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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Outer Banks, North Carolina Seascape Pastel Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism


Outer Banks North Carolina  Storm Approaching
Pastel 16 x 20 inches
Painted En Plein Air

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This pastel was painted en plein air during a time at the Outer Banks, Duck Island, when a storm was quickly approaching. The weather changes so quickly there.

 For more information on this magical group of islands please look at:    https://www.outer-banks.com/

Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

 

Friday, July 29, 2011

Tuscany Sunflower Pastel Study Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism



Tuscany Sunflower Series VII


Pastel 12 x 16 without mat
Canson Mi-Teintes
Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism
copyright 2011 PO'Shields
Sketched en plein air

My Inspiration: Last of Summer Sunflowers on the back roads of Tuscany.
When visiting Tuscany each year I paint Sunflowers, Lavender and Olive Trees.
Each Tuscan Sunflower is different with it's own personality, thus I usually sketch en plein air
the one that jumps out at me.

There is nothing more beautiful than the Tuscan fields of golden sunflowers surrounding a golden rustic house with a terra cotta roof.
These are views that I use in large paintings, but for the sketching en plein air there is always one sunflower among the many that calls out to be drawn.

I will be posting over the next few weeks series of these plein air sketches.
Bravissima!

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Phyllis O'Shields Artist , Contemporary Impressionism

You may reach P. O’Shields regarding the purchase prices her available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382 or by emailing her at poshields@oshieldsfineart.com
Skype: p.o.oshields.jones

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Panama City Beach III Gulf Coast Series by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism


Panama City Beach III  Gulf Coast Florida
 Oil Painting on Museum Wrapped Canvas 16 x 20
Tropical Seascape & Dunes Series
(can be framed or left unframed, painting extends around edges)
Painted en plein air
Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism 


Paintings in this Panama City, Florida Dunes Series are the first of three for larger paintings. You can see the sea oats, dunes fences and sugar white sand. The most beautiful white sugar sand is in this area of beaches.

These are common beach paths used for many years. Over the years the dunes in this particular area have become much smaller. I will be adding paintings of beach areas where the dunes are very large later. I was born and grew up in this area of beaches and have a love for the Gulf Coast area that still influences me today. I hold yearly workshops along this beach area and we have great fun painting en plein air.

Development along this coast has destroyed much of the beach so it is really important to capture in paint the beaches as they are today and yesterday. I spent most of my childhood here on this beach. My love for tropical settings and colours was initially inspired along this coast.
http://www.placesaroundflorida.com/Florida_Beaches/Panhandle_Beaches/  for views of beautiful  Panhandle Beaches of northwest Florida.

Mahalo for visiting...

Price includes professional packing, shipping & insurance within the continental United States. For Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and international areas outside the continental United States please phone for shipping cost.

You may reach P. O’Shields regarding  available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382 or by emailing  oshieldsFineArt@gmail.com

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Monday, July 4, 2011

Amaryllis Bermuda Garden Pastel Sketchbook by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism



Amaryllis growing in a  Bermuda Garden
Original Pastel from my Bermuda Sketchbook
9 x 12 inches
Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism
Club 47 Daily Post 

One of the things I love to do while in Bermuda is to walk along streets of beautiful soft pink and pastel cottages.  The flowers  in these gardens are beyond compare.  Every variety of flowering bulbs have been brought to Bermuda from the residents original country of origin.  You can almost tell from the gardens where the residents originated from.
  Many of the studies that I post over the next week will be a surprise to you that these bulbs are growing on
display in Bermuda.  
These are quick studies some made on the spot, some I begin at the location and finish later
in the tea shop.
Please visit this site for beautiful photos of Bermuda and Pink Sand Beaches. http://www.bermuda.com/
Bermuda of all areas that I have lived and spent extended  time painting retains the most British of culture in plants, gardens, foods and all cutoms.


Of all flowering bulbs, amaryllis are the easiest to bring to bloom. This can be accomplished indoors or out, and over an extended period of time. The amaryllis originated in South America's tropical regions and has the botanical name Hippeastrum. The large flowers and ease with which they can be brought to bloom make amaryllis popular and in demand worldwide. The amaryllis comes in many beautiful varieties including various shades of red, white, pink, salmon and orange. There are also many striped and multicolored varieties, usually combining shades of pink or red with white. http://www.amaryllis.com/

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Iris Japanese Garden Oahu Hawaii Pastel by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism



Iris Japanese Garden - Oahu, Kialua, Hawaii
from my Sketchbook  Pastel  9 x 12 inches
Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism

This post continues exerts from my sketchbooks recording beautiful specimens from private homes gardens in the Caribbean and Hawaii. This particular Iris was found in the home garden of Mr Tanaka living on the ocean in  Kialua.  Mr Tanaka was from Japan and had lived and brought up his family in Hawaii. He as since passed away but remembered by all of us with great affection and reverence.   I lived down the block from Mr Tanaka on the ocean in Kialua and enjoyed many special hours spent in his garden.

