My Interior Art Paintings

Apr 10 2012 ·0

For years now, I’ve been learning to paint with oils.  Thanks in no small part to the wide variety of classes I’ve taken with so many gifted instructors and artists, I’ve made great strides.  I so enjoy the  process of oil painting, the tranquility and creativity it affords, and with much practice, the results.  Over the years I’ve painted an array of subject matter: from flowers and landscapes to  portraits and figures  to still life.   However, I had  yet to find a genre that would  “just fit me”.  Then came my a-ha moment:  I  decided to try painting interiors.  Using my own designs along with designs from magazines as inspiration, I think I may have found my niche!

I am really having fun with this new genre and I’m loving these petite (6″x6″)  room portraits.  Come take a peek and please, let me know what you think~

This first one is almost an exact duplicate of the magazine shot with the exception of the carpet which is my interpretation as you can see.

It’s amazing what you can fit on a 6×6 canvas, isn’t it?

The next magazine shot I rendered very loosely. The under painting is a coral red and I love how it peeks out from the taupe paint.  I changed the color of the pink pouf to my new fave,  orange.  It seems to be very “in” to paint with large brush strokes and not with too much detail~ this is an example of that style.

Ah, my friend Paul insisted I find a room that was masculine. I think this is perfect: the dark wood paneling, the painting of a virile animal and books in bold, dark colors. You may notice the original has a black cross drawn in the middle of it, this helps guide me in the drawing of the furniture and other large details.

My friend, teacher, and outstanding painter, Lisa Daria Kennedy encouraged me to paint the edges of this room very loosely to draw the eye towards the chair and the desk.  I experimented and loved the result… Thank you L.

And finally my favorite~My interpretation of the cover of Veranda (note the absence of the puppy…).  However  the silk window creation, niches and soft peach hues remain and  frame the window overlooking this grand view. Ahhh, Spring…..

If you would like a painting of one of your favorite interiors please contact me~ these also make extra special stationary…
I hope you enjoy sharing in my painting journey as much as  I am  enjoying taking it!  As always, thank you for your feedback and support!

“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.”

~Henry Ward Beecher

xo,

Pamela

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