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Artist Joanie Ford created this painting from her references of Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona. "I included the springtime trees from my imagination to add...

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"Last spring, I picked up a little collection of succulents from the grocery store," says artist Tara Zalewsky-Nease. "I hesitated to buy them at first, as I’...

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Artist Tara Zalewsky-Nease painted this rhododendron forest scene en plein air in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. Bold and gestural brushwork punctuates...

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"This painting depicts a still life of fresh summer tomatoes, a pitcher, and tumblers," says artist Tara Zalewsky-Nease. She renders this piece with bold painterly strokes creating vibrant jewel-like tones and whimsical energy. The painting’s high gloss surface makes the rich shades appear wet, giving the painting an enamel-like finish.

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Tara Zalewsky-Nease draws on the soul of the desert to create her impressionist landscape paintings. While earning her Masters in Fine Art Painting at the University of New Mexico, she experienced the magical energy of the expansive panoramas and the timeless geography of the southwest. She hiked, journaled and captured reference photography during her time there, as well as during her trips to the Pacific Northwest, France and Japan. Two common motifs in her works are hummingbirds, which are totems of good luck, and foxes, which allude to her young son. Tara has had solo exhibitions in Sante Fe, Albuquerque and Taos. She recently built a custom backyard art studio at her home in Pittsburgh, where she paints full time. When she is not creating art, she teaches art classes at several universities and also enjoys playing the piano and spending time with her pets and family.

Words that describe this painting: Expressionism, kitchen, still life, culinary, gestural, glossy, food, tomatoes, pitcher, whimsical, polka dots, bowl, impressionism, still life, oil painting, green, orange

Summer Kitchen...

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In this intimate painting, artist Onelio Marrero has once again ventured into the private world of a young woman as she prepares for a date. She is frozen in ...

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An autumn mountain meadow glows in evening light, presiding over a small town with a prominent chapel. "The Stowe Community Ch...

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A gentle touch, a delicate figure, a woman glows under a warm dappled ray of sunlight. "I especially enjoyed painting all of the beautiful colors in this scene," artist Sherri Aldawood says about capturing her model Alana, posing in a garden one spring morning.

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Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil to extend the drying time.

Words that describe this painting: portrait, woman, figure, figurative, Arizona, southwest, garden, nature, outdoors, spring, flowers, floral, John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla, impressionism, female, romantic, impressionism, people, oil painting, green

Alana in the Flower Garden...

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Artist Jerry Salinas observes many people in cafes. "There are those who are socializing and others who come alone," says Jerry. "Being in a crowded cafe but wanting to spend time alone either on your laptop or reading a good book is an easy thing to do while enjoying the time with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee." By highlighting the main subject with the glow of her laptop, the viewer's attention is first drawn to the left and then invited to survey the rest of the room.

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Artist Jerry Salinas paints light-filled impressionist portraits of travelers in Europe who are enjoying art, food and culture. Jerry studied illustration and painting at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. After graduation, he went to work as a commercial illustrator for several advertising agencies, which he credits as keeping him in fine art. In the early 2000s, Jerry made a fortuitous move from Chicago to Phoenix. With the help and encouragement of his wife, he transitioned to a career as a full-time painter. Today Jerry works from a bright studio space with surrounding views of Phoenix Mountains Preserve. “You’re welcome to visit, but you may have to sit for a portrait,” he says with a smile. Jerry’s artwork has been exhibited at the Museum of the West in Scottsdale and in gallery shows throughout the United States with the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society. When he’s not working, Jerry and his wife run a medical mission that brings doctors, nurses and volunteers to northern Mexico.

Words that describe this painting: cafe, coffee, winebar, nighttime, wine, alone, solo, study, coffeehouse, people, interior, cuisine, restaurant, laptop, computer, chairs, impressionism, people, cuisine, representational, oil painting, brown

Late Night Cafe...

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As late autumn approaches, the trees cast an array of colorful shadows over the sunny landscape. Pale blue skies peek through the branches and offset the yellow...

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A thickly textured palette knife painting of an old saguaro cactus standing against a blooming spring desert backdrop. "This painting was inspired by the incredible Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California," shares artist Lisa Elley. "It's where the Colorado and Mojave Deserts collide with amazing vistas and dazzling flowers."

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Working almost exclusively with a palette knife, Lisa Elley maneuvers her artistic blade with an uncanny fluidity. Why paint only with the knife? She says, "when I paint with a brush, which I do occasionally, I tend to focus on the detail. With a palette knife I can't focus on the detail too much, so my paintings are looser, and more gestural, with bigger sweeps and strokes." This technique is called wet-on-wet. And it seems to be quite popular, as she has been bestowed the title "Knife Queen" by her facebook fans. Fun fact: Lisa's high school art teacher told her to study harder at math, as a career in art was "impossible."

Words that describe this painting: desert, Mojave, flowers, floral, spring, cactus, sun, mountains, sky, landscape, California, Joshua Tree, impressionism, landscape, western, representational, oil painting, purple

Desert Bloom...

