ANTIQUE TYPEWRITER by TOM BROWN

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“WIRELESS” 5x7 original oil on Masonite panel

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PUMPKIN FIELD by TOM BROWN

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TOPSIDER SHOES WITH A STORY by TOM BROWN

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Being able to find the beauty in commonplace things opens up new vistas of enjoyment in life. This is a pair of well-worn Topsiders. Not particularly noteworthy in themselves. But I liked the way the light was falling on them, with the shadows linking together the large shapes of this simple composition. And that was the starting point.

Then I considered how I could use color creatively to add a bit more interest; a bit more subtle in one place, a bit bolder in another. And suddenly a painting was born.

I am showing a photo of the actual shoes here for comparison with my interpretation. Other artists often tell me that they find it interesting when they can see a photo of the actual subject like this along with my painting of it.

Sometimes the everyday things we often overlook can suddenly catch our eye and stand out as worthy of recognition. I was pleased with this piece and hope you share my appreciation of simple things like this. Thanks for looking and have an eye-opening day.

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SYCAMORE, CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR 8x10 OIL by TOM BROWN

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This is another painting I created as I was filmed for a TV show that I hosted. Each episode was filmed at a different location (en plein air) as I captured the scene on canvas. I exhibited this as one of the pieces in a solo show of my work at the Irvine Fine Arts Center awhile ago, and held it back for my own collection until now. I was very pleased with the way this one turned out and decided to keep it at the time. It's been hanging on my wall at home until now. I've finally decided to let it find a new home, so I'm offering it here at a price anyone can afford. 

I always enjoy getting out in the fresh air and painting directly from the inspiration of Nature. It always seems to bring that certain "something extra" to the painting. The painting has more life, and a feeling of the real place and moment in time. You can almost smell the fresh sweet air and feel the warmth of sunlight on your shoulders. 

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CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR 8x10 OIL by TOM BROWN

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I was filmed for a TV show as I painted this scene, and the show eventually became a series that I hosted. Each episode was filmed at a different location (en plein air) as I captured the scene on canvas. This is another painting I created as one of the pieces for a solo show of my work at the Irvine Fine Arts Center awhile ago, and held it back for my own collection until now. I was very pleased with the way this one turned out and decided to keep it at the time. It's been hanging on my wall at home until now. I've finally decided to let it find a new home, so I'm offering it here at a price anyone can afford. 

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$1 ORIGINAL OIL, VENICE CANAL, GONDOLA by TOM BROWN

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Occasionally I like to explore a number of small  studies for a painting before beginning a larger canvas. These small studies help me to organize my thoughts as to composition, values, and color usage.

That was the case here. I actually did this painting on paper, using the same oil paints that I use on canvas. This was the best of several composition studies I did and I used it as the basis for a larger painting done at a later date.

When this study was dry I mounted it on a firm backing board for easy framing, and trimmed it out to the 4x4 overall size you see here. The overall dimensions include the white border around the painted area. In the right frame this little gem will really bring a touch of life to a room.

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$1 MINIATURE LANDSCAPE STUDY, ORIGINAL OIL by TOM BROWN

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Occasionally when painting on location (en plein air) I like to explore a number of small studies for a landscape before beginning a larger canvas. These small studies help me to organize my thoughts as to composition, values, and color usage. That was the case here.

I actually did this painting on paper, using the same oil paints that I use on canvas. This was the best of several composition studies I did that day, and I used it as the basis for a larger painting that was done that day on location.

This study served me well, and I completed a very satisfying 12x16 inch canvas based on this study. The larger painting was purchased right off the easel by one of the onlookers watching me paint that day. But I also liked this small study very much. It's like a little gem with lots of sparkle, and I kept it for myself.

When this small study was dry I mounted it on a firm backing board for easy framing, and trimmed it out to the 4x4 overall size you see here. The overall dimensions include the white border around the painted area. In the right frame this little gem will really bring a touch of life to a room. I have put this up for auction on eBay with a $1 starting bid. Click the link above for the auction.

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