Grace Diehl

A Tranquil Oasis, William R. Mason Regional Park, Painting, Oil on Canvas

2023

As a fine artist, I love to find peaceful moments in the world around me and capture them in my paintings. One such moment that I recently painted was during a bike ride with my fami...

This is a painting I've done to depict the experience the serenity of nature at Irvine Regional Park's Boathouse. I wanted to the capture the tranquility of painting on that day en p...

A stunning impressionistic original oil painting of a creek near Chico , Ca. The painting was one of a series while touring the American West. Painted on a gallery boxed and cradle...

Aliso Creek is a beautiful and unique feature of southern Orange County, California. Originating in the Santa Ana Mountains and flowing into the Pacific Ocean at Laguna Beach, it is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and artists alike. I was inspired to capture the beauty of Aliso Creek in a plein air painting. I set up my easel along the creek bed and began to paint, taking in the peaceful sounds of the water and the chirping of the birds. One of the highlights of the painting was capturing the presence of ducks swimming in the creek, even into the winter months. Their playful movements added an extra touch of life and energy to the painting. I also made sure to capture the scenic beauty of the surrounding landscape in my painting, including the lush greenery and sparkling water. The combination of natural beauty and man-made elements, such as the path along the creek and the bridge crossing, added depth and interest to the artwork. Painting Aliso Creek was a rewarding experience, allowing me to showcase the beauty of this unique and special place. I am proud of the artwork I created and hope it inspires others to appreciate the beauty of Aliso Creek and its surrounding landscape. (linen canvas mounted on wood board) Art is never finished, only abandoned. — Leonardo da Vinci...

"Evening at Vasona" - Plein Aire Landscape in Acrylic on Board Vibrant river landscape by California Plein Aire artist Nick White (American, 1943-2009). A glassy river runs down the...

"Hudson Gardens" (2023) Is a beautiful impressionist landscape by contemporary painter Harold Deist, which depicts an autumn landscape with trees overhanging a river in warm sunlight...

Plein Air Creekside by Lu Haskew Oil 8x9" image size Landscape Painting This painting is unframed, canvas on gator board, the price reflects that it is unframed. ​ ABOUT THE ARTIST: Lu Haskew 1921-2009 "Life is good to me. Being able to go to my studio five days weekly and paint for several hours, living in a supportive community, having family and friends who encourage me--all have contributed to helping me become an artist. Being fortunate to study with some of the artists I admire has kept me painting from the garden, people and my favorite things. With the support of galleries, teaching and doing demos, how could I do anything else? My goal is to try to be the best I can be by always being a student, looking for new ideas and stretching my horizons." Upon retirement from a 33-year teaching career, Lu rented a studio in Loveland and began concentrating on her oil and watercolor painting. Learning from artists she had followed and admired throughout the years her painting became a full time career that lasted 17-years. Beginning in 1992, she studied with renowned painters Richard Schmid, Clyde Aspevig, Joyce Pike...

Spring Pond Study is a beautiful impressionistic plein air landscape oil painting that I did on location near my studio in 2020. The painting on a canvas panel and exudes the rich qu...