tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338452262024-03-13T23:19:06.393-07:00Paint DanceMy daily dance with paintPaintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.comBlogger843125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-72535674515207183262024-02-19T16:22:00.000-08:002024-02-21T16:01:14.266-08:00 The Devon Horse Show Lady, 6x6, oil on panel, ladies in big hats, purple hat, Big hats, Devon Horse Show, Horse shoe millinery, portraits of women<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHr10b6Rak_qLOEciAEMjP5_j9PiI6jWsI4sHW-003Wrg03DotDjrn2_2am1Bw9HC9JhpPaKg5Rf8QzGmr4sWxpibkeVtaTvhXbuNU3paELXPfhkE0kDALlrQvhQLgfWNIQsafcVd6_89zPuJo63y4hGcCwLfRXUoXaYlcZIO5A8dw4dnN0xcp0w/s1687/final%20horseshowlady.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1617" data-original-width="1687" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHr10b6Rak_qLOEciAEMjP5_j9PiI6jWsI4sHW-003Wrg03DotDjrn2_2am1Bw9HC9JhpPaKg5Rf8QzGmr4sWxpibkeVtaTvhXbuNU3paELXPfhkE0kDALlrQvhQLgfWNIQsafcVd6_89zPuJo63y4hGcCwLfRXUoXaYlcZIO5A8dw4dnN0xcp0w/w400-h384/final%20horseshowlady.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The Devon Horse Show Lady, 6x6, oil on panel<p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(8, 0, 0); color: #080000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">It's always fun to go to The Devon Horse Show and see all the ladies in their fancy hats. While I wouldn't be caught dead in one of those, I admire their creativity in dressing for the occasion!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(8, 0, 0); color: #080000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">This fun little portrait is available through my website- collections- "Little Gems". Just click <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/workszoom/5530247/the-devon-horse-show-lady#/">here</a> to purchase.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(8, 0, 0); color: #080000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;">Thanks for checking out my blog. Come back again.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(8, 0, 0); color: #080000; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-57829805145266854692024-02-11T18:18:00.000-08:002024-02-15T14:38:52.441-08:00 "Autumn's Glory", 22x28, oil on wrapped linen canvas, autumn, fall scenery, paintings of autumn, impressionist landscapes, water scenes, vibrant landscapes, <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3f3gie3lHMTGGszk8XEF28cJE04F215SQi0z5DAi4oQXnJEnIxMRZEqkwO_SP5dNiL-ypbHvOhCu-pBPA311ua-6VJeyvWmq7GNbFvkOcGysLOp4VeADU8T5E4i2rToBiJFmUf3UVuqBxdgQe3Dnf5snCPrVQTPU-J79njxOgu_pcRbH2SWrHQ/s2886/absolutefinal_autumns_glory.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2233" data-original-width="2886" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3f3gie3lHMTGGszk8XEF28cJE04F215SQi0z5DAi4oQXnJEnIxMRZEqkwO_SP5dNiL-ypbHvOhCu-pBPA311ua-6VJeyvWmq7GNbFvkOcGysLOp4VeADU8T5E4i2rToBiJFmUf3UVuqBxdgQe3Dnf5snCPrVQTPU-J79njxOgu_pcRbH2SWrHQ/w400-h310/absolutefinal_autumns_glory.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "Autumn's Glory", 22x28, oil on wrapped linen canvas<p></p><p>Autumn is my favorite time of year. It's the time for Mother Nature to show off one more time, before the winter months strip the landscape bare of color and hope. It's a time for her to demonstrate her resilience even in the midst of deterioration and loss.</p><p>This is a scene along French Creek which I used to frequent often back in the days of living in beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania. I have painted this same scene numerous times and never grow tired of it!</p><p>If you are interested this painting, please send me an email at maryannejacobsen@aol.com.</p><p>Thank-you for visiting my Paint Dance today!</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-18536696219186068522024-02-08T17:10:00.000-08:002024-02-08T17:10:44.371-08:00 "Poolside Arrangement", 9x12, oil on panel, oranges, red roses, fruit basket, poolside floral, garden party, little gems, small paintings for sale<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60MjpMsN3cYVPfLBV0cczIcQTucYJTz-_1U4FYl5HKdPuu4Lcfz79KO4MwWMWO-xGN5WjmQB3RhQ1wdN9IHTS2YpPGZNj6yo1DSvNK91CBTgfTz7tFdaXE2DXMyMezexeKxFwnvk0r1sUq3ZOMm8dw2NS6p9y9RQvQ-zHsEeGq9GaiZLCJ4hUXQ/s1996/poolside_arrangement.