MAGICAL IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“A BIT OF MAGIC”
8x6 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

The paint itself is the real subject of this painting. Delicious strokes of rich, juicy oil colors. Some strokes are silky smooth and soft. Other brush strokes are crisp and clean, creating an interesting symphony of textures on the surface of the painting.

Viewed up close the strokes of paint appear almost abstract. But when the painting is viewed from a distance, a dazzling landscape emerges. It’s like a bit of magic.

Sometimes I like to skip the details and go right for the FEELING of the subject. That was the case with this little jewel.

Email me if you would like this spot of magic for your walls. And remember to check my eBay auctions for some terrific Holiday special offers:
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Thanks for looking,
Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL BY TOM BROWN

“VANISHING WAY OF LIFE”
5x7 inch original plein air landscape
oil painting by Tom Brown

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Comments are always welcome.
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BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL BY TOM BROWN

“BESIDE THE FREEWAY”
5x7 inch original plein air landscape
oil painting by Tom Brown

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COLLECTOR’S BOOK OF TOM BROWN PAINTINGS COMING

A collector’s edition of my paintings will be available shortly.
It is a high quality hardcover 8x10 inch coffeetable book of my art with a beautiful dust jacket containing over 175 images. Keep an eye on my blog for details.

Today’s painting:
“WASH DAY”
6x8 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
SOLD
Comments are always welcome.
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ART BOOK BY TOM BROWN DUE SOON

My new art book is due soon.
This special collector's edition is a high quality hardcover 8x10 inch coffeetable book of my art with a beautiful dust jacket. It contains over 175 images (many never before shared) and it should be available very shortly. Keep an eye on my blog for details.

Today’s painting:
“EVENING COLORS”
5x7 inch original plein air landscape
oil painting by Tom Brown
SOLD
Comments are always welcome.
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VINEYARD HOME PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE BY TOM BROWN

“VINEYARD HOME”
5x7 inch original plein air landscape
oil painting by Tom Brown
GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
SOLD
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Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net

COLORFUL ROSES, LARGE STILL LIFE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“ROMANTIC ROSES”
12x16 inch original still life
oil painting by Tom Brown
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Thanks for looking. Have a colorful day,
Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net

COASTAL PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE”
6x8 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown

The paint itself was actually the reason for this painting. The scenery was almost secondary. As I explained in yesterday’s blog post, surface texture can help communicate the pure emotion I feel when painting. And that emotion is what this painting is all about.

To imbue the painting with the dramatic light and color of the sunny day, I used thick, juicy strokes of lush oil paints. They create an almost “sculptural” feeling on the surface of the painting.

The result is a painting that always offers something fresh and new to discover each time it is viewed. Take a closer look at the detail image for a better example of this brushwork.

I painted this on location during the Plein Air Workshop I conducted for other artists last Saturday.

Email me if you would like this painting.
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LANDMARK PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“PURE COLOR AND EXCITEMENT”
6x8 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown
Surface texture can help communicate the pure emotion I feel when painting something like this. And that emotion is what this painting is all about.

To imbue the painting with the dramatic light and color of the sunny day, I used thick, juicy strokes of lush oil paints. They create an almost “sculptural” feeling on the surface of the painting.

The result is a painting that always offers something fresh and new to discover each time it is viewed. Take a closer look at the detail image for a better example of this brushwork.

This painting features the famous lifeguard tower on the main beach in Laguna, California. I painted this on location during the Plein Air Workshop I conducted for other artists last Saturday.

Email me if you would like this painting.
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OAK TREE, LARGE PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“MIGHTY OAK TREE”
12x16 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown
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Thanks for stopping. Have a restful day,
Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net

LANDMARK PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“HISTORIC HOTEL LAGUNA”
6x8 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown

A secondary focus of a painting can be the paint itself.

Rich, juicy strokes of luscious oil paint in this piece create an eye-catching surface texture layered so thickly it has a sculptural feeling.

This is the kind of brush stroke technique that keeps a painting fresh and exciting over years. Something new is always waiting to be discovered each time it is viewed.

Take a closer look at the detail image for a better example of the loaded brushwork. And email me if you would like to make this painting yours.
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COLORFUL STILL LIFE BY TOM BROWN

“GLOWING COLORS”
6x8 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
Strong lighting really brings this still life to life.

It’s a very simple composition, but with the right illumination these colors seem to actually glow. That’s the effect I wanted to capture in this painting. I hope you like it.

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Thanks for stopping. Have a colorful day,
Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net

STUDY FOR CHILD AT THE BEACH, BY TOM BROWN

Lay-In for “LITTLE TREASURE”
6x8 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown
I want to thank everyone for all the kind emails about yesterday’s painting. Because of that I thought it might be interesting to show this initial stage of the painting.

This was my initial “lay-in” for the painting posted yesterday. As I explained, I spotted this girl playing in the sand at the ocean and I did a few pencil sketches to capture the feeling I wanted to paint.

Then I immediately launched into the actual painting. This was my initial drawing on the canvas, using a brush and thinned ochre oil paint. A friend snapped this photo as I began the painting, and I’m now able to share it with you on my blog. The painting was completed by working on top of this lay-in.

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Thanks for looking, and thanks for all the kind words.
Have a peaceful day,
Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net

CHILD AT THE BEACH, PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“LITTLE TREASURE”
6x8 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown
While setting up to paint at the ocean this morning I spotted this small child discovering buried treasures in the sand. I quickly did a few pencil sketches to capture the feeling I wanted, then painted this 6x8 inch oil on canvas. I thought it might be interesting to show some of my sketches as well as the painting. Enjoy!

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Thanks for stopping. Have a peaceful day,
Tom Brown
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CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“LOOKING UP”
16x10 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown
SOLD
This was painted during a plein air workshop I conducted in Laguna Canyon on Saturday. We had beautiful weather and a very inspirational setting with plenty of subject matter to paint.

Email me for details if you’re interested in owning this piece or if you would like to join my workshop this coming Saturday morning: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for stopping. Have a peaceful day,
Tom Brown

RED TAILED HAWK AND TREES BY TOM BROWN

“RED TAILED HAWK”
8x10 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
A red-tailed hawk was circling overhead the day I shot this photo. I wasn’t fast enough to capture him in the photo but I decided to include him in my painting. Look above the trees just to the right of center and you’ll see him against the white clouds.

Thanks for stopping. Have a peaceful day,
Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net

CALIFORNIA PALM TREES BY TOM BROWN

“OUT STANDING IN THEIR FIELD”
5x7 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
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Tom Brown
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CALIFORNIA SURF, OCEAN BY TOM BROWN

“SURF’S UP”
5x7 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
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Tom Brown
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COLORFUL TREE AND POND PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“EDGE OF THE POND”
8x10 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
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Tom Brown
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RURAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“FIELD OF DREAMS”
4x6 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown
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Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net

LARGE IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

“LANDSCAPE VIGNETTE”
16x12 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown
This piece is a vignette that was done on heavy cardboard with a bold, painterly technique. It was done just for my own enjoyment, but I wanted to share it here with my blog followers.

Thanks for looking,
Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE BY TOM BROWN

“A PLACE TO MELLOW OUT”
10x3 inch original oil painting
by Tom Brown

This painting is on eBay with a VERY low starting bid for a short time. Click here to bid:
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Thanks for stopping. Have a peaceful day,
Tom Brown
tombrownstudio@cox.net