'colors of january' contemporary plein air landscape painting by artist dawn chandler

colors of january
by dawn chandler

Colors of January
by Dawn Chandler 


oil on panel painted en plein air

5” x 7”

SOLD

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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/

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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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Bahamas Out Island Oil Seascape by Phyllis O'Shields artist contemporary impressionism

Bahamas Out Island Distant Shore 

oil 24 x 36 inches on canvas

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Contemporary Impressionism

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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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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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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…..

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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

 

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

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Studio 704.374.1695
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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
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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.

Florida Everglades Evening Solice by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism

FLORIDA EVERGLADES EVENING SOLICE
Original Oil 24 x 36 x 1.5 inches  Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism

Evening approaching in the Everglades is one of the most peaceful times of the day. Birds rush about catching the last rays of sun or their last evening meal.

The Everglades sky changes colours constantly as the light filters through the last clouds left over for the day after the daily afternoon rain.
Early morning or late afternoon are my favorite times to paint in the Everglades. This oil painting required many layers of glazes to achieve the glowing tones of colour present.
I love painting the Everglades and all Marsh Eco Systems with wide open vistas, there is a feeling that you can see forever. 
These fragile systems are critical to preserve in their natural state for all wildlife. 

 

Mahalo for Visiting....

You may reach P. O’Shields regarding her available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382
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