Monday, April 30, 2012

TREES, DUSTY PINK SKY, SUNSET, PASTORAL 6x8 LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

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This one is all about the light and color. There are many delicate hues that simply cannot be detected on the computer monitor; it really needs to be seen in person. But I must say this is one of my recent favorites. I think you’ll like it. Good luck bidding.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012

CALIFORNIA PALM TREES, 5x7 OCEAN COASTAL SCENE, PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING by TOM BROWN


I painted this at the ocean in Laguna Beach as a demonstration for my Plein Air class Saturday. It's painted on a lightweight fom-cor panel that I gessoed before painting it. The gesso caused the panel to slightly warp, but I think it should easily flatten again when mounted in a frame. This painting is a little gem and I think it will look wonderful when properly framed and displayed in any room.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012

TREE, MOUNTAINS, SKY, ACEO, POSTCARD, POCKET PAINTING by TOM BROWN


This original oil painting is a little jewel with lots of sparkle.

Paintings this size are known by various names such as miniatures, ACEOs (Art Cards Editions & Originals), postcard paintings or pocket paintings. And they are highly collectible.

When time or circumstances do not permit a larger painting these small sizes allow me to explore an idea, capture a moment on location or work out problems before launching into a large painting in the studio.

Many ACEOs measure 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches but this card actually measures slightly larger at 4x3 inches. It is small enough to fit in your pocket or use as an elegant bookmark.

And yet in the right frame it will make a beautiful statement in any room of the home. (This painting is sold unframed but I am showing an example of how it might look in a frame.)

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Friday, April 27, 2012

OCEAN, COASTAL SURF, WAVES, ACEO, POSTCARD, POCKET PAINTING by TOM BROWN


This original oil painting is a little jewel with lots of sparkle.

Paintings this size are known by various names such as miniatures, ACEOs (Art Cards Editions & Originals), postcard paintings or pocket paintings. And they are highly collectible.

When time or circumstances do not permit a larger painting these small sizes allow me to explore an idea, capture a moment on location or work out problems before launching into a large painting in the studio.

Many ACEOs measure 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches but this card actually measures slightly larger at 4x3 inches. It is small enough to fit in your pocket or use as an elegant bookmark.

And yet in the right frame it will make a beautiful statement in any room of the home. (This painting is sold unframed but I am showing an example of how it might look in a frame.)

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

ROWBOAT, 16x12 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by TOM BROWN

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“FLOATING IN SHALLOW WATERS”
16x12 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
by TOM BROWN

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

OLD COUNTRY ROAD, 6x6 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by TOM BROWN

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

COFFEE CUP, RED NAPKIN, COLORFUL 6x6 inch STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN, ORIGINAL OIL

Monday, April 23, 2012

COUNTRY ROAD 6x6 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by TOM BROWN

“TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROAD”
6x6 original oil by Tom Brown

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Sunday, April 22, 2012

SECLUDED COUNTRY HOME 6x8 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by TOM BROWN

“LIVING THE DREAM”
6x8 original oil by Tom Brown

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Saturday, April 21, 2012

CALIFORNIA PALM TREE PLEIN AIR 6x6 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by TOM BROWN


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This painting was done during a Plein Air workshop I conducted for other artists this morning. A wild palm tree stands at the far edge of a field, dwarfed by towering trees around it. I felt the variety of colors in the sky and trees added extra interest to this little gem.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

ONE DOLLAR AUCTION, COLORFUL CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE PAINTING by TOM BROWN

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

SCOTCH ON THE ROCKS, COLORFUL CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE PAINTING by TOM BROWN


8x8 INCH SCOTCH
CONTEMPORARY COLORFUL STILL LIFE
by TOM BROWN
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Monday, April 16, 2012

EUCALYPTUS TREES, FARM, CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR PAINTING by TOM BROWN



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The color and texture of these eucalyptus trees caught my eye. They stand along the border of a local farm, planted generations ago as a wind-break for the crops.

I've always been attracted to their multi-hued, highly-textured trunks and decided to set up my pochade easel here and paint them from life (known as plein air painting).

The rich colors of the trees contrast with the very pale colors in the sky, which adds extra interest to this little gem. I was pleased with this painting and I hope you like it too.

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"EUCALYPTUS TEXTURES"
6x6 INCH IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by Tom Brown

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Sunday, April 15, 2012

WINE BOTTLES, COLORFUL CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE PAINTING by TOM BROWN


8x8 INCH WINE BOTTLES
CONTEMPORARY COLORFUL STILL LIFE
by TOM BROWN
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Saturday, April 14, 2012

ONE DOLLAR AUCTION – SAILBOAT, TREES, 5x7 INCH ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR PAINTING by TOM BROWN


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5x7 INCH SAILBOAT PAINTING
by TOM BROWN
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Friday, April 13, 2012

NOCTURNE, NIGHT SCENE, TREES, MOON, HOUSE by TOM BROWN



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Thursday, April 12, 2012

SEASHELLS, COLORFUL 12x16 INCH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by TOM BROWN



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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

ONE DOLLAR AUCTION – MOUNTAINS, TREES, 8x10 INCH ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR PAINTING by TOM BROWN

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

ONE DOLLAR AUCTION – MINIATURE SOUTHWEST DESERT SUNSET by TOM BROWN



How this painting happened is a funny story. While driving in the desert at sunset I witnessed this fantastic light and color on the mountains. I knew the magic would go quickly, but I wanted to capture it first. No time to waste.

