HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM TOM BROWN

I couldn’t resist; I love painting pumpkins. This morning I decided to stay in the studio and paint this 6x6 inch pair of pumpkins just for fun. It will add a nice touch to the walls today and through Thanksgiving.

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PALM TREES, TOM BROWN PLEIN AIR ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING

While hiking in the California hills I came across these palm trees growing wild. A new "baby" was sprouting at the base of one of the larger trees and I decided the entire scene made an interesting composition. This painting is the result, painted entirely on location (en plein air, as they say). Enjoy!

“THE WILD ONES” 8x6-inch ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING
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ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH, HOURGLASS, TOM BROWN STILL LIFE ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING

“TIME AFTER TIME,” a nostalgic look back at the pre-digital point in time. Sometimes low-tech is better. (8x6-inch original oil painting) Enjoy!

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HARBOR, BOAT, SEA GULLS, TOM BROWN PLEIN AIR ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING

The little boat was named "Gullible" and it seemed to be a fitting name when this flock of gulls found something tasty that was stored in the boat.

A wild feeding frenzy ensued. The air was filled with ear-piercing screeches as gulls vied for the best treat. I was painting at the edge of the harbor when this occurred, and I quickly painted this record of the experience.

The air seemed filled with a single massive blur of wings, and that's the feeling I tried to capture in this painting. Hope you like it.

“FEEDING FRENZY” 8x6-inch ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING
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TOM BROWN VIDEO and LARGE CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR PAINTING

Colors sizzle in the late afternoon California sun. Golden light washes across the land as the sun nears the horizon, creating richer, more vibrant hues.

The artist's brush must move swiftly to capture these dramatic and fleeting effects, and I enjoyed the challenge. This painting was filmed as it was being created on location (en plein air), and the video is now on YouTube. Enjoy!

“CALIFORNIA LIGHT & COLOR” is a 16x12 inch original plein air oil painting. Click here to bid:
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TREES, HILLS, TOM BROWN CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR PAINTING

“ANOTHER PERFECT DAY” is a 6x8 inch original plein air oil painting I’ve put on eBay with a very low starting bid. If you like it, place a bid now before I change my mind. (I can’t raise the starting bid once a bid has been placed.) Click here to bid:
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CLOUD SHAPES, TOM BROWN PLEIN AIR PAINTING

“CLOUD SHAPES” is a 6x8 inch original plein air oil painting I’ve put on eBay with a very low starting bid. If you like it, place a bid now before I change my mind. (I can’t raise the starting bid once a bid has been placed.) Click here to bid:
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TOM BROWN CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR PAINTING

“ROLLING HILLS” is a 6x8 inch original plein air oil painting I’ve put on eBay with a very low starting bid. If you like it, place a bid now before I change my mind. (I can’t raise the starting bid once a bid has been placed.) Click here to bid:
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GREAT WHITE HERON, TOM BROWN PLEIN AIR PAINTING

This is another of the paintings I’ve done while teaching Plein Air Workshops for other artists. This was painted at a wildlife refuge in a very relaxing setting. I thought it might be interesting to also include a photo taken on location that day for comparison with my painting.

“GREAT WHITE HERON” is a 5x7 inch original plein air oil painting I’ve put on eBay with a very low starting bid. If you like it, place a bid now before I change my mind. (I can’t raise the starting bid once a bid has been placed.) Click here to bid:
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TOM BROWN CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR PAINTING

I painted this on location during a Plein Air Workshop I taught for other artists. Part of the lesson I wanted to teach was to look for simplicity and clean patterns of values and color in the scene. Then communicate that with a minimum of fuss, skipping unnecessary detail if it didn’t add to the quality of the statement. I think this painting achieved that objective. I hope you like it.

“SPARKLING WATER” is a 5x7 inch original plein air oil painting I’ve put on eBay with a very low starting bid. If you like it, place a bid now before I change my mind. (I can’t raise the starting bid once a bid has been placed.) Click here to bid:
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TOM BROWN CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST SUNSET, TREES, SKY

The last rays of golden sunlight washed across these treetops and warmed the distant sky. It was too much to resist. I had my paints with me from a day of painting on location, and I made this my final (and best) effort of the day. I hope you like it.

“END OF A PERFECT DAY” is a 6x8 inch original plein air oil painting I’ve put on eBay with a very low starting bid. If you like it, place a bid now before I change my mind. (I can’t raise the starting bid once a bid has been placed.) Click here to bid:
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SEA SHORE, SURF, TOM BROWN PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE

A warm glow in the distant sky was reflected across the water and onto the shimmering sands. I wanted to capture that effect, and also the glow of light coming through the breaking wave. This one was a joy to paint; I hope you like it.

