Eternal Optimist by Deanna Jaugstetter

48" x 48"  Abstract Oil Painting on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

When planning the painting, "Eternal Optismist" I  thought about favorite subject matter that I sketched as a child. The painting grew from there into one of my most enjoyable experiences with paint and brush!

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Reunited by Deanna Jaugstetter

7" x 10" Watercolor on Paper

Reunited is an abstract painting inspired by my return to painting with my artist friends on Friday mornings. Painting with others who support each other is such a "kick"! Isn't this true of any activity where all the participants get why you enjoy what you are doing?

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"Whitney" by Kathryn Morris Trotter

"Whitney"

18x24" oil on canvas

by Kathryn Morris Trotter

www.kathryntrotterart.com

This was a recent commission for a husband who wanted to surprise his pregnant wife!  It was such a sweet painting to work on, and it hit pretty close to home;).

"Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin" by Diane K. Hewitt

"Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin" by Diane K. Hewitt

11x14" Oil on Canvas

My family has spent many wonderful long weekends over the past 12 years at this Blue Ridge mountain cabin in the Northwest Georgia Mountains.  It is set between Ellijay and Blue Ridge, GA, and is across the main road from the entrance to Springer Mountain, which is the location of the terminus of the Appalachian Trail.  We are not big hikers, although we have ventured there a time or two.  There are only 3 other homes in our mountain “neighborhood”, and we are especially fortunate that some of our best friends are our neighbors on the mountain.  With hardwood trees as far as the eye can see, and views that rival the very best boasted in Gilmer County,  much of our time at the log cabin is spent either lounging around the back deck viewing the year-round beauty of nature,  or by the wood-burning fireplace on the screened porch that we built onto the cabin years ago.  I’m glad that I have finally painted this family treasure!

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Angel Painting by Judy Mackey

"I Know That You Feel Me Somehow"

8" x  8", Oil on Board

Drying on my easel right now.  Yippee!  I am feeling crazy happy right now.  I have a two commissions for "angel walking" paintings!  And the Gallery in Roswell, GA is asking for more angel paintings.  So this one, as soon as it dries is headed to Muse & Co...I like the colors in this one - gray and somber with a punch of yellow/orange in the frock.

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If you are interested in purchasing "I Know That You Feel Me Somehow", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

Trees In Art by Jill Saur

Dramatic and emotionally engaging, this powerful painting emanated from the depth of my soul.  Filled with metaphor, this 20"x16" acrylic painting is titled, "Paso Doble".  It reflects the dance of life.  Sometimes the dance is soft and melodic, while at other times the dance is so dramatic, it requires the fortitude and strength of a matador.  

"Paso Doble", along with a Certificate of Authenticity, can be acquired from Contemporary Fine Art International, by clicking HERE.  To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.JillSaurFineArt.com.

©1990-2012 Trees on Canvas by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

ATLANTA IN 1970 - BY VICKIE MARTIN

ATLANTA 1970 - Collage and Acrylics

This is part of a series I began several years ago taking inspiration from old photographs of Atlanta to organize my paid.   This was collage with a loose interpretation of what the skyline of Atlanta looked like at that time, and painted over.   This was when the tallest building was the Regency with blue Polaris on top.  Some of the collage items used are old monoprints, airline tickets, newspapers.  Hope you enjoy!

Palette Knife Artist, Judy Mackey

"Simplicity"

8" x 8"x 1.5", Oil on Canvas

Muted soft colors.  I've been noticing in home decorating magazines and catalogs that they are displayin a vase of branches, without flowers, just simply branches.  So I've painted just that.

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If you are interested in purchasing "Simplicity", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

Pinks, Monica Burnette, Oils on Canvas

I do love painting on my lunch hour once or twice a week. I've found a great empty parking lot where the dappled light is fabulous.  The bad thing is that there are many empty parking lots in front of many empty buildings to choose from in the office park. Darned economy.

Pinks

Oils on canvas, 5" x 7"
Monica Burnette

For sale, $50

Country road by Diane Hooker

I have always loved country scenes
For their peaceful quality, vastness,
And simplicity.
In my quest this year to paint larger,
And a bit' out of the box' this work
Was done with plenty of paint and texture using a palette knife and brush,
In the spirit of the impressionists.
It is 16x20 on a panel, and almost
Finished!
If you are interested in this painting
Please contact dianehooker55@yahoo.com

"UMBRELLA GIRL 2" by Kathryn Morris Trotter

"Umbrella Girl 2" 

9x12" oil on canvas 

Kathryn Morris Trotter

www.kathryntrotterart.com

If only I could find the clothes that I design for my women...I live vicariously through these ladies!

