Mexican Hat Flowers on a Summer's Day

Mexican Hat Flowers on a Summer's Day

6x6 inches, original oil

Day 17 of the painting challenge and just  a bit of whimsey today. These wonderful flowers will grow from seed and sprout up every year. I like them bunched together in clumps the best. This painting is for sale for $50.00 and you will be able to purchase it on my website, SpohnStudio.com

Bouquet by the Window

Bouquet by the Window

6 x 6 inches, oil painting

Starting tomorrow, January 2nd, I am participating in a painting challenge of 30 paintings in 30 days. I will be posting my paintings here on this blog and also on Leslie Saeta blog, Slices of Life.

http://www.lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/ 

So far, 242 artists have signed up for this painting challenge. It should be great fun. I went ahead and painted one today, January 1st, just in case I need to take a day off later this month. 

Today's painting was inspired by a reference photo. I liked the harmonious colors and simple theme. These paintings will eventually be posted on my website also, SpohnStudio.com

Pet Portraits, Black and White Cat

Donna's Cat

7 x 7 (oil on board)

My friend and fellow artist, Donna, displayed this portrait of her cat (Lightning) that I painted last month, in her booth while we were showing at our recent show in Las Cruses, NM. She had so many customers interested in the painting, that she sent them over to my booth to inquire about pet portraits. So for a limited time, you too can have your pet immortalized in oil paint in an artsy manner, like Donna's cat, Lightning. Send me several good photos (preferably head shots) by e-mail, or if you prefer, regular postal mail (PO Box 1231, Salida, CO 81201) Please write down your pet's true eye color, as it is often difficult to discern in a photo. Also, please include your e-mail address or phone number in case I have additional questions. These will be pet portraits done on 7 x7 board and they will only cost $85.00, including free shipping in the Continental USA. (if you would like a larger size portrait, such as a 15 x 15 the cost will be $225.00 and there will be a small shipping charge)

Send me the name of your pet also, so I can title the painting. Send your information to:

susanmspohn@gmail.com

To pay for your pet portrait here on-line, just click the size of portrait you want and then the  BUY NOW button below, and make sure you leave you address, e-mail and phone #. I look forward to receiving your pet photos!

Sizes

7 x 7 $85.00 15 x 15 $225.00

Charlie

Charlie (the roof-top kitty)

5 x 7

oil on board

Today's painting is from a reference photo I took of Charlie, our stray, feral cat that lives on our roof outside of my painting studio. He is sort of a scruffy looking cat, normally dirty from rolling in the dust, but a large cat, now over-weight since he gets regular meals. He has the ability to jump from roof-top to roof-top across our neighbors houses and sheds. He has striking yellow-green eyes, and a nice pattern of gray spots on his overall white fur. This painting is for sale for $55.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

Watching Seagulls

Watching Seagulls

15 x 15

oil on board

Today's painting is one I actually started yesterday. I was drawn to the beautiful color of the sky on this reference photo, and I also liked the lady's hat. Just something simple like that can inspire a painting. Watching wildlife of any kind is a pleasure for me, so seagull watching would be fun also. This original oil painting is for sale for $295.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Contact me by e-mail for more information.

 

Aspen Glen Visitors, Deer

Aspen Glen Visitors

19 x 13

oil on board

This painting took two days to paint because my painting schedule was interrupted. I liked the unusual bending and crooked shape of several aspen trees in my reference photo. Since I had to photograph this painting right after I finished painting, the whites are brighter here, and the colors are not as vivid as they are in the actual painting. This painting was accidentally painted on one of my scrap hardboard boards, it is a bit of a trapezoid (not square or rectangle) but with clever framing will look like a rectangle. because of this, it has been discounted to sell for $50.00. Contact me for more information.  susanmspohn@gmail.com

Hollyhocks, Flower Paintings, Garden Paintings, Yellow, Purple, Pallet Knife Paintings, Impressionistic Paintings, Contemporary Paintings, Modern paintings, Blooms,

Hollyhocks Yellow and Mauve

15 x15

Oil on Board

This is a richly textural painting depicting the glory of hollyhocks. There is nothing so splendid as standing in the midst of a garden of hollyhocks! They completely surround you with blooms well past your head. This painting is for sale for $250.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Please e-mail me for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

I have painted a smaller version of a hollyhock too! This White Hollyhock painting has lots of rich texture and an interesting composition. The two paintings go well together also!

White Hollyhocks

7 x 7

Oil on Board

This painting is for sale for $85.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Email me for more information.

