TOM BROWN SUNSET PLEIN AIR PAINTING

"THE SUN DOESN'T WAIT"
6x8 INCH PLEIN AIR SUNSET
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
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Sunset is no time for timid painters. You either paint fast or you miss it. The sun doesn't wait and the dazzling display of color lasts very briefly and then it's gone forever.

I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, and now I've frozen this moment in time to be enjoyed at leisure. I hope you like it. If you'd like to own it, email me:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

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

TOM BROWN PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING

"A FINAL GLANCE"
7x5 INCH ORIGINAL PALETTE KNIFE
OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN
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This was my final painting of the mountains, trees and distant homes seen from the plein air workshop I conducted today. It offers a good example of the powerful impact that knife painting creates, which results in strong compositions that will stand the test of time.

If you'd like this little gem email me:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

GRAND CANYON PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"LIVING ON THE EDGE"

6x8 INCH PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

I enjoy the bold, nearly abstract quality of palette knife oil paintings like this one. Painting with a knife prohibits the inclusion of extraneous detail and forces the artist to reduce the subject to its essence. I believe this creates more powerful compositions that stand the test of time.

Let me know if you like this one, or email for purchasing details:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

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

BULLFROG POND, LARGE OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"BULLFROG POND"
12x16 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

Email for purchasing details:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

TREASURE ISLAND, PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"THE TREASURE ISLAND STORY"
7x5 INCH PLEIN AIR ORIGINAL OIL
PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

This painting has an interesting story involving a near drowning.

Last weekend I conducted a plein air workshop where we painted from atop cliffs overlooking a spot known as "Treasure Island" in Southern California.

Suddenly we heard panicked cries for help from a diver who was swimming in the bay below us. We were too far away to help, but to our relief we watched several strong swimmers race to the rescue of the troubled diver.

It all ended well, and it created some memorable moments during our plein air workshop.

This painting is currently available at "pre-gallery" pricing. Email for details:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

VIDEO & CITY STREET PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"MORNING LIGHT"
7x5 INCH ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR
OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

What a fun way to start the day. The early morning light made this scene glow with a peachy color and I just HAD to capture that feeling in a painting. I popped open my custom paintbox and went to work. (Click the type above this image to watch a video about this perfect little paintbox.)

All was quiet except for a lone construction worker across the street and I painted with no interruptions. It was a blissful way to begin the day.

At the finish of the painting I decided to include the traffic cone in front of the truck. It added a nice spot of color and uniqueness to the painting.

If you'd like this little jewel, email me: tombrownstudio@cox.net. Thanks for stopping by. Have a colorful day.
- - Tom Brown

PALETTE KNIFE MINIATURE BY TOM BROWN

"THE RED MAILBOX"
4x4 INCH ORIGINAL PALETTE KNIFE
OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

I enjoy the nearly abstract quality of small palette knife paintings like this. Painting with a knife prohibits excessive detail. It forces an artist to reduce the subject to its essence.

Yet a painting even this small can hold surprises. Like the red mailbox at the side of the road. And the power lines slicing through the trees. (Click the image for a larger view.)

I painted this purely for self-indulgence, and I hope you find it interesting too. Email if you'd like to own this little jewel at a very affordable price. tombrownstudio@cox.net

Have a refreshing day.
- - Tom Brown

NEW ART VIDEO & PLEIN AIR BY TOM BROWN

"COLORFUL GRAY DAY"
6x8 INCH PLEIN AIR PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
This little jewel is very affordably priced. Email for details: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Click the type above this image to watch the new video as I create this painting on location. The video focuses on capturing the effects of a gray, overcast day with rich, subtle hues. Have a look.

Thanks for stopping by.
- - Tom Brown

PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"A MOMENT TO REMEMBER"
6x8 INCH ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR
OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN
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This little jewel is about mood and atmosphere. A peach glow spreads across the sky, made softer by a gentle mist in the sweet morning air. It is a moment of peaceful stillness before the world awakens. It is a moment to remember.

If you would like this painting, email for details: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

ROSE GARDEN OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"ROSE'S ROSE GARDEN"
5x7 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
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Sometimes the subject chooses the artist, like this painting that was just waiting to happen. How could I resist this one? A quiet, secluded home on a pleasant sunny afternoon. A white picket fence and a colorful flower garden. It practically painted itself.

If you would like this little jewel to grace your walls, email for details: tombrownstudio@cox.net. It is very affordably priced.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

GRAND CANYON BY TOM BROWN

"AN ENDLESS VIEW"
5x7 INCH PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING
OF GRAND CANYON BY
TOM BROWN
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This painting is a companion to the palette knife painting I blogged yesterday. The two paintings each stand alone, or could be displayed together for a more dramatic look. If you would be interested in owning them, email for details: tombrownstudio@cox.net

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

GRAND CANYON PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"A GRAND VIEW"
5x7 INCH PALETTE KNIFE
OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN
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From the rim of the canyon you can see forever, and the colors are unbelievable. Anyone who has stood at the rim and looked into the endless canyon will remember it always.

