The End of 2008

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This weeks featured painting is a plein air field study titled
The End of 2008.
Oil on canvas panel 6 in. x 8 in.

I like to mark the end and beginning of each year by painting the sunset and sunrise, a painting ceremony to celebrate the closing and opening of each year. A note to myself, this is what the close of the last day of the year looked like, and this is how the first day began.  A way of reflection and a time of remembrance for me.  Do you have a ritual of your own? I woud enjoy reading your comments. 

Florida Studio Now Open

After an Odyssey-like journey from North Carolina culminating in a 3 a.m. breakdown in one of Jacksonville’s more interesting neighborhoods, I am back in Florida painting, thawing out.  I am beginning a new series of paintings and accepting commissions for 2009. Come by to see my recent works and see how you can easily own an original painting from a simple study to a splendid masterpiece. Layaway plans start at $30 a month. The studio is open by appointment only, please call 386-451-4392.

I wish you well in this coming year.

as always,

Daniel

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Featured Painting | 2009 Gift Calendar

Bolden Creek

This month’s featured painting is Bolden Ceek,

egg tempera on panel, 16 in. x 12 in.

The first of a new series I am beginning.

Email me for price and availability.

2009 Gift Art Calendar is Here for the Holidays

Last holiday season, I ran out of calendars. To make them available to everyone this year, I published and created a storefront on Lulu Publishing.

This year I included a few words about my inspiration for some of the paintings. You can preview all 12 months and purchase them here.

Order now to get one in time for the holidays.

My 2009 Art calendar is now available from Lulu publishing. This edition features 12 paintings of beautiful Florida landscapes. I made notes on a few pages describing the inspiration that led to their creation.

Run your mouse over the text below to see a free preview of all 12 months.

I thought I would give Lulu a try this year. Here is how it works. Buy the calendars through Lulu, they print the calendar and send it directly to you or a lucky friend. Eventually they will send me a few bucks too. I ordered one for myself and got it 7 days, it looks great.

Mountain Air

This month’s featured painting is Mountain Air, egg tempera on panel, 12 in. x 16 in.

At an outdoor festival last month, the audience danced and enjoyed the talented fiddlers. As the musicians sweet notes mingled in the atmosphere, my eyes were on the clouds movements, slowly drifting in the beautiful mountain air.

Inquire about this painting.

New Paintings

New paintings “South Toe River ” and “Hay Bales and Cow Trails” are posted on my website. You can see them here.

New Gallery Representation

Dusk
oil on canvas
36 in.  x  48 in.

I am pleased to announce The Sheldon Fine Art Gallery Naples, Florida is my new gallery representation in Florida.

An established gallery for over twenty years, Sheldon Fine Art is committed to offering the art collector an expansive selection of works by national and world renowned artists. Located at 5th Ave South in Naples, Florida.

Need any Gift ideas?

Note cards are good inexpensive thinking of you gifts.

Prints for a business associate.

Gift Certificate towards a painting or art lesson.

Layaway a painting for someone special in you life.

Contact me for a special link to preview ideas.

Coming in the December Art Journal

I will be on a research painting trip in the Everglades.

Learn about new feature to be unveiled on my website.

Upcoming workshops announcement.

New paintings.

as always,
Daniel