I promise that I have been painting. These were done earlier this month. Right now they're in drying racks waiting to be photographed and posted. I hope to post each one separately very soon.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
May paintings by BJ Wright
Friday, May 16, 2008
Rain Rain Go Away
"Rain Rain Go Away"12 x 24 inches
Acrylic on canvas
ready to frame
This is older painting that I did on location a few years ago, before I started posting on line. I was really into thin layers of paint, then sealing them with a varnish. When all the craze came out with the watercolor canvases I moved on to something else.
I was in Fort Pierce with Lori McNamara. It actually started raining off and on. I loved the effect it created in the background, so as it dried I added the thicker layers of foliage over the top.
Thanks for looking!
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Path to Honeymoon Beach by Jenna Star
Honeymoon Island continues to be one of my favorite painting spots. This view is of a path leading to the beach on the south side of the island. I am always drawn to places near water, and the gulf here is a beautiful turquoise blue.
Path to Honeymoon Beach
Pastel, 12"x 18" $400-
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Plein Air Paint Out in Kinston, NC paintings by Bernie Rosage Jr.
Attended my first "Paint Out" competition a couple weeks ago in Kinston, NC. Had a BLAST and was fortunate enough to place third with the old train station painting below. To top the prize money... tha painting also sold. Read all about the event here...
"Old Train Depot"... 8x10" Oil on Linen on panel
"Kinston Street Scene"... 10x8" oil on Linen on panel
Thanks for looking...
Bernie
Monday, May 12, 2008
Sweetwater Creek State Park
I painted at Sweetwater Creek on Saturday. Two pretty different "looks". Both are 11x14" watercolors.
This one is of the ruins -- Sweetwater Manufacturing Company -- 
This vignette was trying to capture the Mountain Laurel in bloom --
It was pretty tough hauling both my mother's and my painting gear 1.5 miles through the rocky, hilly terrain to reach the ruins but it was a wonderful day.
Marian
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Congratulations, BJ!
B.J. hasn't mentioned this, but she was the focus of an article in the Chattanooga Times FreePress Monday about Red Clay Park with a photo of her painting on site. (See her earlier post about painting there) Way to go, B.J.! Sandra Babb and Jo Thomas were also mentioned, but weren't on location just yet.
Durinda
"A Tribute to Gold Star Moms" plein air by Bernie Rosage Jr.
This tribute painting was inspired by two Gold Star moms that I met while painting en plein aire at the Beirut Memorial, Camp Lejeune, NC.
Check out the whole story here if you'd like.
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10x8" Oil on linen on panel...
Click on image to enlarge...
Thanks for dropping by... I'd love to hear your comments...
Bernie
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Daily Painting 580 Sunny Day at the Park Plein Air Alla Prima
I painted this today at White City Park, I had lots of furry company, the squirrels were wondering what I was doing and came very close, probably hoping I was eating and would share. Its 8 x 10, oil,
Monday, May 5, 2008
"Confederate Camp" plein air
Had a great time last Saturday at a local Living History event... this plein air was the result. A bit of a challenge with the wind... the flag was really blowing that steady...
8x10" Oil on Linen on panel...
close up..
Sorry about my absence... have been extremely busy but hope to have more plein air work to post soon...
Bernie
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
Daily Painting 576 Under the Old Oak Tree Plein Air Alla Prima
I painted this downtown Fort Pierce, its 12 x 16, oil.
Red Clay State Park
Pastel painting of the Park Office at Red Clay about 2/3 finished? The forground trees still need some work! I filled in the window paintings with some color also.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Eternal Flame at Red Clay by BJ Wright
Today was windy at Red Clay State Park. I had to tape my canvas to the easel so it didn't fly away! This painting isn't quite finished yet - needs some tweaking here and there. The painting on my easel is standing in the shade, so it appears darker than the trees. The subject is the eternal flame located on a knoll overlooking the council house. I may return in a few days, painting in hand, to finish.
Red Clay is a wonderful place to visit. It's quiet - a great place to get away from the rest of the world.
Fagen Spring Plein Air
Hi everybody! I finally went out to paint today in a beautiful little creek. I managed to get this one finished and that was it. Everyone' paintings are so beautiful. What a talented bunch of artists! Happy May Day! 12x16 oil ©2008 Not for Sale (I'm saving this one for a local show in the fall).
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Daily Painting 574 Richeson and Coke Building Plein Air
Its 8 x 10 oil, I took some artistic license with the foreground as I was standing behind a wall and couldn't see it.
Monday, April 28, 2008
In the Wildwood by BJ Wright
24"x12" oil on stretched canvas, painted en plein air, alla prima, on April 23rd around 9:30am. --- $175 NOT including shipping ---
This little church is in Tunnel Hill, GA. There are buildings around the church but I chose to leave them out of the painting. The church has been there for probably 100 years or more.
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Winter in Spring Colors
This painting was done with yellow underpainting making it happy spring colors on a wintry day. It makes me think of Easter with the yellows and purples.
Painting in progress
Plein air painting of artist friend doing watercolors near a large wall hanging by another artist friend.
Done at Garden Vignette's Open House for the Civic Arts League.
working on painting using complimentaries
This is the painting in progress using a complimentary underpainting.
