Oil Painting "Driveby #7, House on the Hill"

"Driveby #7, House on the Hill"

Oil on canvas

8 x 11 Inches

Sides are painted and gallery wrapped

$50.

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Good Morning!

I'm back from a relaxing vacation! We went to Montauk, NY, Winslow's favorite place to go to the beach. He loves the cold weather, and we get a chance to relax, visit friends and spend a week just roaming around, reading, painting, riding horses and napping.

I was able to paint quite a bit and photograph a lot for future paintings.
I'll show some of those paintings in the near future. I have other news as well.
For now, I'm exhausted after a 7 hour ride, so here's a painting I did before I left last week.
Enjoy,
Until tomorrow,

Volunteering at the Mill

Yesterday, I spent most of the day at the Burwell Morgan Mill, Millwood,VA. My friend Becky and I volunteered to work at the art show since we have paintings in the show. This is a very large exhibit. Artists from all over DC, VA, MD, WVA, show their work. I am always impressed with the way the show is hung. In spite of the huge numbers, every painting is viewable and the show isn't overwhelming.

We spent the day talking to other artists and visitors. I spent a lot of time checking out the show. When we left, we volunteered to deliver a large painting for a buyer nearby who couldn't fit it into his vehicle. The home was lovely and the grounds were worthy of photographing for future paintings. The gentleman was happy to allow us to take our photos and told us a lot about his home and gardens.

It was a really good day but I never picked up a brush.
I highly recommend the show at the mill if you can do it.
Until tomorrow,
Glynis

Oil painting, "Driveby #6"

"Driveby #6"

Oil on Canvas

9 x 12 Inches

Sides are painted

$50.

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Good Morning!

First, apologies for the disappearing act. Things got a little out of control around here. Errands, houseguest and I've been working on some larger paintings again. But, I'm back and here's a new driveby painting. I was coming home from Pennsylvania one evening when I saw this yellow piece of sky. It was fascinating.

Today, I'm volunteering at the mill in Millville, VA. I have work in the show and will be spending the afternoon there. If you are in the area, drop in. It's a good show, an interesting place and a lovely drive in the country. If you don't get there today, be sure and come on the weekend and check it out. You won't be disappointed.

Until tomorrow,

Glynis

Oil painting-"The Last Margarita"

"The Last Margarita"

Oil on canvas

11 x 14 Inches

$50.

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Sides are painted and gallery wrapped

Good Morning!

I have been working with glass. The reflections and distortions are amazing. Sometimes difficult (this was), always interesting. You will probably see more paintings that include glass on this blog. Hopefully they will get easier (and better).

Enjoy!

Glynis

Oil painting "Bluebells #1"

"Bluebells #1"

Oil on canvas

9 x 12 inches

Sides painted, gallery wrapped

$40.

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Good Morning!

Here is the first of the bluebell paintings. There will certainly be more. I took a lot of photos and have so many possibilities with this. I'm looking forward to painting outside, but now, while it's raining, these paintings will be a good substitute.

Enjoy,

Glynis

Oil painting "Tangled up in Blue

"Tangled up in Blue"

Oil on canvas

24 x 34 Inches

Sides painted and gallery wrapped

Available at http://www.de-yong.com/

Good Morning!

Recently I have been working on some larger paintings. I love these paintings because they give me a different direction and refresh my view.

As you know, I have two websites. http://www.de-yong.com/ is devoted to abstract and experimental work. I usually put my figures on that site as well. I consider them to be experimental. It just seems sensible to keep them separated from my other work. This painting will be featured there. Later today, I'll post a purchase link to it.

Enjoy,

Glynis

Oil painting-"Watson"

Good Morning!

I asked Olivia if she would permit me to share her portrait and she agreed. This is a painting of her dog "Watson". I think she did a fantastic job and Watson likes it, too.

I went out with Ute today, to paint. The weather was beautiful and once we started walking in the fields of bluebells, we just kept going. No painting, but I did take enough photos to do a painting or two. It was just too nice to stand still. Exploration is always good and I can use the exercise. It was a good hike in a beautiful forest. Thanks, Ute!

I hope to have a painting to show tomorrow.
Until then, please enjoy this wonderful painting of Watson.
Glynis

Oil painting "Montauk Stream

"Montauk Stream"

Oil On canvas

8 x 10 Inches

Sides painted

$40.

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Good Morning!

This little painting is something I've been playing with for some time. I am working toward a large abstract, based on this scene. I have painted it before and each time it becomes more abstract. I think I'm ready to do the large one.

Yesterday was a busy day. My young artist friend finished her portrait, but we didn't have time to photograph it. I took Winslow for his swim at the Northern VA Swim Center. This is a swimming facility for dogs and horses. Winslow swims there for exercise since he can't run. It's a wonderful drive through the country to Middleburg. I had the opportunity to do a number of driveby photos. The prospects for a paintable one or two look good.

Today, I'm off to paint with my friend Ute. Our first outdoor paintings for this year. Hopefully I'll have something to show for it tomorrow.

Until then,

Glynis

Oil Painting "Montauk Morning"

"Montauk Morning"

Oil on canvas

9 x 12 Inches

Sides are painted

$50.

