PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING & VIDEO BY TOM BROWN

"ON THE ROAD AGAIN"
5x7 INCH PALETTE KNIFE
PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY

TOM BROWN
To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Surface texture can be an important part of a painting's visual appeal. In a recent YouTube video I demonstrated this while painting on location with a palette knife rather than using a brush.

The scene shown here was also painted in the same way. It was created on location, working directly from nature to capture the honesty of light and color.

To watch the YouTube video click the type above the image or Google TOM BROWN ART NOTES.

Thanks for looking. Have a great day.
- - Tom Brown

PLEIN AIR PAINTING & VIDEO BY TOM BROWN

"FARM HOUSE"

5x7 INCH ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR
OIL PAINTING & VIDEO
BY TOM BROWN
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Watch me paint this on YouTube. Click the type above the image and look over my shoulder as I paint this from the edge of a country road.

I thought I had chosen a quiet spot to paint, and soon found that this was NOT a quiet country road after all. To paraphrase Forrest Gump, plein air painting is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.

Have a look and enjoy the ride. To purchase this little gem, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net. Thanks for stopping by.
- - Tom Brown

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"COASTAL LIGHT"
8x10 inch original California Impressionist
oil painting by Tom Brown
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Reminder to artists: My new 5-week PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP begins April 3 in Orange County, California. We meet on locations like this and paint directly from nature Saturday mornings. Email for details if you'd like to join the fun!

To purchase today's painting, email tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"CALIFORNIA VISTA"
8x10 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
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Click the type above this image to see my YouTube videos.
Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown

DRAMATIC SKY PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"MOMENT BY MOMENT"
5x7 inch original palette knife painting
by Tom Brown
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At sunset the color and light change moment by moment and it takes a sure hand to capture the fleeting effects before they vanish forever.

This is one of the demonstration paintings shown as I paint it step-by-step in my new online eBook tutorial about palette knife painting.

If you would like to order the art instruction eBook send a twenty dollar PayPal payment for "PALETTE KNIFE LESSON" to kaybrown@cox.net .

Watch my new YouTube video. Click the type above today's image to see it.

To purchase the painting shown here, email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown

LARGE STUDIO PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"ABANDONED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN, II"
16x10 inch studio oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

This may be of interest to collectors and artists alike.

I sometimes create small Plein Air studies as the basis for larger paintings done in the studio. (This is a common practice among Plein Air painters and galleries often display both the study and larger studio painting together.)

Recently I posted a 5x7 inch study of this scene. It shows a remote corner of the abandoned El Toro Military base in Southern California. I later used that study as the basis of today's painting, which is a larger studio piece.

In the original study I was particularly interested in the color differences among the large trees. I wanted to retain that in this painting, along with the added color spots of the buildings. I also wanted to capture the abandoned feeling of these derelict structures.

Happily I was able to duplicate that in the large painting, while adding further interest through subtle brush techniques and other means.

The small study was done with a palette knife, which offers a quick and efficient means of recording the essence of a subject. (This is something I'll be teaching in my upcoming series of Plein Air Workshops.)

The larger painting shown here was done with brushes, in the usual style I use for gallery works. (Another lesson in my Plein Air Workshops.)

The 5x7 inch study proved to be a frame-worthy little jewel in its own right. And this 16x10 inch studio piece improves upon that. I'm really pleased with both, and intend to include them both in the book of my paintings to be released later this year.

In case you missed it, the study was filmed live as I painted it. You can see it on YouTube by clicking on the type above the image here. It lets you look over my shoulder as I paint.

I wanted to share this with everyone today. Thanks for looking and have a great day.
-- Tom Brown

FULL MOON OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"NIGHT LIGHT"

5x7 inch original palette knife painting
by Tom Brown
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Click the type above this image to watch my new YouTube video!

Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown

VIDEO AND OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"ABANDONED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN"
5x7 inch original palette knife oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Click the type above this image to see the YouTube video filmed as this was painted.

For artists who want to join the fun I have now released my new online tutorial "PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING."

It is an electronic book with two full demonstrations showing exactly how I work in step-by-step format. I have even included recipes for the color mixtures used, PLUS an extensive gallery of palette knife paintings to keep you inspired.

