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Northern Virginia Artists League

NOVAL Meeting Tonight - Thu, 10 Jul 2008
We had a great meeting tonight as you can see by the pictures.  The paintout was left up in the air, but leaning towards somewhere in Maryland on July19th for those who can make it.  Some of the group will paint and some will go on a photo Safari.  More to follow…

Middleburg Life - Mon, 23 Jun 2008
While we were participating in our monthly plein air outing (painting outside, together, and then having lunch and a critique) a reporter from the Middleburg Life stopped by and took a few photos.  We’ll have to keep a lookout for the article when it is published.

Paint-Out in Middleburg Virginia - Sun, 22 Jun 2008
                    Saturday we (NOVAL) went as a group to Middleburg Virginia and painted some very nice historic buildings in the heart of the Loudoun County horse country.  Afterwards we ate a wonderful lunch in the Mellow-Out, a local eatery.  I have over 400 reference photos that Gina shot and I will put the best 50-100 up in [...]

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Mazzy Blue

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Christy DeKoning

Miniature canvas painting three ways - Wed, 08 Sep 2010

I've had a miniature canvas primed in orange and ready for painting for, oh, about 2 years.

In moving into my new studio, I picked it up (unfinished) for the last time - this was NOT going to be put away again.

So I started with blue at the top, and worked my way down to a lavender softness, ending with a warm punch of terracotta.  Then I put it aside to see what I can create from the chaos.  I see a wave formation in the top left, as if we are looking at the sea from a little higher up on a dune, maybe. I could finish this off with a bit of Titanium White or gouache for the whitecaps of the waves, and some tall grass or flowers in the foreground.  

By the way, if you're wondering, the base coat on this miniature canvas is acrylic and I'm painting directly over the acrylic with watercolour - which means I must use opaque white.  It also means I'll use an acrylic sealer to finish it off and make the colours pop again.


But before I put this aside, I rotated the photos a couple times.  I kind of like it on a vertical plane.


... and doesn't it look great flipped upside down? 
Now it's a gorgeous sky over the ocean. 
Or a cityscape painting (with more details added)

Oh the choices!




What do you see when you look at these? This is a great exercise for those of you who are trying to loosen up with your painting. Don't try to "make" something right away. Just let the colours mix, and then do some "cloud-watching" as I like to call it.  

And you can pick up these cool miniature canvases at Blick Art Materials (just enter "mini canvas" in the search box) along with little easels to hold them!


A new studio for Christy! - Mon, 06 Sep 2010


Here it is - my new studio! 
I haven't finished moving in, but it's enough to get back to work.

In no order whatsoever, here is a list of improvements:

I can people-watch.
I can print IN THE SAME ROOM.
Loads of natural light.
I can people-watch.
I can cut mats IN THE SAME ROOM.
I have a corner devoted entirely to portrait sittings, 
with enough privacy for nude work.
(or, I can have a little nap)
Did I mention I can people-watch?
I can pack up orders and prepare shipments IN THE SAME ROOM.
I can close the door.
I can make as big of a mess as I want to (because I can close the door).

...and I can people-watch!

I used to be in the back of my house, where I couldn't even hear people knocking at the door.
Now, I can lean over and decide whether the person at the door is worth going downstairs for
 (yes, I'm talking about YOU, Mr. "I-can-lower-your-electricity-bill" guy)

The photos don't really show the depth of colour in the blue I've chosen, but you should get the picture.

The "sitting" area (once I put everything away)

The "shipping" area over on the right, and the "mat cutting" station right in the foreground.
And fuzzy yellow socks for when my feet get cold. 
I'm not hanging art just yet, as we might be putting our house up for sale next year. 
So the less holes in the plaster walls, the better.
But in the meantime, this new studio is a huge improvement for me. 

And one last added bonus - we'll get our dining room back :-)


Sparrow ACEO watercolour painting - Tue, 31 Aug 2010

A new Sparrow ACEO painting to help you keep 
a little bit of summer with you 
all year long. 

"Bokeh Sparrow"
original ACEO watercolour by Christy DeKoning
available at christydekoning.etsy.com
"Use the talents you possess - 
for the woods would be 
a very silent place 
if no birds sang 
except for the best."

~Henry Van Dyke

Holly Golightly in a different light - Sun, 29 Aug 2010

A touch of Tiffany's,
 a bit of whimsy, 
and a whole lot of Holly Golightly. 

This original painting 
features a charming waif 
with huge green eyes
 dressed to kill 
as the lovely star of Breakfast at Tiffany's.

