Had fun with the colors on this one.
Diane Plaisted
Oil on Gessobord
8x8 inches
8x8 inches
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Perhaps a Bottle of Rose Instead
Perhaps a Bottle of Rose Instead
Loved how the sunlight came through these mostly empty bottles. What fun trying to capture the light.
Currently this is at the Enrichment Center Gateway Gallery, Winston Salem until Sept 14, 2018.
Perhaps a Bottle of Rose Instead
Loved how the sunlight came through these mostly empty bottles. What fun trying to capture the light.
Currently this is at the Enrichment Center Gateway Gallery, Winston Salem until Sept 14, 2018.
Diane Plaisted
Oil on Gessobord
Cherries
Cherries
Years ago I painted a watercolor of cherries named Cheery Cherries for my dear Aunt Lu who was battling cancer. She was such a wonderful part of my life. I revisited the composition in oils this time which, while painting so many years later, still evoked so many memories of her.
This painting still on display at the Enrichment Center Gateway Gallery in Winston Salem.
Cherries
Years ago I painted a watercolor of cherries named Cheery Cherries for my dear Aunt Lu who was battling cancer. She was such a wonderful part of my life. I revisited the composition in oils this time which, while painting so many years later, still evoked so many memories of her.
This painting still on display at the Enrichment Center Gateway Gallery in Winston Salem.
Diane Plaisted
Oil on Gessobord
6x6 inches
6x6 inches
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Backyard Rhododendron
Backyard Rhododendron
A year ago, I painted this in plein air in my backyard. It's the largest work I've done to date. Fun!
This is also in a show at the Stokes Arts Council in Danbury, NC which will end Sept 3, 2018.
A year ago, I painted this in plein air in my backyard. It's the largest work I've done to date. Fun!
This is also in a show at the Stokes Arts Council in Danbury, NC which will end Sept 3, 2018.
Backyard Rhododendron
Diane Plaisted
Oil on Gessobord
20x24 inches
20x24 inches
Yorkshire Morning
Yorkshire Morning
I painted a small version of this last year and always wanted to do a larger one. Here's a 12x16 version finished recently for the Stokes Art Council show for the month of August. This was painted from a British friend's shared photo.
I painted a small version of this last year and always wanted to do a larger one. Here's a 12x16 version finished recently for the Stokes Art Council show for the month of August. This was painted from a British friend's shared photo.
Yorkshire Morning
Diane Plaisted
Oil on Gessobord
12x16 inches
12x16 inches
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Springtime Azaleas
Springtime Azaleas
Another piece that will be in the Stokes Arts Council Apple Gallery for the month of August.
Another piece that will be in the Stokes Arts Council Apple Gallery for the month of August.
Springtime Azaleas
Oil on Gessobord
16x20 inches
Oil on Gessobord
16x20 inches
The French Bell Shop
The French Bell Shop
This was painted from a photo I took while in France. It seems that the French Country houses all have bells, so of course... The French Bell Shop.
This was painted from a photo I took while in France. It seems that the French Country houses all have bells, so of course... The French Bell Shop.
The French Bell Shop
Oil on Linen on Board
Oil on Linen on Board
16x12 inches
Monday, August 6, 2018
Daffodil Hues
Daffodil hues
I painted these daffodils while in full bloom this past Spring. I’ve tried painting them before but this time I saw greys and blues in them. Adding the cools to the warm yellows seemed to help. These were daffodils and paper whites.
I painted these daffodils while in full bloom this past Spring. I’ve tried painting them before but this time I saw greys and blues in them. Adding the cools to the warm yellows seemed to help. These were daffodils and paper whites.
Daffodil Hues
Oil on Gessobord
Oil on Gessobord
6x6 inches
Hay Stack
Hay Stack
I painted this from a trip to a nearby farm. Had fun painting the shadows.
I painted this from a trip to a nearby farm. Had fun painting the shadows.
Hay Stack
Oil, Gessobord, 9x12,landscape
Oil, Gessobord, 9x12,landscape
Friday, August 3, 2018
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Old Antibes
Old Antibes
Visited Antibes, France after my youngest daughter had finished up her studies there in 2016. Antibes is on the French Riviera not too far from Cannes. I loved our stay in a 300 year old house that had one room per floor. So charming! My girls and I went for lunch at Bacon on the Caps d'Antibes. We decided to walk back. Along the walk were copies of impressionists painting looking from Cap D'Antibes back to Old Antibes. With a little research I found that Monet and others had come there because of the beautiful colors in the air and water. They must have been standing where the art is mounted as they painted. This is my go at the view.
