Patricia Musgrave – A Painting Blog: January 2013

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Sheep in the Road

9.5" x 13" oil on board

$75

The Virtual Paintout is painting this month on the the Isle of Man. Riding around, using Google Street Views, I came upon these sheep not just in the road, but all around - it seems they own the place! What with the hedges of daffodils, flowering hillsides, and sunny skies, it was just a beautiful place to paint!

To buy this painting, please go to my Gallery page, link below. You can see more of my work by visiting my gallery at the Daily Paintworks, or by clicking on the Plein Air and Artistes de Studio logos also on your left. Thank you!

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Flowers and Tapestry

11" x 14" oil on canvas

The Daily Paintworks

$125

This painting really took on a life of its own once I started painting it. It was supposed to be so easy, simple in concept, simple in execution, but that was not how it went. The color changed, the paint got thicker! Still, that's why painting is so much fun - you think you know how something will turn out, then you follow one color or shape to the next and you end up as surprised as anyone, and hopefully as pleased!

This canvas has deep sides, about 1 3/4 " wide, and all sides are painted. It hangs flush against the wall, and while it does not need framing, you could certainly get creative and frame it up if you like.

If you would like to have a print or cards made up of this piece, you can go to Fine Art America, a site that does print-on-demand. To see more of my work, please visit my gallery page at The Daily Paintworks.

To purchase a Painting.

All paintings are for sale unless other wise noted. I prefer to use Paypal, it is easy and secure. Using The Daily Paintworks website makes it even easier - there is a link below each painting.

There is a small shipping fee. Paypal will automatically add this, For more information, please contact me at:

patriciamusgrave7@yahoo.com

For purchases outside the US, please contact me, or go to The Daily Paintworks, where the information is available.

You may, of course, return a painting you don't like, but please contact me within 3 working days. Send the painting back, and I will issue a refund, minus the full shipping fees (generally, I pay a portion of them). I want my customers to be happy with my work.

I have made every effort to match the digital color of the image you see to the paintings, but not all monitors, lighting effects or digital cameras are totally accurate and some variation will occur.

Artist's Statement

My main goal as a painter is to express the beauty I see around me. I feel that this is my mission in life, and I take it seriously.

I love the process of painting, itself, and me, color is the best part. I see color theory as an evolving concept, one that never ceases to amaze and delight, so to learn more, to do better... this is where I am a seeker!

I hope you enjoy these paintings, I think I can honestly say I work long and hard over them. Not because I'm a perfectionist - I'm certainly not - but because I understand that all these pieces will last a very long time. Artists, I think must also be craftsmen. We must strive to create a thing of integrity and (for me) beauty for others to share in and enjoy.

Thank you for looking!