Sunday, November 24, 2013

Fall on the Canal

"Fall on the Canal"
12 x 12 
Oil
$148.00
© 2013 by Rebecca Croft

Last weekend I took a workshop by Maggie Siner.  She has a very different palette than I use.  We mainly worked on learning to draw shaped and use color.  It was really interesting.  I love her work.  I feel like there is always something to learn from taking a workshop or class from a different artist.  I painted this fall scene using her palette of oil colors.  I like how it turned out but I still think I like my more vibrant palette better.  I am going to try and incorporate a lot of her lessons in my paintings.  A good workshop.  

Don't forget the holidays start next week.  It's never too early to shop.  Visit my etsy store for original paintings, giclees, prints, & notecards!  There is something for everyone in every price range $15 - $395.00.  

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Three Trees

"Three Trees"
12 x 12
Oil
© 2013 by Rebecca Croft

Always experimenting!  Here is a new landscape using thick impasto paint and bright colors.  I like how it turned out.  I seem to be getting more impressionistic which is what I want.  I'm drawn to color and shape not photo realistic art work.  I just finished a workshop with Maggie Siner that was very interesting and taught me a lot about color comparisons.  I hope to continue that study in January when I take a workshop by Trisha Adams who studied under Maggie but is more of a landscape painter.

Don't forget this weekends Ft. C.F. Smith art show.  Reception tomorrow night 6-8pm.  I'll be there from 6-7.  I'll have paintings, small shrink wrapped paintings and notecards.  There are 35 participating artists.  Paintings, pottery, woodwork, and notecards.  Stop by tomorrow or saturday 10-5, sunday 12-4.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

SOLD! Wyoming Sunset

SOLD!
Wyoming Sunset
Oil
11 x 14

A great weekend.  I spent 2 1/2 days in a Maggie Siner painting workshop.  There is always so much to learn about color, composition, and painting!  We're always a work in progress.  Stay tuned for some new exciting paintings.  This lovely painting will now reside in New York City.  I've had a good week with sales.  I sold 3 paintings.  I'm trying to get to 100 by the end of the year in my Etsy store.  I'm at 78 sold.  If you know anyone looking for original holiday gifts send them my Etsy link.  I have paintings, prints, giclees, and notecards for sale.

Don't forget this weekend is Ft. C.F. Smith Artfest.  Reception 6-8pm on friday.  I'll be there 6-7pm.  Hope to see you there.

Friday, November 15, 2013

SOLD! Impressionist Tuscan Vineyard

SOLD!
Impressionist Tuscan Vineyard

This painting has a new home in Pennsylvania.  I originally painted this for my solo show at Piola Restaurant in Arlington.  I'm glad it's been sold.  I love the colors in this painting.  As you know purple & pink are some of my favorites.  I was inspired to paint this vineyard after my last trip to Italy.

Remember the holidays are just around the corner!  An original piece of artwork, a print, giclee, or notecards make lovely gifts.  Visit my etsy store and browse around.  I can make a print or giclee out of any of my paintings if you are on a limited budget.  Just drop me an email!
Etsy Store Link:   www.etsy.com/shop/rebeccacroftstudios


Monday, November 11, 2013

The Great Gatsby

"The Great Gatsby"
8 x 8 
Oil
$75.00
© 2013 by Rebecca Croft

I just had to paint my new baby.  He really is The Great Gatsby.  He's so cute and sweet.  I wanted to paint him whimsically.  He's really black and white but that wouldn't be so fun to paint now would it.  I used the bright green to enhance the painting.  I plan on doing some more animals soon.  But I'm also going to paint some Christmas/Holiday paintings.  Let me know what you think!

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Christmas Angel

"Christmas Angel"
12 x 12
Oil
$148.00
© 2013 by Rebecca Croft

You can purchase this lovely Christmas Angel through my Etsy Store at this link:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/168265634/christmas-angel-original-fine-art?

I know you don't want to think about it BUT the holidays are just around the corner.  I'm about half way through my shopping.  If you're looking for a unique gift - art is a good choice!  I do commissions.  I just need a photo.  I can usually get a painting finished in a couple of days and it takes about a week to dry.  My studio is always open if you want to come by and check out my inventory.  Just give me a call.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Calvin & Hobbes - Commission

Calvin & Hobbes
Oil
10 x 20
Commission
© 2013 by Rebecca Croft

I had my open studio last weekend and one of my friends commissioned me to paint this painting for her sister.  Her sister owns an organic farm in Maine and "Calvin & Hobbes" were her & her husband's pets.  This is her husband leading them back to the barn for the night.  Unfortunately, they have both passed away so she wanted a painting for her sister to remember them by.  I hope they love it!  Shipping it out wednesday.