Storm is Coming by Patricia kness

This was done in my beginning oil painting class as a demo.

9x12 oil on board.  $95.

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Study of Onions by Patricia Kness

Study of Onions oil painting by Patricia Kness
6x12  $125.00
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White Lilies by Patricia Kness

White lilies

11x14 oil on board $125. unframed

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"Figs" by Jonathan Aller

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"Figs"

6 x 6 in 

Oil on Canvas Panel

I've never painted figs before and felt that it was time to do so, as you guys have noticed already I enjoy painting an object with textures.  Figs nonetheless has lots of textures they also have a bunch of colors going in an out of areas, challenging yes but a lot of fun learning how to paint them.  I wanted to bring back the wooden board to compliment the colors and textures of the figs.  I do enjoy the subtle value shifts and colors of these figs, I hope to paint more of these in the near future.

You can see the making of this painting on my blog:

http://www.jonaller.blogspot.com

Jug and Onion by Patricia Kness

Still life of Jug and Onion

9x12 oil 95.00

This is a demo I did in my beginning oil painitng class.

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"Blowing in the Wind" by Terry Honstead

This was a fun abstract painting that I did for a demo.  It started out with random paint along with some added gauze and plastic wrap to add some shapes to the color.  Once it dried and I took off the wrap and string, I looked for a "face" anywhere in it and then added paint and  a piece of piece of napkin to bring out the face.  If anyone is interested in seeing more that I made in a similar fashion, you may go to http://terry-honstead.artistwebsites.com/ or email me at honstead@paulbunyan.net.

Christmas Cookies and Milk

Christmas Cookies and Milk

About This Painting:
Daily Painting Still Life
It's that time of year, Cookies and Milk for Santa!

Media: oil on canvas
Size: 6 in X 8 in (15.2 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $100 USD

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Price: $100 USD plus $8 USD s/h
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"The Hole" in Elk River by Terry Honstead

I finished a painting that was commissioned. It is of “The Hole” in Elk River. Apparently it is quite a well known place and this painting has been around for quite some time. It has quite the history with it. I guess at one time it was a pond and a child drowned there. Some men got together and filled it in and then it was used for a football stadium and now a skating rink. Pretty interesting!! I just copied it. Original is by Glen Quist.

Still Life by Patricia Kness

Still life in oil 9x12  $145.

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"Poinsettia" by Jonathan Aller

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"Poinsettia"

10 x 8 in 

Oil on Canvas Panel

These poinsettia I thought would be nice to paint to continue the feel of the holidays.  Haven't painted flowers in a while and it was a little tough in the beginning to get used to.  Painting the gold wrapping under the poinsettia was also a challenge, to get the wrinkles and shine to come through the form took a while to achieve.  As mentioned in previous post I really love painting texture and this painting really took me up on that statement, it has so many different subtle textures happening creating those transitions were beyond challenging.  Although it was tough for the most part it was also a lot of fun to do, I learn something every time I finish one of these little guys.  I know I've said a million times that I learn a lot but its true either revisiting old techniques or improving my current one, its always showing me and teaching me something with every painting.  I hope you guys enjoyed this one, thanks for stopping by and viewing! 

Just a reminder I'm doing a portrait painting this Saturday at Art Resource Gallery in Edina, Minnesota.  Come down and check out the great art work in the gallery and heckle me as much as you can!

"Forelle Pears 2" by Jonathan Aller

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"Forelle Pears 2"

10 x 8 in 

Oil on Canvas Panel

After a well rested weekend with friends, I'm ready to paint today and continue the theme from last sessions alla prima.  I really enjoy painting this red cloth it can be tricky to paint because of its brightest value, one can easily mix white into it and it turn pink instead of bright red.  These pears as stated in the previous post go well with the red cloth.  As you may have noticed already with my alla prima's I enjoy trying to paint texture, painting these pears definitely gave me a run for my money pertaining to textures.  I do enjoy painting smooth surfaces and getting subtle value transitions but I enjoy more trying to paint texture.  Texture definitely takes painting to a different realm, one can feel the surface of the object you'r painting, it gives the impression as if the paintings alive and breathing.  Going beyond just trying to over blend every section of the painting, closely observe the particular object you'r painting and try to paint the texture it has, doing so will give a hint of life to the painting.

I wanted to let you guys know that I'll be doing a portrait painting this Saturday at Art Resource Gallery in Edina, Minnesota.  I'll be doing the painting from a photo, I wish it can be from life but the sitter is 6 years old and the lady who's wanting me to paint the portrait says he wouldn't sit still.  It'll be fun either way and excited for it, I also hope to be done with my largest still life I've ever painting.  Hopefully I'll be done with it and have it there for the painting demo.  

See the making of this painting at my blog:

http://www.jonaller.blogspot.com

Daisy Field by Patricia Kness

Watercolor 6x14
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"Forelle Pears" by Jonathan Aller

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"Forelle Pears"

5 x 7 in 

Oil on Canvas Panel

These pears are neat looking and their named Forelle, I want to know how they came up with that name?  A lot of these fruits I've painted have some odd names to them and I've always wondered how do they go by naming them, interesting to say the least.  The coloring on their skin is really nice the way it goes from light green to yellow and red, a beautiful array of colors going from one to the other.  I also thought it'll be nice to pair it up with the red cloth that i've painted before, for some reason I think it compliments these pears pretty well.  Last but not least the wooden board is peeking out in the corner reminding us that its still here, I like to say its been nice to not paint it for a while but I do miss it at times.  Thank for stopping by and viewing hope you enjoyed it! 

Pansies Parade by Patricia Kness

Watercolor of Pansies

11x14  matted unframed  195.00

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Crazy daisy by Patricia Kness

Watercolor by Patricia Kness 6x10  95.00
I did this watercolor this summer. i have been painting daily but working on larger pieces, mostly portraits.  This has been a very busy week starting with having a Thanksgiving dinner for 26 family members, sewing a Santa suit for hubby and getting ready for Winterfest at the studio in downtown Savage tonight. I also teach a class yet this morning.  Enought whinning, time to head for the studio.
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