THE LAKE BRIDGE - DAY 6

THE LAKE BRIDGE
by Sea Dean
8" x 10" Birch Cradle
Acrylic
On Exhibit at Skyway Kelowna Airport

Painting our famous W. R. Bennett Bridge is my nemesis. That smooth elegant curve is ridiculously difficult to paint. I spent a few hours creating the painting and several days perfecting the bridge. Grrrr! But you can't paint this view without it.

It's also a challenge to paint a distant view of a town like this, how much detail do you put in and how much do you leave out? It is particularly important because most people that purchase my paintings at the airport are very familiar with the area and perhaps they even try to find their house in the scene. Good luck with that! This is an artist's impression painted with much artistic license.

Posted #100 on Sept 5th Leslie Saeta Challenge

ALL TIME MOST POPULAR BLOGS - CITY LIGHT

ALL TIME 4th MOST POPULAR BLOGOriginally published 4th January 2015

 

CITY LIGHT
By Sea Dean

10" x 8" Canson Arches Board
Ready to Frame

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I had fun with this painting. I enjoyed using the fine point Golden liquid acrylic yesterday and resolved to use it again today, however, yesterday I did the point work first and then painted around and over it. This time I did the point work, painted around and over it and then added final point work. I think I like the second technique more.

I chose an unusual palette vaguely suggested by the Challenge photo on Daily Paintworks. I really went over the top adding Brilliant Blue and Cadmium Orange as well as a hint of purple and Pyrole Red. I wanted to make the trees lime green but the value wasn't dark enough, hence the change to Cadmium and Permanent/Brilliant Blue.

Working with Canson Arches Board is very different to canvas. It has a velvety surface which is absorbent but not in a detrimental way like canvas panel. The colours also seem to stay brighter than working with canvas. Because of the beautiful texture and the raised, glossy lines, I'm very tempted to leave these pieces unvarnished.


30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS - Day 5 - January 2015

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CITY LIGHT - THE BARNYARD - SILENT AUCTION

CITY LIGHT 8" x 10"

We are coming to the closing days of my silent auction. Many paintings have bids, but there are still some at a low start price. Check them out before they return to their original values on November 30th.

LOT 9
CITY LIGHT
8" x 10" Canson Arches Board
Acrylic and Ink

"CITY LIGHT" is part of my special holiday SILENT AUCTION
As of today the current bid is $30 
Bidding is in $5 increments

LOT 7
THE BARNYARD
8" x 10" Archival Panel
Starting bid $20

LOT 44
LET IT FALL
by Alex Fong
8" x 6" Watercolour
14" x 11" double mat with original bio on the back
 

This pretty ALEX FONG PRINT "LET IT FALL" is also in the Silent Auction. Alex Fong is a household name in Canada and we are lucky that he lives in our area. Alex told me that this rare print features his own rescue cat.  
Prints are not allowed on Daily Paintworks so this item can only be viewed here. 
To bid email or comment quoting Lot 44.

MONETS GARDEN - CITY LIGHT - LET IT FALL - SILENT AUCTION

SILENT AUCTION

My popular silent auction is back for the holiday season.

There are over 40 paintings in the Silent Auction. See them all here. Bid privately by clicking on the email button at the top of the page. Or leave a comment here. Bidding is in $5 increments but you can bid as high as you choose. Low bids sometimes spark a bidding war and higher bids may discourage competition. You may bid on as many pieces and as often as you choose. Please include the name of the painting you are bidding on and your email address.

The auction runs till midnight PST 30th November 2015. Bidding is available online and at all my seasonal shows. I will try to keep you informed, but you may email me any time to ask for your current standing or increase your bid.

You will be contacted if you win. Auction prices are for pick up in Kelowna, BC. Canada. If you would like your painting shipped I'm happy to do so at cost. Cash or Paypal. 

LOT 5
MONETS GARDEN

by Sea Dean
8" x 10" Canvas Panel
Liquid Acrylic
The current bid is $30 
Bidding is in $5 increments

LOT 9
CITY LIGHT
by Sea Dean
8" x 10" Canson Arches Board
Acrylic and Ink
The current bid is $30
Bidding is in $5 increments

LOT 44
LET IT FALL
by Alex Fong
8" x 6" Watercolour
14" x 11" double mat with original bio on the back
 

This pretty ALEX FONG PRINT "LET IT FALL" is also in the Silent Auction. Alex Fong is a household name in Canada and we are lucky that he lives in our area. Alex told me that this rare print features his own rescue cat. Prints are not allowed on Daily Paintworks so this item can only be viewed here. To bid email or comment quoting Lot 44.

