Thoughts from a Bucks County Impressionist Painter
Palette Knife Fun
I have been having alot of fun experimenting with a palette knife and playing with color. Gardens and flowers are inspiring me as well as just the bright summer colors around me. Here's a few "abstract" paintings that I created this past month or so. They may not be...
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New Abstract Paintings
I've been having a lot of fun creating these abstract oil paintings! I love to play with color! It's so fun seeing how the colors react to each other when placed together, sometimes peaking through when I remove some paint with some quick (altho thoughtfully placed)...
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Artists of Yardley 8th Annual Juried Show
Abstract Painting accepted into show! I’m excited to say that one of my abstract paintings was accepted into this year’s AOY show! With a little help from my Facebook and Instagram friends I changed the name from Bloom Boom to Frog Pond. Lots of great suggestions but...
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Ireland inspired Landscape Painting
After a recent trip to Ireland I now understand why it’s called the Emerald Isle! The greens there are almost unbelievable, something not seen here in the northeast... so this landscape painting uses a new color palette for me... more paintings to come, the scenery...
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New Commissioned Animal Painting
I was recently commissioned to paint this little donkey for a gift for a friend! It's name is Jalapeno (great name!) and he/she was a lot of fun to paint. My client gave me an excellent photo to work from and I thought it might be interesting for people to...
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Artists of Yardley Member Show
The Artists of Yardley Member Show "Worlds Within" starts this Friday with an opening reception from 6 to 8 pm. The show is open from 12 to 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October, closing on October 28. Lots of great art available for viewing and purchase!...
read moreTwo works available at Phillips Mill Art Show
The 89th Phillips's Mill Art Show opens this weekend, Sept 22 and runs thru to the end of October, the 28th. It's open every day from 1 to 5. Awesome show, come check it out. Everything is for sale, a mix or oil, watercolor and pastel paintings plus mixed...
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Painters’ Collective Meet the Artists Reception
Come meet the artists and enjoy the show and some wine and munchies! 3 to 6pm this Saturday There are 8 artists with 8-12 pieces each, so lots to look at. All pieces are available for purchase (if already purchased, there is a red dot on the card).
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Small Works Show 2017 at Canal Frame-Craft Gallery
Two of my works are included with 35+ artists at the Small Works Show (great size for gifts!) at Canal Frame-Craft Gallery in Washington Crossing, PA. The show runs til the end of December. Both of my paintings were done alle prima at my new place on Silver Lake in...
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AOY (Artists of Yardley) Juried Show
I'm excited! My Dancing Sycamore painting was accepted into the AOY Annual Juried Show
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