"A Touch of Tiffany"
original painting and giclee prints
available at christydekoning.etsy.com

This is the original sketch, and I'm making it available to purchase with the original painting.
And, like all my Audrey Hepburn-inspired art,
10% of the sales go to the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund.



Two Cats - Thu, 26 Aug 2010
As some of you know, I've been selling some art at the Ridgetown Farmer's Market this summer.
An unlikely place, you might think, to sell art.

I know I certainly thought so when I gave it a try!

The surprise is, it was a really great change for me - not only does it get me out of my studio once a week, but I've also made new contacts, and sold not only some originals and prints but also received a few small commissions.

Here are two photos of Gambit - a beautiful little cat I was lucky enough to paint for a visiting Vet Tech student.


  The second photo was taken before I finished her nose & mouth, but I'm sure you can get the idea.

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Nina Johansson

Model´s face

Life drawing

Aspudden public bath - part II

People in airports

Fresh flowers

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Karen Winters

Catalina Island Oil Painting - Little Harbor, Peaceful Cove - Wed, 08 Sep 2010
Little Harbor, Catalina Island, Oil painting, 16 x 20 “Peaceful Cove” Currently exhibited at Segil Fine Art, Monrovia See more Catalina Island paintings here Eucalyptus, rolling hillsides, ocean waves - this painting incorporates some of my favorite subjects and themes, and was a real pleasure to paint. It is included in the Colors of Catalina Show at Segil Fine [...]

Avalon Harbor Catalina Painting - Taking the High Road - Mon, 30 Aug 2010
“Avalon Harbor - Taking the High Road” 9 x 12 pastel painting Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island (Available at Segil Fine Art beginning August 28 for the “Colors of Catalina” Group Show) A high road winds up, up, up around Avalon Harbor. At every turn, stately eucalyptus trees provide foreground interest for the tranquil scene below. I have been [...]

Avalon at Night - Catalina Island Oil Painting - Sun, 29 Aug 2010
“Avalon at Night” Catalina Island Oil Painting 12 x 24 inches Oil on Canvas See more Catalina Island paintings here This painting will be included in a group show at Segil Fine Art, themed “Colors of Catalina.” The artists’ reception will be September 11 from 5 to 7 pm. At night the lights of Avalon Harbor gleam against the deep [...]

Mooonstone Beach Sunset Oil Painting, Cambria, California - Sat, 28 Aug 2010
Moonstone Beach, Cambria Oil Painting “The Wind from the Sea” 10 x 20 inches More Cambria, California Paintings More California Central Coast paintings This panoramic painting of Moonstone Beach, in Cambria is a larger piece based on the field study I did several months ago. Moonstone Beach is one of our favorite places to go when we’re in the Central Coast [...]

Yosemite Falls Merced River Swinging Bridge Oil Painting - Thu, 26 Aug 2010
Yosemite Falls from the Swinging Bridge 11 x 14 oil painting See more of my Sierra Nevada Paintings More of my Yosemite Paintings at this link. The Swinging Bridge across the Merced River in Yosemite connects the two sides of Yosemite valley. From the bridge, or a little south of it, where I was, you can see Yosemite Falls [...]

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Terry Banderas

My Kind Of Dessert

Hills, Lakes And Cattails

Totally Immovable

Wise Old Gray Owl

Cattail Cluster

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Gurney

Frazetta Women

Leaping Warrior

The El Dorado Page

Casting Long Shadows

Landmark Hotel Implosion

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Rob’s Art del.ic.ious

Golden Ratio Calculator - Sat, 27 Feb 2010

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an open [sketch]book - Wed, 13 Aug 2008

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ArtByUs.com Art Auctions - Buy and Sell Fine Art, Original Oil ... - Wed, 13 Aug 2008
Connie and Peter who run this site are straight up great people! The site works if you put the time into it. A great FREE artist resource!

Fall Into the Arts - Leesburg, Virginia - Tue, 12 Aug 2008

MAG Artist’s Blog - Mon, 11 Aug 2008

Christy DeKoning - Travels in Watercolor - Mon, 11 Aug 2008
Delightful watercolors!

ninajohansson.se - Mon, 11 Aug 2008
I love Nina's dedication and skillful work. She also keeps here blog up-to-date and is consistent.

Rob's Waterco☺ler - Life is Short...Paint Hard...add Water as needed - Mon, 11 Aug 2008
Fellowship and enjoyment of artwork with concentration on Watrercolor and Drawing.

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