I pulled to the side of the road, opened my sketchbook (the first thing that was handy), and did a 30-second pencil sketch of the big shapes: mountains, trees, desert floor. Bam! Just the basics.

Then I whipped open the little paintbox you've seen in my YouTube videos. With a few rapid-fire flicks of the brush I captured the colors, right over the pencil sketch. Bam, bam, bam. Got it! And just in time. A moment later it all disappeared.

But not before I captured the sun here.

Wouldn't you like this little bit of sunshine on your wall? Don't let it get away.

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Monday, April 09, 2012

PLEIN AIR VIDEO, CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY PAINTING by TOM BROWN



4x6 INCH CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING
by TOM BROWN

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Sunday, April 08, 2012

HAPPY EASTER from TOM BROWN, CHURCH, THE LIGHT HAS RISEN 5x5 ORIGINAL OIL

Saturday, April 07, 2012

ORANGE GROVE by TOM BROWN, 5x7 inch CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING




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The colorful orange groves that gave Orange County its name are nearly gone now. When I moved to California years ago my home was surrounded by these groves. I enjoyed setting up my easel among the trees and painting scenes like this on site.

Fallen fruit at the base of the trees often formed a colorful orange carpet before the pickers could harvest the crops. Towering eucalyptus trees formed protective wind breaks, adding drama to an already beautiful scene. It was an artist's paradise.

In fact when I was asked by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra to create a painting of my choice on a piano for a fundraiser, I chose the orange groves for my subject. I'm including a photo of that piano here as an additional point of interest.

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Friday, April 06, 2012

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR PAINTING by TOM BROWN

Thursday, April 05, 2012

12x16 INCH RURAL FARM, TREES, IMPRESSIONIST ART by TOM BROWN


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This painting was created in the studio, based on the small study I posted yesterday. The original study was done on location (en plein air). In that painting I wanted to capture the mood of the moment, which required me to work quickly before the light changed.

Then I used that study as the basis for the larger painting shown today, which was done as a demonstration painting in the studio during my usual Wednesday evening workshop.

For this painting I was able to work at a more leisurely pace with more attention to fine details. I was pleased with the results. I hope you like it too. Email me if you would like to own it.
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"END OF A PERFECT DAY, II"
12x16 INCH IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by Tom Brown

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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

RURAL FARM, TREES, IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN





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This painting was created as a small "quick study" for a larger studio painting. Studies like this can help capture the mood while it’s still fresh. Then a larger canvas can be created in the studio using the study as a guide to retain the spontaneity of the moment.

I painted this using a miniature hand-held version of the pochade paintbox seen in many of my YouTube videos. This study was painted on a heavy paper stock, similar in weight to a postcard.

I began with a simple freehand sketch using a black marker, then painted directly on that sketch with oil paints.

"END OF A PERFECT DAY"
4x5 INCH IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE
ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING by Tom Brown

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Tuesday, April 03, 2012

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST SEASCAPE, 8x10 BIG SUR COASTAL SCENE by TOM BROWN

Monday, April 02, 2012

PLEIN AIR DEMONSTRATION PAINTING by TOM BROWN



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ARTISTS: If you live in the Orange County area of Southern California, I invite you to join me for my next series of Plein Air classes that begins this Saturday. We meet for 5 consecutive Saturday mornings from 9am to noon at various locations like this. My classes are constructed to accommodate all skill levels and I give all the personal guidance you like. If you’re interested, email me for details.
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ABOUT THIS PAINTING: This is another painting that was done as a demonstration for other artists during a Plein Air Workshop I taught recently.

Nature cast a spotlight briefly on the distant trees and I couldn’t resist. Before the lighting conditions could change I quickly blocked in the composition to capture these effects. It was a gray day with overcast skies and softened colors but this natural spotlight brought magic to the scene.

Once I had the basic composition established I allowed myself to slow down and complete the painting with all the subtleties I liked so much about the scene. I was very pleased with the results.

I thought it might also be interesting to see a photo of the actual site for comparison with my interpretation so I shot a photo as I painted this.

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Sunday, April 01, 2012

POND, TREES, WATER, IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR PAINTING by TOM BROWN, 6x6 ORIGINAL OIL



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This painting was done during a Plein Air Workshop I taught at a Wildlife Sanctuary.

I thought it might be interesting to see a photo of the actual site for comparison with my interpretation so I shot a photo as I painted this.

The painting is done with oil paints on a primed 6x6-inch Masonite panel, and it is ready for framing. Thanks for looking.
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