“DOING THE WAVE” is a 6x8 inch original plein air oil painting I’ve put on eBay with a very low starting bid. If you like it, place a bid now before I change my mind. (I can’t raise the starting bid once a bid has been placed.) Click here to bid:
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CITY TRAFFIC, HAPPY HOUR, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE

“HAPPY HOUR” is a 6x6 inch original oil painting I’ve put on eBay with a very low starting bid. If you like it, place a bid now before I change my mind. (I can’t raise the starting bid once a bid has been placed.) Click here to bid:
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FIGURE SKETCH AND NEW VIDEO BY TOM BROWN

This customer had dozed off at an outdoor café, and I couldn’t resist a quick study of him.

I used my “stealth paint box” for this one. It’s an oil painting kit small enough to rest on my lap and it looks like a common laptop computer.

I can paint in peace because nobody notices me. I look like all the others surfing the net while they have their coffee. You can see it happening in my newest YouTube video.

This is a 5x7 inch original oil painting done on the spot. I call it “TAKING IT EASY” Click here to bid:
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MALE FIGURE STUDY, CELL PHONE, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY URBAN PAINTING

I painted this figure study at an outdoor café. I couldn’t resist.

I began with a quick monochromatic lay-in, using thinned paint and a brush while this guy stood nearby. He was deep in conversation and totally unaware of me.

After he moved away I simply continued from memory and added a few color notes where they were needed. When I got to this point I felt it was finished.

I used the small custom-made paint box you’ve seen in many of my YouTube videos.

I rested the paint box in my lap as I painted. It looks like a laptop and it doesn’t attract any attention, leaving me free to paint people like this guy without anyone being aware.

This is a 5x7 inch original oil painting I call “HOW DO I GET THERE?”

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AMERICANA, PLEIN AIR PALETTE KNIFE LANDSCAPE BY TOM BROWN

I painted this little jewel during a Plein Air workshop I conducted for other artists Saturday at a restful scenic spot outdoors in the warm sunshine.

This painting was done with a palette knife to achieve the bold painterly effects I wanted to capture. Using the knife this way for applying the paint results in a rich, juicy surface texture.

The painting is about the paint itself as much as the subject. I was very pleased with the results. Hope you like it too.

This is a 4x5 inch original oil painting I call “JUST OVER THE HILL”

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PEOPLE, CITY, CROWDS, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE

I love people-watching, especially in the heart of city activity.

Sometimes I sit at a sidewalk coffee shop and sketch or shoot photos of people passing by. Later I may use the sketches for studio paintings. Other times I open my small metal paint box and paint on the spot.

My paint box looks like a laptop and it doesn’t attract any attention, leaving me free to paint people nearby without anyone being aware.

This is a 6x6 inch original oil painting I call “KEEPING UP ON THINGS”

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PEOPLE, CITY, CROWDS, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE

The city has a pulse all its own. Like a living being alive with energy, feeling and sensations.

That’s the excitement I wanted to express in this painting, and I was pleased with the result. I hope you agree. This is a 6x6 inch original oil painting named “THE HUM OF THE CITY”

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NATURE TRAIL, PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE BY TOM BROWN

The hectic pace of daily life falls away during a peaceful walk in Nature. And that’s the feeling I wanted to capture here.

I painted this on location using a palette knife rather than brushes. I always enjoy the bold, clean strokes that occur when using this painting tool. Enjoy the view and have a peaceful day.

This painting is named simply “PEACEFUL NATURE WALK.” It is a 6x6 inch oil painting on a prepared panel, ready to frame.

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AMERICANA, RETRO MOTEL BY TOM BROWN, CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE

This is another little Mom ‘n’ Pop motel I discovered along a country back-road.

Whenever I come upon one of these treasures I like to sketch or paint it on the spot if time permits. They are icons of a past era, and I have a special fondness for them.

This motel is named simply “STAY AWHILE” and that became the title of this painting too. This is a 6x6 inch oil painting on a prepared panel, ready to frame.

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AMERICANA, RURAL MOTEL, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE

I discovered this little Mom ‘n’ Pop motel on a country back-road. These relics of bygone days are icons of a past era, and I have a special fondness for them.

Whenever I come upon one of these treasures I like to sketch or paint it on the spot if time permits.

