DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: "At the Water's Edge"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

Title: "At the Water's Edge"                   Size: 12" x 16"

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DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: "Double Down"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

Comment: "I love color, but light against dark or dark against light is essential. This simple floral illustrates the principle beautifully. Lilies are always classic."  --- SFG Title: "Double Down"                   Size: 12" x 12"

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DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: "Mill and Mountain"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

Title: "Mill and Mountain"                   Size: 11" x 14" "This has always been my favorite painting of McCloud, California, near Mt. Shasta."  -- SFG

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DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: "Summer Showers, Mt. Shasta"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

Comment: "Shasta loses much of its snow in summer, but cloudbursts like this one maintain its drama. If you are familiar with my work, you know that I am often painting an atmospheric effect, along with the obvious subject."  --- SFG Title: "Summer Showers, Mt. Shasta"                   Size: 24" x 24"

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DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: "Clear Day"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

"Clear Day"  Comment: "Strong contrasts are the result of brilliant sunlight. This subject offered a strong composition and lovely color." --- SFG                   Size: 16" x 20"

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DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: "Variation on a Theme #6"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

Comment: "When my winter-weary rose bushes break into their springtime flourish, I often paint several paintings of the arrangement, changing the angle and composition each time. As I entered the photo of this work, I noticed that I had photos of the set up of vases and a shot of my palette. The series is included in my book Wet Paint, the Painting Classroom and was featured on my blog, as well."  --- SFG Title: "Variation on a Theme #6"                   Size: 11" x 14"

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DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: "Shasta Lennies"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

Comment: "Snow-capped Mt. Shasta can be seen for over a 100 miles in northern California and, in my mind, is the queen of the Sierras. This summer evening image shows the shadowed forest at her feet while the red-hued base and sunlit snow glow behind. Since my husband is a pilot, I couldn't help notice the lens-shaped clouds trailing to the northwest as the mountain wave condensed the moisture on the far side.(It can be quite thrilling to unexpectedly encounter that wave in flight.)"  --- SFG Title: "Shasta Lennies"                   Size: 24" x 30"

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DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: "Thin Ice"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

"This icy day called for cool tones that contrasted with the lemon sky. The sky, in turn, reflected off the snow in the foreground. The scene is in the Sierras in northeastern California."  --- SFG

Title: "Thin Ice"                  

Size: 24" x 30" 

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DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: Ann's Table

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

"I loved the lively colors of this patio setting at the home of fellow artist Ann Laddon. The dappled light and reflections from the wine glass brought the scene to life. (The food was outstanding, too.) The image was used for the local event's promotions. (Wish I could remember which one.)"  --- SFG

Title: "Ann's Table"                  

Size: 16" x 20" 

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DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK: "Red and Blue"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

"Red and Blue" 

Comment: "Painting still life is as exciting to me as the most challenging landscape or figure. I love to work the paint and play with color. Here, I kept the color range simple, depending on the value changes to describe the objects." --- SFG

                 

Size: 14" x 18" 

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"Cassis Harbor"

DOLLAR AUCTION WEEK -- 1 NEW WORK, 2 AUCTIONS DAILY

"Cassis Harbor" - Oil - 18" x 24"

"There is nothing I love doing more than painting and traveling! One of my trips to France included a stop in Cassis, right on the Mediterranean. The clear light and pastel colors make every scene sparkle. These buildings, right on the waterfront, hosted many boats, work boats and pleasure boats, alike." --- SFG

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"Jumble of Roses"

"Jumble of Roses" - Oil - 18" x 24"

"I don't mind if people select a painting 'to match the sofa'. Since I was an interior designer originally, I am sensitive to the environment where a work is hung and need harmony within my own space. This one could be used in a dining room, living, family, or great room, or a bedroom. The correct frame can stretch its use from informal to classic." --- SFG

                 

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"Sunset at Moonstone Beach"

"Sunset at Moonstone Beach" - Oil - 11" x 14"

"Dramatic sunsets are treasures and I was entranced by this one. Artists watch for cloud formations well before sunset to know whether it is worth setting up the easel and painting with both hands to get it before it disappears ... or do what I did for this one, take a picture. ;)" --- SFG

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NOTE TO ARTISTS: Use photos, but paint the real thing often enough to educate your eye to the subject and the limitations of photographs.

"Ghost Ranch Icon"

"Ghost Ranch Icon" - Oil - 11" x 14"

"I felt the weight of responsibility to produce a good painting when I stood where Georgia O'Keeffe painted one of her more famous works. Ghost Ranch is a wondrous setting and these spires are typical of the region's geology. Sunshine and deep blue skies enforced the vivid colors." --- SFG

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NOTE TO ARTISTS: This piece evolved into a more experimental application of paint as I worked. If you see something good happening in a work, go with it!

"Monday's Clouds"

"Monday's Clouds" - Oil - 14" x 11"

"The drama and contrast of brilliantly lit clouds is a wonderful subject. I took advantage of the the trees' dark sillouettes to set them off.." --- SFG

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"Su Casa"

"Su Casa" - Oil - 9" x 12"

"Brilliant southern California sun washes over every tile roof and whitewashed fence to the delight of a painter's eye. This one, near Santa Ynez had lovely tones in the shadows and was balanced by the dense trees around it." --- SFG

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"Convict Lake in Autumn"

"Convict Lake in Autumn" - Oil - 6" x 6"

"Here is another small work depicting the area around Convict Lake near Mammouth, California. Its contrasting hues in autumn are wonderful for quick sketches." --- SFG

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"Change"

"Change" - Oil - 6" x 6"

"Vivid yellows and oranges of the cottonwood trees of autumn are wonderful contrasts to the distant mountains near Bishop, California. That year, snow was early and added its accent." --- SFG

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NOTE TO ARTISTS: Quick, small works should be approached as simple shapes used to create the composition. John Clymer, whose enormous murals are breathtakingly displayed at the Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, said that he was somewhat surprised that the larger the painting, the more detail he had to put in. I have found that the opposite is true for small works. Though some artists are willing to pass out magnifying glasses so viewers can see the detail in their small works, I am not so inclined.