New Artwork Oil painting Landscape "The South" Original hand made on canvas

Abstract painting Original Art New

Abstract painting "My Life"

 

This is my life, like watching the TV after 12:00 am.  remember? that's how it felt... with all it carries my pains, my gains, my sorrows, in each line my story, this is the only thing that... came out of me, wile I kneel and cried  each line, done with pain in my chest the worst pain you could find the worst kind of sorrow as in with death.

It's okay to die, it's okay to live again and to gain strength! for now on.. this is my story, because...I know I've been rescued out from the pit and have been saved again, from whom tried to kill my art and must importantly my life.

Photo taken of Art miniature titled: "Best friends"
made in oils, measures 2.5" by 3.5" Art Card on canvas paper,

One of my favorite works, titled: "No play no game" it will be displayed here later on,  it's about the importance to rest and give our selves time, the importance to play, to write, to walk, to run, because an cranky artist is not very happy and hence creativity flow, won't go trough.

Artist after all, yes we are indeed selfish in that matter, if we can't draw we become constipated emotionally and we can't think straight, we get depressed, we don't function, we don't react like others do, I'm sorry we  just don't, so the way to be happy and be better is by letting us do what we should, which is to paint!

Watercolor paintings, sketch live model session March

Watercolor sketches and the finished paintings. 

Live session Model resting pose 40 min and 10 min painting , "Tori Afternoon nap"  study sketch for color schemes, pears still life. 

Size 10 in by 14 in 

Original Watercolor paintings, humming birds on new paper fluid a quick review

 

 

1st painting on watercolor Fluid Paper Wet in to Wet on the background, and on the bird’s chest, light wash on the bottom part a color scheme of oranges and yellows. The only thing ~ some broccoli effect, when using a lot of water, which I love, also noticed though the water washes need to be controlled, the paper goes back to its size and is already made in a block for you.

Titled: “Waiting”

The  new paper called fluid watercolor paper, is an acid free cold press finish, I am using 140lb not sure if the company has 300lb yet, but I see a great tool for all of us who dap in watercolors. The surface is smooth and allows you to pick up even, darker pigments or opaque, used a variety of techniques, like scratching, water dropping, lifting and color scheme to see transparency and opacity, and its has stand the abuse, I am posting the recent paintings done in this paper for you to view and compare.

Painting 2 Color scheme of blues, for this painting a dry in to wet technique was used and the background was made in wet in to wet. The white of the paper seem to  make a smooth transition between the watercolor, creating an dimension on the two, this is great for action paintings like in the bird. A must, for on the go quick sketch paintings.

Titled: “Free”

The sizing is smaller than other traditional watercolor papers, so it makes it feel like in between cold and hot press, the price is a joke compared with what the paper promise, and I am very happy to give a good review about an all made American watercolor paper. 

3rd painting The lifting technique on a wet in to wet. The lines are made with a dry brush as you can see in the bottom part.

Titled: “The sideline”

 

4th painting A combination of all, wet in to wet, scrubbing, dry in to wet, and leaving the paper white to convey action.

Titled: “Landing” 

Oil Painting on Canvas panel Girl Holding Bear

 

 

Titled: “protecting my child”

 

The phycology  part of painting is like a child, and you must nurture and protect, keep it safe, entertained and rewarded, the happier your child is, the more productive, you are as an artist!

 

 

New Modern Abstract painting

 

 

Original New Oil Painting Still Life Lemons on Canvas Panel

 

 

 

Titled: “Lemons in Red”

 

The use of analogous color in your paintings, like in the case of this still life, is perfect for those beginning or more experienced in painting, you can create the feeling of a  variety of color with just a few.  When creating your paintings, you will have a better understanding of color and it’s relationship with each other.

Using a limited palette is not only great to do practice in oils or any medium but will train your eye as well. The still life, the lemons even tho part of the artwork are not the main subject but the background, used a combination of impressionism and abstract to make a relationship between the old and the modern.

Original Oil Painting Giraffe

 

 

 

 

Artwork measures 16” by 20”

 

The artwork symbolizes all that is Art and love, there's a special child in each and every one of us artist, that makes you continue moving forward, where there's happiness, despite whatever opposition you encounter in your life or sorrow, that child that loves to dap in paint and continue to love nature as well as people, the child that sees the world full of wonder and beauty, that does not seek competition, but laughs and shares it with many friends, cheers them up as well,  the giraffe is friendly and beautiful, some spots are made of cooper, light ochre and Vandyke brown.  A lot of earthly tones, the artwork even though looks decorative at the same time, tells you a story, this time, endurance, love and perseverance, You the viewer can embark in an adventure wile looking at it, and that was the aim, ass well a 3 d effect that pushes the artwork forward as it is done with some of the other artworks.  Hope it brings a smile to you, good memories and happiness!

