Fruit Bowl Still Life Painting by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse, 20 x 20 inches, Oil on Canvas

20 x 20 inches, Oil Painting, $600
To purchase this artwork please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To see more of Amy's artwork please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

Fall Leaves and Pumpkin 11" x 14" Acrylic Painting by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

$400
To purchase this painting please contact the artist at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To see more artwork by Amy Whitehouse, please visit the site amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

"Circle Of Friends" Textured Imprinted Sculpted Multi-tonal Acrylic Abstract by Southwest Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Circle Of Friends"

36"x36"x1.5"

Mixed Media Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Daily Painter and Fine Artist Amy Tuso of Fountain Hills, AZ Creating Original Abstract, Contemporary, Interpretive, Modern, Acrylic and Oil Artworks

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BECKY JOY oil landscape painting Arizona canyon

"Arizona Wash" oil 11"x14

 I spent the day in the studio painting and preparing canvases. I needed to record a video for my online workshop working on brushwork. I chose a photo to work from. I was drawn to the bright yellow trees in the wash with the contrast of the dark rocks behind them. I moved things around and changed colors a little. I wanted the light yellow/greens of the trees contrasting against the dark warm violets of the rocks. It was a fun painting to paint with the texture and colors. Rocks are always something that I enjoy painting.

Feb is just a few days away. I have my PDF Febuary 2012 calendar page ready for you to  download on the home page. My website Art Workshops Online has a new article about my value sketches with photo below from my sketchbook.

 
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Adobe Nights - By Melody Smith

20x24x1.5 Acrylic on Canvas
$185.

 

 

Cooking Supplies Oil Painting 8"x10" by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

$125
To purchase this painting please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To see more of Amy's work please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

"Crazy Heart" by Li Mahalik

Mixed Media with paper, Acrylic, 

20"x16"

I lost count revising this painting. 

When working on an abstract like this, there's essentially only the esthetic that counts. 

Everything in the process to get there is a play of vision and a sense of vulnerability;  

the birth of many possibilities to choose from, accompanied by so much to lose with every stroke. 

But I think like life, it will all work out 

If you don't quit.

To see more of my work, please visit my blog, or my web site.

Happy Chinese New Year!

"Linked" Sculpted Inprinted Textural Acrylic Communication Abstract by Arizona Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Linked"

Mixed Media Acrylic

36"x36"x1.5"

Gallery Wrapped

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Let's Cook 6"x8" Oil Painting of Cooking Ingredients by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

$125
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Arizona artist Becky Joy participating in Grand Canyon & Telluride Plein air

 "Rock Springs" oil 24"x30"

I starting painting this from a plein air painting that I had several months ago. I quickly blocked it in and did some work to it. I sent off the plein air painting called, The Source" oil 9x12", to the American Impressionist Society National Show. The painting sold right away. So, I no longer had my reference except for photos. I really wasn't happy with the work that I did to it before. Today, I finally got back to it and realized some of the problems that I had with the painting. Since it is a larger piece than the other one, I opened the sky a little on the left side. I also had grayed some of the colors too much. I lightened the trunks of the trees, put more light into the trees and made the colors much more vibrant.  I went into the painting with much more gusto with the brush today.

 Some days just feel more confident and ready to tackle anything. This was one of those days. It didn't take too long for me to get the painting on the right track. I also find that when I'm duplicating a painting, I need to put away the original one (in this case, the photo). It's important to look at the painting for itself. To do whatever that particular painting needs. Anyway, I feel much better about this now. Yesterday, I  just got the news that I am invited to the Grand Canyon Plein Air in Sept 2012. So far, that is three acceptances for the new year, the Outdoor Painters Society Member show in Dallas, Telluride Plein Air and now GC.

