Wednesday, January 02, 2008

MY FIRST PLEIN AIR PAINTING OF 2008



“FIRST PAINTING OF 2008”
6X6 inch Original Oil Painting
Want this painting? Email me with an offer. tombrownart@gmail.com

I've been tagged by Liza Hirst. This is a fascinating new phenomenon among daily bloggers. I am sure you will see many more “tags” among bloggers in the coming months.

Here are the rules I was given when I was tagged:
1. Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.
2. Share 5 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog

Okay everyone, here are 5 facts about me (some random, some weird):

1. I have wanted to be an artist since I was a toddler. My Mom and grandfather were artists. I was the illustrator for the school newspaper all through high school, and illustrated the yearbooks in my sophomore, junior and senior years. We won a national award for my senior yearbook. I spent a number of years in advertising before turning to fine art full time.

2. One of the most influential people in my life was Pop Storey, who owned the art school I went to in Cincinnati. He and his wife Nina virtually adopted me during my art school years and I formed a very close lifelong bond with them. Another major influence was Art Magee, who ran the top advertising illustration studio in Chicago. He was my first employer in advertising. Art taught me many things about life, art and kindness and emphasized that I pass it on. I’ve been doing that ever since.

3. I am the 4th of 8 children (5 boys, 3 girls).

4. Weight training has been a hobby since I discovered it as a 130 pound teenager. I eventually added enough muscle to bench press 305 pounds and deadlift 450 pounds. For a number of years I marketed my own mail order bodybuilding course quite successfully.

5. I spent my teen years in rural Kentucky. The virgin woods surrounding our home had been undisturbed since the time of Daniel Boone, and we often found Indian artifacts while hiking there. The entire area has now been developed as a series of housing tracts and the woods are gone.

I would like to tag these artists:
JUSTIN CLAYTON,
KARIN JURICK,
BELINDA DEL PESCO,
PETER YESIS,
J MATT MILLER

Today’s thought to smile about:
Hopes, dreams and possibilities for the year ahead

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Tuesday, January 01, 2008

MY FINAL PLEIN AIR PAINTING OF 2007



“FINAL PAINTING OF 2007”
6X6 inch Original Oil Painting

SOLD

This is my final plein air painting of the year, painted on December 31, 2007. My wife and I were shopping at Foothills Ranch and the spectacular scenery inspired me to grab my mini paintbox from the car to create one final painting of the year.

While I painted this from the edge of the parking lot my wife was able to enjoy a bit of shopping time alone. This was a bonus for her because I’m a typical “male” shopper. I go in, get what I want, and check out. My wife is more of a “recreational” shopper and likes spending a bit more time in stores than I do. (Men are from Mars, etc.) This way everybody was happy.

Here is a photo of the actual scene for comparison, and a picture of the mini paintbox I used. My Midwest friends may find it hard to believe but this photo was actually taken as I painted outdoors on December 31, with temperatures in the 70s. I love the weather, the sunshine and the stunning scenery where I live. Hope you can see that in this painting.

Want this painting? Email me with an offer. tombrownart@gmail.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM CALIFORNIA!

By the way, my entire website has been renovated with a fresh new look, check it out. http://www.tombrownstudio.com/

Today’s thought to smile about:
Do an unexpected kindness today, and let that set the tone for the New Year.

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Monday, December 31, 2007

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR ROSES


“SUNLIGHT AND FRAGRANCE”
8x10 inch Original Oil Painting
SOLD

If your New Year’s Resolution is to learn Oil Painting or Plein Air painting, my newest CD Art Books are just what you need. Details are on my website. By the way, my entire website has been renovated with a fresh new look, check it out. http://www.tombrownstudio.com/

Today’s thought to smile about:
Happy New Year!!!

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Sunday, December 30, 2007

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR SEASCAPE


“DOING THE WAVE”
6x6 inch Original Oil Painting

Set your own price if you would like to own this piece. Email me with any offer. tombrownart@gmail.com I take PayPal and personal checks. I ship to US only.
SOLD

If your New Year’s Resolution is to learn Oil Painting or Plein Air painting, my newest CD Art Books are just what you need. Details are on my website. By the way, my entire website has been renovated with a fresh new look, check it out. http://www.tombrownstudio.com/

Today’s thought to smile about:
New Year’s Eve

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Saturday, December 29, 2007

CALIFORNIA IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE


“BLUSTERY DAY”
6x6 inch Original Oil Painting

Set your own price if you would like to own this piece. Email me with any offer. tombrownart@gmail.com I take PayPal and personal checks. I ship to US only.
SOLD

If your New Year’s Resolution is to learn Oil Painting or Plein Air painting, my newest CD Art Books are just what you need. Details are on my website. By the way, my entire website has been renovated with a fresh new look, check it out. http://www.tombrownstudio.com/

Today’s thought to smile about:
All the possibilities of a fresh New Year!

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Friday, December 28, 2007

IMPRESSIONIST DAILY PAINTING, CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE


“FRESH COLORS”
6x6 inch Original Oil Painting
SOLD


If your New Year’s Resolution is to learn Oil Painting or Plein Air painting, my newest CD Art Books are just what you need. Details are on my website. By the way, my entire website has been renovated with a fresh new look, check it out. http://www.tombrownstudio.com/

Today’s thought to smile about:
Thinking about New Year’s Resolutions

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Thursday, December 27, 2007

SOUP CAN, DAILY PAINTER IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING



“CREAM OF MUSHROOM”
6x6 inch Original Oil Painting

SOLD

If your New Year’s Resolution is to learn Oil Painting or Plein Air painting, my newest CDs are just what you need. They’re like art books on your computer, where I share all my inside secrets, tips and techniques that you can use right away.

“OIL PAINTING MADE EASY” is for absolute beginners, and will get anyone started in the right direction.

“PLEIN AIR PAINTING MADE EASY” covers my approach to outdoor painting in a variety of situations. Each is $30 including shipping. tombrownart@gmail.com

Today’s thought to smile about:
Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup. Mmmm!

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Wednesday, December 26, 2007

CALIFORNIA PLEIN AIR IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE PAINTING



“AROUND THE BEND”
6x8 inch Original Oil Painting

Make me an offer and set your own price if you want this painting.
SOLD

If your New Year’s Resolution is to learn Oil Painting or Plein Air painting, my newest CDs are just what you need. They’re like art books on your computer, where I share all my inside secrets, tips and techniques that you can use right away.

“OIL PAINTING MADE EASY” is for absolute beginners, and will get anyone started in the right direction.

“PLEIN AIR PAINTING MADE EASY” covers my approach to outdoor painting in a variety of situations. Each is $30 including shipping. tombrownart@gmail.com

Today’s thought to smile about:
Appreciating all that life has to offer

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