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I'm supposed to be packing, I'm supposed to be resting for my big trip to my painting and art marketing workshop in the Texas Hill Country tomorrow, but I confess I'm having trouble tearing myself away from the easel. All these irises are calling my name! Yellows, blues, purples. Thank goodness for caffeine, that will be my friend when I'm driving to Fredericksburg.... Visit my art blog today for a tour of my iris garden, I can't believe all the color that has made an early appearance here. Tonight it will be in the 30s, I wonder how these will look tomorrow....

The studio model take a dip and a bow!

Monday, April 14, 2014

12x9 Lady Polka-Dots | Barbara Haviland - Blog

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12x9 Lady Polka-Dots

By Barbara Haviland on 4/14/2014 9:10:31 PM Comment on this

I saw this bust at my daughter's house last weekend. I took photos of it and painted it. I thought it was pretty. I used turquoise,white,sienna and green and red. I like how it came out. I framed and signed it.

Title 12x9 Polka-Dot Bust

medium oils on canvas

Size 12"x 9"

Framed and signed by Barbara Haviland

http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/1442648

"Bluebonnet Reflections" Oil Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

In Bluebonnet Reflections, I wanted to capture the beautiful reflections on this pond in Ennis, Texas with bluebonnets filling the distant hills and leading your eye back towards the wooden bridge. Painted with a combination of brush and palette knife, the finished image is loaded with depth and color.

To see more of my contemporary palette knife landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

If you'd like to see "Bluebonnet Reflections" and more of my Texas wildflower scenes in person, please stop by my booth at the Southlake art show this weekend.

Art in the Square (TX)
Fri. Apr. 25 • 4pm – 9pm
Sat. Apr. 26 • 10am – 9pm
Sun. Apr. 27 • 11am – 6pm
Southlake Town Sq. • 1256 Main St
Booth #J-5
ArtInTheSquare.com

E-mail - Niki Gulley

A Video of Signs of Spring Blue Iris and the Truth About What Goes on in Flower Mound Studio

Signs of Spring Blue Iris

by Nancy Medina

and Howard Pee Pugpants

SOLD

14X14

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

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Signs of Spring is the newest iris painting among a collection of these growing in Flower Mound Studio this week, thanks to the explosion of color in my iris beds! I cut a few blues and brought them into the studio, placing them in a teal vase to inspire Signs of Spring. Little did I know, there was a hidden camera in the studio, which captured the truth about what goes on behind the brush. I hope this film doesn't go viral, it could spell absolute disaster for my reputation as an artist! Visit my art blog to see the video in question....

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Brown Pelican 7x5,canvas, Barbara Haviland | Barbara Haviland - Blog

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Brown Pelican 7x5,canvas, Barbara Haviland

By Barbara Haviland on 4/13/2014 7:33:50 PM Comment on this

I love this bird. I have painted this bird more than once. Hope you like him. All of my birds are framed to match.

Title Brown Pelican

Medium oils on canvas panel

Size 7"x 5"

Purchase price 50.00 + 15.00 shipping

http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/921779

Heritage Village Sheep by Kay Wyne - Sold

Heritage Village Sheep

9" x 12" Oil on Linen

Sold!

This small painting of a sheep at Heritage Village in Dallas sold yesterday, and has a new home in Frisco, Texas. It is always great to meet new collectors, and see their reactions and responses to my art. Thanks to Patty and Dennis for visiting me at the studio, and for giving this guy a new home. I am off to a workshop for three days, and looking forward to meeting new artists and learning some new techniques for my painting. Thanks for looking at this blog...contact Kay for more information on my art. Kay

Pink Larkspur Daisy Duet - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

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Pink Larkspur Daisy Duet

by Nancy Medina

12X12

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

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Pink Larkspur Daisy Duet is the newest daily painting in the studio today. I felt just a bit like I was cheating, since I was painting instead of working on tags and inventory sheets for my show at the Dallas Arboretum April 26-27. All the paintings are stacked neatly into categories, leaning against walls and furniture throughout my house, hither and yon. I did take a bit of a break earlier today, the hubby and I went to World Market and got a few new adirondack chairs - check out my art blog today to see what the color Baltic Blue looks like! I got the impression Howard Pee Pugpants approved of the new chair, although I cannot say for certain, since I don't speak Pug....

Saturday, April 12, 2014

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Purple and White Iris

By Barbara Haviland on 4/12/2014 Comment on this

This lovely purple and white Iris is done completely with a painting knife. It has textures and thick paint. It is done on a stretched canvas.

Title Purple and White Iris

Medium oils on canvas

Size 20H" x 16W"

purchase 300.00 + 15.00 shipping

http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/1440903

VIBRANT ORANGE BY ARTIST PAT MEYER

8 X 10 OIL ON LINEN

$125

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PAT@MEYER.NET

The flow of the light in this painting is what makes it special. The orange is all a glow from the light source. The light is spilling across the canvas like it has been poured into the areas. The darks make the mood of this little painting soar.

Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, Outdoor Painters Society

Blue Iris Lily Garden and Countdown to Dallas Arboretum Artscape - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

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Blue Iris Lily Garden by Nancy Medina

15X30

Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

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