Fence Left in the Pond

8x10

oil, gamvar, on canvas panel

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Apparently this scene involved a pasture with a fence before the pond was built. I loved that the fence posts carried the viewer into the picture. It added another dimension to the composition.

More 5x7 paintings

All 5x7

All oil

All original

All studio paintings from photos I took

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At Water's Edge

I got out my big brush for this one. Painted in my studio from a photo I took in Jackson Hole several years ago. I made an effort to keep it loose and be mindful of brushstrokes and edges.

At Water's Edge

8x10

oil on canvas panel, Gamvar

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Day 30, 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

Early Fall Afternoon

8x10

oil on canvas panel

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I just crossed the finish line!  Yep, the challenge is over and although I didn't quite make it

to the desired number of paintings, I enjoyed it and thought it worthwhile.

This painting began as plein air as I planned but needed a little more

work in the studio.  

I have one more in the "back up" stack that I might post tomorrow.

I will be starting a new series in October so please stay tuned.

Day 27, 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Sky Reflections on the Water

8x10

oil on canvas panel

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Tuesday is my plein air day with my group, which we call

the Plein Airies.  Today we met at Freedom Park and

it was another gray day with not much

happening.  I did paint the scene

before me but it is not recognizable!

It was decided it looked like

somewhere in Amsterdam.

Day 25, 30 Paintings in 30 Days

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A Sweet Morning at Little Sugar Creek

12x12

oil on canvas panel

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It is always delightful to paint at Little Sugar Creek in

Freedom Park...so many perfect scenes to paint 

everywhere you look.

Our plein air group is painting there this Tuesday and 

I am already thinking of what I want

to paint.  The bridge over the

duck pond is a strong contender but I will

wait to check out the light. 

Day 23, 30 in 30

The Lake in Fall

8x8

oil on canvas panel

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Our weather here in Charlotte is cooler and the leaves are making an effort

to turn colors.  I pushed the tree colors slightly to 

omit too much green.

Day 12, 30 in 30

Neighborhood Pond

6x8

oil on canvas panel

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It was cloudy this morning and I could not think of a location that might work for plein air.

There is a small pond 2 neighborhoods over which is usually dark and scummy, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to at least stop by and see how it was looking today.

The scum had cleared a little to over one side and it thought I could push the color

a bit.  I remember Dee Beard Dean, smiling that pretty smile

of hers, and saying, "Lie if you have to."  and it has been one

of my mantras ever since.

Day 5, 30 Paintings in 30 Days

At the Edge of the Pond

8x10

oil on canvas panel

Often there is copious brush, sticks, and leaves around the edges of water.  This is

a summery version of it.

The River Bridge

The River Bridge

5x7

oil on canvas panel

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This is a studio painting done from a photograph.  I prefer to work plein air but it is close to 100 degrees here so I stayed in.  Once I have blocked it in with the value decisions made, I tend to only

look at my painting rather than the photograph.  This helps it become more

my painting than a copy of a photo.

The Little Pond on Pearson Farm

6"x 6"

oil on gallery wrap canvas

sides are black-no need for frame

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​I have painted this pond, called The Little Pond as opposed to The Big Pond on the same property, many times usually realistically or impressionistic.  This time I decided to go Colorful and Abstract.  This is on a gallery wrap canvas and needs no frame.

Two 6x6 Gallery Wrap Paintings

Into the Forrest

6x6

oil on gallery wrap--no need to frame

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Afternoon Sun

6x6

oil on gallery wrap-no need to frame

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A few weeks ago I bought 5 gallery wrap size 6x6 canvases with the intention of doing a series.  Did I know what the series would be?  No.  But once I got started I decided on

landscapes tying all together by using some of the same

colors or variations of the same.

I have another series to do--just got the canvases in the mail today from Jerry's Artarama.

Not sure what I will work on tomorrow!

Hunter Farm Pond

8x10

oil on canvas panel

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150.00

This was painted yesterday morning at Hunter Farm. Our little group meets at a different place each Tuesday for a painting session. There is nothing like painting plein air on a lovely warm, but not hot, day.

We have been to Hunter Farm numerous times because everywhere one looks there is a potential painting. I always walk around

for a few minutes to see what's new but mostly to observe the light on a subject.  Then I have to

be sure I can find a place in the shade to set up.  Many artists carry an

umbrella so they can set up anywhere, but I hate to have one

more thing to carry!

Painting en Plein Air

The Hay Barn, Hunter Farm

10x8

oil on canvas panel

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It's Seen Better Days

8x8

oil on canvas panel

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Today's weather was wonderfully warm, allowing the Plein Air Group to meet and paint. Our location was Hunter Farm, a place we've painted before but never tire. I did two paintings this morning without ever moving my easel--that's how much "stuff" there is to paint!

At the Dock of the Bay, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

4x4, oil on canvas panel
40.00

While shopping at my favorite art supply store, I found these small canvases. I wanted to try painting some "little gems" in a loose manner but with a fairly complex subject. I bought a 6 pack, so I'll be painting more small ones.

Willow Tree, The Cloisters, Charlotte, NC (sold)

8x10, oil on canvas panel
95.00, includes shipping
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Green Trim on the Yellow House, Maine (sold)

8x10, oil on canvas panel
95.00
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The Ida Lou

8x10, oil on canvas panel

The Ida Lou is a commisioned painting. Please email me if you have a subject you would like painted. gatlinsnipes@hotmail.com

The Light on the Boat, Maine

8x10, oil on canvas panel
95.00
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Riverside Park, Cramerton, North Carolina

8x10, oil on canvas panel

95.00

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