Actually, what I hope even more is that the new owner enjoys him!
I named him "Firefly" because of the sunlight glow around his tail.
Firefly
6"x6"
Oil on Gessobord
Jul 9, 2012
Firefly - Flower Foal
My little flower foal mini painting was sold and mailed off to his new home today. I hope he will be happy there! LOL
Actually, what I hope even more is that the new owner enjoys him!
I named him "Firefly" because of the sunlight glow around his tail.
Actually, what I hope even more is that the new owner enjoys him!
I named him "Firefly" because of the sunlight glow around his tail.
Jul 8, 2012
White Tiger Painting - Finished
In my previous post I wondered if the tiger painting would be better with more grass, less grass, or no grass. After pondering it a day I finally decided it needed just a little more grass. But not too much more! I didn't want the grass to become too dominant an element. I think it just needed to taper off rather than drop off suddenly. And there needed to be a few blades of grass in front of his chest to make it feel like he was brushing up against the grass instead of just walking around it.
I need title suggestions for this painting! I don't know what to call it. If you have a suggestion, please let me know.
White Tiger
8"x10"
Oil on multimedia board
Fine Art Prints & note cards available here.
I need title suggestions for this painting! I don't know what to call it. If you have a suggestion, please let me know.
8"x10"
Oil on multimedia board
Fine Art Prints & note cards available here.
Jul 7, 2012
White Tiger Painting - Almost Finished!
My white tiger painting is almost done!
I always had the intention of putting some grass in the foreground. But now that I did, I'm not sure I like it. I can't decide if it's too much grass, or not enough. Maybe a few more blades in front of his chest and a few in the background between the rocks? Or maybe it was better with no grass. Ugh. I can't decide!
What do you think? More grass? Less grass? No grass?
I always had the intention of putting some grass in the foreground. But now that I did, I'm not sure I like it. I can't decide if it's too much grass, or not enough. Maybe a few more blades in front of his chest and a few in the background between the rocks? Or maybe it was better with no grass. Ugh. I can't decide!
What do you think? More grass? Less grass? No grass?
White Tiger
8"x10"
Oil on multimedia board
Jul 6, 2012
Art Runs In The Family
Because of the holiday it's been a few days since I got any painting done. On the 4th I spent the day at a friend's house having some good food, good conversation, and good wine. Can't complain about that! :)
On the 5th relatives from out of town came over. More good food, good conversation. But instead of good wine, we had good art. My sister, and two of my nephews, are also artists. My nephew brought me some prints of his recent works. I love them! Take a look. He has a much more "imaginative" approach to wildlife art I'd say!
He didn't tell me what they're called so I'll just call this one "Whale fishing".
This one I'll call "Elephant Tree" I guess.
Very creative stuff!
But that's not all. My other nephew is also an artist. Here's a mural he did.
Then, of course, is my sister. Hers is a more whimsical style she uses for children's book illustration.
Here's her recent book, We Eat Food That's Fresh:
To see more of their work visit their websites:
Sam Arneson's Art
Dominic Arneson's Art
Cathy Arneson's Art
On the 5th relatives from out of town came over. More good food, good conversation. But instead of good wine, we had good art. My sister, and two of my nephews, are also artists. My nephew brought me some prints of his recent works. I love them! Take a look. He has a much more "imaginative" approach to wildlife art I'd say!
He didn't tell me what they're called so I'll just call this one "Whale fishing".
This one I'll call "Elephant Tree" I guess.
Very creative stuff!
But that's not all. My other nephew is also an artist. Here's a mural he did.
Then, of course, is my sister. Hers is a more whimsical style she uses for children's book illustration.
Here's her recent book, We Eat Food That's Fresh:
To see more of their work visit their websites:
Sam Arneson's Art
Dominic Arneson's Art
Cathy Arneson's Art
Jul 4, 2012
Artists for Conservation Festival 2012
I'm happy to announce my artwork below was accepted into the 2012 Annual Art of Conservation exhibit!
Title: It's a Big World Out There
Subject: Red fox pup
Size: 12"x16"
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Jul 3, 2012
Book Illustration Originals - Northern Refuge
It's time to let some artwork go that I've been hanging onto for years. Doing children's book illustrations gave the artworks some sentimental value and I was not willing to part with those originals for a long time. But, times have changed and it's time to let go and move on. So now my book illustration originals are up for sale.
Due to copyright limitations, these images will never be available as fine art prints or on licensed products. So if you want one, other than the books, the originals are the only way to get them. You will own a one-of-a-kind!
I illustrated a total of three children's books. The first one I'm offering up for sale here is called Northern Refuge, written by Audrey Fraggalosch, published by Soundprints for The Nature Conservancy.
It follows the life of a mother moose raising her baby. A good book for ages 3-7.
Due to copyright limitations, these images will never be available as fine art prints or on licensed products. So if you want one, other than the books, the originals are the only way to get them. You will own a one-of-a-kind!
I illustrated a total of three children's books. The first one I'm offering up for sale here is called Northern Refuge, written by Audrey Fraggalosch, published by Soundprints for The Nature Conservancy.
It follows the life of a mother moose raising her baby. A good book for ages 3-7.
Jul 1, 2012
White Tiger Painting -WIP2
Got a bit more done on my white tiger painting today. More work on the face. More stripes, toned up the eyes a bit. I still need to finish up the left side of his face and left ear. Need to add whiskers. I might put some blades of grass in front. Then he should be done.
Here's the previous version for reference. The colors are actually more accurate here. In the most recent photo it was night and I had only artificial light. In the earlier version I had natural daylight so the colors are more true.
This guy should be finished up very soon!
Here's the previous version for reference. The colors are actually more accurate here. In the most recent photo it was night and I had only artificial light. In the earlier version I had natural daylight so the colors are more true.
This guy should be finished up very soon!
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