Fall on the Canal

"Fall on the Canal"

12 x 12 

Oil

$148.00

© 2013 by Rebecca Croft

https://www.etsy.com/listing/170525783/12-x-12-original-oil-painting?

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.  

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.

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.

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!

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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!