Mary Pettis. She’s a fabulous artist and workshop instructor. Her work is breathtaking, she paints both plein air (outdoors) and in the studio. Just look at the breathtaking light in this scene. The fabulous tree that look like they’ve been there for so long, the fence and of course the crows. Isn’t this a striking painting?
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Eric Jacobsen. Master of simplifying a busy scene and making it WOW. Bold and loose is what he teaches and bold and loose is how he paints. It’s impressive and makes such a statement. It’s been ten years since I last featured Eric, whew, time flies!
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Hank Buffington – a fabulous artist with a great sense of humor. His paintings reflect the beauty found in nature & life. Sachuest Sunrise (above) is a particularly difficult one to paint (to me), so many similar colors – you really have to know what you’re doing. I love the light on the water, the rocks and sense of distance and the sky which makes the water feel as if it goes on forever.
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Isn’t this painting fabulous? It takes a creative genius to come up with something so enthralling, so magical that it stops you in your tracks and makes you think. And then you say… WOW! #shenailedit Also, be sure to check out the latest show at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, SC…
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DRAMATIC painting. So much going on here. You can feel the emotion, the pleas for help, the brave souls trying their best. What happened a few seconds after this painting? Can YOU guess this artist? Read on to find out the artist’s name and information about this painting.
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Can you guess the artist? For some of you, I think this may be an easy guess? We shall see. Let me know who you think it may be… It’s a pretty fabulous painting – dark and subdued yet full of energy. Amazing to be both at the same time. #goodluck!
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I’m sure i’ve posted this painting in years past. But to go through 13+ years of posts (the first ten years daily) seemed a bit daunting. I was thrilled to find this tucked in one of our cherished books. It’s actually a card (I’ve saved every one he’s sent).
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I ran across an image of this painting last year. It moved me. So many astounding elements: The figure who appears to be crying. The lit Christmas tree. The graveyard in the moonlight. The moon and the plentiful stars, all of which give hope. I know for many this is a tough time of year. Please hang in there. If you can do anything to help someone else, please do – let’s be a world filled with kind humans.
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I love the wonderful opportunities in Charleston to see and hear wonderful art and music. My husband and I went to The Kings Counterpoint (KCP) free Christmas event at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Was it ever spectacular. There were a few songs featuring the West Ashley High School Wildcat Chorale and the final song they all sang together. It was absolute perfection! Donations were gladly given – excellent performance!
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Kent Ambler, he is over the top fabulous. We first saw his work at a place we were staying (more on that below) and it took my breath away. I whipped out my phone and took a photo and a close up of the signature so I could be in touch with this artist. His colors are fabulous, his subject matter is cool and different. The process is impressive. I love the dark against this orangey sky. Love it!
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Isn’t this painting fabulous? It captures a scene in North Carolina so perfectly. The stream leads your eye to the fabulous trees in the distance which then goes on to that little spot of orange brilliance behind the tree towards the top and on to the dark limbs of the evergreen trees. This painting is so lovely you just don’t want to look away.
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Amazing painting isn’t it? The goldfish, so vibrant against the green. The beautiful young girls in their velvet dresses. I loved reading about this painting. It always interests me what the subject is about or what the artist is trying to convey. Little pieces of history that make the painting that much richer. Can you guess this artist? If not, read on to find out – or check it out if not sure – read about this painting!
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I LOVE this painting. It’s perfectly spectacular, just look at the movement! Can you not feel the sand between your toes? Hear the call of the ocean? Feel the sun so strongly almost lulling you into a wonderful zen type calmness? The foam, the tufts of water high in the air, the horizon with the pinks and blues against the wonderful green in the water. The sun poking through the water brilliantly. WOW. So much feeling in one painting. AND guess what – it, along with 34 other paintings will be on sale on 11/1 – Here are the details…
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I love that paintings can be like a snapshot in time. Akin to a photo but with more imagination and feeling. You can feel the wonder, the water, the joy at being on the beach and in the water – or is it a miserably hot day and some are seeking refuge in the cool water? I don’t know anything about this painting – I love to find scoop… Can you guess the artist? #letmeknow
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This is such a striking and happy painting. This artist captured the joy, the emotions! The laughter, the sweet child, the laughing women – all fabulous. Add in a bit of the unexpected such as a bird on the table and what a painting! Now, who painted this? #doyouknow
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