Painting Recap; Teepee

If you have seen my post, Exploring Wet Mediums, then you have seen my painting of the two teepee's.  I did this one a while ago, and it is now hanging above my fireplace.  Somehow, a connection through my friend Claire, brought me to having the opportunity to sell another original painting, similar to my first, but still different.  Here is a picture of the first painting.

My First Teepee Painting

At first, I had trouble coming up with a way to paint teepees in a similar landscape, and having it end up completely different.   However, the further I went along, the more ideas I came up with.  Here is a picture of me working on the newer painting.  It looks almost identical to the first painting in this picture, but the final piece ended up looking a lot different.

One difference between the two paintings is the size.  The first teepee painting was 24" by 36", or two feet by three feet.  The second teepee painting was painted on a 36" by 48" canvas, or three feet by four feet.  That was one of my biggest paintings that I have done!

After this picture was taken, I decided to add a couple horses and some more variation in the grass.  Though in the pictures, the paintings look practically the same, in real life, there are different brush-strokes, tones and textures that make them different.

Feature Artist: Joy McManaman

So, I was sort of having a bloggers-block, so I thought I would wright about my AMAZING art teacher, Joy McManaman, and show you guys some of her work.  I am so lucky to get to work with her once a week, and have done countless projects with her.  Keep in mind that all paintings are courtesy of her website, http://www.joysartgallery.com/

Painted in Alta Ski Resort

This amazing painting done by Joy amazes me every time I see it.  Everything from the detail of the snow in the trees to the natural feel of the hazy cloudy sky I am taken aback.  Though the color scheme is not very varied, your eye doesn't get bored. 

Another snow painting done by Joy, and it doesn't disappoint.  The detail is impecable, and it looks even better in real life!

Another one of Joy's paintings painted in Alta, however in a completely different setting!  The composition of this emphasizes not only the front and center flowers, but also the side trees and the distant mountains.  

The last painting of hers that I chose is my favorite!  It is so bright and peaceful.  I didn't know that I painting could convey so much emotion.  Everything from the path to the water to the trees doesn't make the painting overwhelming.

I am so lucky to have such a talented teacher.  Remember, these are just a few of Joy's amazing portfolio, so be sure to check out her website!  

Feature Artist: Nagi Noda

I'll just admit it.  The artist I will be writing about has a very, very different style.  And I mean very.  It most likely won't appeal to everyone, and probably won't stick out to you as beautiful, but there is no doubt that this is a form of art.  

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Now you can probably see what I mean.  I get frustrated putting my hair in a ponytail...  I can't imagine how much patience this artist must have to be able to sculpt these amazing pieces.  

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This is my favorite animal piece of this artist.  The red color really shows the depth of the detail, and the loose but not tedious perfection of the shape gives the piece a natural look.

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A literal take on the phrase "hair like a birds nest"

This is definitely my favorite piece.  The detail in the shape is impecable, and the way the sculpture frames the face of the model  pleases the eye.  Now you see what I mean about patience...

The artist Nagi Noda creates pieces like no others.  It's always hard to find artists who can create beyond the boundaries, and this artist has definitely colored outside of the lines.