Becky Joy
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plein air oil landscape Arizona Junk by Becky Joy

 Kit's Library of Visual Solutions 14"x11" plein air oil

I had such a fun time painting out on location today. Not the typical pretty picture, but a painting of metal "junk". Or, as my friend Aryana says " Kit's Library of Visual Solutions". I went to my artist friends, Aryana and Kit's the morning to paint. They have so many interesting things on their property. I always enjoy the visual treat. I've even taken my friend Deb Groesser to their place to paint. We spent a day their. Previously, I've posted and painted their old jalopy truck "Giovanni". Kit is a metal sculptor and jeweler, thus his library of visual solutions.

Today I just got the news that I'm invited to the Grand Canyon Plein Air for Sep 2012. I'm very excited about how 2012 is shaping up.

Becky Joy
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Beach Read, Figurative Oil Painting Beach Scene by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

6"x8", $175
To purchase this painting please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To view more of Amy's artwork please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

"Council" Palette Knife Multicolored Oil Spiritual Messengers Art by Arizona Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Council"

Oil

24"x18"x1.5"

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Best Buddy Dog Portrait in Acrylic by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

6"x8", $125
I don't know this dog personally but he looks like he'd be named Buddy - at least that's what I would name him. I think he has a good face and would be a good companion. Not too hyper, but interested in staying nearby to comfort and protect. If you would like Buddy in your home, please let me know and he can be yours: amy.whitehouse@me.com And if you have an extra minute please visit my blog to see the last several paintings I've posted: amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

Arizona Centennial Painting Project by Becky Joy

This is a post on my 5 C's Art Project blog. A project and art exhibitions celebrating the Arizona Centennial.

Follow our visual journey as we paint about the 5 C's,  5 C's Art Project.

Cotton, Irrigation is On, oil 11"x14" by Becky Joy

Irrigation in the Arizona desert is vital to the growing of cotton. Once the cotton is about ready to harvest, the water is turned off and the green plants die leaving the white balls of cotton ready to pick. By 1920 cotton had become a major crop in Arizona during WWI, replacing much of the other crops that were produced. When the war ended, the cotton boom ended. During and after WWII there was a resurgence of Arizona cotton eventually with the planting of  as many as 400,000 acres. It is still an important crop in Arizona with many remaining fields in the Casa Grande area.

Becky Joy

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Oil Landscape Workshop

Cactus on the Rocks

Plein Air Oil

Landscape Oil Workshop

Feb. 25, 2011

Landscapes in Oil Workshop at Arizona Art Alliance Gallery (near Indian Bend Road and 101 in Scottsdale).  Please contact me at Bruce@BruceStam.com for further information or visit the Arizona Art Alliance webpage at www.azartalliance.com.

Thanks, Bruce

"River Bend"

Oil, 9" X 12"  $325

Last summer on a painting trip the sunrise was spectacular.  This is a portrayal of that moment when the sun is coming over the mountains but has not quite lit up the ground.

To view my work please visit The Gallery Store at the Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ., or Gallery 225 in Gilbert, AZ.

Thank you,  Bruce  (www.BruceStam.com)

Arizona Artist Becky Joy, Fall Color Aspen Trees painting

Hi everyone,
 I finally finished this painting, a 36"x32" oil. I started it about 6 months ago, lost interest or momentum on it. Set it aside. And got it back out yesterday. I worked on it yesterday, thought I was finished, but no. I went to photograph it today and realized I still needed a lot of work on it. I put it back up on the easel and thought I finished about 5 more times, each time photographing it, seeing something that needed to be done and working on it more. I THINK I'm done now. I hope so. I feel like I'm done with it.

Last night I went to the Putney Painters opening at Legacy Gallery. Of course, it was wonderful. After visiting some of the other galleries, I even had to go back and look at them again. I saw a few friends at the show and on the street (going to the galleries). Qiang Huang was there with his two magnificent paintings. For someone from Austin, I sure run into him I think every time he has come to Phoenix, 3 maybe 4 times now. Daniel Keys paintings were some of my favorites and of course, Richard Schmidt's. There's always so much to take in at these shows. Love it.