Palette Knife Landscape Wildflower Painting by Judy Mackey

"Won't You Come Out to Play"

24" x  18" x 1.5", Oil on Gallery-wrapped Canvas

It's Spring.  I wanted to paint something Spring-like...soon it will be too hot to be outside here in Texas but for the moment we're enjoying beautiful comfortable weather with a lot of wildflowers blooming everywhere.

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If you are interested in purchasing "Won't You Come Out to Play", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

"FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS" Kathryn Morris Trotter

"FASHION ILLUSTRATION 5"

"FASHION ILLUSTRATION 2"

"FASHION ILLUSTRATION 3"

"FASHION ILLUSTRATION 4"

"FASHION ILLUSTRATION 1"

"FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS"
8x16" oil on canvas
Kathryn Morris Trotter
www.kathryntrotterart.com

"I Miss You" - White Flowers in a Blue Vase painting by Judy Mackey

"I Miss You"

16" x 12" x 1.5", Oil on Canvas

Today is a quiet day.  It's been raining quietly, hushing the usual day sounds, even the birds' chirping is muted.  That is why the title seemed to linger in my thoughts.  White flowers on a dark background.  There are a lot of colors in the dark background from rich warm browns to blues and grays.

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If you are interested in purchasing "I Miss You", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

"SOIREE II" by Kathryn Morris Trotter

"SOIREE II"

24x24" oil on canvas

by Kathryn Morris Trotter

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       This was a commission piece for a couple who wanted to surprise their daughter for her 21st birthday! How fabulous to start an original art collection at the age of 21!!  Coincidentally, we have the same birthday...how serendipitous! The only request is that I slip their daughter into the painting;0!

       This painting was based off of another painting of min that sold a few months ago.   These days, almost 100% of my commission work is based off of paintings that have sold.  As the artist, I don't mind doing something that is similar, but I have to be able to have creative reign and make changes that need to happen as I see fit.   As far as my fashion ladies are concerned, I have to be able to dress them according to the personality of each lady, and it would be an absolute faux pas for my ladies to ever show up in the same dress for a social occasion...hence, you will see some of the same ladies make their way into different paintings but never donned in the same dress.  They have a plethora of dresses, gowns, and outfits to choose from when it comes to a special soiree.  Cheers!

SWAN REPOSE I by Cathy McIntire, 14"x 11"

Swan Repose I, Oil on Linen
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This original oil of a Mute Swan is painted on 3/8″ linen gallery wrap canvas. I think I am attracted to swans because they are white, as well as the fact that they are just such graceful and beautiful birds.

Painting white images requires a bit of understanding of warm and cool colors, and how they can be used to show depth and dimension, giving the subject a three dimensional quality. White is never just white, and that is both the challenge and the fun!

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Rose from the Garden

Cheryl Sameit Artistry

A lovely rose as my first commission was quite the task!  I love how the shadows developed to show the folds of each petal.  The client was very pleased with the creation!

I enjoy working on custom creations--contact me to start yours today! 

12 x 12 wrapped canvas, acrylics

"A DAY AT THE BEACH" by Kathryn Morris Trotter

"A DAY AT THE BEACH"

20x30" oil on canvas

by Kathryn Morris Trotter

www.kathryntrotterart.com

Tis the season......

     There is absolutely nothing better than packing the car until nothing else can possibly fit and heading to the beach for a long, relaxing vacation.  The beach is a place of solitude, rejuvenation, and most of all  it is a place filled with a multitude of memories made over a lifetime.  I could just smell the salt air and hear the ocean crashing as this scene came to life on my canvas.  I could feel the soft sand in between my toes as lathered on the thick paint!  Ahhhhhhh....do I really have to wait until July??

"MAMA" by Kathryn Morris Trotter

"MAMA" 

Kathryn Morris Trotter

18x24" 

oil on canvas

www.kathryntrotterart.com

I am a MOM....

        

       This was a painting that I was inspired to paint while missing my baby Caroline.  Although she has just reached the year mark, I was imagining her in this young toddler stage in life and how I look forward to the journey.  As I painted this painting, I could hear her babbling in the next room with my favorite sitter.  In one sense I wanted to be on the floor immersed into her world, yet on the other hand I was savoring the peace and solitude of my light filled studio where I can create whatever I want.  

       The balance of being a mom and an a professional artist can be quite complex.  My most important job is being a mom without a doubt, but I think most artists would agree that the energy of exiting ideas are hard to contain.  They necessitate immediate attention, lest they be gone forever.  My greatest pieces are usually born  when that explosive, creative energy overtakes me, and I jump into my paint clothes and grab the brush.  However, I do accept that there will be a time for more of those moments later on.  My discipline exercise for now is to schedule my painting time and accept that "scheduled painting," which seems like an oxymoron, is better than not painting at all!

