Original Oil Painting of Tangerines and Copper Kettle/Tea Pot, 9" x 12"

"Tangerines and Tea"
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This is 9" x 12" painting of tangerines and a copper kettle. That said for Ebay and Google searches, The copper kettle is one I've used many times before. Each time I paint it I find another approach to rendering it. This time I tried to achieve more texture both in the kettle and the tangerines. There is a generous paint layer on this piece. The soft gray blue background works to set off the golden glow of both the fruit and the kettle while providing a little atmosphere. I enjoyed painting the table top and the way it picked up the reflections and color of both the kettle and the tangerines. There's a glass vinegar jug there too. It kind of fades into the shadows on the left while managing a reflection or two of its own. Enjoy!

Oil Floral Painting of Silver Teapot and Red Poppies, 11" x 14"

"Poppies on Polishing Day"
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This 11" x 14" painting of a Silver Teapot and Red Poppies has rich detail and great color. The Poppies are reflected both in the silver pot and the silver pitcher. The red flowers are set off nicely by the greenish umber background. Red Poppies are a favorite wildflower of mine - perhaps because they seem to outlast all the others and group in such abundance. I came to Washington from California and was delighted to find that they grow almost as profusely here as they do there in the summer.
I'll be on vacation this week and won't be posting again until after the 11th. I'll be carrying my laptop, though, so if you e-mail me, I'll get the msg. See you then.

Oil Painting of a Silver Bowl with Red Fruit 9" x 12"

"Too Pretty to Eat"
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This is 9" x 12" painting of a silver bowl with fruit. That said for Ebay and Google searches, the silver bowl is one that I love and have included in many paintings. It's always a challenge to paint and it's fun to try to get the reflection of nearby objects as well. Here the reflection of the green grapes was a bit of a challenge. They have to look real and somewhat distorted but should not have any real discernable highlights on them. The fruits are thickly painted except for the plum in the foreground which serves a purpose in the composition but shouldn't steal the show. I always get a kick out of painting reflections and hope you all enjoy them too.
I've been a bit remis about getting stuff on Ebay this week because of my show which opens on Friday in a local gallery. I'll be out of town for a bit in the first week or so of March but I should still have a listing or two running during that time and will be carrying my laptop with me.

Floral Oil Painting of Hydrangias and Silver Pitcher, 9" x 12"

"Tea and Hydrangias"
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It's been awhile since I painted anything reflective so I decided to do this 9" x 12" painting of Hydrangias and a Silver Pitcher for today. It was a pleasant change but I sure do get tired of polishing silver! I chose this close cropped composition so that the focus would be on the lemon and it's reflection in the silver. The colors may be a bit different depending on your monitor.

Oil Floral Painting of Silver Cup,Magnolias and Nectarines, 12" x 24" Gallery Wrap Canvas

"Sweet Magnolia Wine"
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This 12" x 24" painting is one of a series I'm doing on magnolias. It's on gallery wrapped canvas 3/4" deep with painted sides so there's no need to frame it. Just hang it as it is!

This unusually shaped and interesting canvas has been hanging around the studio for awhile so I thought I'd put it to good use. The long shape challenged me to create a composition that would be pleasing to the eye. The piece draws your eyes initially to the silver chalice and then, because we read from left to right (at least here in the states), your eyes are drawn to the right where the large magnolia sits. However, the stronger brushwork and the draw of the silver chalice and bright fruit once again bring your eyes to the left. See the detail picture below.

Oil Painting of Magnolias and Ginger Jar, 28" x 38"

"Sleeping Magnolias"

Here's a little preview of a large 28" x 38" piece I'll be showing at The Blue Whole Gallery in my March show. Collectors in this area are not strong on Still Life so it's possible this may be available for sale on Ebay in April. The flowers are brighter than they appear here. I'm curious to know what my collectors out there think of this larger work, so feedback is welcome. Click on the e-mail link here on the blog or e-mail me at pinehillart@msn.com.

Painting of White Magnolias and Nectarines, 11" x 14"

"Poetry"
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This 11" x 14" painting white magnolias and tangerines is now part of a series I'm doing on magnolias. I love them. Their sweet fragrance is heady and light has a way of dancing around them like no other flower. I'm considering doing a number of these as very large paintings - maybe two feet by three feet. There's lots of great brush work in this piece. Take a look at the detail below.

Large Contemporary Oil Still Life, 24" x 48"

"Fire and Ice"

Here's a little preview of one of the pieces that will be showcased at The Blue Whole Gallery in Sequim, WA on March 2nd. This piece is quite large, measuring two feel by four feet. As you can see, I needed to break out of my usual small format for awhile. Phew! That felt good! It isn't for sale yet but may be posted to Ebay in April depending on the gallery sales. I'll keep you all posted.

Floral Oil Painting of Pink Bush Magnolias

"Bush Magnolias"
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This 12" x 16" painting of pink bush magnolias is painted with loose brush work and generous paint. I'm attracted to magnolias and find them challenging to paint. The panel was primed with a gold gesso which shines through the paint layers providing a rich feel and lovely under tones.
I've been preparing for a gallery show at the end of this month and so have been experimenting with new textures and flirting with a semi-abstract feel. This painting is similar in style to some of the ones I'll be showing. While I will probably never really lose my love of realism and the feel of the "old masters", I am striving to incorporate a contemporary feel into my work.

Oil Painting of White Magnolias in a blue glass vase, 9" x 12"

"Laughing Magnolias"
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Happy Valentines Day! Here's some flowers for you. The nice thing about flowers, unlike chocolate, is that they don't add weight to your hips. This 9" x 12" piece, like all my others, is about light. Here the concept is simple. Contrast. I merely wanted to show intense light working its magic on some magnolias and setting them off by contrast. There's some good brush work here with some heavy paint layered on the magnolia which sits on the left sweet spot of the painting.

I haven't been posting as frequently the last two weeks as I'm getting ready for a show at the Blue Whole Gallery in Sequim, WA. You can take a peek by visiting http://www.bluewholegallery.com/. I'll also be posting some of the pieces here. They won't be available, however, on Ebay until after the show closes at the end of March.