Dale Art

New Oils

2011-09-11T08:45:00.000-07:00

I am taking online lessons with Paintbasket on how to paint with oils. I have learned heaps so far. I can tell there are at least six things wrong with this painting so in theory the next one I do will be perfect Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!! On the other hand, there's probably six things right with it also. We'll say there are anyway :D

This is the first oil I did with Paintbasket. I am pretty happy with it for a first attempt. I loooved learning how to paint dewdrops.

This one I did unaided, except for the sky. That was my first ever lesson in oils. I painted the Frigate bird over the practice sky. (The photo is a bit too blue)

2010-12-21T06:33:00.000-08:00

This was an experiment with a sea sponge. I inked around the "flowers", added the leaves and vase and painted them in later.

Japanese Maple

2010-12-21T06:28:00.000-08:00

I added some gold highlights to the leaves.

2010-12-21T06:21:00.000-08:00

This was an experiment in ink and wash. The ink ran but I like the effect.

2010-12-21T06:17:00.000-08:00

Boats at sunset

This was done for a challenge on Paint My Photo.com Of course it didn't win, you should see the competition!! but I like it and had great fun doing it. That's all that counts :)

Watercolor impression

2010-12-21T06:10:00.000-08:00

One of first attempts at a new (for me) medium. Having loads of fun with it. Need lots of practice so please make allowances for lack of skill.

Coming Home

2010-10-17T14:46:00.000-07:00

2007-11-17T08:26:00.001-08:00

Most of my paintings are done in pastel on paper. The sizes are usually 20" x 24" approximately, or half that at 20" x 12". I am now able to offer prints which will dramatically reduce the cost of purchasing a piece of my artwork. An 8" x 10" approx. Giclee print sells for $20 and a 15' x 20" approx. is $40.