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The first 2 milestones of a new landscape. Having fun with this one but taking my time with it as well. I’m emphasizing blocks of color more than any details. At least trying to. Everybody knows I always pack in a lot of detail. This canvas is 30″ x 40″. [...] Study for North of the Coastal Plains Sometimes I paint a small 8″ x 10″ study before I paint the big picture. 
30″ x 40″ acrylic on canvas I’ve taken an interest in painting rural landscapes. I’ve only painted a few in my lifetime. They are a challenge for me. This one is a place in Texas that I consider to be really beautiful. I pass it on my way to see my in-laws. [...] 
“Bay Cafe” 24″ x 30″ acrylic on canvas © 2011 Melinda Patrick My latest in the cafe series. I was there the same day I was at the Bridgeway Cafe. See more at MelindaPatrick.com and on my blog. Contact me directly at melindapatrick@gmail.com. [...] “Dusk on the Alley” 36″ x 48″ acrylic on canvas © 2011 Melinda Patrick purchase from Adams Galleries Yes, I posted this painting recently but I’m thrilled to tell you that it’s now available at Adams Galleries in Naples, Florida. The gallery is located at 5201 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 3. [...] “George River” 36″ x 48″ acrylic on canvas © 2011 Melinda Patrick purchase from Adams Galleries When we visit Naples, Florida, we always stop by Tin City and have lunch at one of the riverside restaurants. I’ve studied this scene many times over iced tea and crab salad. [...] “Sunbathers” 18″ x 24″ acrylic on canvas © 2011 Melinda Patrick If you know me, you know I’ve never painted a pet before. I took on the challenge for charity. Hurricane Ike wiped out a lot of Galveston including the Humane Society. A fundraiser auction will take place on Sunday, August 28, 2011, 1-3 pm [...] “Clear Day” 18″ x 24″ acrylic on canvas © 2011 Melinda Patrick San Francisco. Across the street from the Art Institute on Chestnut. Looking towards the Bay. See more at MelindaPatrick.com. Contact me directly at melindapatrick@gmail.com. “The Pier” 18″ x 24″ oil on canvas © 2011 Melinda Patrick I grew up painting with oils. I got my BFA painting in oils. Suddenly acrylics are my media of choice and I’m befuddled by oils. So I’m determined to conquer them again and make them do what I want them to do. This [...] © 2010 Melinda PatrickSnowy Place – acrylic on canvas, 5″ x 7″Contemporary realism, landscape, winter, snow Once I was in a snowy place. It was way too cold for me. I can take the cold for a little while but pretty soon I’m done and ready for summer. I painted this one for the [...] |
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