FOREST STREAM PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

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PALM TREES, HOUSE, CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN

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The Story Behind A FALL LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

I was attracted to this scene by the colorful Autumn foliage. Or that’s what I thought.

But it was actually much more than that. As I painted I realized that it was actually the total sensory experience that attracted me.

The crunchy Autumn leaves underfoot. Their fresh scent in the balmy breeze. The warm sunlight on my shoulders. And small birds chirping away among the trees.

And that’s actually what makes Plein Air paintings like this so special. All the senses are involved; and that seems to come through and become part of the actual painting.

I think this is a good example. And I was quite pleased with how this one turned out; hope you like it too.

BTW – This one’s just $35 in my eBay store, but it’s the only one of its kind. So if it’s to your taste, don’t let it get away.

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WHY I PAINTED THIS TWINKIE by TOM BROWN

The urge to paint sometimes defies logic. It isn’t always serious; sometimes I paint just for fun.

Long story short: I spotted these in the grocery, thought it would be a fun change of pace, (and fun to eat my “reference material” afterwards), and the rest is history.

Spoiler alert: They were even tastier than I expected!

BTW – This one’s just $35 in my Etsy store, but it’s the only one of its kind. So if it’s to your taste, don’t let it get away. (Meanwhile please don’t lick the screen.)

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MORE THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT TOM BROWN

Yesterday I explained a bit of my background that makes it possible to share my work with people at such affordable prices.

One of my students had asked recently how I could possibly sell my paintings for such low prices after seeing my Pre-Holiday Sale on eBay and Etsy, and I gave some of the reasons yesterday. But there are other reasons too.

I paint for the pure joy of it. I like to share the beauty I see with others. It’s a way of connecting with people. And when someone feels that connection enough to want to own one of my paintings, I feel I’ve succeeded.

But there is more to it than that. Many people who follow my blog are not aware that I also create larger paintings too. These are usually done on commission, and they actually account for much of my work.

The paintings I show online are usually smaller pieces, often my plein air work. And it allows new collectors to become familiar with my work. But I paint in all sizes from miniatures to murals.

For example some of my larger works are on permanent display in our local City Hall lobby. I was commissioned by the City to produce three landscapes of the area, based on my plein air work. Each of these paintings measures 5 feet in width.

Frequently a collector who has bought one of the smaller pieces that I show on my blog will want a larger painting for their living room or office lobby. And a great many of these collectors return again and again for more paintings.

So the small paintings I sell online are actually a very efficient way to enable new art collectors to see my work in person, and to own one or more of my paintings before committing to a larger, more important commission.

So I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each of my collectors for helping make this a wonderful year for me. It’s very fulfilling to know that I have connected with each of you through my work.

And for anyone who hasn’t yet had the chance to enjoy one of my paintings in person, have a look at the paintings I’m offering during this special sale in my Etsy store and on eBay. These are not auctions; they are priced for immediate purchase with no bidding. Here are links:

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