Do...and Re-Do

Seeking the Light, 2014
Original oil painting on gessoed  linen panel, 4"x6"

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A few weeks ago, I thought this painting was finished and ready to go. As I was scanning and preparing to upload it to this blog and my Daily Paintworks Gallery , I really looked at it and decided it was not ready for "prime time." (Actually, it was downright ugly!)

So back to the studio it went, where I sanded the surface of the linen panel, recomposed the image, and completely redid the painting.

OK, now I am happy with it. And I thank you for taking a look. Have a good day!

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Text and image ©2014 Carol L. Adamec. All rights reserved.

By the Window...

By the Window, 2014
Original painting, oil on panel, 6x6"
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For me, painting is always about the light--
in this painting, coming through the window,
illuminating the forms of a lovely iris, closeup.

Thank you for taking a look.

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©2014 Carol Adamec, image and text.

Tulips in the Garden

Sunbathers, 2014
Original oil on gessoed panel, 4" x 6"
Available for purchase on  Daily Paintworks 

When painting flowers, I usually depict them in a garden setting—more like a landscape painting than a still life. To me, the flowers always seem more lively shown this way, basking in the sunshine, with blue skies overhead, among their kindred blossoms and greenery.

Tulips in the garden is a favorite subject for me. I hope you enjoy these sunbathers, too!
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Text and image ©2014 Carol L. Adamec. All rights reserved.

Snappy Dragons

Snappy Dragons, 2014
Original oil on panel, 6" x 4"
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So here's another summertime flower: colorful snapdragons with a bright turquoise sky in the background. Enjoy!

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Text and image ©2014 Carol L. Adamec. All rights reserved.

Hello, I'm Back!

Floating Rose, 2014
Original oil painting on panel, 6" x 4"
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Hello, Dear Readers,

No, I haven't forsaken you or my blog. I have been out of town for most of the summer and just recently returned. And here it is, the end of July already!

Before my travels, I had been painting the late spring and early summer flowers and thought I would have time to post them online. That (obviously) didn't happen.

So, I am now ready to share these colorful little beauties with you over the next week or two. I hope you enjoy them.

Thanks for giving a few moments of your time to take a look. I hope you are enjoying your summer, too!

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Text and image ©2014 Carol Adamec. All rights reserved.

Summer is Here...

Sunshine Garden, 2014. Original digital drawing printed on ricepaper.

I have been revising my "Garden Varieties" series of digital drawings that I did on a Boogie Board Tablet awhile back—this time, adding lots of luscious color using Adobe Photoshop. Fun!

This print on rice paper matted for an 8x10" frame can be purchased via my shop on ETSY.com.

Thanks for taking a look. Enjoy your day!

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©2014 Carol L. Adamec. All rights reserved.

To All The Moms Out There...

Hearts & Flowers (Back to the 60's)

Over the last few days I've been listening to a radio station that has been playing Mother's Day songs…who would have thought there would be so many?

One of the songs had a refrain along the line of "Happy Mother's Day to My '60's, Hippie Mama." Well, somehow that inspired me to turn up the colors on my "Hearts & Flowers" print, just to wish all you Moms out there a very...

Happy Mother's Day!

Flowers for Thursday

Sun Glow, 2014. Original painting, oil on Gessobord panel, 8"x8"
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March is a busy month for me this year, with the Open Studio Night at the Harwood Art Center two weeks ago and another art event just this past weekend—sometimes you gotta paint; sometimes you gotta sell. 

I will be out of the studio for the next few weeks, but wanted to share with you my most recent finished painting called Sun Glow, to honor today as the First Day of Spring.

I hope it is a beautiful day where you are.
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Text and image ©2014 Carol L. Adamec. All rights reserved.

You're Invited...

Friday's Flowers #2

"Blue" 2014. Original painting, oil, alkyd on canvas panel. 6" x 4"
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It will be a while before the morning glories return, sprawling over the adobe wall where I live. In the meantime, I enjoyed painting this little piece of summer light, blessing the flowers.

Thank you for taking a moment to view my blog. Enjoy your weekend.

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Image and text ©Carol L Adamec, 2014

Friday's Flower Painting....

"Basking in the Light" 2014. Original oil painting on 4"x6"panel.
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I enjoy buying and painting flowers the most during the winter, when there's not as much color in the landscape. Besides, it reminds me that Spring is coming.

This painting was listed for auction earlier this week on the Daily PaintWorks (DPW) site and selected as a "DPW Facebook Pick of the Day" on Wednesday, February 19 (https://www.facebook.com/dailypaintworks). So that was a nice little honor for it to receive.

