Sunday, October 2, 2011

Leeward Oahu Seascapes - Photos





The above reference photos are some I took on the Leeward coast of Oahu not too long ago.   I hope to paint them before too long.    I have so many references photos that I realize I will never be able to paint from them all.    Speaking of painting, there has been some personal business lately that has interfered with my painting time.   Hopefully I will be back at the easel very soon.    Below are some photos taken at Barbers Point on the Leeward coast of Oahu.



The lighthouse will definitely be painted very soon !   Well, Lord willing that is .    We just never know what tomorrow holds, so it is best to take it one day at a time.  Have goals and plans, yes, but realize time and circumstances may make some things impossible. .... or possible !

Let me know which reference photo is your favorite.   Thank you for visiting and please return soon !

reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Makapuu Beach , Oahu, Hawaii - Photos


Good surf at Makapuu Beach

Makapuu means "bulging eye" in Hawaiian.  This beach is located on the windward side of the island of Oahu and is also at the eastern most point of that island.    The beach is popular for body surfing, but large waves and riptides can make swimming hazardous.    This photo of mine, and the ones following here, are possible references for future paintings.   Let me know your favorites !


Looking towards Rabbit Island and Black Rock

Another view of Makapuu Beach.   The larger offshore tuff cone island shown here is know as Manana or Rabbit Island, partly because it resembles a large rabbit's head and also a rancher once released rabbits there that inhabited the island for a time.   It is now a protected bird sanctuary and is illegal to land there.
The small volcanic islet to the right of Rabbit Island is known as Black Rock or Kaohikaipu and is also a State Seabird Sanctuary.

Makapuu Beach 

This view shows the highway in the background which will take you to Makapuu Point Lighthouse .  Well, it will take you to where you can park your vehicle and hike a 1.75 mile trail to the lighthouse which sits on a 600 foot cliff which overlooks Makapuu Beach.    I had intended to include photos of the lighthouse, but for some reason my computer is not allowing them to upload correctly right now so I will save that for a future post.  

Beautiful plumeria at Makapuu Beach Park 

I will be posting new paintings soon.   Thank you so much for visiting and please return again soon !

reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Think Pink - Plumeria


12" x 12" Acrylic on canvas


This is the completed painting of pink plumeria blossoms that was previously posted here as a work in progress.    If you view the earlier post  on this site showing various stages of the painting, you can tell I changed the arrangement even more in this finished painting.   On my blog at my main website I also show some of my own reference photos of plumeria blooms.    To view them, please go here   

Thank you for visiting and please return again soon.   I am currently working on other paintings that I will post here soon.   


Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Full Moon At Sunset - Hawaii


6" x 6" Acrylic on canvas
$300


I was just in the mood to paint a full moon, but I wanted it to be different from the typical dark blue sky at the midnight hour.     My original intention was to have the sky more soft and subtle with delicate colors,  but once I began painting things just happened on their own and before I knew it the colors had intensified and cloud formations I had not intended to paint at the beginning suddenly appeared.   I decided I was satisfied with the outcome and signed it , although it painted itself !






Thursday, August 25, 2011

Three Koi And White Waterlilies


6" x 6" Acrylic on canvas
$300


I put the finishing touches on this painting a few minutes ago.    For some reason this painting took longer than the previous Koi painting I posted here; mostly because I was striving for perfection in the large white waterlily.  I simply wanted the color to be beautiful and varied; there is always a lot of various colors in the color white.   This photo does not render all the shades of lavender, pink, blue, and yellow in the waterlily that are in the original painting .

This miniature and the previous one posted "Seven Koi Among Seven Waterlilies" would be excellent companions to purchase and hang side by side in your home or office as they are the same size and have similar colors.  

Thank you for stopping by to visit and please return again soon !  



Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Seven Koi Among Seven Waterlilies



6" x 6" Acrylic on canvas
$300


This is a brand new miniature that was a so enjoyable for me to paint !  Well, I always enjoy painting no matter what !   But this was a subject that I had not painted in several years and it felt so natural and comfortable to be painting Koi and waterlilies once again.    It was such a wonderful experience for me that I have started another similar miniature but with a different arrangement and only one waterlily.     Please visit here again soon to see this new work.  


Remember, I enjoy all your comments and any questions you may have.   As always, shipping is free if you live in the USA.  


Friday, August 19, 2011

"Beauty In Dark Waters" - Wood Duck


6" x 6" Acrylic on canvas
$300


I just completed this new miniature and it was wonderful to combine two of my favorite subjects in one painting..... waterlilies and a Wood Duck.     I apologize for the photo of this painting not being the best, but after several tries I decided to settle on this one.  I will try again to take more photos of this painting later today before I post it to my main website's gallery of paintings.   I did make a blog post there with lots of information about Wood Ducks and included two of my reference photos for this painting.   To see this additional information visit here

I have been painting in acrylics and in miniature sizes to make things easier for me until I mend better after breaking my right elbow.  I do believe I will begin using my oil paints again very soon as I miss them so much.  Oil is my favorite medium.   

I did want to share that there is such a thing as ornamental Wood Ducks, and they come in such colors as apricot, white, and a beautiful silver .   They are not found in the wild, of course, but are instead the product of selected breeding and may be purchased to raise at www.mallardlanefarms.com .    You might enjoy just viewing the beautiful photographs of these ornamental Wood Ducks at that website.  

I welcome all comments and if interested in purchasing the above painting please contact me at   reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com   .   Mahalo !

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Anticipation - Above Diamondhead Beach


6" x 6" Acrylic on panel
$300



I had walked along this beach at Diamondhead Lighthouse on Oahu not far from Waikiki, which beach is many many feet below this scene.  I decided to take more photos of the flowers high above the beach next to the road , and just as I came near this area a surfer placed his surf board in this spot as if to oblige me.... I quickly took a few reference photos, realizing it would make a perfect painting.   I intend to do a large oil painting from this study.   

This miniature seascape was completed just yesterday.   It needs a good home !   Please contact me if interested  or if you have any questions about this or another painting shown on this website.   I welcome all comments .   Mahalo for stopping by to visit ! 




Monday, August 8, 2011

Almost Sunset - Kekaha Beach


6" x 6" Acrylic on panel
$300


This painting of the southwestern shore or leeward side of Kauai is pretty true to the reference photo I took there about four years ago.   It really was near sunset time and the beach sand had a nice orange glow instead of a daytime bleached white look.   This area is more scenic than swimmable as the surf and currents are dangerous and unpredictable with sharp coral present as well.   There are experienced surfers that brave the waters, but for the average person it is best not to venture into the ocean there unless the water looks calm.    This area is the longest  uninterrupted beach on Kauai, about a 15 mile stretch.    There are some nice videos on YouTube of this area; at the time I visited there I did not have a camera with video capabilities.


This painting is cause for celebration !   It is my first painting to attempt since I broke my right elbow on June 3.   It felt wonderful to be painting again and everyone can look forward to my making more frequent posts to this site from now on .    So please stop by again soon and see what is new on the easel.



Monday, August 1, 2011

Hanauma Bay Resident


12"x16" Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas


This painting was a joy to paint !  I love to paint roosters as they are so colorful and pretty--  oops, handsome!  Wild jungle fowl are abundant on all the Hawaiian Islands.    For the most part they are skittish of people,  but this guy and some hens were not so shy and one of the hens even laid an egg right near me as I photographed them at Hanauma Bay,  a popular snorkeling beach on the island of Oahu .    Besides the beach there, there is a park and lots of surrounding brush, etc, where I suppose the jungle fowl called home,  thus the title of the painting.     Below is a photo I took overlooking Hanuama Bay.




