Sunny September Morning by BJ Wright

8"x10", oil on RayMar panel, painted en plein air, alla prima, on September 8, '09...$85 including shipping...This late morning painting of a Tunnel Hill (GA) meadow reminds me that Fall will be here before we know it. I've painted this scene dozens of times and each time it's fresh and different.

July Afternoon Late by BJ Wright

12"x9" oil on RayMar panel, painted en plein air, alla prima, on July 4 (completed at 8:10pm)...$135 including shipping...Since I'm usually painting outdoors during morning hours, the idea of painting in the afternoon took a bit of adjustment. The light and shadows play differently and I could quickly run out of daylight...just in time for a nocturnal painting.

North from Snodgrass Hill by BJ Wright

6"x12" oil on stretched canvas, painted en plein air, alla prima, on May 22, 2009...$80 including shipping...Last Spring I painted at Chickamauga (GA) Civil War Battlefield. It was around noon when this was completed, so the shadows are short beneath the treeline. I prefer painting in early morning, but it's good to paint outside my comfort zone.

Daily Painting 1096 The Green Door Plein Air Alla Prima

Its oil on masonite. This is another one of those paintings that vanished for awhile in my drying rack. I did it a few months ago from life at Edenlawn Plantation. Its 9 x 12 inches, $300.

July Afternoon Late by BJ Wright

12"X9" oil, plein air painting in progress...I got a call to meet an artist friend around 6:00pm at the Tunnel Hill Civil War battlefield this afternoon. Since I'm accustomed to painting during morning hours, I thought it would be great to catch the setting sun on the hay bales scattered about.

Daily Painting 1094 Old House at Edenlawn Plantation Plein Air Alla Prima

This one got hidden on my drying rack, painted it a few months ago and never posted it. I did it at Edenlawn Plantation, things were pretty busy then. Its from life, 9 x 12 inches. $300.

Daily Painting 1093 The Garden Shed at Hackberry Hammock Hammock plein air

Its 8 x 10 oil on masonite. I painted it a few months ago at Hackberry Hammock, wasn't too happy with it at the time so I tweaked it a bit. I like it a whole lot better now. $200.

Daily Painting 1091 Beach Daisies at Julie's House

I did this from life a couple months ago when it wasn't so hot at Julie's house, its 5 x 7 oil on masonite. $100.

Hopin' and Dreamin' by BJ Wright

8"x10" oil on RayMar panel, painted en plein air, alla prima, on Saturday June 19th (completed at 10:40am)...$85 including shipping...This was my first time at the Dalton Saturday Market, so I didn't know what to expect. I found friendly folks selling produce, plants, and various hand-made (well made) items. The gazebo caught my eye as I set up my easel. Light always changes quickly, so it's a challenge to get shadows in their proper places. The gentleman wearing a hat and red shirt seemed oblivious to the mill of people and sounds of the childrens' zylophone. He was "hopin' and dreamin'".

Pinky's Parlor Reception

 
No, I'm not pointing a gun. All the furniture in this section of Pinky's Parlor is cyprus wood. Frankie, owner of Pinky's Parlor, purchased several paintings including Durinda's, Phyllis', and mine. We were happy not to bring wet paintings home. A delightful weekend thanks to Generations Gallery and Indian Springs and of course Frankie who also makes delicious chicken salad. Better stop on in!

En plein Air painting of girl jumping rope Sculpture at the Whimsical Garden in Indian Springs, GA

 
A great day was spent on Memorial Day Week end Saturday in Flovilla, GA at Indian Springs painting with 11 other artists. This was a Plein Air Georgia event sponsored by Generations Gallery who were very hospitable and I can't wait to return to paint again and in fact we went back on Sunday to paint the bridge to the State Park.

Grace Episcopal Church

 

June 8th six Civic Arts League members painted outside at the Grace Church from 9 til the storm around lunch time. I skittered around trying to find what "spoke to me". Of course I wanted to do the whole church building. The Church is gracious to hose the Civic here the first Monday of each month. I've had two art exhibits here in the past.
Back to that day I walked all around and finally settled under a huge tree to find that a screw had fallen out of the Soltek easel leg. I thought I would set up on my lawn chair but Carolyn Cannon always comes to my rescue. She had loaned an easel to Jo and it took more of my time to get it out of the back of Jo's van. At any rate I think I got a good view of the setting and the building. I could hardly see the building for the tree and later added some detail of window frames from a photo that Jo sent to everyone. I think it works okay now. I do wish it had more life to it but that's what happens when I tweak too much in the studio.

