Morning Fog Landscape Mist Contemporary Impressionism

"Morning Fog Lifts"

6x6" oil on primed panel

Fall weather is setting in.  Even on the warmer days the night temperature dips.  This makes for a foggy mist out on the fields.  I am enjoying painting this time of day. 

Sunrise through the Woods Daily Oil Painting Heidi Malott

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"Morning Coffee Sunrise"

6x6" oil on gesso artboard

I sipped my coffee at the kitchen sink trying to wake up.  The usual morning ritual.  I was greeted by the sunrise shining gracefully through the woods.  Even though I knew the day ahead would be a hectic one this glorious sunrise humbly reminded me to count my blessings. 

Silhouetted Water Tower Sunset Landscape Daily Oil Painting

"Well's County Water Tower"

6x6" oil on gesso art panel

No matter where you are a sunset is beautiful.  I caught this scene on the way to the Bluffton Street Fair last Friday.  

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Canadian Geese Fly South Landscape

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"Signs of Fall"

6x6" oil on gesso panel

The geese heading south in a "v" formation is a sign that summer is almost over.  Another sign, although not so picturesque, is my garden, dried and dead.  I didn't finish this painting till late, so there wasn't enough natural light to get a good picture of this painting.  I may have to re post a better one soon. 

Finding My Way Rural Landscape Country Road Impressionist Painting

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"Finding My Way"

6x6" oil on gesso panel

Autumn Moon Rural Landscape Harvest Field Original Art

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"Early Autumn Moon"

6x6" oil on gesso panel

In what seems to be overnight the fields look ready for harvest.  I love the colors in thr dried soybean fields against the moon rise.

Paris Cafe Aux Verres de Contact Daily Painting Heidi Malott

Cafe Aux Verres de Contact

6x6" oil on gesso panel

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Paris Cafe Le Beaujolais Daily Oil Painting Heidi Malott

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"Le Beaujolais"

6x6" oil on primed panel

Who doesn't love a Paris cafe?  I enjoyed doing the rich darks and reds here along side the glorious grays.  Wish you could see it in person, the photo does not give the deep colors justice...phooey. 

Garnier's Paris Opera Impressionist Painting Heidi Malott

"Visiting the Paris Opera Garnier"

6x6" oil on gesso panel

First, I must thank my dear cousin, Mary Kay, for sharing photos of her recent travels to France.  When my youngest has flown from the nest I plan to travel to Europe and paint to my heart's content.  

This amazing opera house was built in 1860.  One of my favorite artists, Degas, found his inspiration here for his stunning ballet paintings.  If you get a chance, check out an image of this opera house, it is breathtaking.  Here, I chose to focus on a more intimate image of a tourist on the steps of  The Paris Opera.

Rooster Chicken Paintings Contemporary Daily Art Heidi Malott

"Mr. Wiggins"

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6x6" oil on gesso art panel

Some days I get overwhelmed, usually by things outside of painting.  When this happens I have to ride it out.  One thing that helps is to hit the "reset" button.  Go back to my familiar and one of those things is painting roosters or chickens.  Ha!  So when you see these little guys that is usually what this means.  I just reread the other day something from one of my all time favorite painters (Kevin Macpherson)  basically he says:  You may find that you paint boldly some days and other days delicately this is a good thing and it keeps your process from becoming a formula.  Hopefully this feisty guy will get me back in the groove.