To order it send a twenty dollar PayPal payment to kaybrown@cox.net and specify "PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING." The lesson will be delivered via email directly to your computer. If you don't use PayPal, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net for ordering information.

Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown

ART LESSON VIDEO, PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING by TOM BROWN

"AROUND THE BEND"
5x7 inch palette knife painting
by Tom Brown

Watch my new YouTube video showing how I create a dramatic palette knife painting. Click the type above this image to view the video.

Palette knife paintings go right to the soul of a subject. The resulting works are colorful little jewels with true "wall power."

Many artists have requested information on my personal approach to creating these dynamic little treasures, and so I have now released my new online tutorial "PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING."

It shows exactly how I work, with complete step-by-step demonstrations and loads of illustrations. I have even included specific color mixing recipes and loads of other information any artist can use right away to get great results.

To order yours today send a twenty dollar PayPal payment to kaybrown@cox.net and specify "PALETTE KNIFE LESSON."

The lesson is an electronic book (a book you can read on your computer, or print out for handy reference). It will be delivered by email directly to your computer.

To purchase the painting above, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking
-- Tom Brown

TOM BROWN PALETTE KNIFE LANDSCAPE

"A TRIO OF TREES"
5x7 inch Original Oil
Palette Knife Painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase, email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Palette knife painting is so direct I think of it as the "shorthand" version of painting. There is no setup time, I simply open my paintbox and paint. No brushes, solvents or other equipment are needed.

And the results are stunning. Colorful and dramatic jewels with "wall power." These little paintings capture the true soul of the subject; just compare this painting with the photo of the scene.

AN ONLINE ART LESSON FOR ALL OTHER ARTISTS:
I now have available a NEW online lesson with complete details on how to create powerful paintings with a palette knife. It is packed with information any artist can use to get great results right away.

This new lesson is an electronic book. Over 70 full color illustrations are shown including an extensive gallery of palette knife paintings to keep you inspired.

To get yours just send a twenty dollar PayPal payment to kaybrown@cox.net and specify "PALETTE KNIFE LESSON."

You will get 2 complete detailed demonstrations showing exactly how I create palette knife paintings. Each demonstration painting is shown step-by-step and includes my personal recipes for color mixtures, plus loads of valuable tips, tricks, techniques and other inside secrets.

If you don't use PayPal, email me for other options: tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown

PLEIN AIR SKY PAINTING by TOM BROWN

"SKIES OF GLORY"
5x7 inch Impressionist Plein Air
Original Oil Painting by Tom Brown
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Click on the detail image for a closer view of the rich color captured in this little jewel of a painting. My goal was not to record minute detail - it was to capture the pure emotion of the moment.

I'm pleased with this one and hope you like it too. If you would like to own it, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Check my YouTube videos, too - just Google "Tom Brown Art Notes" and enjoy!

Thanks for looking. Have a stunning day.
-- Tom Brown

PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

"CAPTURING THE MOMENT"
5x7 inch Plein Air Original Oil
California Landscape by Tom Brown

Click on the detail image for a closer view of the thick, juicy strokes of oil paint loaded onto this canvas.

This painting isn't about fussy details. It's about expressing the emotion of the moment and intuitively capturing the essence of the scene without overworking it. This takes confidence and restraint.

I am pleased with this one. If you like it and would like to make it yours, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Check my YouTube videos, too - Google "Tom Brown Art Notes" and enjoy!

Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown

LARGE CALIFORNIA PLEIN AIR SEASCAPE by TOM BROWN

"SATURDAY MORNING SURF"
11x17 inch Impressionist Plein Air
Original Oil Painting by Tom Brown

This painting was done at the ocean this past weekend during a Plein Air class I conducted for a group of artists. This painting focused on capturing the swell of the ocean, the spray of the surf crashing on rocks and the movement of the waves. Seagulls occasionally landed atop the huge, craggy rock and added a sense of scale to the composition.

I was pleased with the results and I hope you like it too. If you would like to own this painting email me for purchasing details at tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown

TOM BROWN ART INSTRUCTION VIDEO, CLICK HERE

"A MOMENT OF MAGIC"
6x8 inch California Impressionist
Original Oil Painting by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net
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Sometimes a painting is really about a few very specific and magical brush strokes that bring it to life. You can watch it happen in the video of this painting.

Click the headline above this image to watch the video.