Hanauma Bay - Oahu, Hawaii

 You can easily see the coral in the ocean shown in this photograph.   Lots of colorful fish and turtles for the snorkeler to enjoy here.    The water is not very deep at all for quite a ways from the beach itself.    This bay is more on the Southeast side of Oahu, near the suburb called Hawaii Kai. 

Please feel free to contact me if interested in the painting above or any other artwork you may like to purchase on this blog.   I welcome your comments and questions !




Sunday, July 24, 2011

Baby Makapu'u Beach - Oahu



5" x 7" watercolor
$75.00

Baby Makapu'u Beach is more of a secluded beach just past the very popular Makapu'u Beach if heading north towards Waimanalo Beach.  This area is more on the Southeast side of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. In the background are the three peaks of Mount Olomana, sometimes hidden by the clouds. 

This painting is shipped with a single white mat that fits a 8" x 10" frame.   Shipping is free within the USA.   

I welcome your comments and questions !   Please contact me at reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com  if interested in purchasing this painting.    Thank you for stopping by to visit !

Thursday, June 30, 2011

"Just Peachy" Hibiscus and "Pink Torch Ginger #2"

"Just Peachy" - Hibiscus
12"x 16" Acrylic/Gallery wrap canvas
"Pink Torch Ginger #2"
12"x 16" Acrylic/Gallery wrap canvas

Both of the original paintings shown above are available for $1200 each.  I recently posted some interesting information about Torch gingers along with some photographs on my main website blog which you can view here .  There are many varieties of ginger found in Hawaii and I will continue to write about them and publish my photos on my main website www.reynoldsrenditions.com.

Both of these paintings are shown at Fine Art America where you may purchase prints of them in the size and format of your choice.  Also at that site I have many of my fine art photos of varieties of Hibiscus flowers which may also be purchased as prints,  Please visit my site at Fine Art America by going here .

Mahalo for stopping by to visit and please return again soon.

reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com

Monday, June 27, 2011

Zebras, Rhino, and Water Hyacinth

Reference photograph



Water Hyacinth reference photograph


What do these two photos have in common?  Nothing at first glance!   But they were both taken at the Honolulu zoo and both images were recently posted here for interested collectors to purchase as prints and notecards at Fine Art America.  At this site you can chose the size and format you desire, whether a "flat" print (framed or unframed) or on gallery wrap canvas.   Please visit my site there at the above link provided for a selection of my paintings as well as my photographs to choose from to add to your art collection. 

Not only do I miss painting, I also miss photographing various things of interest here in Hawaii. I am so looking forward to being able to create and paint once again, hopefully in August.   Please continue to visit here with me in the meantime as I will continue to post photos and any art related news and events of interest.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Chickadees and Titmouse Art Prints

Chickadees With Crepe Myrtle


Titmouse Amongst The Roses


I have a limited inventory of these photographic art prints available for sale for $10 each.  The image of each print is approximately  5"x7" and may be matted and framed under glass to fit an 8"x10" frame or larger.  They will be shipped free but unmatted and unframed within the USA.  Outside the USA I believe $8.00 will be sufficient to cover shipping and handling.

The original 8"x10" oil paintings have been sold.  I painted these delightful birds when I lived on the USA mainland and observed them at my several bird feeders outside my studio window.  I miss these sweet little fellows as they do not live in the Hawaiian islands.


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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Winner!

Shark's Cove
8"x10" acrylic on canvas


Bea Endert of California was the winner of this painting in the June 1 drawing !   She has received the painting and is very happy! That makes me happy too!   I first posted information about this painting and the drawing on the May 12 post on this blog if you would like to scroll down for more information. 
I really miss painting at my easel, but I have been doing other art related things and reading some important books I have had but never got around to reading because I was always painting constantly!

Will post some miniature prints of my paintings that are for sale in the next day or two so please check back with me.   Mahalo!


