‘Find Painting Hints from Tom’ Category

Sun Flowers, Sun Flowers in a Vase, Flowers in Vases, Wet on Wet, Oil, Painting

13th January 2010 by TOM No Comments

Sun Flower Vase

These sunflowers are painted on a black gesso canvas.  This is so the colors would “pop”

It’s amazing what you can do with a paintbrush.

The “obvious watermarks on all my images are to protect my work.  … Read the rest

Waterfall, Mountains, Mountain Waterfall, Wet on Wet Oil Painting

7th November 2009 by TOM 2 Comments

Mountain Waterfall

Mountain Waterfall

Painting water is one of my favorite things to do:  whether it is still or a waterfall or waves crashing on the beach; or trying to capture the energy, the force, or just a tranquil reflection.

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Robin, Spring Robin, Locust Tree, Watercolor, Painting

2nd November 2009 by TOM 1 Comment

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Spring Robin

This watercolor painting was inspired by the Locust tree.

I like how the Locust’s white blossoms appear in springtime.

Some years the blossoms only last a short time–other years they seem to last much longer.

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Cricket Hollow, Traditional Oil Painting

23rd September 2009 by TOM 2 Comments

Cricket Hollow

Cricket Hollow

I did this painting at Mary Help of Christian Festival, Fairborn, Ohio,in 2004. This painting is of a creek almost frozen over in a deep hollow.   It is a black and white, except for the bird and … Read the rest

Nesting Robins, Bird Watercolor, Watercolor Painting of Robins on Nest

17th September 2009 by TOM 2 Comments

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Nesting Robins

In 2005 I  used watercolors to create a series of birds.

This is one of the pieces from that series.

Beginner’s Hint:  This hint is for those who want to learn how to use water colors but haven’t … Read the rest