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After ten years, it's time to update the "Daily Painter" thing. I do paint every day, but don't finish one each day any more. I've taken on way more challenging pieces, and added some new things that I love doing- which includes teaching painters! I'll ...
After ten years, it's time to update the "Daily Painter" thing. I do paint every day, but don't finish one each day any more. I've taken on way more challenging pieces, and added some new things that I love doing- which includes teaching painters!
I'll transfer my subscriber list over to my new blog,
https://www.roxannesteed.com/journal/
My intention is for it to be an 'artist's life-style' blog - I do hope you'll follow along!
Wishing you a happy, lovely year! May there be love, flowers and a bit of sparkle in there, too.
I did stay up after midnight, just to finish my first sketch of the new year! These narcissus paperwhites have reached over 2 feet in height in just about that many weeks! No wonder they drink so much water!
Studio classes start up on the 17th of January at my home studio in Mystic, CT. There is still a space for you!! Check this link to see the options and what might fit you best!
Also in the works for this year - weekend workshops in my studio.....annnnnnd another trip to Ireland in June! The puffins will be there! I hope you'll plan on joining us. Details soon.
12"x16" oil on linen mounted on panel
I've just returned from a Leslie Saeta workshop in Waco, TX in time to see the last bit of New England color! During our week of studying marketing with Leslie, we endured - (umm, actually ENJOYED) temps in the low 80s...while back home they actually had snow flurries mid-week! It felt great to wear sandals in November!
What an amazing time we had! Our workshop was held at the Magnolia House B&B built by Chip and Joanna Gaines of the HGTV Fixer-Upper show. I have just become aware of them this year when one of my galleries and I were chatting about "industrial farmhouse" style favored by Chip and Joanna of "Fixer Upper" fame. But I'll share more of my trip with you on my next post! I promise!
Today and yesterday I've been out hiking in the glorious woods of fall color! It's just past the peak (omg, I almost missed it!). The days are so much shorter and the sun much lower in the sky. But the trees...oh they are wonderful. This one was painted on location by the Connecticut River, but I also like to paint in watercolor in my sketchbook, and then work up an oil painting from that as well.
I do love returning to my favorite sites over and over again to see what each season brings!
This black frame really complements this painting!
I love how it looks with Stickley furniture!
Here's a side view for you! Contact me if you think this would look great in your home!
If paintings aren't in your budget right now(I do offer interest free layaway), I also have this image available in my 2017 calendar, by clicking right here.
ACEO (Art Cards Editions and Originals) original oil painting
2 ½ x 3 ½ inches
oil on ⅛ inch archival canvas • gloss varnish (UV protective)
sold unframed
This painting, "A Fine Summer Bounty" - painted from life- zinnias from my garden! - These are set up in my studio to paint. When the weather gets dicey, I love to set up flowers and arrange the lighting like a stage set for my still life paintings! I'm getting close to the season where most of my flowers will come from the florist or grocery store!
These ACEOs are available at auction on ebay! You'll find them by clicking here.
You can also find my other floral paintings in my "Online Flower and Garden Show" by clicking here! I do hope you enjoy the 'show'!!
ACEO (Art Cards Editions and Originals) original oil painting
2 ½ x 3 ½ inches
oil on ⅛ inch archival canvas • gloss varnish (UV protective)
sold unframed
This painting, "Roses for Love" - painted from life- roses from my garden! - I love painting flowers in the sunlight. The cast shadows bring as much drama as the golden sunlit areas! I'm getting close to the season where most of my flowers will come from the florist or grocery store!
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