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Category: Art by Judith

All Good Things Must End Someday

I was saddened to hear of the recent death of Chad Stewart, part of a popular 60’s “British Invasion” duo, … More

31-Day Landscape, Color palette, Dwight William Tryon, Tonalism

It’s a Mystery to Me

When I decided to do my 31-Day Index Card Landscape Project as a way of studying tonalism, I planned the month … More

31-Day Landscape Project, Dwight William Tryon, Mystery, Tonalism

A Bright Sun Shiny Day

It’s January. It’s cold. But sometimes the sun still shines — brightly. Actually, the sun is closer to the earth … More

Acrylic paint, Acrylic pouring, Apple Barrel acrylics, Dylusions Acrylics, Puddle Pour, Sunshine

Been There, Done That

With the Christmas holiday behind us, I hurried down to my art studio on Saturday morning, ready to make a … More

Dwight William Tryon, November Morning, September Morning, Tonalism

Shades of Gray

First, no, I’ve never read that book, and you probaably know which one I’m talking about. Now, with that said, let’s … More

31-Day Landscape Project, Dwight William Tryon, Monochromatic Paintings, Nocturnes, Tonalism

Art for Art’s Sake

Although it may seem a simple concept, l’art pour l’art — art for art’s sake — is actually a serious topic … More

Art for art's sake, Primitive drawing, sunflowers, Watercolor pencils

Just the Way You Are

Billy Joel’s Just the Way You Are is a favorite — both to listen and to play. Back in the 1980s … More

31-Day Landscape Project, Charles Warren Eaton, George Inness, Tonalism

Christmasphere – Snowflake Contest

Rarely do I join in on blog contests, or “blog-hops” where bloggers get together around a specific theme. Several times Artistcoveries … More

Blog Events, Christmasphere-Snowflake Contest, Holidays, Online Days, Snowscapes

How’s That Hot Pink Working Out?

Over the last few days I’ve been using my hot bubble gum pink gessoed manila dividers for my tonalist landscape … More

Painting light, Reflections, Sunlight, Sunsets, Twilight, Warm Colors

Three Twisted Trees — A Study in Symbolism

Maybe one of the reasons I’m so in love with tonalist art is that almost all of the landscape paintings predominately … More

Color symbolism, Folklore, Mythology, Number symbolism, Self-expression, Spirituality in Art, Symbolism in Art, Trees

A Congregation of Trees

Winter is here, I’ve been painting snowy scenes, and I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my December landscape-painting project. With yesterday’s painting … More

Abstract Landscapes, Artist magazine, Simon Andrews, Snowscapes, winter

What Am I Learning?

Whereas with yesterday’s 3 x 5 landscape — Pine Trees — I had a lot of mixed emotions, with today’s … More

Chroma, Cold wax medium, Ivory Black, Muted colors, Round brushes, Saturation

So Many Mixed Emotions

I’m working now with inspiratons from tonalist artist Charles Warren Eaton, often known as “the pine tree painter”. Today’s painting … More

Art and Emotion, Charles Warren Eaton, Pine Trees

Happy Holidays

There are many different holidays celebrated at this time of year. Our family celebrates Christmas; other friends celebrate Kwanzaa, Yule, … More

Happy Holidays, Snowscapes, Winter scenes

Wandering – My Tribute to George Inness

This little 3 x 5 painting is the 10th in my series of 31 “tonalist-inspired” landscapes. While it was inspired … More

Analysis of Art Styles, George Inness, Roadmaps, Tonalism

The Colors of Christmas

Even though my husband must get out each day as an essential worker, we are taking as many precautions as … More

Acrylic pouring, Christmas Colors, Puddle Pour

Winter Memories

Today I’m sharing the seventh painting in my series of 3 x 5 “Index Card” landscapes. It’s part of my … More

Clark Art Institute, George Inness, Home at Montclair, Memories, winter

Two Little Landscapes

When I began my 3 x 5 index card landscape project to study tonalism, I wasn’t really planning on posting every … More

31-Day Landscape Project, George Inness

Painting with George

I’m loving my 31-day oil-painting project! I definitely have a lot of work to do on bare trees, but this … More

31-Day Landscape Project, Finding our Style, George Inness

Little Things Can Teach Us a Lot

Here is the second of my series of index card oil paintings as I go through the month learning about tonalism … More

Developing New Art Skills, Exploring Tonalism, Index Card Paintings

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