Green Key Beach by Jenna Star

Green Key. Painted in plein air at the beach. I was impressed by the colors and reflections in the low tide that day. The beach was nearly empty except for a few of us painters out there trying to capture its beauty.

Green Key, 9x12" Oil on hardwood panel. $250.

Contact me at jennalovesparrots@yahoo.com if you're interested in purchasing this painting. Thanks for visiting!

Taylor Creek Cypress, Daily painting by Fawn

"Taylor Creek Cypress"
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on canvas
$150.00

Finally got to go back to Taylor Creek. It was a beautiful morning. I wanted to paint this cypress tree at a different angle than the last time. I love the interesting shape it has. It's alla prima.

To purchase this one-of-a-kind original, go to MY GALLERY and click on this image (available tomorrow) or email me.

"Winter Oak" a christmas card for you

I'm fascinated with snow because I've never lived in it. When I get the chance, I love to hike thru the newly fallen snow with my labs and I can't help but notice the way the snow acts like an insulator for noise. I love the quiet.

Daily Painting 444 The Old Stone Bridge at McKee's Botanical Gardens

Its plein air, alla prima, oil 12 x 16. Very textured. It was lovely at Mckee's, perfect weather. $320.

Blue Ridge Series comes to an end... until next time!

Here's the last in my Blue Ridge Plein Air series... until next trip... ;)

"The Ridge"... Blue Ridge Plein Air #6... Fleetwood, NC
6x8" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 11-22, 2007 (Thanksgiving Day).
Purchased by a patron in Germany who misses the Blue Ridge Mountains...




I woke early Thanksgiving morning and decided to get at least one more plein air painting in before my family arrived later that morning. This scene is set on Fleetwood Mountain near our lodge on The Ridge. We walk this road everyday for exercise and I wanted to capture it before it is scattered with mountain homes. I got to met several people as they were enjoying their daily walks as well. Thanksgiving Day brought my family, and the COLD weather! It was 60 degrees when I painted this one... later that evening it was snowing!

Thanks for looking...
Merry Christmas everyone!
Bernie

Daily Painting 442 Old Bridge at Mckee's Botanical Gardens

8 x 10, oil. I did it at McKee's Botanical Gardens in Vero Beach today. $200.

Bougainvilleas 2, Plein air, Daily Painting by Fawn

"Bougainvilleas 2"
5 x 7 inches
Watercolor
$95.00

Had a very nice day in Jensen Beach. Did a little art show, sold a painting, and did a couple of watercolors of these wonderful flowers!

To purchase this one-of-a-kind original, go to MY GALLERY and click on this image, or email me.

Daily Painting 437 Bauhinia Orchid Tree Plein Air, Alla Prima

I painted this one at Heathcote Botanical Gardens. Its 5 x 7 Oil, mostly painting knife, $100.

Daily Painting 436 Foxtail Palms Plein Air, Alla Prima

I did this at Heathcote Botanical gardens its 5 x 7 oil, mostly painting knife. $100.

Caribbean Palms, plein air beach scene by Fawn

"Caribbean Palms"
8 x 10 inches

Acrylic on hardboard

$125.00

No, I didn't go to the Caribbean Islands to paint this one (although that is not a bad idea). I went to Jensen Beach this morning and painted at a resort called Caribbean Shores. It was very windy and cool, and these palms were so beautiful I had to try my hand at them!

To purchase this one-of-a-kind original, go to MY GALLERY and click on this image, (available tomorrow) or email me.

Another Blue Ridge Plein Air by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"Blue Ridge View"... Blue Ridge Plein Air #5, Fleetwood, NC

6x8" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 11-21-2007.

This original oil painting is available for purchase at eBay via auction... click here...

This peaceful scene is set just below our mountain lodge. Two days earlier I set out to paint this scene in the late afternoon... As I got to the foot of the hill I heard two gunshots (rather close I might add) so I decided to wait. I could just see the headlines now... "Plein air painter mistaken for deer!" While painting this one I saw wild turkeys, a white tail deer, and a Pleated woodpecker. An awesome time spent communing with nature.

My Plein Air Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

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Daily Painting 435 Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Plein Air, Alla Prima

The title refers to the lavender flowered plant, it starts out purple, turns lavender and then white so it has all three colors on one plant. Its very striking. The orange flowers are heliconias and the yellow flowers in the back are bellardias. I got myself into trouble, I found this interesting plant site while checking out my spelling and ordered a whole bunch of cool sounding seeds! Merry Christmas to me!