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"That wonderful day of no work, but you may not want to sleep in so you don't miss the farmers market," says artist Jerry Salinas...

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A spring field in Texas Hill Country blanketed with wildflowers and bordered by old growth oak trees. "This painting contains many of my favorite elements in the landscape - oak trees, hills, cacti, rocks and flowers," says artist David Forks. He utilized a painterly impressionist technique to capture the fleeting splendor of the scene.

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David has always wanted to be a painter. His professional career consisted of design and illustration roles, but it was not until a brush with his own mortality that David decided to change careers and become a full-time artist. “I quit my job in Houston and moved to the small and slow-paced border town of Del Rio, Texas, where I am now living my dream,” he says. Inspired by the outdoors, he often paints outside or takes photographs on his road trips to which he refers once back in his studio. The resulting paintings are marked by impressionist-style brushwork and a natural use of color. David’s pastoral scenes of the countryside are idyllic, invoking within the viewer a serene sense of calm.

Words that describe this painting: Texas, Hill Country, oak trees, flowers, cacti, wildflowers, spring, field, cactus, impressionism, landscape, flora, representational, oil painting, green

May Flowers...

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A profusion of greens and rust, artist Fernando Soler was inspired by Florida's natural landscape. Blues are flecked into the shadows reflecting the expansive soft blue sky. "The stillness of this landscape is only broken by the occasional sound of a lonely hawk searching for a mate and an easy meal," says Fernando.

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Artist Fernando Soler illuminates the Florida coast...

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"Many types of phacelia are a welcome and colorful sight in the desert in spring," shares artist Crystal DiPietro. "In this piece, a large purple variety stan...

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A red barn sits in a spring field surrounded by wildflowers. "This piece has a light and airy feeling," shares artist Kip Decker. Soft brushwork sets the atmo...

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A shaded path cuts through a lush green forest of old-growth trees and tall grass. "The occasional hiker rests here while exploring the beauty of Myakka park," says artist Fernando Soler. "This place is one of Florida's most primitive and beautiful nature reserves."

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Artist Fernando Soler illuminates the Florida coast...

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An impressionist forest scene that smartly balances white, browns and touches of cerulean blue. "This painting is 100% palette knife, and resonates with a poe...

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"Ramen soup is a favorite of many. I have been lucky to observe the chefs make the soup from noodles to broth to having a shot of sake," says artist Jesse Sal...

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"A long day of touring the great city of Rome," says artist Jerry Salinas. "Tired laughs all around. Hopefully after a salad and ...

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"Soft colors, beautiful mild atmosphere, and perspective indicate the mood and energy of the spring," says artist Suren Nersisyan. A painterly Colorado landsc...

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A tranquil sunny Florida afternoon overlooking a creek where frogs and alligators sit quietly waiting for the cool of the evening.

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Artist Fernando Soler illuminates the Florida coast...

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A dreamy still life of peach and white roses, a gold-rimmed teacup, and a red candle. "Edges, edges, edges," says artist Lisa Nielsen. "The longer I paint the m...

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"The inspiration for this painting came from a visit to the Rodin Museum in Paris," says artist Faye Vander Veer. "As a painter, I always get excited when I s...

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Artist Mandy Main based this painting on a walk she took in Tuscany just after a rainstorm. Billowing clouds float in the robin's egg blue sky. Long shadows e...

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Onelio lives near Manhattan and travels there often. Grand Central Station is one of his frequent stops. "It is a marvelous interior space that bustles with com...

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"I have been to many museums and one thing I always see is people taking a break, resting their feet and looking in their guide for where to go next," says Jerry Salinas...

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Artist Sally Adams paints a sweeping view of a field of poppies on a grassy hillside. Vibrant red blossoms stretch out the far-reaching verdant landscape. The b...

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A warm impressionist still life of pink peonies against a pink backdrop. "Soft, happy colors are what I envisioned," says artist Judy Mackey. "I created the u...

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Artist Sherri Aldawood came across this old church in a forested area east of Santa Fe, New Mexico. "The setting sun cast a warm glow on the building, which I found very appealing," she says.

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Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil to extend the drying time.

Words that describe this painting: Santa Fe, New Mexico, southwest, western, architecture, Christian, Catholic, adobe, mountains, forest, church, building, architecture, impressionism, western, representational, oil painting, green

Old New Mexico Church...

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Artist Lisa Elley created this glowing impressionist scene after a fall trip to the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite National Park. "The quaking a...

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The rear arbor and limestone pond of a historic mansion in Ringwood located in northern New Jersey. On the upper tier of the arbor...

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In this painting, Pamela used a technique known as Contre-jour, where she backlit the figure. The strong light behind the young man creates a nice contrast be...

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Artist James Hartman created this summer still life using the Zorn palette. Named after the Swedish artist Anders Zorn, the limited palette consists of just f...

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Two sailboats rest in Sarasota Bay on a warm summer afternoon. The water ripples in impressionist pinks and red against the distant green shore. Part of Fernand...

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An elaborate still life setting filled with fruit, flowers, dishware and items from James's studio. Warm orange, red and yellow pop against purples and greens. ...