Afternoon Storm...Maybe by BJ Wright

8"x10" oil on RayMar panel, painted en plein air on May 31st (completed at 2:00pm)...$85 including shipping...Instead of painting the seashore scenes I'd planned, I painted this hazy, lazy afternoon looking across a wildlife sanctuary in Nags Head, NC. Each afternoon it looked like rain clouds would roll in, but rain came only once briefly.

Callaway Gardens Exhibit

Tonight, June 4, 2010, is the exhibit and sale opening for the Southern Rivers Guild of Fine Artists and Crafsmen at the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center inside Callaway Gardens from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Come listen to the live music while viewing the creations of 32 participating regional artists and craftsmen in this juried art show.


All are invited to attend and see the wide spectrum of art that will include paintings in acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels, pencil, charcoal, pen and ink as well as pottery, jewelry sculpture, mosaics glass, woodcarving and metal.

An encore reception is also scheduled for July 23 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Artists demonstrations will be scheduled throughout the summer with the exhibit closing September 6, 2010.

Admission price is waved when you tell the gate attendant you are coming to the art show at the Discovery Center.

Daily Painting 1074 Watery Maze McKee's Botanical Garden Plein Air

Its 8 x 10, oil on hardwood plywood. It was a beautiful day at Mckee's Botanical Gardens, but hot! Lots of wonderful water lilies of all colors, I enjoyed myself thoroughly just looking at them all. $200.

Sandra painting in the Whimsical Garden

 
This Saturday you could find me happily painting in the Whimsical Garden in Indian Springs, GA at the Georgia Plein air Paint Out sponsered by Generations Gallery. Thanks to all the staff and to Preston King we had a lovely time. Thanks to Phyllis Franklin for all your efforts in making this happen and for your hospitality.
Sandra

At Day's End by BJ Wright

10"x8" oil on gallery wrap canvas...$85 including shipping...After painting en plein air at Chickamauga (GA) battlefield last Summer, I snapped a few parting photos before packing up. It was late and the clouds foretold a coming shower. There is a bit of glare on the lower left corner.

Daily Painting 1064 The Cactus Garden at Heathcote Crown of Thorns and Prickly Pear Plein Air Alla Prima

Another painting at Heathcote Botanical Gardens. I had to paint these crown of thorns plants, they looked so bright and unusual. I really enjoyed doing the prickly pear, its the first time I have painted one, I was happy with how it came out. The painting is 8 x 10, oil and mainly painting knife, it has lots of texture. $200.

Daily Painting 1063 Fuchsias Heathcote Plein Air Alla Prima miniature oil painting

SOLD I painted these today at Heathcote Botanical gardens here in Fort Pierce, its one of my favorite places to paint and I think these are one of my favorite flowers, I love how they look. This one is 4 x 6 inches, oil on masonite. Click on the picture to see it larger than life.

By the Pond

12x12 oil on Linen Canvas

Daily Painting 1060 A day in the Gardens Plein Air Alla Prima

SOLD Its been one of those weeks, the fridge died Friday and I have been trying to keep food cold and find a new fridge that will fit where the old one was. Its kind of a small hole and the doors into the house aren't that big either. Finally found one Sunday and got it on Monday.

It sure felt good getting out and painting today at Heathcote Botanical Gardens. It was lovely out and afterwards one of my fellow painters treated me to lunch at Mangrove Matties!

The painting is 8 x 10, oil and mainly painting knife, it has lots of texture. $200.

Spoonbill, landscape with natural spring

"Spoonbill"

About This Painting:

Went out to the Adams Ranch for an annual artist's days paint out. This is one of the many natural springs that flow through the ranch. The water is clear and very turquise. this photo doesn't pick up the colors in the painting very well, but the blues are a little more of a greenish hue.

I added the spoonbill when I got home, I had seen it flying overhead while out painting, way too cool! (Spoonbills have a shorter neck than flamingos, and they range from white and soft light pinks, to dark pinks, almost a red color, and somtimes they have yellow accents too. Very strange looking bird, with a flat duck like bill. Very pretty colors though!)