 Becky
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"Sister Bear" Young Native American Girl Acrylic Painting ~ Fine Artist From Fountain Hills AZ ~ Amy Tuso

"Sister Bear"

20"x16"

Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Daily Painter and Fine Artist Amy Tuso of Fountain Hills, AZ Creating Original Abstract, Contemporary, Interpretive, Modern, Acrylic and Oil Artworks

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Sunset oil landscape daily painting by Arizona Artist Becky Joy

Sunset Serenade oil 6"x6" 

 This is another painting from my imagination. I wanted to have a green sky. The pink clouds contrast nicely with it.
Today I had a great painting day. I finished two small paintings that are being set aside for the 5 C's art project for the Arizona Centennial. I also finished a large painting of aspen trees that had been sitting aside in the studio waaaay too long. I saw that a painter has one day a week to finish unfinished paintings. I wonder if I could be that organized? Nah!!
Tonight I'm going down to Scottsdale for the art walk and to see the Putney Painters Exhibit at Legacy Gallery. I'll let you know about it later.
Becky Joy
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Rainforest In My Mind Oil Landscape of Palms by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

11"x14", $400
To purchase this painting please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To see more of Amy's artwork please visit my blog at amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

Becky Joy, Arizona Artist, Twilight night impressionist oil landscape painting

Hi everyone,
I started with a photo of the water and trees to get the shapes. Then created a mood by changing the lighting and adding the house, lights and reflection. The photo was taken on the Swan River in Montana in Big Fork. I'm holding the painting back to submit to a show.

This is an 11x14 painting of a cotton field in Casa Grande, AZ. The cotton was being picked and packaged at this time. The painting is part of my 5 C's exhibitions for the Arizona Centennial. Go to my blog, http://arizonacentennial.blogspot.com to see more about the shows.

I also have an online painting workshop coming up starting Jan 30. To see more information go to http://artworkshopsonline.com

Becky Joy
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Becky's Website

Peony Explosion 12x16 Acrylic Floral Still Life by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

12"x16", $600
To purchase this painting please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To view more of Amy's artwork please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

"Depth" Vibrant Reds Oranges Blues Acrylics Layered On Texture Watery Scene Abstract by Arizona Daily Painter Amy Tuso

"Depth"

24"x24"x1.5"

Mixed Media

Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Daily Painter and Fine Artist Amy Tuso of Fountain Hills, AZ Creating Original Abstract, Contemporary, Interpretive, Modern, Acrylic and Oil Artworks

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BECKY JOY value & color studies today

Brown Onion oil 6"x6"

Today I made a video for my online workshops about value studies. I continued afterward with this small still life painting. It's been a while since I've done a still life and I love painting onions, such wonderful colors. I kept the colors all cool to contrast against the warmths of the onion.

I also got the great news today that I am invited to the 2012 Telluride Plein Air Event in July. This is one that is really exciting for me.

Becky Joy

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"Light at the End"

Oil, 9" X 12"  $325

The interplay between light and dark intrigues.  What lies beyond the sunny patch?

To see my art work please visit The Gallery Store at the Mesa Art Center, in Mesa, AZ., or Gallery 225 in  Gilbert, AZ

Thanks,  Bruce  (www.BruceStam.com)

Favorite Palms, 16"x20" Acrylic Painting of Palm Trees by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

16"x20", $700
To purchase this painting please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To view more of Amy's work please visit her blog at amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

"Dance Among The Trees" Kaleidoscopic Color Palette Knife Layered Multiple Tree Acrylic Beauty by Arizona Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Dance Among The Trees"

18"x36"x1.5"

Acrylic Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Daily Painter and Fine Artist Amy Tuso of Fountain Hills, AZ Creating Original Abstract, Contemporary, Interpretive, Modern, Acrylic and Oil Artworks

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Sunflower 6"x6" Oil Floral Still Life by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

6"x6", $150
To purchase this floral oil painting please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To view more of Amy's artwork, please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

Summer Days, 24"x30" Oil Landscape by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

24"x30", $800
To purchase this painting please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To see more of Amy's artwork please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

PLEIN AIR oil landscape painting Sedona by BECKY JOY

6x8 plein air oil landscape

Hi everyone,

I painted this at dawn in Sedona. Some of the lower layers of rock are a lighter color appearing orange in the warm sunlight. I've been getting ready for shows lately and finishing paintings that are laying around in the studio. Sometimes they just seem to stack up. To me the most exciting part about painting is the beginning. Unfortunately, sometimes I lose momentum and interest in a painting if I am interupted or take a break.