Visited Antibes, France after my youngest daughter had finished up her studies there in 2016. Antibes is on the French Riviera not too far from Cannes. I loved our stay in a 300 year old house that had one room per floor. So charming! My girls and I went for lunch at Bacon on the Caps d'Antibes. We decided to walk back. Along the walk were copies of impressionists painting looking from Cap D'Antibes back to Old Antibes. With a little research I found that Monet and others had come there because of the beautiful colors in the air and water. They must have been standing where the art is mounted as they painted. This is my go at the view.
Old Antibes
Oil, Gessobord, 12x16, price $NFS
Oil, Gessobord, 12x16, price $NFS
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Across from Cannes
Across from Cannes
We visited Antibes, France two years ago and took a boat to this island where there was once a prison. Somethings wrong here. This was the scene from the beach looking back at Cannes. The colors in the French Rivera are so beautiful with blues, pinks and lavenders.
This will be on display at my show at the Apple Gallery at Stokes Art Council beginning Aug 1, ending Aug 31, 2018 with an reception on Aug 10 at 5:30-8:00 pm.
The painting is NFS until show is over.
Apple Gallery, 500 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016
Please stop by!
Across from Cannes
Diane Plaisted
Landscape, Oil on linen panel, 12x16, price $NFS
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Grapes and Hollyhocks
Grapes and Hollyhocks
I loved all the Hollyhocks in France! I guess they grow like weeds since you see them everywhere. This was painted from a 2014 photo from Le Vieux Couvant where I took a painting trip with 18 new friends and Dreama Tolle Perry. This was painted recently from a photo and painted on stretched canvas. Just trying everything out to see what I like to paint on the most. I painted a similar one on site but can't seem to part with that one just because of the memories it brings back.
These paintings are in a show right now which is why they are NFS.
I loved all the Hollyhocks in France! I guess they grow like weeds since you see them everywhere. This was painted from a 2014 photo from Le Vieux Couvant where I took a painting trip with 18 new friends and Dreama Tolle Perry. This was painted recently from a photo and painted on stretched canvas. Just trying everything out to see what I like to paint on the most. I painted a similar one on site but can't seem to part with that one just because of the memories it brings back.
These paintings are in a show right now which is why they are NFS.
Morning Hollyhocks
Oil on canvas, floral,12x16, price $NFS
Oil on canvas, floral,12x16, price $NFS
Reynolda Geese
Reynolda Geese -
I painted this from a visit to Reynolda Gardens. It's only about a mile from the house and I loved this nature scene in the early spring.
I painted this from a visit to Reynolda Gardens. It's only about a mile from the house and I loved this nature scene in the early spring.
Reynolda Geese
Landscape, Oil on Linen panel, 12x16, price $NFS
Landscape, Oil on Linen panel, 12x16, price $NFS
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Peach Basket
Peach Basket
I painted this from a trip to Bluffton's Farmer's Market last summer. It will be available at the Enrichment Center show in Winston Salem that opens Friday 7/26/2018. I am the guest artist for their Culinary show, so my works will be centered around fruits and vegetables. I'll be posting more for that show. I also have a one-person show starting August 1, 2018 at the Apple Gallery at the Stokes County Arts Council. Since these two shows are running at the same time, I will have a variety of my other paintings at the Apple Gallery. More to come.
I painted this from a trip to Bluffton's Farmer's Market last summer. It will be available at the Enrichment Center show in Winston Salem that opens Friday 7/26/2018. I am the guest artist for their Culinary show, so my works will be centered around fruits and vegetables. I'll be posting more for that show. I also have a one-person show starting August 1, 2018 at the Apple Gallery at the Stokes County Arts Council. Since these two shows are running at the same time, I will have a variety of my other paintings at the Apple Gallery. More to come.
Peach Basket
Diane Plaisted
Diane Plaisted
Oil on Ampersand Gessobord
12x12 inches
12x12 inches
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Friday, February 10, 2017
Pure Contentment - Day 9 of 30 paintings in 30 days
Up until this week I had only painted one kitten. No other animals, So I am having fun painting different farm animals this week. These goats are from the Hux Family Farm in Durham, NC. So adorable. Lyn Hux tells me they do goat yoga. Check it out if your in the area!
Pure Contentment
Diane Plaisted
Oil on Linen Panel
8x10 inches
8x10 inches
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Monday, February 6, 2017
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Day #3 Old Faithful
Old Faithful - Day 3 of 30 paintings in 30 days
This boat was sitting in a pond in Martha's Vineyard in early spring. It looked old but terribly useful. I loved the way the sunlight played on the sun bleached turquoise boat and the reflected light in the water. As an artist, I am definitely drawn to painting the effects of light. As I was taking a number of photos of this boat, a beautiful Mallard duck decided to get in the shot.
