Yellow Hydrangeas - SOLD

Yellow Hydrangeas
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $45.00 plus shipping.

One of my collectors from Barre asked me for some yellow hydrangeas, tipped with blue, and I enjoyed painting heres so much, that I thought I'd do one for the blog. Kind of fun to use a color other than blues, magentas and lavender.

Friday Sunflowers (SOLD) and Mini Lesson

Friday Sunflowers
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 10" x 10"
SOLD at $40.00 plus shipping.

I have written a mini-lesson on the technique of painting sunflowers, based on yesterday's painting. This one does not have a pattern, but discusses designing your own painting of sunflowers. Please send an email if you want a copy of this little lesson. The cost is $15.00, and it will come through your email inbox. You can write to me at NelVanL@aol.com

Sunny Faces- SOLD

Sunny Faces
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $50.00 plus shipping.

Another painting using my pretty sunflowers. They are lasting pretty well. This painting will also become the subject of a lesson, which I'll be offering later today at $15.00. It will be a step-by-step without a pattern to follow, so that you can set up your own sunflowers in a jar and use the lesson to know how to proceed with your own painting.

August Sunflowers - SOLD

August Sunflowers
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $50.00 plus shipping.

Right now the sunflowers at the grocery store are pretty cheap, I was able to pick up a 5 bunch for only $6.99. I think that makes it worthwhile to paint a bunch.

Palette Knife Landscape - SOLD

Palette Knife Landscape
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 16"
SOLD at $25.00 plus shipping.

Done with a palette knife, a highly textured but simple summer scene.

Brookside Pond Revised - SOLD

Brookside Pond, Revised
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 18" x 24"
SOLD at $85.00 plus $15.00 shipping.

I took the path out, since I thought it was distracting, and extended the water. I like it better now. I also dropped the price quite a bit.

Large Iris Oil - SOLD

Large Iris Oil
Oils on Stretched Canvas, 24" x 24"
SOLD at $125.00 plus $20.00 shipping.

Fun to do the frills so large, makes for nice gradations.
Thanks for looking.

Little Gift Hydrangea - SOLD

Little Gift Hydrangea
Oil on board, 6" x 6" x about 1/2"
Painted on Edges, no Frame Needed
SOLD at $17.00 plus $5.00 shipping.

Maybe for a small gift. No frame is needed, as the edges are also painted. There is a slot carved into the board in the back for hanging.

Triple Hydrangeas and a Lesson - SOLD

Triple Hydrangeas
Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14"
SOLD at $20.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

This painting is SOLD, but there is also a lesson which I have written for painting this one. If you would like to learn how to paint this, or one of your own similar, the cost of the lesson is $15.00. I will email it to your as a pdf file, which you can follow step-by-step. Included is the pattern, colors to mix, and steps to follow to paint this yourself.

Just send me an quick email at NelVanL@aol.com and I will send you payment instructions and the lesson via email.

Large Lavender and Pink Iris - SOLD

Lavender and Pink Iris
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 24" x 24"
SOLD at $150.

A three day project, this one is pretty big. There was space to play with some subtle color variations. Thanks for looking.

Riverside Watercolor

Riverside
Watercolor on Paper, 7.5" x 7.5" Image size
Available at $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping.

I am working on another very large canvas (24" x 24") of oversized irises, so meanwhile, a small watercolor of a shady riverside. Does it help cool you off?

Field with Hedgerow - SOLD

Field with Hedgerow
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $45.00 plus shipping.

Another revisited painting, which used to be a field with honeysuckle, now a little more interesting. Thanks for looking.

Valley View

Valley View
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 11" x 14"
Available at $45.00 plus shipping.

This one is semi-abstract, meant to be an impression of the view over a summer valley. It has a lot of texture, since it is painted on an old canvas.

Last day of Summer Sale - SOLD

Winter Field
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 9" x 12"
SOLD at $15.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

Peppers
Oil on Canvas Panel, 8" x 10"
SOLD at $15.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

This is the last of it, the rest of my leftovers are not successful enough to offer at all. Those I'll paint over, re-use the canvases.

Thanks to everyone who bought sale paintings, and a particular thanks to those of you who sent extra, beyond payments. So appreciated, you know who you are.

Happy August, everyone, and stay cool.

Old Truck Trail - SOLD

Old Truck Trail
Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 10" x 10" x 1.25"
SOLD at $45.00 pllus $10.00 shipping.

The painting continues around the edges, top and bottom, so no frame is needed.
Thanks for looking.

Large Iris Watercolor - SOLD

Large Iris Watercolor
Watercolor on Paper, 22" x 30", full sheet
SOLD at "best offer" plus $12.00 shipping.

My full sheet watercolors usually go quickly, but this one hasn't, so I'm willing to let it go for "best offer" plus shipping. Thanks for looking.

Sale: Lake Sunset - SOLD

Lake Sunset
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16" x 20"
SOLD.

I revised this good sized piece this morning, and it is now available at "best offer" plus the shipping. It was originally priced at $85.00, but I will take the best offer today.

Two at Fifteen - SOLD

Summer Dreaming
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 10"
SOLD at $15.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

Revised this morning.

Sunflower and Mango
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 10" x 10"
SOLD at $15.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

August Sunflowers- SOLD

August Sunflowers
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 12"
SOLD.

A bit of sunshine for you today. Happy August, all.

Two Little Ones at Fifteen - SOLD

Rain Coming
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 10"
SOLD at $15.00 plus $7.00 shipping.

Revised this morning, fun with clouds and water.

Red Onions
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 8"
SOLD at $15.00 plus $5.00 shipping.

Also revised this morning.