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RICHARD SCHMID NOTES, COASTAL PLEIN AIR by TOM BROWN

Most collectors familiar with my work know me for my brush paintings, but I also paint frequently with the palette knife, which provides a very different visual experience. This 6x8 inch coastal painting was done with a combination of brushes and the knife together.

Artists often feel they should limit themselves to just brushes or the knife in order to maintain a consistency of style. Many of the great masters disagree, and so do I.

Richard Schmid is an excellent example. Richard Schmid is one of the most accomplished masters of our time, known best for his masterful use of the brush in both figure painting and landscapes. Interestingly he also endorses and uses the palette knife in his work.

In his book “Richard Schmid Paints The Figure” (published in 1973) he mentions being inspired by one of his heroes, Nicholai Fechin as a master of the knife as well as brushes in his work.

In another of his books “Richard Schmid Paints Landscapes” (published in 1975), Richard admonishes artists to learn to use the knife. He suggests locking away your brushes for a time and painting only with the knife to master this “amazingly versatile instrument.”

More than two decades later in his classic book “Alla Prima – Everything I Know About Painting, by Richard Schmid” he again devotes time to knife painting and describes situations when the knife is the best tool. An example shown in this book is “Cascade Barn” which was painted exclusively with the knife.

Emille Gruppe, another artist whose work I admire, describes how one of his teachers the great Charles Hawthorne forced students to spend time learning how to use the knife exclusively in order to broaden their skills.

I enjoy using both tools. I often use the knife to complete portions of paintings that are primarily done with brushes. And I also create many paintings using only the knife, which creates a very different visual experience than paintings done with brushes.

I hope this brief discussion was of interest. If you would like to comment, please email me here:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

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RICHARD SCHMID NOTES, FULL MOON NOCTURNE by TOM BROWN

Most collectors familiar with my work know me for my brush paintings, but I also paint frequently with the palette knife, which provides a very different visual experience. This painting is an 8x10 inch palette knife oil painting entitled “THE MOON AND THE STARS.”

Artists often feel they should limit themselves to just brushes or the knife in order to maintain a consistency of style. Many of the great masters disagree, and so do I.

Richard Schmid is an excellent example. Richard Schmid is one of the most accomplished masters of our time, known best for his masterful use of the brush in both figure painting and landscapes. Interestingly he also endorses and uses the palette knife in his work.

In his book “Richard Schmid Paints The Figure” (published in 1973) he mentions being inspired by one of his heroes, Nicholai Fechin as a master of the knife as well as brushes in his work.

In another of his books “Richard Schmid Paints Landscapes” (published in 1975), Richard admonishes artists to learn to use the knife. He suggests locking away your brushes for a time and painting only with the knife to master this “amazingly versatile instrument.”

More than two decades later in his classic book “Alla Prima – Everything I Know About Painting, by Richard Schmid” he again devotes time to knife painting and describes situations when the knife is the best tool. An example shown in this book is “Cascade Barn” which was painted exclusively with the knife.

Emille Gruppe, another artist whose work I admire, describes how one of his teachers the great Charles Hawthorne forced students to spend time learning how to use the knife exclusively in order to broaden their skills.

I enjoy using both tools. I often use the knife to complete portions of paintings that are primarily done with brushes. And I also create many paintings using only the knife, which creates a very different visual experience than paintings done with brushes.

I hope this brief discussion was of interest. If you would like to comment, please email me here:
tombrownstudio@cox.net

Thanks for stopping to look. If you would like to own this painting click here to bid:
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PLEIN AIR VIDEO and LANDSCAPE by TOM BROWN

Take a look over my shoulder as I paint outdoors on location in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRMNvNVxrrI

Today’s painting “NATURE’S INSPIRATION” is an 8x10-inch original oil painting. Contact me directly for purchasing details. Thanks for looking.
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PAINTING VIDEO and TOM BROWN PLEIN AIR PAINTING

Take a look over my shoulder as I paint at a local farm. Here’s a link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs6T7oQslYc&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

“WORKING THE LAND” is an 8x10-inch original oil painting. Thanks for looking.
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TOM BROWN, PASTORAL LANDSCAPE, PLEIN AIR PAINTING

“A MOMENT OF SERENITY” 6x6 inch original plein air oil painting, ready to frame. $5 - Click here to bid:
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Tom Brown
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TOM BROWN, RESTFUL PLEIN AIR PAINTING

“A RESTFUL DAY IN THE FRESH AIR” 6x6 inch original plein air oil painting by Tom Brown
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TOM BROWN, COLORFUL PLEIN AIR PAINTING

“HAPPY HOUR” 6x6 inch original plein air oil painting by Tom Brown
SOLD
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TOM BROWN, LARGE COLORFUL BOATS, HARBOR IN SUNLIGHT

“SUNLIGHT IN THE HARBOR” 12x16 inch original oil by Tom Brown
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TOM BROWN, LARGE PEACEFUL PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE

“NATURE AT HER FINEST” 12x16 inch original plein air oil painting by Tom Brown
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TOM BROWN, LARGE COLORFUL FLORAL STILL LIFE IN SUNLIGHT

This 11x14-inch oil painting was created outdoors in the summer sunlight. I painted it during an outdoor oil painting workshop I taught for other artists.