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Monday, June 20, 2011

Harbor In Paradise

6"x6" Acrylic on Raymar panel
$325


This harbor is near Ala Moana beach park in Honolulu.  I painted it pretty true to the reference photo I had taken a couple of months ago.   It was also painted right before I broke my right elbow on June 3 .  Since my right arm is of course still in a cast, I cannot hold a camera properly to photograph my paintings so I scanned the original painting on my printer to be able to post it here.  I personally believe the camera is more true than the scan on the printer, but wanted to share this painting with you and let you know I am looking forward to when I will be able to paint again in a few weeks.  Typing with my left hand index finger is slow going as well, so will be grateful when I can type normally again. 

Thank you for stopping by and please visit again soon.    It will be August before I can begin painting again, but I will be posting any news and photos before then.

Please feel free to comment and to inquire about purchasing this or another painting.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Explanation

Hello and greetings from paradise!   I will not be able to paint for a few weeks due to the fact that  I broke my right elbow.. and I am right handed.    I will post what I can in the meantime, but will not be
 able to paint again until August.

Appreciate all your support and have a nice summer!

Carol Reynolds

Monday, May 23, 2011

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Study # 3, Holei Sea Arch

6" x 8" Acrylic on panel
$350



Holei sea arch is quite impressive and is over 90 feet tall.   Most sea arches are formed by erosion from the ocean, but Holei sea arch was formed by the creation of new land from lava flows.    More information about this sea arch may be found here 

It was such a joy to paint another seascape and to celebrate I began two new miniature seascapes yesterday!   They are not scenes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park  like this painting of Holei sea arch.  I may paint more scenes from that park in the future, but now I  feel a need to pursue something different for a change.   This artist thrives on variety !

Studio  808.536.0650



Friday, May 20, 2011

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Study # 2


6" x 8" Acrylic on panel
$350

This is not your usual "postcard" type pretty scene typically shown of Hawaii.   It is a part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that has hardened lava and is more like a desert, due to the acid rain from the frequent volcanic eruptions.   I found this area very interesting and unique and wanted to capture on canvas  something a little out of the ordinary for me as an artist and to expose the viewer to a glimpse of Hawaii few expect to see in a tropical island.   Actually, the Big Island of Hawaii where Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located, has a mix of habitats in seven ecological life zones from seacoast to rain forest and so on to upland forest and alpine.  

Please contact me if you are interested in this or another painting.  Your comments are always welcome.

Studio   808.536.0650


Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Study # 1


6" x 8" Acrylic on Panel
$350


This scene is an area in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that has less vegetation than other sections, but I rather enjoyed the subtle colors and the unique arching tree in the foreground.   The painting turned out to have a slight impressionistic bent, which was not planned but which seems to suit this landscape.  To my disappointment, when I made the visit to this park, the Kilauea volcano was not erupting at that time.   The closest I have come to viewing the eruptions is on the TV news !   For viewing the eruptions , you may watch webcams here

I have also begun two more miniature paintings inspired by my visit to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and will post them here very soon .   These studies are for reference for  future larger major works.  

Studio  808.536.0650

Thursday, May 12, 2011

"Shark's Cove" - Oahu (Free Painting)



8" x 10" Acrylic on canvas


This is the free painting for the June 1, 2011, drawing .   It is a scene on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, and is very near the famous Pipeline beach popular with surfers.    Locals call this area "Shark's Cove" .

To be eligible to win this painting valued at $500, you need to sign up for my monthly newsletter at my main website http://www.reynoldsrenditions.com/  or go here for more information and you will see the link to my newsletter where you may fill out your information.  

This painting is on stretched canvas and will be shipped free to the winner of the drawing.   If you have any questions about this painting or the drawing itself or any other works of mine, please feel free to comment and to ask me any questions.   