I ordered a heliconia mix, passionflowers, orchid tree seeds and some other stuff.

I painted this today with my group, the Plein Air Painters of the Treasure Coast. It was a perfect day out. Its 5 x 7 oil, $100.

Poinsettias, plein air daily painting by Fawn

"Poinsettias"
5 x 7 inches
Acrylic on hardboard
$95.00

Tis the season! These lovely poinsettias were growing just below the crotons I did last Tuesday. Had fun painting with Lori -- Her bold colors always inspire me! I love the wet-in-wet technique and the thick paint.

To purchase this one-of-a-kind original, go to MY GALLERY and click on this image, or email me.

Blue Ridge saga by Bernie Rosage Jr. continues...

"A Misty View of Todd Island"... Blue Ridge Plein Air #4, Todd, NC
6x8" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 11-20-2007.

This original oil painting is available for purchase at eBay via auction... click here...

I woke up early as usual on Wednesday the 21st. The mist was everywhere... wanting to capture it I headed down Fleetwood Mountain and along Railroad Grade Road and the New River to find the perfect spot. I set up along the banks looking into the rising sun as it back-lit the mist and silhouetted the trees in the scene. Here I am looking toward Todd Island that I mentioned in Plein Air #1.

My Plein Air Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Daily Painting 429 Christmas Poinsettias at Heathcote Botanical Gardens Plein Air Alla Prima

Its 5 x 7 oil, all knife painted lots of juicy texture. I painted this with fellow Daily Painter Fawn McNeil, we had a great time, the weather was perfect and Heathcote Botanical Gardens was beautiful as always. $100.

Crotons, Plein Air, Daily Painting by Fawn

"Crotons"
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on hardboard
$125.00

Thick paint, fast loose brush strokes, and bold strong colors! Went to Fort Pierce with my painting group and had so much fun painting out at Heathcote Botanical Gardens yesterday. These crotons were partially in the shade and the parts in the sun were just glowing!

To purchase this one-of-a-kind original, go to MY GALLERY and click on this image, (available tomorrow) or email me.

Winter Lane from Blue Ridge Series by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"Blue Ridge Lane in the Winter"... Blue Ridge Plein Air #3, Todd, NC

5x7" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 11-20-2007.

This original oil painting is available for purchase at eBay via auction... click here...

I was attracted to the light in this simple scene and how the bare winter trees seemed to glow on the shadow side of the hill. This small piece was captured near the banks of the New River, near Todd, North Carolina, as the afternoon sun was in its golden splendor. I overemphasized the small road that was there... something about country lanes and roads... I find them so inviting and peaceful. Anyone who has collected my work recognizes them as a common theme.

...read all about my adventures here... My Plein Air Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Thanks for looking...

Bernie

Railroad Grade Road... Blue Ridge Series by Bernie Rosage Jr.

As promised... I want to share more plein air work from my recent trip to the Blue Ridge... read all about my adventures here... My Plein Air Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

"Railroad Grade Road"... Blue Ridge Plein Air #1, Todd, NC...

8x10" Oil on panel, en plein aire, 11-19-2007.

This original oil painting is available for purchase at eBay via auction... click here...

In this scene I headed along Railroad Grade Road trying to narrow down one of a hundred beautiful spots to paint from. I found a view of a barn (I have painted several times) from Todd Island... a small island park in the middle of the South Fork Branch of the New River near Todd, NC. This old barn has so much character... I never tire of painting it! The weather was mild and clear for most of the week... except this day... I painted this one in a cold drizzle. After almost two hours... the cold drizzle turned into a downpour and I RAN to the car with painting (95% complete) in hand. I finished it in the comfort of a warm lodge and hot coffee.

Thanks for dropping by...

Bernie

Taylor Creek Too, Daily Painting by Fawn

"Taylor Creek Too"
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic on hard board
$150.00

This is the second in this series. I hope to go back and do a few more. I scouted out some more nice places to set up next time.
The lock is just off to the left. This is where Taylor Creek ends and joins the levee. Lake Okeechobee is just over the dike. Click on the image to see the birds hiding in the painting.

To purchase this one-of-a-kind original, go to MY GALLERY and click on this image, (available tomorrow) or email me.