Friday, April 30, 2010

FLORAL PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN




"BOLD COLORS"
12x16 INCH COLORFUL PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
Email tombrownstudio@cox.net for purchasing details.
SOLD

This painting is very affordably priced at the moment, until I resume gallery affiliations later this year. Let me know if you would like it to grace your home.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND POCHADE INFO BY TOM BROWN



"I REALLY DON'T KNOW CLOUDS AT ALL"
8x10 INCH PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE,
CLOUDSCAPE BY TOM BROWN

Email tombrownstudio@cox.net for purchasing details.

In reply to a deluge of inquiries about the pochade paintbox shown in my latest video I have prepared an eBook that is available for ten dollars from my Etsy store here.

The pochade paintbox has been adapted from a basic unit that was originally manufactured for a different function. The unit is readily available, often for less than twenty dollars.

My eBook contains full details telling where to get the unit and how to modify it to become the pochade paintbox I use. It also includes instructions how to attach it to your tripod just like mine does in the video. 

Happy painting.
- - Tom Brown

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

NEW VIDEO, NAPLES CANAL PLEIN AIR BY TOM BROWN



"NAPLES CANAL IN LONG BEACH"
6x8 INCH PLEIN AIR PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

SOLD
To watch me paint this on video, click the type above the image.

As I created this painting a parade of paddle-boarders went up the canal and I caught them on the video too; have a look.

I was in Long Beach, California delivering a series of commissioned paintings to a collector. While I was there I took the time to enjoy the scenery.

This particular view was so appealing I grabbed my pochade paint box from the car to record it. Take a look at the video as I paint it. And if you would like to own this little jewel email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

ABANDONED FARM PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE BY TOM BROWN


"LONG FORGOTTEN"
6x8 inch PLEIN AIR PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

This painting is very affordably priced at the moment, until I resume gallery affiliations later this year. Let me know if you would like it. tombrownstudio@cox.net
SOLD
Click the type above this image to watch my newest oil painting video.

There's something intriguing about ancient farm buildings that have been forgotten and abandoned. I came across this on my travels in the country and spent an enjoyable afternoon recording the scene on canvas. Enjoy! And thanks for stopping.

- - Tom Brown

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Monday, April 26, 2010

PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"ON THE ROCKS"
8x9 inch plein air oil painting
by Tom Brown

Click the type above this image to see my YouTube video.
SOLD

This was painted as pure self-indulgence.
I taught a plein air workshop for other artists this past weekend. The scenery was so inspiring that I couldn't leave. I remained on location afterwards to do this painting just for personal pleasure.

A number of the other artists in the group also remained and continued to paint well after the conclusion of the workshop. It was a wonderful way to spend a beautiful day in the sunshine.

This painting is very affordably priced at the moment. Let me know if you're interested:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

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Sunday, April 25, 2010

LARGE PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"ROCKY ROAD"
12x16 inch plein air
original oil painting
by Tom Brown

This painting is very affordably priced at the moment. Email for details: tombrownstudio@cox.net
SOLD

I painted this as a demonstration for my class of plein air artists this weekend. The location offered this inspiring subject matter and we enjoyed warm, sunny weather. It was a very satisfying day for all.

To see my latest oil painting video click the type above this image or Google Tom Brown Art Notes.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

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Saturday, April 24, 2010

OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"IN MEMORY"
by Tom Brown


Today I received news that an artist friend has passed away. Knowing that he and I shared the same visual appreciation of the world makes me feel a strong sense of loss at his passing.
- - Tom Brown

Thursday, April 22, 2010

NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR & BOATS PAINTING BY TOM BROWN






"SPARKLING HARBOR"
12x16 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

This painting is very affordably priced until I resume national gallery affiliations later this year. Let me know if you'd like it. tombrownstudio@cox.net

Click the type above this image to see my oil painting video.

This is the harbor at Balboa Island in Newport Beach. I took artistic liberties with the scene to create a more appealing result than the camera sees.

I enhanced the color and sparkle of the water, adjusted the degree of detail on the distant shore and brought some lively brushwork into the painting.

Click the detail image for a better idea of the artistic flair in this painting.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

NEW VIDEO & LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"FOND MEMORIES
8x10 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

SOLD

Watch me paint this. To see a new video filmed as I painted this click the type above the image.

When I was young I lived in farm country and creating this painting evoked many fond memories of those days. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed painting it.

To own this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

Monday, April 19, 2010

CITY SKYLINE LANDSCAPE BY TOM BROWN


"WIRED"
6x6 inch plein air painting
by Tom Brown


Here's another of my favorite "skyline" paintings. I loved all the crisscrossing lines in this scene, as well as the birds clustered on the wires. That's what inspired the title.

I regard these as little snapshots of the city, often captured from the side of the road as I sit in the car with my custom paintbox.

This was painted so recently it's still wet. If you'd like it to grace your home or office email me: tombrownstudio@cox.net. Thanks for looking.

- - Tom Brown

Saturday, April 17, 2010

PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN




"A BEAUTIFUL MORNING"
6x8 inch plein air painting
by Tom Brown
This painting is very affordably priced for a limited time. For purchasing details email tombrownstudio@cox.net

This was my demonstration painting during the plein air workshop I conducted for a group of other artists this morning at the ocean. My goal here was to capture the scene with clean, bold color that would sparkle like a jewel.