Studio    808.536.0650

Monday, May 9, 2011

"Desert Majesty" (El Capitan - Guadalupe Mountains)


12" x 16" Oil on canvas
$1500

I finished this painting yesterday after debating whether to add more detail to the mountains and the rocky foreground; finally decided to let it be.    It is very typical of the Chihuahuan Desert where the Guadalupe Mountains are located.   This particular mountain peak is known as El Capitan and rises about  1000 feet high above the desert floor.   This area is on the southwest tip of the mountains and is about 90 miles east of  El Paso, Texas.    More information about this painting and the Guadalupe Mountains National Park may be found here

Hope you enjoy this new landscape and now it is time to move on to a new painting and more miniature works. 

reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com
808.536.0650

Friday, May 6, 2011

Work In Progress - Guadalupe Mountains Texas


12"x16" Oil WIP

This is what I have been up to lately !  This painting still needs several hours more work, but I wanted to share this to let you know I have been busy painting ; just not working on miniatures at the present time, although once I finish the above landscape I will give miniatures a go again and will post more often to this blog.    For more information on this painting go here  .

Also, a reminder that on June 1 there will be a drawing for a FREE painting !    Only those who have signed up for and subscribed to my monthly newsletter at my main website will be eligible to win this 8"x10" original acrylic painting valued at $500 .   Sorry, but personal friends and family will not be included in this drawing.    There will be more information in the May newsletter I will be sending out soon, including a photo of the free painting.   To sign up for the newsletter go here

I welcome all comments and any questions.  

808.536.0650

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Waikiki In Watercolor #1 and #2


                                                               5" x 7" Watercolor Study #1


Earlier this week two "firsts" happened !  For the first time in my life I painted en pleine aire , a French term for simply painting outdoors whatever you happened to be focused on.   The second "first" was .... it was the first time I had painted in watercolors in a very long time.    This is the first painting from that endeavor, and I had a grand time with it.   I found a nice shady spot in Waikiki looking towards the Waianae mountains and had a go at it.   I enjoyed it so much that I went back this Saturday morning (yesterday) and composed the painting below.





   
                                                          5" x 7" Watercolor Study #2


Both of these studies could use a little more touch up work; especially the horizon line on Study #2, but wanted to share what I have been up to lately.    I just began both of these paintings by laying in thin washes of color without sketching the scene first in pencil.    Seascapes come natural to paint for me which is why I chose these two for my first try at watercolor in ages.   As time goes on and I paint more pleine aire  studies,  I will chose more elaborate beach scenes or whatever strikes my fancy.   May try painting at the Honolulu Zoo if they will allow me to do that; will have to check into it.   There are many possibilities for subject matter in Waikiki and all over the island, for that matter.

Please contact me if interested in purchasing these paintings or for commissioning any subject matter you would like..    You may also search for other paintings here by going to the "Search This Blog" gadget in the upper right-hand corner of this page and typing in your choice of subject matter, such as seascapes, etc.  

Thank you for stopping by !

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Orchids Versus Depression


                                                                        8" x 10" Oil
                                                                            $500


The depression in the title of this painting is of course referring to the pink depression glass.  I have had those items for a long time and it felt good to finally paint this glass.   So many things I want to paint; so little time !!   So happy to finish this painting as I need to move on to something new for another competition.   I have several other still life reference photos with these cymbidium orchids and other still life props.    All in due time.....

Hope you enjoy this painting and please come back and visit again soon !

Studio    808.536.0650
reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com

Thursday, April 21, 2011

More Work on WIP (coffee, orchids, and depression glass)


                                                                     8" x 10" Oil


Worked on this some more this evening and it is beginning to excite me a bit to see how it is coming along so well.     Maybe the next session with it I will be able to complete this painting.    Once I saw it photographed on the computer, I realized that spoon handle might be a bit too long and tall so will have to adjust that.     The colors are pretty true in this photo;  I took a few photos outside in daylight and also some indoors with the painting on the easel under lights.    This was one taken outside.

As always, your comments and questions are most welcome !