Thanks for taking a look. Enjoy your work day and the weekend ahead. Spring is coming!

                                                                                           
Image and text © 2014 Carol L. Adamec. All rights reserved.

For Those Who Love to Howl...

Garden Varieties 1: Rising Moon, 2014
Available for purchase on ETSY

...a full moon, rising!

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Image ©2014 Carol L. Adamec. All rights reserved.

The Day for Love....

Hearts and Flowers Valentine, 2014.  Original Boogie Board Digital Print.

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Image ©2014 Carol L. Adamec. All rights reserved.

The Land of Enchanting Weather

Landscape Sketch #11 (Elena Gallegos, Albuquerque) Original plein air painting, oil on panel, 6"x4" To purchase, click HERE

Landscape Sketch #11 (Elena Gallegos, Albuquerque)

Original plein air painting, oil on panel, 6"x4"

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You won't hear local folks grumbling about the weather we have been blessed with in Albuquerque this week. It has been sunny, in the high 50's and 60's every day—unusual for January—and we are loving it! 

I was up in the Sandia foothills, painting with the Monday Plein Air Painters, just a few days ago. While enjoying the late afternoon light on the mountains, I completed the painting posted on today's blog.

To all the folks out there coping with winter cold, ice. and snow, be careful!

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Text and image ©2014 Carol L. Adamec. All rights reserved.

Today It's Tulips

Tulips, 2014. Original oil painting on gessoed panel. 4" x 6"
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It's been awhile since I've done a floral painting. So it was fun this past weekend to do this oil on panel painting of tulips. I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for taking a moment to visit my blogpost. Have a great day.

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Path to the Mountains

Landscape Sketch #10, 2013. Original plein air painting.

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Anchoring the City of Albuquerque on the east are the Sandia Mountains, a favorite subject of mine for painting "en plein air."

This painting was done from the Sandia foothills area known as Elena Gallegos, on Monday, November 4, 2013, between the hours of 11am-2pm.

There was plenty of sunshine lighting up the landscape, warming the rock-strewn hills and pink granite faces of the mountains.

Thanks for taking a moment to visit my blog. I hope you enjoy a great weekend!

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Image & text ©Carol L Adamec, 2014

Lingering Autumn

Landscape Sketch #9, 2013. Original oil on panel painted en plein air.
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Painted en plein air on November 11, 2013, this is a view of the Sandia Mountains from the Rio Grande Nature Center in Albuquerque on the last gorgeous day of lingering autumn.

Within the next week or so, the weather shifted into winter, with the trees dropping their leaves and snow appearing on the mountain tops.

But what a wonderful glow of light and warmth to enjoy on this afternoon!

Thanks for taking a look at my blog. I hope you are having a wonderful first full week of the New Year.

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Image & text ©Carol L Adamec, 2014

A Painting for the New Year

"The Clearing", 2013. Oil on gessoed panel. 4x6"
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This painting started out as a plein air sketch that I did on a stormy day several months ago, that just didn't come together. I reworked it a couple of times with no improvement, and set it aside on a shelf.

I was in my studio on December 31, and for some reason I was inspired to "clear up" the image. After an hour or so the image did "clear up" and became one of light and hope. I liked that idea.

My astrology friend Eleanor Kibrick believes that 2014 will be a better year than 2013. Perhaps there will be a clearing of the angst and impasse in our lives, our country, our world. That is something to hope for.

Happy Holidays from New Mexico!

 Snowy arroyo at Elena Gallegos.

Very Best Wishes

to All!

Yes, Another Invitation for You….

Old Pueblo, 2012. Original oil, alkyd on gessoed panel. 30" x 30".

Hello, my dear blog Readers in the Albuquerque area,

Yes, I have paintings in another group art show, this one entitled "MERGE"—a juried exhibition sponsored by The Southwest Chapter (includes AZ, NM, UT, NV) of the Society of Layerists in MultiMedia (SLMM).

The exhibit opened to the public at the African American Performing Arts Center at NM Expo (The Fairgrounds) on December 6.

And, this Friday, December 13, is the opening reception of "MERGE" from 6-8pm. Light refreshments will be served.

The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Please note that it may be necessary to pay for parking ($5) at the Fairgrounds.The exhibit continues thru December 28. The AAPAC is open Tuesday thru Friday,10-5ppm, and Saturday 10-4pm.

The image posted on today's blog is one of three paintings I have in the show. I hope to see you at the opening!

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Image & text ©Carol L Adamec, 2013