"Pondering the Master"

" Pondering the Master", oil on linen on panel, 6 x 7 3/4 inches

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I often find myself "pondering the master" while painting. This tiny ceramic vessel with its lovely windmill pattern has appeared in my work more times than I can count and I never grow tired of painting it.  It brings fondly to mind, Rembrandt, and my trip to his home and studio in Amsterdam.  A well-squeezed tube of cadmium scarlet paint complements the blue windmill.  The copper coffee can, which contains walnut oil to clean my brushes, was just fun to paint.

"Angela"

"Angela" oil on linen on panel, 8x5.75 inches

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Another offering for my auction on "Daily Paintworks".   Angela is a beautiful model to paint; I think her smile is very reminiscent of the Mona Lisa.  As diminutive as this portrait is, it looks surprisingly important in a frame.

I've been busy with a couple of commissions this summer and I'm now looking forward to painting some new little gems for auction on DPW. 

My 'daily paintings' will vary in size from 6x6, 6x8 and assorted odd sizes.  You will find each one of them, as they are painted,  up for auction on Daily Paintworks at a starting bid of $100 (sometimes more).  Each painting can be  purchased through PayPal for the duration of the auction.  If they are still available after the auction,  they can be purchased at market value by emailing me.

If you'd like to receive my dailies in your inbox as I paint and post them, you can sign up by entering your email address in the subscription box provided on my blog.

I do hope that you will check in to see all the beautiful little paintings available for auction and see what I'm up to.  I think it's going to be fun!

2011 WORKSHOP AND CLASS UPDATE

I'm very happy to announce that I'll be teaching workshops, as well as a regular weekly evening class, at The Calgary School of Art beginning this fall, 2011.  

My first workshop will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011, 9am - 4:30pm.  The cost is $100.

The theme for this workshop  will be "Painting the Still Life from Life".   Please visit the 'Events/Workshop' link from my website or The Calgary School of Art website for more detailed information, including a supply list (will be added soon).

In addition, I will be teaching a regular weekly evening class at Calgary School of Art on Thursdays, 6-9pm. You will find more information about my class on the CSA website.

Please email me at bobbidunlop@hotmail.com if you have any questions about the workshops or classes.

The Calgary School of Art is a thriving, popular teaching facility with the added convenience of Cactus Art Supplies Store on site.  I am really delighted to join this teaching family.  Classes and workshops do tend to fill quickly, so please register early -  you can email me directly to register or register online with the school.

Calgary School of Art

531 Manitou Road S.E.

Calgary, AB

403-287-7448 or 1-800-600-6928 (toll free)

info@calgaryschoolofart.ca

"Salt Water Vase with Grapes" 6.24x6.75 inches, oil on linen on panel

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I spotted this Salt Water Vase at a local pottery sale and fell in love. Grapes are just plain fun to paint and

like a gorgeous pair of red shoes, accessorize any painting beautifully.  My second offering on Daily Paintworks! 

I've joined DAILY PAINTWORKS! ...

 "Turquoise and Rose", 8x6 inches (appx), oil on linen on panel

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I'm happy to announce that I've joined the daily painting artist group, "Daily Paintworks"!

Recently, this group opened their doors to new membership and I thought it provided a wonderful opportunity to once again offer my little miniatures for auction.   "Turquoise and Rose" is my first offering. 

This is an art dedicated website, full of wonderful art with possibilities for every art collector. The best part is that it allows the first time collector an opportunity to buy one of my original pieces at a starting bid of $100.  I will also post a number of my paintings which are available through galleries representing my work.  As with most endeavors in an artist's life, it will be a work-in-progress.

Whether you are just starting out on this exciting road to building your own collection ... or expanding on an existing one, I hope that you enjoy looking!

Purchases are made through the secure PayPal website.  The "Click Here To Bid" link will be provided under each auction painting on this blog for you to make your winning bid or you can go directly to the Daily Paintworks website to do so. 

If you would like to receive each painting posted to my auction , please fill in your email information at the top of my blog. 

Feel free to email me if you have any questions ...  Good Luck!

Note:  Please note updated workshop info at right ... will post more about it soon.

"Tang Horse #1"

"Tang Horse #1", 6x6 inches, oil on linen on panel

Another one of my little Tang Horses.  I've decided that each one has a definite personality of its own.

Here is a photo of the framed painting.  The colour is accurate in the photo above.

"Tang Horse #1", framed

"Tang Dynasty Horse and Rider #1", oil on linen on panel, exquisitely framed

Available for purchase at Space[Untitled] - $450

1409 - 11 Street S.W, Calgary, AB