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1996" data-original-width="1453" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60MjpMsN3cYVPfLBV0cczIcQTucYJTz-_1U4FYl5HKdPuu4Lcfz79KO4MwWMWO-xGN5WjmQB3RhQ1wdN9IHTS2YpPGZNj6yo1DSvNK91CBTgfTz7tFdaXE2DXMyMezexeKxFwnvk0r1sUq3ZOMm8dw2NS6p9y9RQvQ-zHsEeGq9GaiZLCJ4hUXQ/w291-h400/poolside_arrangement.jpeg" width="291" /></a></div><br /> "Poolside Arrangement", 9x12, oil on panel<p></p><p>Years ago I painted a larger version of this scene for a gallery and it sold right away. I decided to do a smaller version of the same scene, because it is so very pretty! I set up the fruit basket and bouquet of roses on a table right next to our pool one day. I loved the contrast of vivid colors and the shadow design that the basket made in the sun. The painting began outdoors and I finished it inside because I wanted to preserve the shadow pattern.</p><p>This sweet little painting would make a lovely gift that brings sunshine into a home every day of the year!</p><p>It is being sold for $300.00 through my website. Click <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/workszoom/5515303/poolside-arrangement#/">here</a> to purchase.</p><p><br /></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-85088370934355930932024-01-30T19:38:00.000-08:002024-01-30T19:38:48.068-08:00"Alone with her Thoughts", 9x12, oil, paintings of thinkers, paintings of woman, small affordable paintings, little gems<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cVMI0hqRQj-kjwzz-TmrjDyzgunLuDNfiGBkzFMRpcqPMF6LmJv33M9XkeRZxkmOfr1yD2r5UUA0P3O7A_bPCdj-7xrjaAPRopRMbfvQK2ozpF-Y8ORDNWT031zPfCTaVzMKQ9Eb4hSf6naOI8ZF6JeSKOdW1Mc4T7Sk4gUgchwQEGt9p0drVw/s1024/alonewithherthoughts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cVMI0hqRQj-kjwzz-TmrjDyzgunLuDNfiGBkzFMRpcqPMF6LmJv33M9XkeRZxkmOfr1yD2r5UUA0P3O7A_bPCdj-7xrjaAPRopRMbfvQK2ozpF-Y8ORDNWT031zPfCTaVzMKQ9Eb4hSf6naOI8ZF6JeSKOdW1Mc4T7Sk4gUgchwQEGt9p0drVw/w295-h400/alonewithherthoughts.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br /> "Alone with her Thoughts", 9x12, oil<p></p><p>Sometimes just being alone can be a beautiful thing. Planning dinner, planning a trip, a vacation- whatever- our minds can take us to so many places. The important thing is to make sure that our thoughts are peaceful, kind and loving, as much as possible, because "As a Man thinketh, so Shall he be."</p><p>Then, we can be quite happy with our own thoughts!</p><p>What places does your mind take you to? This painting was done during a workshop with incredible artist <a href="https://www.derekpenix.com">Derek Penix.</a> I still recall how much I enjoyed that workshop, back in February 2020, even though we were all on the brink of the terrible Covid pandemic.</p><p>Here's to happy thoughts today!</p><p>If you are interested in this painting, please use <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/workszoom/3569665/alone-with-her-thoughts#/">this link</a> to purchase through my website.</p><p>Thanks for visiting my blog. Come back again soon.</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-78382111172509855232024-01-29T18:03:00.000-08:002024-01-29T18:03:58.595-08:00 "The Garden Gossips", 5x7, oil, paintings of flowers, daily painting, small affordable painting, little gems, purple flowers, gardens<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLwkIQd69p4MhpBItM323di6BCsaFCeTqdK7dnpN8djGNbkXls3t8YkIQL9nvYEHq_tO77CligidqonhvgWYIzA-pZP_dVGpFlfqK7lMtrqNNIYe6DJ6uUjwI5h72ih2ZJMIdN40t3NpJmSvYQbobnqMjFF3UfN67pqGmWCc8-G4zBuSAm8WntA/s1388/garden_gossips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1388" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLwkIQd69p4MhpBItM323di6BCsaFCeTqdK7dnpN8djGNbkXls3t8YkIQL9nvYEHq_tO77CligidqonhvgWYIzA-pZP_dVGpFlfqK7lMtrqNNIYe6DJ6uUjwI5h72ih2ZJMIdN40t3NpJmSvYQbobnqMjFF3UfN67pqGmWCc8-G4zBuSAm8WntA/w400-h290/garden_gossips.