Nature cooperated by giving us a perfect day complete with fresh ocean breezes, warm sunshine and gulls circling overhead. It was a beautiful morning.

One of the artists in our group has a marvelous little painting in a nearby gallery and after the workshop we all strolled over for a special viewing. Artwork for the show had to be juried in, with stiff competition.

We're very proud of our personal friend Irena for acceptance of her contribution. Irena's painting is a wonderful piece and well deserving of a place of honor in the show. Congratulations, Irena! Well done.

- - Tom Brown

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

RUSTIC BARN VIDEO & OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"RUSTIC BARN"
5x7 inch palette knife oil painting
by Tom Brown


Want to see how fun it is to paint with a palette knife? Click the type above this image to watch my free online video as I create the painting shown here.

This painting is very affordably priced for a limited time. To purchase it email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net. Thanks for looking.

- - Tom Brown

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"A FLASH OF LIGHT"
6x8 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

To purchase this very affordably priced painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net
SOLD

To watch my online videos, click the type above this image.
Thanks for looking.

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Monday, April 12, 2010

PLEIN AIR PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"LIVING IN THE MOMENT"
5x7 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown


Unexpected sensory delights are among the many pleasures of plein air painting. Parrots nested in nearby treetops, the sun warmed my shoulders and I watched in fascination as a large gray wolf casually sauntered by on a leash.

I created this painting as a demonstration during a workshop this past weekend. Using a palette knife to paint this forced me to simplify the amount of detail, which helps create stronger compositions. Color relationships were another important focus of the lesson.

For example we carefully observed whether one tree was a warmer green or cooler green than the next. Is it lighter or darker in value? Is the hue more pure or more grayed than the other?

Answers to these questions lead to stronger paintings because we base our work directly on nature. Sensory delights like sunshine, fresh air and parrots are simply icing on the cake.

To watch my free video of a palette knife painting click the type above this image. To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

Sunday, April 11, 2010

PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"RUDDY CLOUDS AT SUNSET"
6x8 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown

To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking. To view my free online art video click the type above the image.

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Friday, April 09, 2010

STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"EGG PLANT"
6x6 inch contemporary still life
original oil painting
by Tom Brown


To purchase email tombrownstudio@cox.net
Click the type above this image to watch my free videos.

Thanks for stopping.
- - Tom Brown

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Thursday, April 08, 2010

STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"SALT OF THE EARTH"
6x6 inch contemporary oil painting
by Tom Brown

SOLD

For purchasing details email
tombrownstudio@cox.net

To watch my free online video click the type above the image.

Thanks for stopping by.
- - Tom Brown

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Wednesday, April 07, 2010

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"SUNSET ROAD"
4x5 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

To purchase, email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

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Tuesday, April 06, 2010

BARNS, FARM ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"OLD FRIENDS"
5x7 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Click the type above this image to see my free online videos.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

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Monday, April 05, 2010

PIZZA PAINTING WITH A CREDIT CARD by Tom Brown


"PIZZA PIZZA"
8x8 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
SOLD
To purchase this tasty painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Can you paint a pizza using just a credit card and pizza box? Watch my YouTube video and see. (Just click the type above this image or Google "Tom Brown Art Notes".)

For fun I did this palette knife painting with a credit card instead of an actual palette knife. The video shows how. A pizza box was the painting kit that held a canvas and palette of paints.

To get the full story on how I approach palette knife painting, see my online tutorial "PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING". It contains two entire landscape demonstrations with a palette knife, including recipes for important color mixtures and the step-by-step progression from start to finish.

"PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING" is an eBook. (A book that you read on your computer. Or you can print out the pages for hard copy reference.) This eBook is delivered by email. To order it send a twenty dollar PayPal payment to kaybrown@cox.net and specify "PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING".

"COLOR MIXING MADE EASY" is another eBook that will be useful if you have ever struggled with matching exact colors in your paintings. Color mixing is something many artists struggle with (especially greens in landscapes), but it is SO EASY when you understand my simple approach. To order this lesson send a twenty dollar PayPal payment to kaybrown@cox.net and specify "COLOR MIXING MADE EASY."

Thanks for stopping. Don't forget to check out my latest video now.
- - Tom Brown

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Sunday, April 04, 2010

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"AT REST"
5x6 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

Email tombrownstudio@cox.net to purchase.

Click the type above this image to watch my YouTube video.

Have a peaceful day, and thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

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Saturday, April 03, 2010

CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE BY TOM BROWN



"COUNTER CULTURE"
5x7 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
SOLD
To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

Sometimes a painting is inspired by a glimpse of magic in very ordinary things. While waiting at the counter of a small diner I realized this subject had potential. I hope you agree.

Thanks for stopping.
- - Tom Brown

Friday, April 02, 2010

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING BY TOM BROWN


"A QUIET DAY"
8x10 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

To purchase this painting email tombrownstudio@cox.net

See my free painting video on YouTube. Click the type above this image.

Thanks for watching.
- - Tom Brown

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Thursday, April 01, 2010

STILL LIFE PAINTING & VIDEO BY TOM BROWN


"LIVELY COLOR"
6X8 INCH PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
SOLD

To watch the YouTube video of this painting click the type above the image here. Or Google Tom Brown Art Notes and watch more of my art videos.

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