Artist for my inspiration?

Freud

van Dyck

African folklore

and Naya

New Still Life Painting Watercolour Magnolias on vase”

 

 

“White and Pink Magnolias on vase”

 

Size 18” by 21” photo cropped for better view.

Abstract art original modern watercolor clouds

 

Abstract, titled:  “Cloud 113”

 

 

New Oil Painting Landscape

 

 

Landscape Oil Painting 11” by 14”

Titled: “The South”

For more information about this painting please contact me

New nude oil painting study

 

 

15 min study

Size is 9” by 12” . dark completion figure sketch, by far my favorite!

New Oil painting Ballet Dancer Edgar Degas inspired

 

Edgar Degas Art reproduction “My version”

 

The female form has a certain informality and much beautiful to paint that males, enjoying the poetic rhythmic strokes in each and every drawing and painting that Edgar Degas has done, thought to make something close to honor the master painter.

Enjoying the fall colors and the fiery crimsons that some of he’s paintings have, colorful and full of energy, no wonder he became so popular with he’s ballerinas. But then again, he grew tiresome and moved on to the next stage of he’s life as a painter. This, some did not understood.

As painters we understand why, it is very difficult to limit ourselves to others content, to bend and to please for the sake of others. Even more difficult to deal with ignorance and arrogance sometimes, specially when  the Art is not for the walls, but for the emotion of been able to do it, that art becomes very real and colors have a different meaning, and yes it is ok to abhor our own work and understand is all part of  that process and reaction that only art produces in us, with color and emotion!  

Still life oil painting flowers and vase sketch on canvas paper

 

Titled: “Recovery”

Well just like the titled of the painting that is what is happening in my own life, learning to do everything and each and every day is a new experience, yet I have learned to appreciate even more the value of life it self and how beautiful is been able and share my talent with all whom care.

For the upper painting chose one of the life arrangements that a dear friend of mine got me to cheer me up, looking at the vase noticed how blue is the predominant color so chose that to be the theme of the painting, a lighter background, focusing in the petals and the pink ribbon surrounding it, the second painting has more a darker background as well and is titled “learning”, Shadows come to play and a mix of raw sienna and burnt umber played a big role in both paintings.

Grateful to be able and continue with Art and to share this with you, knowing that there’s more progress to come and my life has been completely rearranged for the better.

 

 Titled: “Learning”

Artworks inspiration photos!

 

 

Have you ever being asked the question? Where do you find inspiration?, Your answer should be everywhere!, Don’t  settle for just here and there, there’s always something interesting and unique in everyone and in each and every moment… all to inspire and You must paint!

 

spotted at the park

 

 

picking up strawberries

 

 

At the market, early summer!

 

Hope this serves you, as good  reference to paint, do please let me know how it worked out, happy paintings! Best regards,

mary

New Abstract Art modern on canvas by vargas

 

“Reef”

 

The colors used are the best choices for this painting that is all about summer, weather changes, as well as sudden changes and abrupt situations in life, all emotions situated in each color which are then carefully placed to soothe and please the view. “depending how you look at it”  here in to this abstract titled “Reef” under water blur as if in a dream.

Special thanks to Mike, Janet and Kathy for their support!

For more information or history about this painting you can visit  myworld.ebay.com/vargasartstudio 

Still life Oil painting

 

“On the floor”

 

This was a simple setup of an orange. Oil on canvas board 9” by 12”

The children wanted to use the blender today, which got me a little nervous since is the first time they are allowed to use it, expecting having blue berries, strawberry smoothie all over the walls.

Wile drinking the mixed berries, asked them if I could borrow one of the oranges to paint, they all agreed at the same time, and say uhuum… and this still life was born. .

Art Reproduction Oil painting Carrier Dancer

 

Titled:  “To Carrier”

 

Artwork Drying happily the measures are 9” by 12” The admiration for the maker of this painting grew a couple years ago with this beauty. He’s pastel colors are hard to miss if not careful. He truly was a  master of color. The sentiment given to he’s models as well as the poses chosen, gives one the story. Hope that with each stroke the little painting bring a closer look in to the heart of the viewer. You also can admire, The Master Carrier.

The miniature is up for Auction.  If you are interested you can check out more information about this painting here: myworld.ebay.com/VargasArtStudio 

Art oil painting sketch dancer

 

Part of the process of one of the recent oil paintings, focus here is in the shadows, and the background which will help the figure stand out on its own. Using, umbers ocres and burnt to add warmth , this colors later on will be reinforced.

 

Hope this summer is bringing a smile and a well deserved tan. Continue doing what you love in your medium of preference!