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "The Garden Gossips", 5x7, oil<p></p><p>Song Song Blue</p><p>Everybody Knows one</p><p>Song song Blue</p><p>Every Garden Grows one</p><p>Ever study the flowers in a garden? Many of them have little faces, some have noses or beards, or lovely dancing skirts. Flowers add beauty to our lives and undoubtably there are some personalities in every garden, that stand around and chat about their neighbors.</p><p>This is a study of a couple little gossips currently hanging out in my garden. They love to talk about the other flowers in the garden who are not quite as well dressed as they are. Like the little buttercups and daisies and wild sage.</p><p>Well shame on them! I love all my flowers, even them!</p><p>This painting is a little study that is available through my website for only $100, plus shipping. If you would like to purchase this painting, just use <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/workszoom/5500639/the-garden-gossips#/">this link </a>to purchase through PayPal directly through my website.</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-12172782354687553302024-01-09T19:21:00.000-08:002024-02-15T14:45:46.258-08:00 "Another Degas Moment", 11x14, oil , paintings of dancers, ballet, dance art, after the show, afterglow, ballerina painting, the life of a dancer, tutu<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cBvKxwjfoqf5PIgfkzIXStyU-gwxrL4gwW2ebN6oTRpO6mY7AKq5W693wl2xpwSLOENJOxYarKPd_A6OABHaDahK8z7sS4eKFZ5-BN5lAYzt7MWaiIwbGg3l3mJ8VZJCllOGPuoi85YbgyCaVkLK6TNhTaoyzQyASz6G7OC6CrPYy7Cxz2mjig/s2455/after_the_dance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1895" data-original-width="2455" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cBvKxwjfoqf5PIgfkzIXStyU-gwxrL4gwW2ebN6oTRpO6mY7AKq5W693wl2xpwSLOENJOxYarKPd_A6OABHaDahK8z7sS4eKFZ5-BN5lAYzt7MWaiIwbGg3l3mJ8VZJCllOGPuoi85YbgyCaVkLK6TNhTaoyzQyASz6G7OC6CrPYy7Cxz2mjig/w400-h309/after_the_dance.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> "Another Degas Moment", 11x14, oil <p></p><p>I had painted this same scene about ten years ago, and decided to have another go at it. This was the result.</p><p>I remember that warm, wonderful glow that myself and my dancers felt after a successful performance. At West Chester Ballet Theatre, the company danced different ballets each year, with the exception of the Nutcracker which was an annual event and treat.</p><p>When you get a standing ovation at the end of a show, you know that all that hard work was worth it! Knowing you did your very best, and the audience loved it, lets the dancer know it's time to rest those weary feet.</p><p>Those were special years when I was Artistic Director of West Chester Ballet Theatre, and these many years later, I still stay in contact with many of my students and their families.</p><p>Email me at maryannejcaobsen@aol.com, if you have any interest in this painting.</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-70328316155780828212023-12-18T07:12:00.000-08:002023-12-18T08:49:42.568-08:00 "The Carolers", 8x8, oil on panel, Christmas carols, children in snow, old-fashioned Christmas, singing carols, snow, holiday, a Christmas carol<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSByrngUfDsRCCk-Yyv0qpVwz0hW61o5BxemX-5mKrhuz2OoUgVt2nihQUu0g8J16CUwxGwLbty8GU8CoYPSKYwlIkSD49O4VJLLR_pmSjBuljFiaZkJvemeyTSBkdFaSohqzpNyVdCChLkDjSqeQsrXuZrV1fQv0nn3HVy6jcmRM7l3T_5YoQQ/s1441/the%20carollers.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="1426" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSByrngUfDsRCCk-Yyv0qpVwz0hW61o5BxemX-5mKrhuz2OoUgVt2nihQUu0g8J16CUwxGwLbty8GU8CoYPSKYwlIkSD49O4VJLLR_pmSjBuljFiaZkJvemeyTSBkdFaSohqzpNyVdCChLkDjSqeQsrXuZrV1fQv0nn3HVy6jcmRM7l3T_5YoQQ/w396-h400/the%20carollers.jpeg" width="396" /></a></div><br /> "The Carolers", 8x8, oil on panel<p></p><p>I have always loved all things old-fashioned and poignant. I am not a fan of modern clothes, music, hairstyles or furniture. I love anything that makes me feel nostalgic about the past, because the past was a simpler time. </p><p>No computers, cell phones or electric cars. No hustle and bustle on crowded streets with garish lights. People stayed home at night and mothers knitted, children played music or did homework, and little girls learned how to crochet.