This establishment is still in use. It is named “THE MOON & THE STARS MOTEL” and that became the title of my painting. This is a 6x6 inch oil painting on a prepared panel, ready to frame.

I painted this using the palette knife. I enjoy the bold, clean strokes of color possible with this painting tool. And I like the surface texture on the painting itself. Take a closer look at the detail image and you’ll see what I mean.

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STREET, CITY, BUILDINGS, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE

After a refreshing rain the air is clean and sweet. The streets sparkle with reflected light. And a colorful glow lights up the sky. It’s as if life is giving us a fresh start.

That’s what I wanted to express in this painting, and I was pleased with the result. I hope you agree. This is a 6x6 inch original oil painting named “AFTER THE RAIN”

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PEOPLE, CITY, CARS, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE

The city has a pulse all its own. Like a living being alive with energy, feeling and sensations.

That’s what I wanted to express in this painting, and I was pleased with the result. I hope you agree. This is a 6x6 inch original oil painting named “THE PULSE OF THE CITY”

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STREET, CITY, BUILDINGS, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE

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MOONLIGHT MOTEL, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY RURAL LANDSCAPE

This entire painting was done with the palette knife. I enjoy the bold, clean strokes of color possible with this painting tool. And I like the surface texture that results.

This is a small Mom ‘n’ Pop motel on a country road that has been bypassed by freeways. It’s a relic of bygone days. I call this painting “MOONLIGHT MOTEL.”

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BUILDINGS, CITY, PEOPLE, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE

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CITYSCAPE, TOM BROWN CONTEMPORARY URBAN LANDSCAPE

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LAGUNA BEACH TOURISTS BY TOM BROWN

“LAGUNA BEACH TOURISTS” is an 8x8-inch original oil painting, ready to frame.

I painted this on the spot as tourists strolled past my easel. I felt it would be interesting to include a photo of the scene as well as a few steps during the painting process.

You can see my initial block-in of the key architectural shapes, then as individual tourists passed or paused I quickly indicated their position in the painting.

Finally I began to block in the important colors, and then took it to completion. I was very pleased with the result, and hope you like it too.

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CALIFORNIA ARTISTS: My new 5-week Plein Air Workshop begins this Saturday. We will paint on location at a variety of stunning locations around Orange County, California. We meet from 9am to noon on Saturday mornings. If you would like to join the group, email me for additional information. - Tom Brown tombrownstudio@cox.net

HOUSE, TREES, SKY, LAKE BY TOM BROWN

“NESTLED IN” is an 8x8-inch original oil painting, ready to frame. Email me if you would like to purchase this painting.
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CALIFORNIA ARTISTS: My new 5-week Plein Air Workshop begins this Saturday. We will paint on location at a variety of stunning locations around Orange County, California. We meet from 9am to noon on Saturday mornings. If you would like to join the group, email me for additional information. - Tom Brown tombrownstudio@cox.net

PAINT WITH TOM BROWN ON LOCATION

Because my plein air kit is so compact and lightweight it makes outdoor painting a delight.

Especially at times like this, where I wanted to capture the light and mood of the moment in this 5x8-inch sunset/moonrise painting.

California Artists: My NEW Plein Air Workshop begins next Saturday. Come join the group!

These classes are for all skill levels, from absolute beginners to advanced painters. I give lots of personal attention and we always have a great time.

I’ll teach you how to create solid compositions, how to master color temperature, how to create color harmony, how to work with a limited palette and much more. (I even show beginning painters how to assemble a completely FREE outdoor starter easel.)

We meet 5 consecutive Saturday mornings from 9am to noon at a variety of scenic locations around Orange County, California. The first class will be held October 8 in Irvine, California.

Email me for details if you would like to join us, or to purchase this painting.
Tom Brown
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TOM BROWN PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP DETAILS

An intimate glimpse of Nature’s beauty. Plein Air painting isn’t always about scenic panoramas. This 12x16-inch painting shows a restful setting where I conducted one of my Plein Air workshops for other artists.

California Artists: My NEW Plein Air Workshop begins next Saturday. Come join the group!

These classes are for all skill levels, from absolute beginners to advanced painters. I give lots of personal attention and we always have a great time.

I’ll teach you how to create solid compositions, how to master color temperature, how to create color harmony, how to work with a limited palette and much more.

We meet 5 consecutive Saturday mornings from 9am to noon at a variety of scenic locations around Orange County, California. The first class will be held October 8 in Irvine, California.

Email me for details if you would like to join us, or to purchase this painting.
Tom Brown
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