As typical in all islands culture Mr Tanaka grew many of the flowers of his native homeland and kept his special  memories alive that way.

http://www.japan-iris.org/E_index.htm  This is a link to the Japanese Iris Society and they show many photos of special varieties.  I hope you will enjoy a  visit.  Later I will post  paintings of Mr Tanaka's
 lily pond and koi.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Key West Hanging Out Original Oil by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism


Key West Hanging Out  Original Oil
16 x 20 inches on gallery wrapped canvas
Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism

Key West on a clear day, early morning invites one to just hang out and enjoy the view. This was painted en plein air on such a morning. Of coarse I sat down and enjoyed the breezes after the painting was finished.

Mahalo for visiting…..

Price includes professional packing, shipping & insurance within the continental United States. For Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and international areas outside the continental United States please phone for shipping cost.

You may reach P. O'Shields regarding information on this painting or pricing of her available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382 or by email at poshields@oshieldsfineart.com

Painting available for purchase at http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/  Tropical Seascapes Portfolio
 

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Bahamas Out Island Exuma pastel by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism



Bahamas Out Island  Exuma
Original Pastel  Image Size 20 x 16
by Phyllis O'Shields artist
Contemporary Impressionism

Club 47 - Day 3 - An Art Challenge Participation -We will offer paintings for 47 days for sale for $47 and contribute to charities of our choice.My charity is local Mecklenburg/ Gastonia  for needy families, women's & children's shelter.

This pastel painting is normally a  $400 painting without mat and framing. But because it is offered in this Daily Club 47 it sells for $47.00
Studio 704.374.1695
poshields@oshieldsfineart.com

   To purchase this beautiful painting please  visit  www.oshieldsfineart.com


I am a professional member of Contemporary Fine Art International and in support of many artists along with Kimberly Conrad we have taken the opportunity to join together and improve our lives through personal goals and helping our favorite charity with is Art initative.

Thank You for viewing our art.
Blessings of Peace and Joy to you. Phyllis O'Shields   





Saturday, June 25, 2011

Bahamas, Abaco, Elbow Key, Hopetown Lighthouse Pastel by Phyllis O'Shields


Bahamas, Abaco, Hopetown, Elbow Key Lighthouse
   by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism
Pastel on Archival Paper
16 x 20
$47.00 USDAvailable
Painted en plein air

My inspiration for this series of Bahamas Paintings is the beautiful clear water, the delicate colours of water and sky, the absolute pristine surroundings. I feel total peace and contentment in the Bahamas. I lived on Andros and Freeport Island for many years.  Each year I return to the out islands and hold workshops painting en plein air.  Please email me if you wish to be on a list of students who will attend. 
www.Bahamas.com is a wonderful site to explore the islands and see the beautiful blue waters.
Day three in  Operation 47 Art Challenge Participation  painted en plein air

We will offer paintings for 47 days for sale for $47 and contribute to the charities of our choice.
My charity is local Mecklenburg/ Gastonia  for needy families, serving abused Women and Children in shelters.

This pastel painting is normally a  $400 painting without mat and framing.
 But because it is offered in this Daily Operation 47 it sells for $47.00

To purchase this beautiful painting visit www.oshieldsfineart.com 
Studio 704.374.1695
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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Bahamas Out Island Original Pastel by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Imprssionism




Bahamas Out Island  Original Pastel
By Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism
20 x 16 inches image size
Exuma painted en plein air

Operation 47 Day 1 - An Art Challenge Participation -
We will offer paintings for 47 days for sale for $47 and contribute to charities of our choice.
My charity is local Mecklenburg/ Gastonia  for needy families.

This pastel painting is normally a  $400 painting without mat and framing.
 But because it is offered in this Daily Operation 47 it sells for $47.00

To purchase this beautiful painting visit www.oshieldsfineart.com 
Studio 704.374.1695
poshields@oshields
fineart.com 

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Tide Receding Original Oil by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism



TIDE RECEDING  -   Original Oil Painting
Gallery Wrapped Canvas 24 x 36 (can be framed or left unframed, painting extends around edges)
Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism


Islands are some of the most beautiful and delicate places on earth. Totally clear water, skies and beaches are throughout the area.
This painting was created in the early morning light on a completely private beach. It was painted en plein air for the majority of the work and finished with glazes in the studio.

What a joy to walk these beaches and breathe in the beauty.

Mahalo for visiting…

Web Site http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/ this painting and others available for purchase there
Email  poshields@oshieldsfineart.com
Studio 704.394.7382

Price includes professional packing, shipping & insurance within the continental United States. For Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and  international areas outside the continental  United States please phone for shipping cost.