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Artist Sherri Aldawood posed her model, Alana, in her backyard garden on a warm summer day. She positioned in her the shade of dense green plants and glowing ...

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Tara took the reference photo of this sage filled desert landscape while living in New Mexico. To prepare the canvas, she used a warm peach color as her underpainting and layered swatches of a deep blue collage...

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Afternoon shadows stretch across the forest floor, casting deep greens against the golden yellow, orange and umber autumn landscape. Part of Nancy's signature s...

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A semi abstracted autumn landscape focusing on texture and warm hues. Brilliant red rushes at the edge of a pond in the foreground. A stand of tall trees in the...

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A puddled hillside path reflects the sky's brilliant light just after an afternoon shower. The light gives the fall trees a soft backlit appearance. "I love t...

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Nancy Merkle spends a lot of time exploring the nature around her home in Tacoma, Washington searching for special compositions in the landscape. She looks for ...

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Naoko describes this vibrant scene as a walled garden where all kinds of herbs and medieval plants are in full bloom. The sun shines brightly, illuminating the ...

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Sunlight cascades across old hillside barns in early morning light. Gail's inspiration for this painting came from a photograph she took near a dairy farm in eastern Tennessee. "The Smokey's are in the background - one of my favorite places," she says.

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Gail Greene;s paintings rarely end up the way she started them. After an initial block in, she steps back and studies the canvas. Whether it;s adding a spontaneous waterfall or painting new cliffs, she;s usually tinkering with something. Her intention with art is simple ; to make the viewer feel good. When she;s not making art, Gail has her hands in many different pots. She;s a retired realtor, currently owns and operates a pet sitting service, and loves working in the garden in her spare time. The easel, though, is where Gail lets herself get lost.

Words that describe this painting: landscape, barns, farm, rural, morning, luminous, hill, field, buildings, farming, Smokey Mountains, Tennessee, impressionism, landscape, representational, oil painting, green

Blue Barns...

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Mr. Chris lies motionless in a boatyard at Cortez Village, Florida, where other vessels that have outlive their usefulness also rest. Part of Fernando's signa...

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Artist Sherri Aldawood captured the morning sunlight falling across a courtyard in Tlaquepaque in Sedona, AZ. During the day, the outdoor market bustles with ...

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Los Angeles-based and Armenian-born artist, Vahe Yeremyan, is a contemporary impressionist. Through his landscapes and city...

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A bright autumn day along the river's edge. The distant shore draws the eye back into the scene and up to the passing clouds. Part of Vahe's long-running seri...

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Colorful autumn grasses light up this mountain hillside. Part of Nancy's signature series of nature scenes. She spends a lot of tim...

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In Sunrise at Malibu, I wanted to capture the rich plum silhouettes of the Santa Monica mountains just after dawn. On clear days after the sun rises, the cap...

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A calm summer day in rural Nova Scotia. Yellow-green fields line a blue lake. Lively scrub brush in the foreground and the edge of a road in the bottom right ...

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Birch trees standing proudly in early autumn. Bright greens balanced with muted tones of pink, purple, orange and yellow. This painting is part of Vahe's long...

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Farmhouses surrounded by an early autumn landscape. Brilliant yellow and orange nicely contrast the green grass. Unique top down viewpoint and angled composition. Painting abstracts as the scene recedes into the distance. Suren travels extensively, seeking out unique compositions in the neighborhoods, architecture and nature he encounters. For Suren, it is important for him to spend time in these places to witness daily life and take note of all of the individual elements.

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Suren is an impressionist painter eloquently capturing nature, landscapes, and cityscapes in paint. His body of work reflects several different stylistic approaches. Suren’s scenes in oil are inspired by Impressionist masters Monet and Van Gogh, while his watercolor series of flowers and birds are influenced by Eastern styles of painting and the colors of the Middle Eastern environment. Suren believes his role as an artist is to remind viewers that we all are part of the same natural universe.

Words that describe this painting: fall, landscape, autumn, trees, Colorado, impressionism, rural, farm, impressionism, nature, representational, oil painting, yellow

Fall Trees...

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This painting is from the area north of where I live. I am excited by the beauty of the hills and flowers.

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At first glance of Allan P Friedlander...

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I am inspired by the area where I live in California. The hills are alive with beauty in the spring. I hope the viewer can feel that excitement from this painting from the way it has been painted. I love working in a lose semi-abstract manner.

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At first glance of Allan P Friedlander...

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This painting is from the area north of where I live. I am excited by the beauty of the hills and flowers of Napa, California.

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At first glance of Allan P Friedlander...

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This piece was inspired by a walk through the aspens in the fall, with the light coming down through the bright leaves, creating an ethereal feeling. The way...

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Beautiful spring blossom in a rural area. Lilac and apple trees are highlighted under the light of the spring sun. I used thick ...

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A distant ridge touches the cloudy blue sky, sugar maples have turned a glorious yellow, and I am standing waist deep in a field of tall goldenrod. It;s late...