Studio   808.536.0650
reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com  

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Work In Progress (orchids, coffee, pink depression glass)


                                                              8" x 10" oil WIP

This is my next project to finish.  I had to set it aside for awhile so I could finish a larger, major piece which can be seen  here.     The above work in progress is in the very beginning stages, and I hope to finish it by this weekend.   It will be my first time to paint some pink depression glass I bought specifically to use as still life props.   Below is the reference photo I took of the set up.


You can probably see the paint smudges on this photo !   I really have been busy painting and doing art related projects and will try to post on this blog more frequently in the future.   I would like this blog to be a "daily" painting site of mine; however, I am not a fast, prolific painter by nature...at least, I don't usually finish a painting in one sitting or in a day's time.  We shall see what happens with that daily painting endeavor in the near future.  

Studio   808.536.0650
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Thursday, April 7, 2011

"Greeting The Morning - Wood Duck"


                                                               6" x 8" Acrylic on panel
                                                                           $350


I had a grand time painting this!   Wood ducks are my favorite to paint in the waterfowl family.   This painting will be shipped -unframed-  free within the USA and shipping elsewhere will be $14.00. Please feel free to contact me at reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com or 808.536.0650 .

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                                                    Win A Free Painting !

                                                         June 1, 2011


Please visit my other blog at my main website for more information    http://reynoldsrenditions.com/blog 
Basically the 8"x10"  painting will be given away in a drawing on June 1 this year, but only to one of  those who have subscribed  to  my monthly newsletter at that website   http://reynoldsrenditions.com/email-newletter      .  Sorry , but personal friends and family members are not eligible for this give away.   

Thank you for viewing my art and please visit again soon !                         

Thursday, March 24, 2011

News about "Beauty In Wyoming"



This 6 x 6 inch oil painting that I posted previously on this blog has been accepted and juried into Randy Higbee's Spring 2011   Six Inch Squared Exhibition and Sale in California.   I am so happy and feel privileged to be a part of this show where there were over 1200 entries and only 300 were chosen for the show !    So this painting will not be for sale here on this blog while it is in the exhibit in California and hopefully it will sell at that show.   

Stay posted for new paintings coming up soon.   I have had a lot of interference with my painting time lately and a lot of personal business to take care, so unfortunately I have not been painting quite as much.   Appreciate all of you and your interest.    

Remember, I happily accept commissions if you have a favorite photo of your pet, home, or anything your heart desires for me to paint for you !    I am sorry, but I do not do portraits of people.  

Studio :   808.536.0650
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Monday, March 21, 2011

"Contentment In Wyoming"


                                                                6" x 6" Oil on Raymar panel


I could not help but think of  "contented cows" when trying to decide on a title for this painting!   Frankly, I would be content myself to rest in this pasture   (Psalm 23).   The cows were not in my reference photograph, and I "invented" them without any references.   They just seemed to be at home there in my imagination and when I added them to the painting.   I will probably paint more cows in the near future, as I had fun with them.  

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Take Me Back


                                                              6" x 6" Oil on panel


The entire time I was painting this Wyoming farmland, I kept wishing I could go back again...like right now!  It was such a wonderful experience to travel through Wyoming a few years ago.   The painting is pretty true to the reference photograph of mine, just added an extra hay bale and shrubs in the foreground.  Hope viewing this brings you much pleasure.

reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com
808.536.0650

Saturday, March 5, 2011

The Simple Life


                                                                    6" x 6" Oil on panel
                                                                             $325


This is a fall scene in Michigan painted from a reference photo of mine taken several years ago.   Living in Hawaii I sometimes miss the change of seasons; especially the flowers in the Spring found only on the mainland and the beautiful golden and orange and reds that Fall graces us with.   In the Fall, even though things are "dying"  they are alive with color and beauty; even the cornfield has finished with its summer bounty,  yet is alive with golden hues of  Fall.   