And look for more videos in the coming weeks. They will contain valuable information for collectors and artists alike.

Thanks for looking. Have a day filled with magic moments.
-- Tom Brown

PICNIC, CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING by TOM BROWN

"PICNIC"
6x8 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

If you would like this little jewel for your home, email me at tombrown@cox.net

Thanks for looking. Have a relaxing day.
-- Tom Brown

CALIFORNIA PLEIN AIR SEASCAPE by TOM BROWN

"THUNDERING SURF"
6x8 inch Impressionist Plein Air
Original Oil Painting by Tom Brown
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Thundering waves pounded these ocean rocks with a deafening roar. The spray flew high into the air, misting over me as I worked. It was an exciting day for painting at the ocean.

To capture the spirit and energy of the moment I used bold, dynamic strokes of thick, juicy oil paint. This one was all about my emotional reaction to the scene.

No fussy details here; when I felt I had captured the essence of the scene the painting was finished.

If you would like this little jewel for your home, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking. Have a wonderful day, filled with passion!
-- Tom Brown

VIDEO & IMPRESSIONIST STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

"A SPOT OF ORANGE"
6x8 inch Impressionist Still Life
Original Oil Painting by Tom Brown
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I was inspired. I loved the contrast of orange and blue in this composition. That became my focus. And for those who are interested, I filmed a short video for YouTube showing the various stages as this painting came together. It's short; about 2 minutes. Have a look.

Click the headline ABOVE this image to watch the YouTube video.

Let me hear from you if you find it interesting. And if you would like this painting for your wall, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking. Have a colorful day.
-- Tom Brown

TOM BROWN YOU TUBE VIDEO, CLICK HERE

"NATURE'S SPOTLIGHT"
6x8 inch California Impressionist
Plein Air Painting by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Yes, the light and shadow across the landscape really WAS this dramatic. I was lucky enough to have my video camera with me as I painted this, and I recorded this on film. You will easily see why I chose the title "NATURE'S SPOTLIGHT" for this painting. Have a look.

To watch the YouTube video click the headline that is ABOVE the image.

You'll see the actual site where this plein air painting was created and I'll explain why I chose to paint this subject. It will give you a glimpse behind the scenes.

Watch for more videos in the coming weeks as I travel to other stunning locations to capture the scenery in plein air paintings.

I will also offer valuable information for both collectors and artists alike. Be sure to stay tuned.

Thanks for looking. Have a day filled with passion!
-- Tom Brown

ROSES, IMPRESSIONIST STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

"ROMANTIC ROSES"
6x8 inch Impressionist
Original Oil Painting
by Tom Brown

What can I say - roses always seem so romantic and they are a pleasure to paint. If you would like this little jewel for your home, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking, and have a lovely day.
-- Tom Brown

TOM BROWN YOU TUBE VIDEO, CLICK HERE

"WILD PALMS"
6x8 inch California Impressionist
Original Plein Air Oil Painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net
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To watch the YouTube video click the headline ABOVE the image.

You'll see the actual site where this plein air painting was created and I'll explain why I chose to paint this subject. It's a private glimpse behind the scenes. Have a look!

Watch for more videos in coming weeks too. You'll travel with me to stunning California locations as I create paintings on the spot and give you a personal insight as to how I work.

I'll also offer valuable information for both collectors and artists alike.

I'll reveal what to look for when collecting art, what makes some paintings more valuable than others, how to buy art, and more. Plus you'll enjoy interesting interviews you won't want to miss!

Keep an eye on my blog or watch YouTube for more "TomBrownArtNotes."

And let me know if you enjoyed this video. Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown

ROSES, IMPRESSIONIST STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

"THE ROMANCE OF COLOR"

8x10 inch Impressionist
Still Life Oil Painting of Roses
To purchase, email tombrownstudio@cox.net
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Today is another rainy day, so I decided to stay in the studio again and paint another still life rather than venture out on location for plein air painting. As I said yesterday, I'm a "fair weather" plein air painter.

I love painting roses. They feel so romantic. And that inspired the title for today's painting. If you would like a little romance in your home, email me and we can make this one yours.

Thanks for looking. Have a warm and wonderful day.
-- Tom Brown

IMPRESSIONIST STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

"A SLICE OF COLOR"
6x8 inch Impressionist Still Life
Original Oil Painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net
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I always enjoy painting still life subjects. Especially something with stunning color like this.