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Decisions

Decisions

7 x 7

Oil on Board

Decided to venture away from the animal paintings for a day, and try some paintings of the human variety. Living out west I am always on the look out for ranch hands and cowboys to paint. I liked this reference photo because their point of interest is off the canvas, and it leaves you wondering what the 'decision' is about.  This painting is for sale for $100.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

Three Days Health

Three Days' Health

7 x 7

Oil on Board

This is a very thickly painted piece that I painted mainly with a pallet knife. It started off as a still life, but since one of the apples was needed for lunch, I took a quick photo and continued to paint, munching on my apple. I don't think I am meant to be a still life painter. Anyway, the 3 apples and 3 garlic cloves made a nice composition. This painting is for sale for $85.00 and this price includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Please contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

Horse Study

Horse Study

5 x 7

Oil on Board

Still had some daylight this afternoon, so started this small painting. I haven't painted any horses in a long, long time....so this quick study was a good warm up. This painting is for sale for $55.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

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Three Butterfly Fish, Salt Water Fish, Fish Painting, Colorful Painting, Green, Yellow, Earth Tones, Water Painting, Small Painting, Ocean Painting

Three Butterfly Fish

7 x 7

Oil on Board

Today's painting consist of butterfly fish, another salt water breed of fish. There are 2 saddleback butterfly fish, and one pyramid butterfly fish.  The painting contains a little tension because the fish are going in different directions, so your eye keeps circling around the painting. This painting is for sale for $85.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

Orange Kitten

Orange Kitten

7 x 7

Oil on Board

Who doesn't love a fluffy, playful kitten? When I came across this photo, I just had to paint this inquisitive, little kitten. This painting is for sale for $85.00 and is painted on 1/2 inch thick board, so no frame is needed. Free shipping is included in the Continental USA, discounted shipping for those living abroad. Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

Sheep in the Pasture II

Sheep in the Pasture

7 x 7

Oil on Board

We watched a DVD called "Sweet Grass" the other night. It was all about the tough life of sheep herding up in Montana. Regardless of the human hazards and dilemma's I loved watching all the sheep. Which has me wanting to capture them in paint. This painting includes free shipping in the Continental USA, $85.00

E-mail me for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

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Queen Trigger Fish, Fish Painting, Aquarium Painting, Tropical Fish, Salt Water Fish, Colorful Paintings, Minature Paintings, Fins, Scales

Queen Trigger Fish

7 x 7

Oil on Board

I love aquariums, and I really love the beauty of a salt water tank. There are endless varieties of beautiful fish to place in these tanks. This is a painting of a Trigger fish, I like their unusual coloring with spots all over. This painting is for sale for $85.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

Dear Deer

Dear Deer

7 x 7

Oil on Board

Now that hunting season is over, I can feel safe posting a painting of this little deer. This painting sells for $85.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

Aspen Field

Aspen Field

7 x 7

Oil on Board

Today's painting was inspired by a snapshot I took this fall of some aspen trunks in a field. The light hitting the trees was strong on their trunks and the faded grasses looked soft and airy so the aspens seemed to be supported by air alone. This painting is for sale for $85.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Contact me by e-mail for more information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

White-Bellied Parrot, Bird Paintings, Tropical Birds, Flower Paintings, Exotic Paintings, Orange, Blue, Green, Red, Minature Paintings, small paintings

 White Bellied-Parrot

7 x 7

Oil on Board

Didn't have much time to paint today... So I painted this little parrot. I liked the unusual angle of the bird as it faced downwards towards all the flowers. This painting is for sale for $85.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. For more information contact me by e-mail: susanmspohn.gmail.com

Fall Hillside

Fall Hillside

30 x 30

Oil on Board

This painting is a scene from alongside our Arkansas riverbank this past fall. I painted this piece (except for the sky) using several pallet knives. The paint is laid on the board in thick strokes, giving a highly textural feeling to the painting. As always, feel free to post your comments regarding this painting.This painting is for sale for $995.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA.  Please send me an e-mail for shipping and purchasing information: susanmspohn@gmail.com

Diptych--Fall 2010, Salida Landscape

Diptych--Fall 2010

15 x 30

Oil on 2 Boards

We had a fabulous fall in 2010. I took quite a few walks thru various parks and open spaces; each time bringing my camera along to snap photos..... Since the photos were all wonderful, it is often difficult to choose what to paint. I chose this scene because of the leaning tree in the forefront.  It divides the diptych, and yet it also joins the scene together. The composition has both a peacefulness and a tension, similar to the feeling of fall, although strikingly beautiful, you know winter is on its way. 

I used both brushes and pallet knives while painting this landscape. When you view the painting in person, you will see the heavy application of oil paint with the pallet knife. This painting is for sale for $500.00 and includes free shipping in the continental USA. E-mail me for more details:  susanmspohn@gmail.com

Lily Garden

Lily Garden

18 x 30

Oil on Board

This oil painting is taken from a portion of a larger garden. Snap shots of gardens make wonderful paintings. Just as the garden originally caught your eye, so the painting reminds you of those special moments in time. This original oil painting sells for $450.00 and includes free shipping in the continental USA. E-mail me for more information.  susanmspohn@blogspot.com

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