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Good Morning!

I have been thinking about Montauk lately. We go there every spring and I'm looking forward to the trip. I fully understand why so many artists made that area their home. Duchamp, Pollock and Krasner, Avedon and many others spent a lot of time in the area. The quality of light is amazing. I spend a lot of my time behind the camera, bringing home amazing photos to paint from. My paintings of Montauk are some of my favorites. This little study is yet another of my favorite area.

I'm sharing my studio with a young painter who has come to paint a portrait. Although I've been offering a bit of guidance, I'm not "teaching". The young woman is a painter in her own right and is doing a wonderful job. Hopefully, when her painting is finished, she will allow me to share it with my readers.

Until tomorrow,

Glynis

oil painting, "Pineapple"

Good Morning!

It's the beginning of another manic week at my house. I took some time to paint over the weekend, and managed to finish this painting. It is a larger painting than I like for the blog and it doesn't really qualify as a daily painting since I started it weeks ago. It's 16 x 20 and is available for purchase via my website. I plan to post it later today, so I will add a purchase link here. (I did add it, at the bottom of this post.)

The show at Millville will be opening April 26. I hope you will come out and see the work.
I will be volunteering on April 29 with my good friend and fellow painter, Becky. We'll be there from 12-5. If you have a chance, come out to Millville and visit us. It's a nice drive out in the country. Google "Burwell-Morgan Mill" or call 540-955-2600 for info. Lots of good art.

Until tomorrow,
Glynis

Oil painting-"Blue Jar"

"Blue Jar"

Oil on linen

10 x 12 inches

Sides are painted

$50.

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Good Morning!

I have been interested in shadows lately. This blue jar casts a very interesting and colorful shadow. It was really a lot of fun to paint and try to capture the colors inside it.

Obviously the camera didn't capture the colors that are there in the jar and shadow. It still turned out pretty well for a study.

Until tomorrow,

Glynis

Paintings for the website

Good Morning!

Yesterday was a busy day here. As promised, I posted my abstract painting on
www.de-yong.com "The Red Plate" is available for viewing along with my other more abstract paintings, acrylics and works on paper.

For a few days, I have been working on a small still life, similar to the fast and loose painting of red daisies that I posted yesterday. This painting, "SHADOW" is posted for your viewing pleasure on my other website, www.glynisberger.com

I encourage you to make the comparison. Look at my fast and loose blog paintings and the more detailed work on the websites.

It's obvious that I still haven't been able to resolve my style/mood differences. I cannot paint the same way all the time and truthfully don't think I want to. There is something to be said for spontanaiety (spell check, where are you?) and I think I prefer it to being so consistent which I find boring. Feedback is welcome.
Until tomorrow,
Glynis

Oil painting on canvas, "Red Daisies"

"Red Daisies"

Oil on canvas

8 x 10 inches

Sides are painted

$50.

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Good Morning!

We planned to paint outside today, but the weather didn't work out. It was overcast and cold, making pleinair painting less than fun. Jen set up a still life and we stayed indoors. I painted an abstract that can be seen on www.de-yong.com I should have it up later today, so check it out if you can.

Later, I painted these red daisies, thinking of sunnier days.

Enjoy,

Glynis

Daily oil painting, "Daffodils"

"Daffodils"

Oil on canvas

Sides painted and gallery wrapped

10 x 10 Inches

$50.

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Good Morning!

It's been a very busy couple of weeks. Travel, running paintings everywhere, framing, more framing. All in all, it's been good and I have been painting in between everything else. Kurt's show is up at 222, the League of Reston Artists show opened today. The Mill show in Millville will open April 26. I hope you will take the time to go and see the really good original art that is being displayed at these venues.

My painting today is of Daffodils. Spring is rapidly passing through. I bought these flowers and before I knew it, they were "overripe". I grabbed a quick painting before they lost their beauty. Please take the time to enjoy spring before it slips away.

Until tomorrow,

Glynis

This painting has been donated to the Greyhound Angel Network auction. The link to bid will be posted shortly. Greyhound Angel Network pays medical bills for greyhounds in need. This is a favorite charity of mine and Winslow's. Please visit their auction and bid on something. It's a good cause and we are proud to donate.

Glynis

A busy week.

Good Morning!

Although I offer no painting today, I do offer plenty of reasons.

The last week was full of contrasting events. One of my friends died, so I spent some time grieving and traveling to PA for a funeral. In spite of the sadness, I saw many old friends and had the opportunity to reconnect with people I haven't seen for years.

Upon returning, it's crunch time. My teacher and friend Kurt Schwarz has his solo show opening at Gallery 222 in Leesburg VA next week. I build his custom frames, so we have been madly measuring, cutting and building frames for all of his FABULOUS paintings. I was there yesterday and the paintings are amazing! Tomorrow, the show will be hung and the opening will be FRIDAY, APRIL 4. Gallery 222- 222 King St. Leesburg, VA. If you are in the area, please stop in.

