Lenny Cornforth

Salt Rush, Lenny Cornforth, Original Painting, Coastal Seascape Art, Affordable

2021

Surfing Layers by Lenny Cornforth [2021] original Oil on wood Image size: H:40.7 cm x W:30.5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:40.7 cm x W:30.5 cm x D:0.5cm Framed Size: H:50....

Lee Tiller Meet Me on the Other Side Contemporary Impressionist Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Canvas Size: H 30cm x W 40cm x D 2cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are pur...

Jill Opelka Lily Pads Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Size: 11 x 14 inches Framed: 12 x 15 x 1.5 inches Signed COA provided Tags: Lily, Pads, Flowers, Waterscape, Green, Saturated *Framed in a black wooden frame - ready to hang ----------------- Upon entering Jill Opelka's home, her creative essence is unmistakable. Adorned with New Yorker Magazine covers, her dining room exudes a vibrant charm, complemented by quirky giant tortoises in the living room. The space is a reflection of Opelka's lively personality, evident in her central studio nestled within the bright breakfast nook. Embraced by natural light and captivating outdoor vistas, it's where her artistry thrives, even evident in intricate details like a practical denim quilt on her sofa, crafted from old jeans – a testament to her work and creativity. Descending to her lower-level gallery, her larger original pieces, each with personal anecdotes, take center stage. From a nostalgic converse painting symbolizing childhood choices to a rescued roadside goat immortalized on canvas, her stories are as captivating as her art. Jill Opelka's creations, drawing inspiration from her life's moments, offer a personal touch that adds warmth to any home. From customized shoe and teacup paintings perfect for gifts to commissioned portraits...

Artist Commentary: I’ve always wanted to paint a series on La Fleche, and it is happening… slowly. I love the very particular, soft lighting that seems so characteristic of the Loire Valley. Then, as I was looking through some pictures, this photo caught my painting teacher’s eye. She said, “I can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with this one!” This painting has three “fun” things about it. First, it is painted over a bright orange base coat like the two others in the series. Second, painting complementary colors over one another (the blue of the water over the orange base) normally results in something very similar to… mud. I had to be very careful! Third, this may not sound fun but I love painting grass and foliage - I use a technique where you hold the paintbrush at its tip, and just turn it around and around so the brushstrokes are almost touching. Do you have pictures saved where you always wonder, “what would that look like as a painting?” Or, “how would an artist or painter interpret my vacation picture?” You never know if they’ll start by painting the canvas orange! Words that describe this piece: France, river, flower, water, reflection, walk, Artist Biography: Life is basically a huge collection of moments. Sometimes you have no idea how everything will end up tying together - Marion Buricatu...