Today was somewhat rainy so I decided to stay in the studio and paint a still life rather than venture out to paint on location. I'll admit it; I'm a "fair weather" plein air painter. When rain threatens I prefer to stay indoors.

My friendly neighbor gave me a branch from his orange tree to use in this composition. It added that special touch to the painting of oranges and the vase with blue and gold accents.

This one was a pure joy to paint - and I stayed nice and dry too. Hope you like it.

Thanks for looking, and I wish you a colorful day.
-- Tom Brown

IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

"FOLLOW THE LEADER"
8x10 inch Impressionist
Original Oil Painting by
Tom Brown
To purchase, email tombrownstudio@cox.net
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Thanks for looking.

BOAT AND SEA GULLS PLEIN AIR PAINTING by TOM BROWN

“A BLUR OF GULLS”
8x10 inch plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase this painting, email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

A shrieking blur of gulls swarmed this little boat as I painted it.

Seagulls had discovered something to eat in this boat and descended on it in a wild feeding frenzy. My brush fairly flew across the canvas to capture the effect while it lasted.

When the commotion was over I felt I had captured the essence of the moment in this painting. I hope you like it.

Thanks for looking. - - Tom Brown

IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN

"A STREAK OF WHITE"
8x10 inch Acrylic Impressionist
Daily Painting by Tom Brown
For purchasing details email tombrownstudio@cox.net

This is unusual for me - it's an acrylic painting and I am an oil painter. But in the past I had worked extensively in acrylics as well and I have a familiarity with those paints too.

An artist friend who paints with acrylics asked for my help in trying to master my oil painting techniques in his own paintings while using acrylics. This is a demonstration painting I did for him while using his acrylic paints.

A special focus in this lesson was how to soften edges of forms with these quick-drying paints. This is often a problem for acrylic painters, which was the case with my friend.

In the detail image you can see how I used this technique where the white clouds meet the edge of the tree shapes. A soft edge here can help the eye move more easily from the shape of the tree into the sky and create greater unity within the overall painting.

Another area where this was important was in the sky area itself where the soft white clouds disappear into the blue sky, as well as where the blue sky softly blends into the layer of subtle color toward the bottom the the detail image.

I was pleased with the results in this acrylic painting and I thought it would be interesting to share it here with you.

As always if you would like to own this little treasure or other paintings on my blog, simply email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown

LILY PADS, IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN

"LILY PADS & POND RIPPLES"

6x8 inch Plein Air Impressionist
Original Oil Daily Painting
by Tom Brown
To purchase, email tombrownstudio@cox.net

A quiet, restful pond with lily pads and gentle ripples across the surface. This one speaks for itself. Once again I'm including a photo I shot as the painting was completed, for all my artist friends who enjoy the comparison between the camera's view of the scene and my interpretation.

If you would like to own this little jewel, email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. Have a restful day.
-- Tom Brown

TWILIGHT, IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN

"THE ROMANCE OF TWILIGHT"

6x5 inch Plein Air Painting
by Tom Brown
For purchasing details email me at: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Artists are constantly seeking the spark of inspiration that makes the heart beat faster with possibilities. This one came unexpectedly at the end of the day when impossibly soft and subtle colors streaked quietly across the sky.

In moments my brush was flying across the surface to record this special twilight moment. All too soon it vanished from the sky - but I had preserved it here in this little jewel.

This one is very special. With the right frame it will become the focal point of any room. If you would like to own it, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. - Tom Brown

IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN

"ANCIENT SENTINAL"

6x8 inch Plein Air Impressionist
Original Oil Painting
by Tom Brown
For purchasing details: tombrownstudio@cox.net

The weathered trunk and peeling layers of bark on this ancient eucalyptus tree caught my eye. Roots had been revealed by erosion along the river bank where I spotted this scene, and I decided to feature these elements in my painting as well.

I found the age of this tree an interesting contrast with the newly-planted young tree nearby, and chose to include that in my painting.

Attached is a photo of the actual scene. The sun had gone behind a cloud when I shot the photo, but it provides a comparison of the scene as I painted it, and how a camera sees it.

I was pleased with this piece. Let me know if you like it too. Thanks for looking.
-- Tom Brown