"Pears with Blue and White," oil on linen, 9"x12" - sold.

"Plums with Asian Vase," oil on hardboard, 8"x6" - sold.

Recently finished paintings.  I was holding them for the upcoming Art A Fair in Laguna Beach this summer, but just sold them. One can not resist, and I am most pleased they are going to wonderful homes.  All of my images are having to be uploaded through Chrome Browser these days.  They come up looking odd and florescent!  Not sure why, it's dreadful.  Sorry about this oddity.  They look normal on my website though!

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"Lilacs and Dragon"

"Lilacs and Dragon," oil on hardboard, 8"x16"- (update sold.)

My new painting  just completed.  I took my time on this one, worked on it off and on over two months. With gentle brush strokes, I slowly applied thin coats of paint.  I often used Old Masters Maroger Painting Medium throughout the development of the painting.  I really enjoyed incorporating lilacs in the painting.  First time I've painted them.  Hope you like it!  Thank you for visiting my blog.

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Rustic Pears

"Rustic Pears," oil on hardboard, 6"x8" - (update sold)

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Apple Study

"Apple Study on Table," oil 6"x6" - (update sold)

Having some fun at the end of the year painting  little oil studies.  I'll need to begin larger complex still life paintings soon.  It's been a few years since I have entered an Oil Painters of America juried show.  Thinking it's time...so I've got my creative thinking cap on, working through some ideas and sketches.  But these little paintings are a nice diversion (procrastination) for now!  

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"Autumn Warmth"

"Autumn Warmth,"  11"x14" oil on linen.

In between painting for the three Small Works Holiday Art Exhibits I am in this year, I worked on a few larger paintings.  Here is one of my most recent pieces.  I brought together my rust-orange colored shawl with a piece of tapestry for added texture and interest.  I had just gathered fresh eucalyptus leaves from my neighborhood and wanted to paint them.  Keeping with a warm palette I added the golden delicious apple and lemons.  A few lovely treasured objects, a silver vase and my grandmother's Bavarian tea cup, complete my still life composition.  I greatly enjoyed painting this and the challenges it presented me.  I hope the autumn feeling draws you in....pour the hot tea!

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"Holiday Treasures Salon 2013" Debra Huse Gallery

"Holiday Treasures," at Debra Huse Gallery, December 5 - 29, 2013.  229 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, CA. www.debrahusegallery.com  
Here are my three paintings at this wonderful annual show.

"Silver Creamer Arrangement," oil, 8"x8" (Update sold  and received First Place Award )

Shown in its beautiful frame, "Holiday Silver," oil 6x8 - available.

Shown in its beautiful frame, "Winter Tea," oil 6x8  - update sold.
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UPATE: Last night at the opening of the show!

My Painting, "Silver Creamer Arrangement," received First Place award!  Wonderful honor and lovely way to start the Holiday Art Shows!!

Artist David Allen, Gallery Director Linda Johnson, Amanda and Debra Huse Artist and Gallery Owner.

Mandarins with Copper

"Mandarins with Copper Vessel," (update sold at Randy Higbee Gallery, "Six Inch Squared,") 

I wanted to pack a lot into this little one.  I loved adding all the little details and small brush strokes into the copper.  Painting my favorite colors (combinations) helps to make this a happy piece for me!

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Silver and Lace

I have been enjoying painting the complexities of silver over the past year.  For this new painting, I pared an unusual creamer with an old lace table cloth and added the leaves with berries on it.  I thought the setup had a nice tonal quality about it.  In order to capture that, and paint it, I filled the still life with overall natural soft light and had only one direct spot coming from the top.  It was interesting to experiment with different light sources.  In the end, the drama is still on silver, but maybe in a more natural softer way?  "Silver and Lace," oil on hardboard, 6"x6" - (update sold at Randy Higbee Gallery, "Six Inch Squared.")

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Winter Tea Cup

"Winter Tea," oil 6"x8" - (update - sold at "Holiday Treasures Salon"  www.debrahusegallery.com 

I borrowed this sweet cup (I have long admired) from my sister.  I thought it was high time to paint it!

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"Beyond Boundaries," California Art Club Exhibit

I was delighted to see that my two paintings were hung next to my dear artist friend Marie Tippets!  Here were are on opening night of "Beyond Boundaries," at Randy Higbee Gallery.  Thanks to all of you who came!  It was a fun and busy night visiting with so many people!

 

California Art Club, Orange County Chapter Exhibition opens Saturday, November 2nd at Randy Higbee Gallery. This is sure to be a wonderful show filled with exceptional paintings by a group of very talented Southern California artists.  It is an honor to have two paintings juried into this show. 

"Pomegranates and Silver" 8x10 oil.

"Icebergs of Summer" 12x9 oil.

 

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City of Laguna Beach Fine Art Exhibition

At the opening of the annual City of Laguna Beach Juried Fine Art Exhibition, at City Hall, with my painting, "Culinary Trio."

My artist friend, Tony Salvo, with his terrific painting, "Very Cherry, Cherry Pie."  The exhibit closes December 2, 2013. 

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"Beyond Boundaries," California Art Club Exhibit

"Pomegranates and Eucalyptus," oil on hardboard, 8"x10"
 

I am thrilled that two new paintings, "Pomegranates and Eucalyptus," and "Icebergs of Summer," have been juried into the California Art Club Exhibition, "Beyond Boundaries."  This is a special Orange Country Chapter Exhibit at Randy Higbee Gallery.  Opening reception, Saturday, November 2, 6-9pm. Randy Higbee Gallery, 102 Kalmus, Costa Mesa, CA.  Exhibit closes November 16th.

 

Amanda painting pomegranates at Segil Fine Art Gallery in September.

"Icebergs of Summer," oil on hardboard, 12"x9"

 

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Organized Chaos

Getting ready for an art show tomorrow. Decisions, decisions!  I probably have over 40 paintings I could bring.....but not enough room on my outdoor grids!  The weather says "sunny day" for the outdoor show "Newport Beach Art in the Park" - at Newport Beach Civic Center near Fashion Island.

 

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Pumpkin Painting

"Pumpkin Trio," oil on hardboard, 6"x12" - (update sold)

 

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