I have 2 paintings going into the League of Reston Artists show at Lake Anne. "Embrace Art". Opening Reception is Sunday Apr. 6, 2-4 PM. at the Lake Anne Community Center in Reston. Stop by and check it out. There's always good art at the LRA shows.

I had 5 paintings juried into the Mill Show (Clarke County Historical Assn.) The show will run from Apr.26 to May 11. Again, some really good art at a very cool mill in Millwood VA. The show is huge, prices are good and it's a gorgeous drive.

So, as you can see, I've been very busy with the technical workings of being an artist. After Kurt's show is up, I'll be back to painting daily again.
Thanks for waiting.
Until tomorrow.
Glynis

Oil Painting, "Matisse's Teapot"

"Matisse's Teapot"

Oil on canvas

12 x 16 Inches

Sides painted and gallery wrapped

$60.

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Good Morning!

After a few days off, it seems that Blogger has corrected itself. I was finally able to upload this painting. I found this teapot very interesting and will probably include it in future still life paintings. It reminded me of something Matisse would design.

I have been on spring break, taking time off to visit historic Williamsburg. It was quite interesting and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in history. A road trip is always good for creativity.

Now I'm refreshed and back to work.

Enjoy!

Glynis

Technical Difficulties

It seems that Blogger is not working properly. I cannot upload the image of my painting.

I will be busy for a couple of days and will not be writing again until Monday. Hopefully this will work itself out and I can upload this painting before tomorrow evening.

Until then,
Glynis

Oil Painting- "Symbols of Spring"

"Symbols of Spring"

Oil on canvas

12 x 12 Inches

Sides painted and gallery wrapped

$60.

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Good Morning!

Since we set the clocks forward, I've been noticing the long afternoon shadows. I like the heavy, dark shadows that are cast by the late afternoon light. I find beauty in them while they are so difficult to catch before they disappear. The afternoon sun beams into my studio. Once in awhile I get lucky enough to have a still life catch that perfect light and hold it long enough for me to paint it.

Yesterday was one of those rare moments.

Enjoy,
Glynis

Oil painting challenge

Good Morning!

Today, the painting is not for sale. It is a challenge painting. Once in awhile I do something like this to sharpen my skills, keep my painting fresh and promote my creativity. This painting was done in less than 30 minutes. Obviously not my best work, but I am getting better at it. I'm seeing things I didn't see the last time I tried it. This painting was finished in 24 minutes. Although it's not something I would sell, it's not so bad.
Until Monday.

Enjoy,
Glynis

Oil paintng "Time for Candy

"Time for Candy"

Oil on canvas

9 x 11 inches

Sides painted and gallery wrapped

$50.

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Good Morning!

Yesterday, I was going through some of my old paintings. In the interest of being "green", I often recycle canvas and stretchers. Once in awhile, I find a surprise. Yesterday, it was a forgotten painting from last year.

Enjoy,

Glynis

Oil painting on canvas- "Blue Studio"

"Blue Studio"

Oil on Canvas

12 x 16 Inches

Sides painted and gallery wrapped

$50.

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Good Morning,

I was painting with friends yesterday and this is the result of my work. A painting with a lot of blue and grey tones. Oddly, it's the second time in a week I have painted the studio scene. If you are interested in seeing the other painting, it's featured on my website: http://www.glynisberger.com/

Until tomorrow,

Glynis

Oil Painting on Canvas- "Small Dune"

"Small Dune"

Oil on Canvas

11 x 14 Inches

Sides painted and gallery wrapped

$40.

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Good Morning!

It's spring and once again, my thoughts turn to Montauk. I go there every spring with the intention to paint. It rarely works out that way. Spring in Montauk is cold and windy, but beautiful. It lends itself more to photography than pleinair painting.

Winslow loves the beach and the cold weather, so it's a good vacation for him. I always have a good time, regardless of weather.

I have a larger painting of this dune from a different angle. You can view it on my website: www.glynisberger.com It's called "Dune" (go figure).

Enjoy,

Glynis

Oil Painting "Driveby #5- Red Barn"

"Driveby #5- Red Barn"

Oil on Canvas

Sides Painted, Gallery Wrapped

11 x 14 Inches

$40.

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Good Morning,

It's Monday and daylight savings is creating havoc for my house. It always takes awhile to get used to it. I have enough trouble keeping up, so I'm not really pleased about losing an hour.

Last week, I was painting with friends. Jennifer remarked that she thought my driveby series would have more blur to them. I thought they were blurred, but she said that she would like to see more. I guess I wasn't driving fast enough. It sounded like a good idea to me, so here's the first with some "acceleration".

Thanks, Jennifer... This one's for you.

Enjoy,

Glynis

Oil Painting-"Spring Fever"

"Spring Fever"

Oil on Canvas

11 x 14 Inches

Sides painted and gallery wrapped

$40.

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Good Morning,

For the past few days, it's been very warm. People have been wearing shorts and it's obvious that spring is in the air. Tomorrow it will probably snow.

I painted with a friend today, working on a larger painting. It was a good day and it felt good to get away from the smaller canvas for awhile. I haven't finished the piece, but may show it here when I do.

Until tomorrow,

Glynis

Oil Painting-"Driveby #4"