Shore Birds - Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser for Rockport Center for the Arts

Shore Birds, 8 x 6, oil on panel, L. Daniel © 2017

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You will be redirected to fundraiser check out page at Plein Air Austin.

Painting to be shipped at end of fundraiser, by October 15.

HURRICANE HARVEY FUNDRAISER 

FOR THE ROCKPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

On August 25th, Hurricane Harvey came ashore over the coastal town of Rockport. This thriving art community suffered a great loss when their Rockport Center for the Arts was devastated by high winds and rain. In response, Plein Air Austin reached out to Texas artists who have generously donated unframed artwork to raise $10,000 to help our neighbors rebuild. Each painting is $100 and 100% of your purchase will go directly to the center. Purchasers will receive a tax deductible receipt.

View all donated paintings HERE... take home some treasures as you lend a hand!

But friends, a picture is worth thousand words...

 The Rockport Center for the Arts BEFORE Hurricane Harvey...

 ... and AFTER...

Please join us as we help our friends on the coast...

And many thanks to Robin Cheers for her incredible organization of this event!

Cut Pineapple - Twenty-six of 30 in 30

Cut Pineapple, 5 x 7, oil on canvas, L. Daniel © 2015

#26 in 30 Day Challenge

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There is nothing quite like fresh pineapple - so juicy and delicious! The double joy was painting it first (two times!) This one was perfectly ripe and will be featured in the breakfast mix for the next few days. Yum!

Please join me for these upcoming Workshops:

March 26-29, 2015 | Plein Air | Click here to register: Austin, Texas

April 30-May 2, 2015 | Plein Air | Click here to register: St. Simons Island, GA

Tomatillos Three - Fourteen of 30 in 30

Tomatillos Three, 5 x 7, oil on panel, L. Daniel © 2015

#14 of 30 Day Challenge

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Well, I wasn't quite done with the tomatillos. They are just so very cool and I wanted another try at painting those papery shells, AND the fruit inside which is such a beautiful vibrant green. 

Please join me for these upcoming Workshops:

January 22-24, 2015 | Still Life | Click here to register: Austin, Texas

March 26-29, 2015 | Plein Air | Click here to register: Austin, Texas

April 30-May 2, 2015 | Plein Air | Click here to register: St. Simons Island, GA

Vine Ripened - Twelve of 30 in 30

Vine Ripened, 5 x 7, oil on panel, L. Daniel © 2015

#12 of 30 Day Challenge

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Another day, another painting... and more edible subjects. It's a good thing the produce section of our local grocery is well stocked with colorful veggies and fruits! There is always something delicious to paint! :)

Please join me for these upcoming Workshops:

January 22-24, 2015 | Still Life | Click here to register: Austin, Texas

March 26-29, 2015 | Plein Air | Click here to register: Austin, Texas

April 30-May 2, 2015 | Plein Air | Click here to register: St. Simons Island, GA

Pom Sketch - Eleven of 30 in 30

Pom Sketch, 5 x 7, oil on panel, L. Daniel © 2015

#11 in 30 Day Challenge

Today's painting is a tonal sketch of my garden pomegranates. My goal was to focus only on shapes and values to capture their simple beauty. For my painter friends, I painted an overall tone on the whole canvas, then used both a reductive and an additive approach to establish the forms (wiping away and painting back in). My paint was a combination of ultramarine blue and burnt sienna mixed to a dark neutral. 

Please join me for these upcoming Workshops:

January 22-24, 2015 | Still Life | Click here to register: Austin, Texas

March 26-29, 2015 | Plein Air | Click here to register: Austin, Texas

April 30-May 2, 2015 | Plein Air | Click here to register: St. Simons Island, GA

Reaching Shadows

Reaching Shadows, 6 x 6, oil on panel, L. Daniel © 2012

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This is another small, studio study inspired by a morning spent observing and teaching during my plein air class. Our class met at Fiesta Gardens, a city park that is generally closed to the public (though it can be rented for private events). Since I didn't get to paint while there, I had to get the images out of my system when I got home. :) The colors that day were just stunning... that yellow-orange building against the blue, blue sky was simply delicious. Many thanks to the generous souls who allowed us to come in and enjoy it all!