baby Pineapple Still Life Kitchen Daily Oil Painting Heidi Malott

"Baby Pineapple"
previously posted in 2007
6x6 Oil on primed masonite

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I am occasionally retaking photos of some older artwork that I feel the photos may not represent them well enough.  As you can see this is a highly textured painting.  I love when the brushstrokes seem to have a life of their own.  When you can see that the image was "built" in a series of thick brushstrokes.  Nice and chunky, like pineapple...

Autumn Fire Barn Fall Landscape 2008 Special on Daily Paintings

A fresh look at

"Autumn Fire"

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Original post 2008
6x6" oil on primed masonite

Just like yesterday's post I wanted to show a better representation of some of my older paintings.  I remember my first digital camera was used back then.  My novice ways left much room for improvement.  This is one of my favorite paintings.  The setting sun seem to turn the trees of autumn ablaze.  Since this painting was done in 2008 it is now part of the special I am offering on older paintings.

Thanks for stopping by.