The farmhouse and the red barn were actually present in this scene; I did not "invent" them for the painting,   It is truly a picture of the simple life.  


reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com
808.536.0650

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Beauty In Wyoming


                                                           6" x 6" oil on Raymar panel
                                                                       $325

This miniature painting of a scene somewhere in Wyoming really took me back in time to about ten years ago when I took this and several other reference photos.   The lupines and other wildflowers were in  bloom at the time and just added more charm and beauty to this simple yet inspiring area somewhere between Jackson Hole and Dubois.   I hope to someday return to Jackson Hole and other areas of Wyoming and see it's breathtaking beauty once more. 



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808.536.0650

Monday, February 14, 2011

Asparagus For Dinner


                                                    6" x 12" acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
                                                                        $500


I have not posted to this blog in a few days because I have been working on larger paintings, for the most part, and posting them to my main website  http://www.reynoldsrenditions.com/.   So I am definitely very busy working on several larger paintings at one time right now.   Soon I will be  starting some miniature works, but in the meantime thought you might like to see one of my newer works.   I had so much fun painting this .... it was the first time I had ever painted asparagus.   There will definitely be more fruit and vegetable paintings in the future. 

Please contact me at reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com if interested in purchasing this painting.    As always, your comments are most welcome.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Sunflower Sunshine Duo Two

                                                            5" x 7" Acrylic on Raymar panel
                                                                         $95


This painting is a perfect companion for the "Sunflower Sunshine Duo" posted the other day.   If you would like both paintings, please contact me for a discount on the two  5" x 7" sunflower paintings.   Shipping would still be free in the USA for both paintings.    Contact me at reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com or 808.536.0650

It is time to move on to other subject matter now.   Thank you for viewing my work!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Lemonade



                                                         5" x 7" Acrylic on Raymar panel
                                                                             $95

This was a fun painting, but sometimes it is hard to tell when a painting is finished and that was the case with  this miniature painting.    Perhaps I will do another lemonade painting soon, and maybe one of ice tea as well.    Hope you enjoy!   Remember "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade"!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Kiwi Treat


                                                      5" x 7" Acrylic on Raymar panel
                                                                       $95


My very first time to paint kiwi !   Will definitely paint more in the near future.  I also hope to paint more fruit and vegetables similar to this layout;  close-up and personal !   Hope you enjoy!   The kiwi was quite tasty, by the way!

Remember, shipping is always free (when the art is unframed) within the USA.   

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Sunflower Sunshine Duo


                                                          5" x 7" Acrylic on Raymar panel
                                                                           $95

I am beginning a new series of miniatures that are a little less detailed than my previous work on this blog.   The subject matter will be fruit, flowers, vegetables, and anything else that strikes my fancy to put on panel or canvas.   For the most part they will be on Raymar quality art panels or Ampersand gessobord.  

I intend to have a great time painting these more expressive and less detailed works.   This was the first time in a long time for me to paint sunflowers and I had such a blast I want to paint more sunflowers immediately!   However, a couple of other still life are on the easel right now instead.   Hopefully will be posting one of them in a day or two.   

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Saturday, January 8, 2011

"SLC Landscape With Quail"


9"x12" Acrylic on watercolor paper

This scene is also in the suburbs of Salt Lake City.  There were abundant quail in the area that day.  This was very near the area shown in this past Friday's post.   Again, for some reason I applied the paint very thickly as shown in the close-up below.



Not sure why I went through this stage of thick applications of paint.  Regardless, it will be necessary to mat and frame this painting under glass.   For further information, please feel free to contact me at  reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com  or 808.536.0650

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Friday, January 7, 2011

"Stellar Jay And Iris Garden"


                                                       9"x12" Acrylic on watercolor paper

This painting is of a suburb in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the garden is to the left of the owner's home nearby.   I added the Stellar Jay just for fun and for interest.




This is a close-up shot of the painting so you can see - for whatever reason- I applied the paint rather thickly on the paper.   It will still have to be matted and framed under glass like a regular watercolor.

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