Feet on Beach, Commissioned painting by Judy Mackey

"Feet on Beach"

6" x 6", Oil on Board
SOLD

A client saw one of my little feet painting at the Dutch Art Gallery and wanted to have a special one painted just for him.  This is one of them...his feet on the beach.  

Fun, fun, fun to paint...but hey, what a quaint idea  for marketing vacation paintings of feet.  I hope others would like to have their feet painted at the beach, or some famed landmark?

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If you are interested in commissioning a painting like this, please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

Ready for S'more?

Cheryl Sameit Artistry 

My mouth watered while painting this s'mores cupcake! 

Using my palette knife made the marshmallow peaks stand out--almost like icing the cupcake!  The graham cracker crumbles were challenging, but using more heavy gel medium in the paint was key. 

I am proud of the look I achieved for the cupcake paper liner.  I used the edge of my palette knife to create stripes using burnt sienna/titan buff, then created the "scoop" at the top of each stripe.

Oh, and the cupcake was tasty :-)  Enjoy!

12" x 12" wrapped canvas, acrylics, heavy gel medium

"Daddy's Girls" Kathryn Morris Trotter

"Daddy's Girls II"

Kathryn Morris Trotter

www.kathryntrotterart.com

This was a commission piece for a woman who is pregnant with her third little girl.  She wanted to surprise her husband with a painting of his three little girls.  This was a joy to paint as I got to know the little personalities of these precious girls during the painting process.  I just imagined the baby tugging on the middle daughter without any regard to boundaries, the middle child enjoying her baby sister, and the oldest just staying right by daddy's side.  

Blue Heart, Small Palette Knife Painting by Judy Mackey

"Blue Heart"

5" x  5" x 1.5", Oil on Stretched Canvas
Available for purchase.

I like hearts.  Hearts and stars I think are great doodle subjects.  I had these cute canvases which I bought a while back and toned them with Alizarin Crimson.  It took what seemed forever to dry enough to paint on.  So now I'm playing with hearts. 

Just a reminder - Mother's Day is coming very soon - an original artwork is perfect for gift giving.

Website:  JudyMackey.com

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If you are interested in purchasing "Blue Heart", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

Flowers In a Vase by Jill Saur

These flowers in a vase, "Forever Yours", are ready to be picked for that special someone!  This 8"x10" oil palette knife painting is loaded with texture and is for sale at Gallery Matilda in Historic Roswell, GA.   Do you have any special colors in mind that you'd like to have?  I love to paint commissions, just let me know what you're looking for.  My customers satisfaction is always guaranteed! - Jill Saur

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©1990-2012 Flowers in Vase by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

LITTLE LADY by Cathy McIntire, 8x8" oil on panel

"Little Lady", oil on Linen panel, 8x8" SOLD
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I just can't seem to get away from painting horses. Lately it's been foals and colts. They have such wonderfully knobby, long legs and sassy little tails and manes. They remind me of Spring, with her unpredictable behavior; one day warm and sunny, the next day windy and wild.

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Nocturn, Palette Knife Painting by Judy Mackey

"Nocturne"

8" x 8 ", Oil on Board

 I was going to title this painting, Hydrangeas in the Moonlight but as I was looking at it, Nocturne seemed more appropriate.  Sometimes I think I get too explicit in titles.  I think the mood/feel is a better way to title some pieces.  Whatever works.

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If you are interested in purchasing "Nocturne", please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, I hope you will refer me to your friends.

Remembering Venice.... by Diane Hooker

   
                                                         " Remembering Venice"
                                                                11x14  Pastel
                                                                  available
               I snapped this photo on a beautiful, and sunny day in Venice. Who
can resist the colors and architecture of this magical city in Italy? WE were there for only
a day when on a cruise. We soaked up the energy, did the tourist things, and vowed to
someday return.....

"PEACOCK II" by Kathryn Morris Trotter

"PEACOCK II"

26x48" oil on canvas

Kathryn Morris Trotter

www.kathryntrotterart.com

Introducing....the newest member of the Trotter family!  If any of you have ever regretted selling a favorite masterpiece, you will appreciate the story of the peacock in my house that now stands at 48" tall.  The first one I painted was a 20x30" piece, and I reluctantly sold it to a woman who was very persistent is having it.  My first answer was, "I am sorry...the Peacock is not for sale, but thank you for your interest!"  Then a follow up email of, "if you change your mind and want to sell the peacock....!" Again, I waited a bit to get back, as I was very attached to this piece.  I felt as if I was giving him up for adoption!  So, finally with the intentions of "painting another peacock" I acquiesced and sold it to a woman who appreciated as much as I did.   Nearly a year later, this Peacock is now hanging in my den!  His attitude commands all of the attention in the room.