Becky Joy Sunset for Oil Painters of America 2011

The Road Leading West 18x24

I got the news that this painting was accepted into the Oil Painters of America 2011 which will be held at the Devin Galleries in Coeur D'Alene, ID in June. Very exciting news. This is the second year in a row for me for this show. I really would like to get three years at the nationals so that I can get that coveted signature membership. One to go!

This was one of those paintings mostly from my imagination. I did have a photo of a road that angled up on the hill like the one going toward the sun. That is what sparked my imagination and went on from there.

I went to the Celebration of Fine Art today to visit with artist friends. (I did the show for about 10 years) It was great seeing everyone and catching up. And of course, there is a LOT of beautiful artwork to see. If you are ever in Scottsdale at this time of year, you should see the show.

I have openings in my workshops coming up. To check them out go to http://beckyjoy.com/workshops

Becky Joy

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Becky Joy Sunset for Oil Painters of America 2011

The Road Leading West 18x24

I got the news that this painting was accepted into the Oil Painters of America 2011 which will be held at the Devin Galleries in Coeur D'Alene, ID in June. Very exciting news. This is the second year in a row for me for this show. I really would like to get three years at the nationals so that I can get that coveted signature membership. One to go!

This was one of those paintings mostly from my imagination. I did have a photo of a road that angled up on the hill like the one going toward the sun. That is what sparked my imagination and went on from there.

I went to the Celebration of Fine Art today to visit with artist friends. (I did the show for about 10 years) It was great seeing everyone and catching up. And of course, there is a LOT of beautiful artwork to see. If you are ever in Scottsdale at this time of year, you should see the show.

I have openings in my workshops coming up. To check them out go to http://beckyjoy.com/workshops

Becky Joy

http://www.beckyjoy.com/

beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com

Golden red sky by BECKY JOY

Today's post is a warm sunset, #31 of my 100 series, where I pushed the color a little more. That has been one of my goals. I need to work a little harder at it. This is supposed to be a learning experience for me as well as a visual treat for you.

I shot some video today in my studio which I will be trying to edit tonight. I haven't been successful in the past with some video that I shot of me plein air painting. So, I'll try it again. I'm also still trying to tweak this website behind the scenes and slowly add more work to it.

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Rain Clouds and Sunset Paintings by Becky Joy

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I didn't post yesterday. I was so busy with the studio and packing paintings for a new gallery that I will be showing in, the Link Gallery in Cheyenne, WY.

Today I worked on the studio remodel all day. We have 1/2 the rafters up for a new roof. We are incorporating a storage shed into the studio to make it larger and to give me a storage area. The walls and cement floor were good, but the roof, OMG. It leaked like a sieve. So we dismantled the roof today and started on the new one. The weather is supposed to be good for the next week. It rained yesterday and this morning. Now we should be safe to work on this part of the project. The sunsets and rain clouds have been magnificent this week. So is the moon that is visible from the sliding door of my studio right now.

I hope that I will be able to work on some larger paintings this weekend. I have plenty of small ones, but the larger ones I still need to work on.

I'll try to take a photo of what is going on with the studio and post it tomorrow.

Talk to you all later,

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BECKY JOY FINE ART oil sunset painting

Sky #16 5x7 oil

OK, back to work here. Since I got back I have been working on a couple of larger paintings and now remodeling the studio. I need more and better organization for storage. This house has been and is a work in progress. I had set up the studio first, but have been using a sun porch add on. It has worked, but wasn't the most ideal situation. Now after the mess and trying to paint through all my junk piled up, I'll have a better space when its done. I'm looking forward to it. 

I will try to get back on track here and paint more skies. I did work on four small cloud paintings last week, but the are just clouds with a blank space in the bottom for the ground. Hopefully, I'll finish them and post them.

I also have cancelled my ustream show for the time being, just too crowded and too much commotion for now. So for right now, back to painting.

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Sky #7/100 series by BECKY JOY

Sky #7 5x7 oil on canvas panel

My daily painting didn't go well today. I tried another painting and the jury is still out on it. I'll have to look at it for a while. I'm not sure if I like it. This was my second daily sky. I'm much more pleased with this one.

I've started on a painting marathon here. I've been really excited about what I'm painting and going through unfinished and finished paintings and tweaking them. I've also gotten a couple of new ones done. I've been trying to get some larger pieces and sunsets for galleries finished. Today was a good day other than my first daily painting. I guess I needed a warm up.

I have a workshop coming up Oct 21, 22 & 23 in Phoenix. There are still 2 openings. If you are interested in details, email me at beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com

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#5 sky of skyscape oil daily paintings by BECKY JOY

Sky #5 available on my website

6x6 oil 

Today was a busy day with working on my portfolio, the ustream show, painting, getting ready for a demo tomorrow and a little hitting golf balls at the driving range. Don't ask how good I am. Its for the fun of it.

 I painted the first sky painting on my weekly ustream show. It is almost finished. I've got a little tweaking to do tomorrow morning then I will post it here. I've had a lot of fun with the ustream show. You should check it out next Tuesday night at 4pm PDT.

Tomorrow should be a good painting day. Hopefully. My workshop in Phoenix Oct 21, 22 & 23 is filling up. If you are interested, email me for particulars at beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com

Talk to you all tomorrow.

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sunset clouds oil painting by BECKY JOY

#4 of 100 skies

A 5x7 oil on canvas

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Besides painting this one today, I finished a larger painting and now have a blank canvas on the easel ready to start another. I also took care of things like switching health insurance (yuck) and answering emails etc., etc.

I've got some signups for my workshop coming up in Phoenix on Oct 21, 22 & 23 for a plein air class. If you are interested email me at beckyjoy@beckyjoy.com.

Well, now on to that blank canvas. Talk to you all later.

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