For a short time this painting is very affordably priced. Email for details:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

LARGE CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"PIER GROUP"
16x8 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
This painting is affordably priced. Email for details: tombrownstudio@cox.net
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The pier in Newport Beach. I am one of the fortunate people who live a very short drive from this scenic spot and I've painted here a number of times on location. This painting was done in the studio.

I decided to include a photo of the location with my own interpretation for the sake of comparison. I hope you like it.

Thanks for looking, and I wish you a wonderful day wherever you live.
- - Tom Brown

PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"A PEACEFUL AFTERNOON"
6x8 INCH PLEIN AIR PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

Here's another little jewel from my Saturday Plein Air Workshop. For purchasing details email tombrownstudio@cox.net

VIDEO & PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"DANCING IN THE BREEZE"
6x8 INCH PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
For purchasing details email tombrownstudio@cox.net

I like to paint trees that feel as if they have a sense of rhythm and movement. As if they're dancing in the breeze. In a recent YouTube video I gave a few tips on how to do this and paint trees that have artistic flair.

To see the video click the type above this image. One of my online art lessons also deals with this; a few pages are shown here. Contact me for more information on this if you're interested.

Thanks for looking. - - Tom Brown

VIDEO & PLEIN AIR KNIFE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"SUNSHINE AND FRESH AIR"
5x7 INCH PALETTE KNIFE
PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

This painting was done exclusively with a palette knife during an outdoor workshop I conducted for other artists. The afternoon light brought out rich colors in the mountains, foothills and trees - and that's what I wanted to capture in this little jewel.

I like to alternate between painting with a palette knife and a using brush. Alternating between the two painting methods keeps my work fresh in each medium.

For a short time this piece is very affordably priced. Email if you're interested:
tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking. - Tom Brown

TOM BROWN VIDEO & PLEIN AIR KNIFE PAINTING

"RED SAILS IN THE SUNSET"
5x7 INCH PALETTE KNIFE OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
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I like to alternate between painting with a palette knife and using a brush. Each is unique, and alternating between the two painting methods keeps my work fresh in each medium. This one was done with a palette knife, and it really sizzles with color.

This little jewel has to be seen and held in person to be fully appreciated. For a short time it is very affordably priced. Email if you'd like it: tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking. - - Tom Brown

By the way, I painted this using my custom pochade paint box that everyone is talking about. Click the type above this image to watch the video about my pochade box.

LARGE URBAN OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"SLEEPING CITY SIDEWALK"
12x16 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
This painting is very affordably priced at the moment. Email tombrownstudio@cox.net for details.
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I sometimes enjoy playing with urban scenes like this as a break from the pristine plein air landscapes I usually paint. I was particularly pleased with this one and decided to include a photo of the scene along with my interpretation. Hope you like it.

Thanks for stopping.
- - Tom Brown

NEW ART VIDEO AND LARGE OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"A PEACEFUL EVENING"
12x16 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

My newest YouTube video gives tips on how to paint trees. Click the type above this image to watch it.

This painting is very affordably priced for a limited time. Email for details if you would like it:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

TOM BROWN VIDEO & PLEIN AIR KNIFE PAINTING

"BENEATH A BIG SKY"
5x7 INCH PLEIN AIR PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

I painted this breath-taking scene using a palette knife and my custom pochade paintbox that everyone is talking about. (Click the type above this image to watch the video about my pochade paintbox.)

Using that equipment let me set up and begin painting within moments, to capture the essence of the scene before it changed.

I like to alternate between working with a palette knife and my more customary approach to oil painting where I use a brush. Each is unique, and alternating between both approaches keeps my work fresh in both mediums.

If you would like this piece for your wall, email tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

VIDEO & PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"BENEATH THE TOWERING GIANT"
5x7 INCH PALETTE KNIFE PLEIN AIR PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

Palette knife painting is spontaneous and free. It goes right to the essence of the subject with dynamic strokes of paint that pulse with energy. (Click the detail image for a better look.)

I painted this little jewel using a palette knife and my custom pochade paintbox that everyone is talking about.

I like to alternate between working with a palette knife and my more customary approach to oil paintings where I use a brush. Each is distinctly unique, and alternating from one to the other keeps my work fresh in both mediums.

I hope you like the mood of this painting. If you would like it for your wall email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net. Thanks for looking. - Tom Brown

LARGE PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"SHIMMERING LIGHT"
16x8 INCH PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN
I am offering this painting at a very affordable pre-gallery price. Email me if you're interested. tombrownstudio@cox.net.
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In this painting I wanted to capture the sparkle of light shimmering across the bay. It was painted during the plein air workshop I taught Saturday at Newport Back Bay. It was a very windy day but the setting was perfect and we all had an enjoyable day painting in the fresh air.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown