GREEN PARROTS & SUNSET, CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my eBay auctions)

“GREEN PARROT SUNSET” by Tom Brown
CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST DAILY PAINTING
8X10 OIL ON CANVAS

Wild green parrots were creating a terrific racket in these trees as I worked on this painting, hence the title. They’re beautiful, but really loud! What a great spot this was. It’s another remote location I reached on my mountain bike with the special painting kit attached to it and I was glad to be able to paint here. Click the picture to see a larger image.

If you like it, post a comment below; compliments always brighten my day. If you just can’t live without it, email me and we can make it yours:

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Today’s thought to smile about:
Having a pen pal

CANYON VIEW, DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my eBay art)

“CANYON VIEW” by Tom Brown
8X10 OIL ON CANVAS

SOLD

To reach this spot required a long and strenuous ride on my mountain bike, but the view was well worth it. I designed a special painting kit that attaches to my bike so that I can paint when I reach remote locations like this. Click the picture to see a larger image. I hope you like it and if you just can’t live without it, email me at:
tombrownart@gmail.com

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Today’s thought:
Time alone with your favorite piece of music

PAINTS & BRUSHES, DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my eBay art)

“EXCITING POSSIBILITIES” by Tom Brown
Private Collection

Today’s thought:
A fresh palette of paint

CALIFORNIA MISSION & PALMS, DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“SANTA BARBARA MISSION” by Tom Brown
8x10 Oil / Canvas
SOLD

Today’s thought to make you smile:
A pet nestled in bedcovers

SUNSET PALM TREES, DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“SUNSET PALM TREES” by Tom Brown
SOLD

Thought for the day:
Chocolate chip cookies hot from the oven

CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE, DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“NEW HOMES COMING SOON” by Tom Brown
8x10 Oil / Canvas
SOLD

Yesterday I posted a painting of a freeway bridge, and today I’m showing another painting that’s a bit different for me - a combination of pristine scenic beauty and urban/industrial subject matter. Heavy machinery is moving in to transform a strawberry farm into modern housing. I liked the stunning yellow of the machinery against the colors of the landscape, and I especially enjoyed the tracks crisscrossing the foreground. I hope you like it too.

Today’s “thought to make you smile” was sent to me by Rene, an artist from Holland:
Knowing that tomorrow there will be an other beautiful painting on this blog.
Thank you Rene!

CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE, DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“FREEWAY” by Tom Brown
8x10 Oil / Canvas

SOLD

A freeway bridge, a cyclone fence and a few signs - beauty is anywhere you find it. This is the I-5 freeway in Orange County, with a sign indicating exit 95 and 133 south in case you’re interested in details. The lighting, shapes and color caught my eye and demanded to be painted. I especially liked the reflected light under the bridge and the shadows of trees on the side of the bridge as well as the cyclone fence.

I hope you like this one. If you just can’t live without it, email me at:
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Today’s thought to make you smile:
Finding animal shapes in the clouds

Miniature Southwest Impressionist Landscape (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“COLORFUL SUNSET” by Tom Brown

5x7 Oil / Canvas

SOLD

This painting shows the stunning colors of late afternoon light on Saddleback Mountain, not far from my home. I am a full-time professional artist living in Southern California. I also teach plein air workshops and studio classes for other artists. I found this spot while scouting for locations to hold future workshops.

When I spotted this the sun was about to set and I was captivated by the beautiful colors on the mountain. I quickly opened my paintbox and recorded this scene on canvas. I am very pleased with this one and I hope you like it too.

Today’s thought to make you smile:
Chilled champagne

CAR STUDY AT SUNSET, DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“CAR STUDY AT SUNSET” by Tom Brown
SOLD

Here’s a quick study done on my way home after I finished painting a landscape on location. This car was reflecting stunning colors from the sky and setting sun that I really wanted to get on canvas. I had to work fast because the car was illegally parked and I knew it would be moved shortly. The drawing is a bit off, but I got the colors right! Doesn’t it sparkle?

Today’s thought to make you smile:
Taking time to daydream

COLORFUL CREEKSIDE DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“COLORFUL CREEKSIDE” by Tom Brown
SOLD

Today’s painting was done at the same location as the painting posted here yesterday. Take a look at yesterday’s post and compare the two paintings. The lighting had changed and I decided to paint this very different version of the same scene from the same vantage point. You can click the picture to see a larger image.

Today’s thought to smile about:
Finding animal shapes in the clouds

CREEKSIDE BRIDGE DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“CREEKSIDE” by Tom Brown
6X8” Original Oil

Today’s thought to smile about:
Watching tadpoles in a stream

Today’s thought is meant to inspire, lift your spirits or simply bring a smile to your heart. The daily thought doesn’t always relate to the painting, it’s merely my hope that you may have a better day because of it.

Today’s painting was done along this quiet creek early yesterday morning. The day began with a slightly overcast sky that created a wonderful color harmony in the landscape. Click the picture to see a larger image. I hope you like it, and have a good day.

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GARDENING TOOLS DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“GARDENING” by Tom Brown
8X10” Original Oil
SOLD

Today’s thought to savor:
An exciting new project to start

In addition to posting a new painting each day I am now including a daily thought like the one above to inspire, lift your spirits or simply bring a smile to your heart. It doesn’t always relate to the painting, it’s just my hope that you may have a better day because of it.

Today’s painting was done in my own back yard. There is something beautiful in the simplicity of common objects like ordinary gardening tools that made me want to capture this on canvas. Click the picture to see a larger image. I hope you like it, and have a good day.

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PALM TREES PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“PLEIN AIR STUDY OF PALM TREES” by Tom Brown
5X7” Original Oil

Today’s thought to savor:
The sound of palm fronds rustling in the breeze

In addition to posting a new painting each day I am now including a daily thought like the one above to inspire, lift your spirits or simply bring a smile to your heart. It doesn’t always relate to the painting, it’s just my hope that you may have a better day because of it.

To purchase today’s painting, please email me at:
tombrownart@gmail.com

I accept PayPal, Money Orders or personal checks. I ship to US only. To see my paintings that are offered on eBay click the headline above this photo. Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day.

BACK BAY STUDY, CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“BACK BAY STUDY” by Tom Brown
5X7” Original Oil

Today’s thought to savor:
Enjoying the clean, crisp morning air when the world is silent.

In addition to posting a new painting each day I am now including a daily thought like the one above to inspire, lift your spirits or simply bring a smile to your heart. It doesn’t relate to the painting, it’s just my hope that you may have a better day because of it.

Today’s painting was done at the beginning of a recent plein air workshop at the Back Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Newport Beach. The sky was overcast, muting the usual brilliant colors of the cliffs and bay. It was a very calm and peaceful moment in the day. Click the picture to see a larger image. I hope you like it, and have a good day.

To purchase today’s painting, please email me at:
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SWIMMING DUCK, CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other paintings on eBay)

“DUCK IN SUNNYHILL STREAM” by Tom Brown
8X10” Original Oil
SOLD

Today’s thought to savor:
The aroma of fresh-brewed coffee

In addition to posting a new painting each day I am now including a daily thought like the one above to inspire, lift your spirits or simply bring a smile to your heart. It doesn’t relate to the painting, it’s just my hope that you may have a better day because of it.

Today’s painting was done at the same location as yesterday’s picture. A large number of ducks live happily in the stream and are quite tame, which made this one a good model to paint. Click the picture above to see a larger image. I hope you like it, and have a good day.

To purchase today’s painting, please email me at:
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CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other art on eBay)

“HISTORIC BOMMER CANYON” by Tom Brown
8X10” Original Oil

Today’s thought to lift your heart:
A loved one regaining their health after an illness.

In addition to posting a new daily painting I am now including a daily thought to inspire, lift your spirits or simply bring a smile to your heart. I hope you’ll take a look each day and have a better day because of it.

To purchase today’s painting, please email me at:
tombrownart@gmail.com

I accept PayPal, Money Orders or personal checks. I ship to US only. Click the picture above to see a larger image. To see my paintings that are offered on eBay click the headline above this photo. Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day.

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see my other art on eBay)

“WOODEN FOOTBRIDGE” by Tom Brown
6X8” Original Oil

Today’s thought to lift your heart:
Recalling a cherished moment spent with Mom.

In addition to posting a new daily painting I am beginning a separate feature on my blog; a daily thought to inspire, lift your spirits or simply bring a smile to your heart. I hope you’ll take a look each day and have a better day for it.

To purchase today’s painting, please email me at:
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CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see other art on eBay)

“PURE CALIFORNIA COLOR” by Tom Brown
8X10” Original Oil

Sometimes color itself is the inspiration for a painting. In the detail photo of this canvas you can take a look at the sizzling color in this one. Click on either photo for a larger view.

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CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see other art on eBay)

“PEACEFUL STROLL” by Tom Brown
5X7” Original Oil

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CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST DAILY PAINTING (click here to see other art on eBay)

“CANYON SUNSET” by Tom Brown
8”x10” Original Oil on Canvas

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CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see other art on eBay)

“THE LEFT BANK” by Tom Brown
8”x10” Original Oil on Canvas

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CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see other art on eBay)

“SCENIC VISTA IN IRVINE” by Tom Brown
8”x6” Original Oil on Canvas

This is the second canvas I painted Saturday along the Jeffrey Open Space Trail. See yesterday’s blog for my first painting of the day, showing a scene that is a bit to the right of this vista. This painting was done later in the day and the light on the mountains had changed considerably by this time. You can click on the image to see a larger version. I hope you enjoy the view.

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to see other art on eBay)

“PEEK-A-BOO” by Tom Brown
8”x6” Original Oil on Canvas

I painted this scene from the Jeffrey Open Space Trail during a Plein Air workshop in Irvine Saturday morning. The cluster of homes set among the trees seemed to be playing Peek-A-Boo! Enjoy the view. You can click on the image to see a larger version.

I am offering this at a special price here on my blog for a limited time. If you are interested in purchasing this painting please email me at:
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CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR DAILY PAINTING (click here to bid)

“A COUNTRY MILE” by Tom Brown
8”x10” Original Oil on Canvas
$49 on eBay

WINE COUNTRY VINEYARDS ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING (click here to see other art on eBay)

“WINE COUNTRY” by Tom Brown
8”x10” Original Oil on Canvas

I took a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards in California Wine Country early one morning. In the afternoon we spent time wandering some of the back roads we had seen from above, and enjoyed wine tasting at a number of the vineyards.

This canvas shows one of the many scenic views in this beautiful area of California. It has loads of thick, juicy strokes of oil paint creating a rich surface texture on the canvas. Click on the image to see a larger version. I am offering it at a special price here on my blog for a limited time. If you are interested in purchasing this painting please email me at:
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PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE (click here to bid)

“BREEZE IN THE TREETOPS” by Tom Brown
8”x10” Original Oil on Canvas


This beautiful jewel of a landscape has loads of thick, juicy strokes of oil paint creating a rich surface texture on the canvas. Click on the image to see a larger version.