Autumn Colours palette knife painting

Autumn Colour

Oil on gallery stretched canvas

40x50cm x 38mm deep (16x20")

Available 

Lots of colour in this one. A larger painting based on a couple of my small 7x10 paintings. I used an older painting of a Renoir fruit bowl still life that I painted when I first started in oils. Talk about ambitious! I used the colours that I had on that painting to guide me for the colours in the background and I think it worked well. What do you think.

Some Close-ups

And how it looks on the wall

 

Autumn Beauty Commission

You may remember this painting from last year's 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. The original (see post here) was 24x30cm and sold almost immediately. Today I received a commission to paint this in a larger version, 50x60cm (20"x24") so I have been happy dancing all day.

It's a double bonus because I was wanting to paint a a large autumn scene and wondering which of my photos to paint from. This will get me back into the swing of painting larger pieces and who knows, I may be tempted to paint my 32"x 30" canvas I have been staring at for over a year.

It takes me away from this months challenge, put I will pick up the challenge afterwards to add more paintings for the Save the Rhino Trust fundraising.

Day 22 Namibia Impressions - Endless Horizons, Save the Rhino Fundraising

Namibia Impressions 22 Endless Horizons

30x30cm (12"x12") 

Oil on 3mm thick MDF canvas panel

Available 200euro, international shipping included

50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert
Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

Close-up

And how it might look framed

Day 15 Namibia Impressions - Etosha, Save the Rhino Fundraising

Namibia Impressions 15 - Etosha

30x30cm (12"x12") 

Oil on 3mm thick MDF canvas panel

Available 2 00euro, international shipping included

50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert
Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

 Close-up

How it might look framed 

 

Day 21 Namibia Impressions - Sunrise in the Kunene

Sunrise in Kunene

30x30cm (12"x12") 

Oil on 3mm thick MDF canvas panel

Available 2 00euro, international shipping included

50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert
Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

I've really fallen behind with posting my paintings for the challenge. I have been painting and now I have the photos I will be playing catch up with the posting.

About this painting

We headed off early in the morning to track the rhinos (we had a lot of early mornings on our trip - but it was all worth it). How lucky the rhinos are to have this vast landscape to roam around in. The Kunene is a desert landscape that is also very beautiful. 

Close-up

And how it might look framed

Day 14 Namibia Impressions 14 Horizon Shimmer, Save the Rhino fundraising

Namibia Impressions 14, Horizon shimmer 2

Oil palette knife painting

15x15cm (6x6inches) on box canvas
Edges are painted black

Available 60 euro, international shipping included

50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert
Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

Day 13 Namibia Impressions 13 The Beginning of the Journey, Save the Rhino fundraising

Namibia Impressions 13, The Beginning of the Journey

Oil palette knife painting
On narrow gallery wrapped canvas

400€
50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert

Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

I was taken by the colours on the ground as we flew over Namibia, the blues, purples, cyans and ochres had me fascinated. This is my version of that feeling. Some areas have lots of texture, others are smoother, it took a lot of paint.. The underpainting pokes through in places to add depth.

A close up

Day 13 Namibia Impressions 13 Work in Progress, Save the Rhino fundraising 30 paintings in 30

A work in progress. 50x60cm (20x24") on gallery wrapped canvase

We had a weekend of heavy storms and the light was so bad that I couldn't finish this one. I have a lot of catching up to do. That will teach me to include a large painting!

The bidding on day 11's painting 'Shimmering Light' is still open. Remember half of all proceeds go to Save the Rhino Trust Namibia.

Make me an offer

Day 12 Namibia Impressions 12 ACEOs, Save the Rhino fundraising 30 paintings in 30

Namibia Impressions 12 ACEOs Series 2

2.5"x3.5"

Gouache on watercolour paper over a watercolour wash

Will be Available in my Etsy store at 18 euro each
or make me an offer for all 6.

50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert

Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

Day 12 sees a group of ACEOs based on the coastal fog around the west coast of Namibia this time with a slightly different colour combination. 

 

I love these colours so much I couldn't resist offering a more affordable way to buy art. These miniature paintings look great framed or displayed on a small easel on a shelf. They look even better when two or more are displayed together. See my Pinterest board for ideas on how to display small format art.

How they might look framed

 

Namibia Impression Day 11 - Shimmering Light. MAKE ME AN OFFER fundraising

Namibia Impression Day 10 - Shimmering Light

40x50cm (16x20") 3cm deep

Oil on gallery wrapped canvas (staples on the back)

Edges painted black so can be hung without a frame

MAKE ME AN OFFER

This abstract is full of colour that play off against each other. The background is blended to give a smooth base with individual colours added using a palette knife to give texture. The texture has varying depth to add interest and  a 3D look. Can you feel yourself . traveling through the painting and into the distance?

I am asking for offers over 250€ on this, remember 50% of the proceeds goes to the SAVE THE RHINO TRUST, NAMIBIA

A Close up

AND HOW IT MIGHT LOOK FRAMED

Day 10 Namibia Impressions 10 ACEOs, Save the Rhino fundraising 30 paintings in 30

Namibia Impressions ACEOs Series 1

2.5"x3.5"

Gouache on watercolour paper over a watercolour wash

Available in my Etsy store at 18 euro each
or make me an offer for all 6.

50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert
Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

Day 10 sees a group of ACEOs based on the coastal fog around the west coast of Namibia. I love these colours so much I couldn't resist offering a more affordable way to buy art. These miniature paintings look great framed or displayed on a small easel on a shelf. They look even better when two or more are displayed together. See my Pinterest board for ideas on how to display small format art.

How they might look framed

 

Day 9 Namibia Impressions 9, Save the Rhino fundraising 30 paintings in 30

Namibia Impressions 9, Etosha Sunrise

Oil palette knife painting

15x20cm (6x8inches) on box canvas
Edges are painted black

Available 80 euro, international shipping included

50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert
Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

Another 6x8"for day 9. The sun rise and sunsets in Namibia are wonderful. Sometimes very bright, sometimes more subdued.

How it might look framed

Day 8 Namibia Impressions 8, Save the Rhino fundraising 30 paintings in 30

Namibia Impressions, Sea Fog

Oil palette knife painting

15x20cm (6x8inches) on box canvas
Edges are painted black

Available 80 euro, international shipping included

50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert
Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

Day 8 sees another smaller 6x8" painting similar to day 1 suggesting the distance and the sea fog clearing.

A close-up

The story so far

Day 7 Namibia Impressions 7, Save the Rhino fundraising 30 paintings in 30

Namibia Impressions 7, Horizon shimmer

Oil palette knife painting

15x20cm (6x8inches) on box canvas
Edges are painted black

Available 80 euro, international shipping included

50% of the sale goes to the Save the Rhino Trust 

who patrol and monitor the desert adapted black rhinos of the Namib desert
Contact me about these paintings or to commission larger versions

A smaller painting for day 7 which once again evokes Etosha Pan, a dried up salt lake which floods in the rainy season Looking into the distance it is impossible to tell where the pan ends and the sky starts.. Painted on a smooth blended background with touches of impasto. The cool pastel colours invoke the early morning light.

HOW IT MIGHT LOOK FRAMED