My blogpost on Art Workshops Online is about painting blue skies, the variety of colors to use when painting seemingly one color. More on the post.

Becky Joy

My Website

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Grapefruit, Acrylic Still Life Painting by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

6"x8", $125
To purchase please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To view more of Amy's artwork please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

Bohemian Violin with Goldfinch by Barbara Rudolph

This is a new oil painting of a beautiful "Bohemian Scroll" painted with a little "goldfinch" sitting on top.  I haven't quite decided upon the title yet, but this oil painting will be available next week at the "Celebration of Fine Art" in Scottsdale, which opens on January 14th.

Barbara Rudolph  
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Celebration of Fine Art

Blooms on Cactus, Oil painting of Southwest Cactus by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

12"x16", $400
To purchase this painting please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
Please visit my blog at amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

Garlic in Green, Acrylic Portrait of Garlic Bulb by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

6"x8", $150
To purchase please contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To see more of Amy's work please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com

Desert Blooms, Oil Painting of Southwest Landscape with Blooming Cactus by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

24"x36", $800
To purchase contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To view more of Amy's work please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogpsot.com

Sunset in Texas Hill Country by Becky Joy

Last Light oil 11x14" I worked in the studio today trying to finish some paintings for shows. I had some ideas to start on, but this one won out today. I started with a photo from the Texas Hill Country. When I was staying at my son's home, I took a walk and came across this road. I love the shape of it. I've walked down in that area a couple of times and each time came across some deer. Certainly not unusual in Texas. I've also hit one with my car there. We both came out of that one OK.
 Becky Joy
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"Sent by Spring"

Oil, 9" X 12" $325

Spring sends rain, storms and sunshine all at the same time.

To view my artwork please visit Gallery 225 in Gilbert, AZ or The Gallery Store at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, AZ

Thanks for viewing,  Bruce  (www.BruceStam.com)

Oil painting workshops, sunset painting by BECKY JOY

Mountain Light oil 6" x 8"

I made a little drawing over the weekend and had a definite concept in mind. I searched through photos and came up with a photo from Colorado with the meandering stream flowing through the valley. I played with the color and came up with this sunset leaving most of the painting in shadow.

Make sure and check out my workshops. I have an online 4 week workshop starting Jan 23 for $150. Learn from the comfort of your home at your own pace. Click here for more information.

Plein air workshop at the Superstitions, one day Jan 15, $85. Click here for more information.

Becky Joy

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"Tropical Iris" Botanical Purple Blue Orange Tropical Impressionist Oil Painting by Amy Tuso

"Tropical Iris"

30"x40"x1.5"

Oil~Gallery Wrapped Canvas

HOT OFF MY EASEL

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Daily Painter of Abstract, Contemporary, Impressionist, Modern, Figurative, Original Acrylic and Oil Paintings from Fountain Hills, Arizona

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CELEBRATION OF FINE ART 2012 - opening soon on our new location

The 2012 "Celebration of Fine Art" is opening soon in our new location. It is off the Loop 101 at Hayden exit in "Scottsdale".  I hope you will all stop in for a visit.  The artists all begin to build our studios early next week.  It is exciting to see the empty shell of the tent transformed into beautiful studios in such a short time. Don't miss this wonderful event.

Happy New Year,
Barbara Rudolph
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Taking Down the Tree, Portrait of Evergreen in Acrylic by AZ Artist Amy Whitehouse

3.75"x5", $35
To purchase this miniature landscape contact Amy at amy.whitehouse@me.com
To see more of Amy's work please visit amywhitehousepaintings.blogspot.com