The warm summer sunlight brings out the delicious colors in the fruit and flowers, and I captured that effect in this original oil painting.

I am including a photo showing some of the students set up near my easel as this was being painted. My easel is just to the right of center in the photo, with the painting in progress.

(I am not at my easel in the photo because I was taking this picture.)

Just beyond my easel you can see the table with the still life set up.

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SATURDAY SUPER-MOON STORY, TOM BROWN

I felt like I was viewing an alien planet. The moonrise Saturday night was HUGE.

It felt like it was only a few miles away. And it was a deep golden-orange color. Unreal.

Of course I immediately grabbed my gear and went outside to paint it.

I realize this seems unbelievable in a painting, but this is what I saw and I wanted to share it here on my blog.

I googled it this morning and learned it was called a “Super Moon” when it’s this close to earth. The previous Super Moon was 18 years ago. Check out some of the great photos online.

If you’re an artist you might be interested in the equipment I use for painting outdoor at night. One of my free YouTube videos shows the setup. A key item is a small headlamp to illuminate my painting. You can get these headlamps in any sports or camping store. Give it a try sometime.

Today’s painting:
“SUPER MOON”
6x8 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown
SOLD
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TOM BROWN, ROAD PLEIN AIR PAINTING

“SOMEWHERE TO BE”
6x8 inch original plein air
oil painting by Tom Brown

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FLORAL PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING BY TOM BROWN

"BOLD COLORS"
12x16 INCH COLORFUL PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING
BY TOM BROWN

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SOLD

This painting is very affordably priced at the moment, until I resume gallery affiliations later this year. Let me know if you would like it to grace your home.

Thanks for looking.
- - Tom Brown

PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING & VIDEO BY TOM BROWN

"ON THE ROAD AGAIN"
5x7 INCH PALETTE KNIFE
PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY

TOM BROWN
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Surface texture can be an important part of a painting's visual appeal. In a recent YouTube video I demonstrated this while painting on location with a palette knife rather than using a brush.

The scene shown here was also painted in the same way. It was created on location, working directly from nature to capture the honesty of light and color.

To watch the YouTube video click the type above the image or Google TOM BROWN ART NOTES.

Thanks for looking. Have a great day.
- - Tom Brown

CALIFORNIA PLEIN AIR SEASCAPE by TOM BROWN

"THUNDERING SURF"
6x8 inch Impressionist Plein Air
Original Oil Painting by Tom Brown
SOLD

Thundering waves pounded these ocean rocks with a deafening roar. The spray flew high into the air, misting over me as I worked. It was an exciting day for painting at the ocean.

To capture the spirit and energy of the moment I used bold, dynamic strokes of thick, juicy oil paint. This one was all about my emotional reaction to the scene.

No fussy details here; when I felt I had captured the essence of the scene the painting was finished.

If you would like this little jewel for your home, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking. Have a wonderful day, filled with passion!
-- Tom Brown

ROSES, IMPRESSIONIST STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

"ROMANTIC ROSES"
6x8 inch Impressionist
Original Oil Painting
by Tom Brown

What can I say - roses always seem so romantic and they are a pleasure to paint. If you would like this little jewel for your home, email me at tombrownstudio@cox.net.

Thanks for looking, and have a lovely day.
-- Tom Brown

ROSES, IMPRESSIONIST STILL LIFE by TOM BROWN

"THE ROMANCE OF COLOR"

8x10 inch Impressionist
Still Life Oil Painting of Roses
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SOLD

Today is another rainy day, so I decided to stay in the studio again and paint another still life rather than venture out on location for plein air painting. As I said yesterday, I'm a "fair weather" plein air painter.

I love painting roses. They feel so romantic. And that inspired the title for today's painting. If you would like a little romance in your home, email me and we can make this one yours.

Thanks for looking. Have a warm and wonderful day.
-- Tom Brown

TOM BROWN / 8X10 PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE PAINTING

“HOME SWEET HOME”
8x10 inch painting by Tom Brown
SOLD

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TOM BROWN / 8X10 ONION STILL LIFE PAINTING

“RED TWIST TIE”
8x10 inch painting by Tom Brown
SOLD

This is another of my paintings that was merely an excuse to play with my paints. The fresh onions simply happened to be handy, and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to immortalize them in oils. I guess this one is for onion lovers.

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Thanks for looking.