Two underpaintings
These are two underpainting techniques I sometimes use. One is of values and the other is complimentaries.I like the way the underpainting shows through the final stages and helped me paint quicker and covers the white of the canvas. Recently I learned to use bold colors in a workshop with Maggie Price. Can't wait to try it outside.
The Pinnacle Open House Art Show Case
Two of Sandra's plein air paintings shown at a Chattanooga Condominum Open House. These were exhibited in the bedroom of one of the open condos April 25, 2008.
A & D Ranch, 2
Not yet available.
This painting will be available in a few weeks.
This is another sample painting for a larger canvas later. I will be doing three large canvases based on the plein air studies.
Did this about a week ago, out at the ranch house that I am doing murals for. Just went early and took it all in.
I enjoyed going out and taking in all the fresh air in the morning sun. It turned cold that morning with a cold wind, 50 degrees or so. For us that is chilly!
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Daily Painting 570 SOLD River View Plein Air Alla Prima
SOLD Its 6 x 8 oil. We had a three day paintout in town. This was the last one I did, I did seven paintings in the three days. It sold in the last five minutes of the reception, everyone was getting their paintings to take home. I almost didn't paint it, I was tired, figured I had enough paintings finished.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Daily Painting 566 SOLD The Howard Home plein air alla prima
SOLD Its 8 x 10, oil, plein air, alla prima. The owner of the home bought it hot off the easel. It was a perfect day to paint, lovely breeze off the river not too hot or cold.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Daily Painting 565 Abstract Palmettos Plein air Alla Prima
Its 6 x 8, oil, all painting knife painted. I was going to paint some orchids using the silvery blue palmettos as a background. I painted the palmettos and I liked how they looked so I didn't want to change things. $100.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Daily Painting 564 Epidendrum Orchids Plein Air Alla Prima
Its 5 x 7 oil, I did this at the Heathcote show, played hooky from watching my paintings. $100.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Daily Painting 563 Sketch and Heathcote Art Show
Didn't have the energy or time to paint today, here is a sketch I did awhile ago on the way to the Palm Beach demo I did. View through the windshield, no I wasn't driving!
Below is the Heathcote Art Show going on today and Sunday. They are also having a plant sale and I bought a few plants, I am having a good time. Sold a few paintings too! ;o)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Daily Painting 559 The Old Oak at Julie's House Plein Air Alla Prima
Its 5 x 7 oil, I painted it today at Julie's house, she is letting us paint there. $200.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Lake Sunset,Daily Painting by Fawn
Lake Sunset"
6 x 8 inches
Acrylic on canvas panel
(ready to frame)
6 x 8 inches
Acrylic on canvas panel
(ready to frame)
Stole an hour at sunset. Rarely do I get to paint on location in the evening. In fact this is the first one I have done outside at sunset! The colors were so vibrant, I really didn't do it justice. But it felt good to get out there!
This is at Nubbin's Slough. The water is coming up some, but there is still a lot of land where it used to be all under water. It has been about a year and a half now that Lake Okeechobee has been so low. I added the birds when I got home.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Daily Painting 553 Across the Street Plein Air Alla Prima
This is across the street from yesterday's painting. Oil, 6 x 8 inches. $150.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Daily Painting 552 SOLD Arlia's House Plein Air Alla Prima
SOLD One of my fellow members of the Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast invited our group to paint in her neighborhood, this is her mom's house. Its 8 x 10, oil, $200.
Monday, April 7, 2008
5 Points Franklin (watercolor 5x7) $80
This is Five Points in downtown Franklin Tennessee. I painted this last year in one of my watercolor sketchbooks. I misplaced it (behind my music books) and just found it the other day. There is usually lots of traffic in Franklin but I did not feel like painting any cars that day.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Near the End of the Cotee River by Jenna Star
Painted en plein air recently with my friends of the West Coast Plein Air group. A couple of months ago, we discovered the James Grey Preserve right here in the middle of New Port Richey, FL. We've made many painting expeditions here and will continue to do so, because of the astounding beauty. This is where the Pithlaschacotee River ends. The river is tidal as it goes out to the Gulf of Mexico, so there are low and high water levels every day. The birds and vegetation here are varied and numerous. I did this on one of the first times we went there in February, and there were flocks of hundreds of robins flying and nesting overhead. So this is where they spend their winters, just like all the other (human) snowbirds that populate Florida in the cold months. I just wonder why would they ever want to leave?
"Near the End of the Cotee River" Oil, 11x14" contact me at jennalovesparrots@yahoo.com if you'd like to buy this painting through Paypal. Thanks for visiting!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
along the path
I painted this on gessoed masonite. It's 4 inches by 4 inches and may be framed with or with out glass. I love old tree stumps and find them everywhere I go. The wood always seems to have a wonderful pattern of rings. Combined with the aging process the wood also has an interesting texture. I think I could do a series just on tree bark. I have walked thru the woods here in SC and studied the trees. One can find an endless variety of colors patterns and textures. I'm sure someone already has done a series on tree bark, its just too good of a subject to be ignored.
Mini Art Lesson
How to prepare your surface... First..buy acrylic gesso