TOWN HOME

TOWN HOME
8" x 6" Strathmore Windpower
Available at Daily Paintworks

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FAMOUS ARTIST BIRTHDAY - EDWARD HOPPER - City Lights

NIGHTHAWKS by Edward Hopper

EDWARD HOPPER

Edward Hopper was born July 22, 1882. He was a prominent American Realist. While he was most popular for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient in watercolor and printmaking. 

He specialized in sparse but fascinating glimpses of urban and rural American life. It's hard not to like his work. There is something haunting and mesmerizing about the simple lines and warm colours. Ordinary people going about their ordinary lives without romance or horror. People just like you and I.

Hopper had a long and productive life, passing away May 15, 1967

CITY LIGHTS

As much as I would love to paint like him, I don't think there is anything similar to Hoppers in my work. This Cityscape at least shows contemporary American Life in warm afternoon light. I like this painting a lot. It is painted in watery acrylics and ink on Canson Arches board. Available at Daily Paintworks.

CITY LIGHTS by Sea Dean

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Art Cards $5 and Art Postcards $3 here

TRANS CANADA AIR PAGEANT RUTLAND AIRFIELD 1931 - Art in Empty Spaces Exhibtion

TRANS CANADA AIR PAGEANT - RUTLAND AIRFIELD 1931
By Sea Dean
48" x 24" Wrap Canvas

$690

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Art Cards $5 and Art Postcards $3 here

URBA Art in Empty Spaces Exhibition on view in Rutland, Kelowna, BC, Canada
10 April - 20 November 2015
Closing Event and Auction 26 November

This painting is compiled from a series of historical photographs of the area. The Airfield was situated in Rutland at Belgo and was the main airfield before Ellison was built.

The pageant was an adventure for the pilot and the people that came to view the planes or even pay for a ride. It was also a clever marketing scheme to advertise the burgeoning air industry in Canada and show the world how advanced and modern the country was.

The plane is a Gypsy Moth owned by John Blakeney and registered to Radium Hot Springs Flying Service with Pilot LL Dunsmore. It was an older plane at the time, being built in 1915 and operated during WWI. There were many brand new planes at the pageant including ones on their maiden flights.

The S.S. Sicamous came into service in 1914 and the route was abolished in 1951. The stern wheeler was used on Okanagan Lake to deliver passengers, cargo, machinery, fruit, and mail. The SS Sicamous would depart from Penticton every morning and arrive at Okanagan Landing by noon before returning to Penticton. There were 14 scheduled stops but more stops were made on request. The ship is now on display at the lake edge in Penticton, B.C. Canada.


This photo of S.S. Sicamous Inland Marine Museum is courtesy of TripAdvisor


Ref 5036

COUNTRY MOUSE - TOWN MOUSE - YOUR MOUSE

COUNTRY MOUSE Series I

TOWN MOUSE Series I

COUNTRY MOUSE Series II

Here I have some examples of my MOUSE Series I and II. They are available in Limited Edition ACEO format on my website here.

I am also currently taking bookings for the upcoming holiday season. You will receive a 6" x 4" completely original painting of a mouse created by me in my studio. Your choice of costume ... some ideas would be CHEF MOUSE - SAILOR MOUSE - FIREMAN MOUSE - PRINCESS MOUSE etc.

Choice of Character

If you are not in the market for a painting at the moment, I'm also taking suggestions for costume in comments at the end of this blog. I'm looking forward to your creative ideas.

PARISIAN PROMENADE

PARISIAN PROMENADE

by Sea Dean

To view my online Gallery please visit Daily Paintworks
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO here

This original painting is sold: I was so happy that the buyers recognized the street as soon as they walked into the Gallery and bought it on the spot. Even though the original is sold, ACEO prints are available here. Or if you prefer an original, contact me and I will create a similar painting just for you. When you commission a painting, you are not limited by size so you can choose what works for your space. Not only that, but it makes you feel like a V.I.P.


 

Cat 12104 Parisian Promenade

SUNDOWN CITY - Daily Paintworks Pick Auction of the Day

SUNDOWN CITY
PROFESSIONAL ACRYLIC PAINTING 
BY SEA DEAN
7" x 5" Canvas Panel

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals or prints may be available by contacting me.

In answer to the Daily Paintworks Challenge "The busy city". I love the colours and the compostion of this one.

Cat # 14085 Sundown City

ART STUDIO on Windpower

ART STUDIO ORIGINAL BY SEA DEAN
8" x 6" on Windpower
On Auction at Daily Paintworks

To view my Gallery or purchase this painting please visit Daily Paintworks. Larger originals in the same series or prints may be available by contacting me. 

REFERENCE PHOTO

And this is the Studio Gallery I spoke of yesterday. Many artists imagine a place like this to work, exhibit and hold classes. This lucky person in Florence Italy achieved their dream. I can't resist going inside. How about you?

Cat 13191 Art Studio