The painting continues on the sides which are close to 2 inches thick, so framing is optional.

Media: acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

Size: 10 in X 10 in (25.4 cm X 25.4 cm)

Price: $300 USD

To see more originals: click here to see my gallery page.

Daily Painting 1059 Palms out at the Ranch Plein Air

Its oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches. I painted it from life at Adam's Ranch. Lots of cool fish live in the water there, I saw some big catfish. $100.

Callaway Azaleas

12x12 oil on panel

Daily Painting 1055 Breezy Day by the Inlet Plein Air Alla Prima

Its 8 x 10 oil, I painted it from life at the Inlet State Park here in Fort Pierce. $200.

Before the Rain, landscpae with bald eagle

"Before the Rain"

About This Painting:

Plein air painting, Lori McNamara and I got rained out. Some of the painting was distorted slightly, but most of it held up with the rain water all over it. I repainted parts of it and also finished it at home. The eagle was off to the right of this area. Lori got a great picture of him (see below). I moved him to the left so I could include him in my painting.

Ready to frame.

Media: acrylic on hardboard

Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)

Price: $100 USD

To see more originals: click here to see my gallery page.

How to Purchase:
Please send me an email for availability.

Taking Flight, swampy landscape with egret

"Taking Flight"

About This Painting: Plein air painting from last week. Went to the Savanna's Preserve State Park, in Port Saint Lucie. It was very very windy! Got to paint with Lori McNamara. Haven't been out in a long time, so I realy enjoyed it! I added the egret after I got home.

Media: acrylic on hardboard

Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)

SOLD

To see more originals: click here to see my gallery page.

Daily Painting 1051 Rained out in the Savannas! Plein Air Alla Prima

Went out today and the sky looked pretty much like the painting when I got there but that big cloud in the background got closer and closer and pretty soon it began pouring. I took some photos too, the first one you can see the drops and the dead tree in the distance with a bird on it. I zoomed in on the bird and when I got home I saw it was a bald eagle!

I just checked the painting, it survived fine, the rain drops on it are all dried up. I was under a pavilion with fellow Daily Painter Fawn McNeil it was nice painting with her even though it was raining. The painting is 8 x 10 oil, on masonite $300.

Daily Painting 1048 Beach Morning Plein Air Alla Prima

Its 8 x 10 oil, I painted it from life at Pepper Park here in Fort Pierce. $200.

Daily Painting 1046 Rainy Morning at Hackberry Hammock

This isn't available, it was a gift to the owner of Hackberry Hammock. It was done on site from life.

Slip, Slop and Slap

I just read a wonderful reminder from...get this...my insurance company. The leaflet suggests that anyone venturing outdoors should "Slip, Slop and Slap".

...that would mean Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen and Slap on a hat. Sounds like good advice for us plein air painters.

Bend and Stretch

Not plein air, but it was fun to paint! 30x30 oil on canvas c2010.

Daily Painting 1025 Cloudy Day at the Boat Launch Miniature Plein Air Alla Prima

It was really cloudy here, looked like rain the whole time. It wasn't bad though, not cold at all and I saw lots of dolphins. Its 4 x 6 inches, oil on hardwood plywood. Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $100 USD
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Daily Painting 1023 Heathcote's Triple Sabal Palm Tree, Plein Air Alla Prima

The top picture is my painting I did at Heathcote Botanical Gardens. Below is the sign that is under the tree, I thought it was an interesting story. Then I included a photo of the plant so you can see I didn't make it all up. The painting I did from life is 8 x 10 oil on hardwood plywood. $300.

15 Minute Sunrise # 274

Painted 2/16/2010 from my studio window - too cold and a bit old to sit outside these days. We still had snow with much more on the way. The sun this morning was in it's cadmium orange stage when I first noticed it, a nice change from the normal cadmium yellow I get to see most of the winter. I also see it a bit earlier because its moving from behind the trees. I quickly set up, but missed this particular stage. I thought you might like to see what I did get.

Dawn - study #221

Painted from life 1/16/2010
This morning the sky was this wonderful coral and blue, still somewhat dark I made it my warm up study for the day. I used Cobalt Blue in place of my normal French Ultramarine and Holbein's Scarlet Lake for the suns glow