Thank you for viewing my artwork.
Friday, February 3, 2017
Late to the Party - Day 2 of 30 paintings in 30 days
I love that we have a farm nearby that I can go to take pictures and paint. I took this picture several years ago along with a ton of others that are patiently waiting to be painted. . The smartphone is my detriment, as I always have a camera where ever I go . I don't know what the hen party was all about, but this one chicken didn't want to miss out.
Thanks for viewing my art.
I love that we have a farm nearby that I can go to take pictures and paint. I took this picture several years ago along with a ton of others that are patiently waiting to be painted. . The smartphone is my detriment, as I always have a camera where ever I go . I don't know what the hen party was all about, but this one chicken didn't want to miss out.
Thanks for viewing my art.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Day 17 of 30 Evening Sea Oats
Evening Sea Oats - Day 17 of 30
Evening Sea Oats was painted from a picture I took in Englewood Beach, Florida. Loved the way the sun caught the sea oats and made them glow.
Evening Sea Oats was painted from a picture I took in Englewood Beach, Florida. Loved the way the sun caught the sea oats and made them glow.
Evening Sea Oats
Diane Plaisted
Diane Plaisted
Oil on Ampersand Gessobord
6x6 inces
Sold
6x6 inces
Sold
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Day 8 of 30 - Fisherman's Warf Monterey, Ca
Fisherman's Warf Monterey, Ca - Day 8 of 30
Mde it to day 8 of the 30 day challenge but it's getting harder to find enough time in the day
Still sticking with the water theme, I've chosen to paint Fisherman's Warf from a photo I took last year. Seems like there are stages of painting for me. At first I had to learn the techniques in Oil painting which are almost reverse from what you do with watercolor which I have painted with my whole life. I focused more on objects, like fruits, bowls, etc until I felt comfortable with them. Now I'm trying to really express a feeling. The morning sunrise, a stormy sunset, a night view of the marina, and today I've tried to expres this clarity and beauty of the Monterey water.
Mde it to day 8 of the 30 day challenge but it's getting harder to find enough time in the day
Still sticking with the water theme, I've chosen to paint Fisherman's Warf from a photo I took last year. Seems like there are stages of painting for me. At first I had to learn the techniques in Oil painting which are almost reverse from what you do with watercolor which I have painted with my whole life. I focused more on objects, like fruits, bowls, etc until I felt comfortable with them. Now I'm trying to really express a feeling. The morning sunrise, a stormy sunset, a night view of the marina, and today I've tried to expres this clarity and beauty of the Monterey water.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Day 7 of 30 - Stormy Sunset
Stormy Sunset - Day 7 of 30
I'm done with day 7 of 30 paintings. But today was a little harder as it was back to work today after vacation. 3 more weeks.
This was a sunset the night we arrived in Punta Gorda as the threat of Hurricane Erica diminished. This was the most amazing sunset, as it changed the whole time it was setting.
Punta Gorda had been hit 10 years ago by Hurricane Charlie which, I was told, took the brunt of the storm and affected much of the town. Much has been rebuilt or repaired. They've named an outside restaurant/bar on the water after Hurrican Charlie.
Thanks for viewing my artworks.
I'm done with day 7 of 30 paintings. But today was a little harder as it was back to work today after vacation. 3 more weeks.
This was a sunset the night we arrived in Punta Gorda as the threat of Hurricane Erica diminished. This was the most amazing sunset, as it changed the whole time it was setting.
Punta Gorda had been hit 10 years ago by Hurricane Charlie which, I was told, took the brunt of the storm and affected much of the town. Much has been rebuilt or repaired. They've named an outside restaurant/bar on the water after Hurrican Charlie.
Thanks for viewing my artworks.
Stormy Sunset
Diane Plaisted
Diane Plaisted
Oil on Ampersand Gessobord
6x6
Sold
6x6
Sold
Monday, September 7, 2015
Day 6 of 30 - Marina Evening Punta Gorda
Marina Evening Punta Gorda - Day 6 of 30
This is day 6th of 30 for me and I'm running a day behind. This painting is of the marina at night - so quiet and pretty. I've tried to show the effect of the dock lights.
Thanks for viewing my artworks.
This is day 6th of 30 for me and I'm running a day behind. This painting is of the marina at night - so quiet and pretty. I've tried to show the effect of the dock lights.
Thanks for viewing my artworks.
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