</p><p>I don't think many people go caroling anymore. Especially children. It's not safe and kids would probably rather stay home and play with their electronic gadgets.</p><p>I know. I sound like a cynic. Perhaps I am.</p><p>Anyway, I wanted to get into the Christmas spirit, so I painted this yesterday. It is offered on my website for $200, plus shipping. Please click <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/workszoom/5449663/the-carollers#/">this link, </a>if you would like to purchase it.</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-88233930379840187702023-12-15T16:45:00.000-08:002023-12-15T16:45:27.471-08:00"Tucked Away", 12x16, oil on panel , winter scene, snowscape, little house in the woods, trees, winter, original art<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnVSLql1ZdTCDY1T41DoeGYhqI3S-e9-KhQjJikvXaDfEzLvbaOHYaHLpsvoaCW3hB_uaON_Vd1v-t9JPhiL4EY1MPhg1r7f1eMy_Ezz-d1mC_bdPhzjQESOMn9k75XOHBe8GJujiE0uc9MIMP-nGxHVi5vrcz1g_-7wEvwnGJc2Q5C96FnWEXw/s2704/nestled.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2027" data-original-width="2704" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnVSLql1ZdTCDY1T41DoeGYhqI3S-e9-KhQjJikvXaDfEzLvbaOHYaHLpsvoaCW3hB_uaON_Vd1v-t9JPhiL4EY1MPhg1r7f1eMy_Ezz-d1mC_bdPhzjQESOMn9k75XOHBe8GJujiE0uc9MIMP-nGxHVi5vrcz1g_-7wEvwnGJc2Q5C96FnWEXw/w400-h300/nestled.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "Tucked Away", 12x16, oil on panel (Note: click on photo for a better look.)<p></p><p>I started painting this as a tree study, but the painting took on a life of its own as I went along. I painted it in the middle of the night because I couldn't sleep, and I have to say it was a great time to paint with no interruptions!</p><p>This painting has thick passages of impasto and interesting textures throughout. </p><p>For purchase information, please send me an email at maryannejacobsen@aol.com</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-68462389258690019182023-12-09T06:33:00.000-08:002023-12-09T06:33:20.449-08:00 "December Snow", 8x10, oil on panel, snow scene, original oil painting, Christmas gifts, framed painting of snow, tranquil snow scenes, Maryanne Jacobsen art<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0SIDEy6gbvnaWrWss7uMJNVrEOjLq8BxVJ6XMyW_s6nReqyMD8wXDykTtUafcMoAYxEIERjzuvUvmr8s69aqvodHL2yYZ0Vs0w_k3blghENl1R8N6el_4Kq37AiPW5BnU6hfkOLtCZo8GKqNvYwK-NmIPtAg94RdiMqZeQXGDkVfH0R3Q3Zv7SA/s3197/decembersnowframed.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2812" data-original-width="3197" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0SIDEy6gbvnaWrWss7uMJNVrEOjLq8BxVJ6XMyW_s6nReqyMD8wXDykTtUafcMoAYxEIERjzuvUvmr8s69aqvodHL2yYZ0Vs0w_k3blghENl1R8N6el_4Kq37AiPW5BnU6hfkOLtCZo8GKqNvYwK-NmIPtAg94RdiMqZeQXGDkVfH0R3Q3Zv7SA/s320/decembersnowframed.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> "December Snow", 8x10, oil on panel, frame included! (Note: Click on image to see it better)<p></p><p>This is the time of year that I dream of a White Christmas! As a Floridian of 20 years, I get to wear shorts all year, and see my garden bloom throughout the year.</p><p>But during the holiday season, I yearn for those beautiful winter scenes of tranquility and peace, that I once enjoyed when I lived in beautiful Chester County Pennsylvania.</p><p>I am offering this painting for sale, with the frame included, through my website. Please <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/workszoom/5440149/december-snow#/">click here</a> to enjoy the serenity of a snow scene all year long!</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-8793132185611472602023-11-24T07:30:00.000-08:002023-11-24T07:30:05.734-08:00 "A Winter's Day", 11x14, oil,wintersnowfall, paintingsofsnow, chestercountypa, yellowspringsvillage, chesterspringspa, holidaygifts, countryscene, originalart, maryannejacobsenart, artschoolroad,<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSqQpDChs5kVfmu4P6Ip_lhs_DB7_qMqxavvhJu8vlRnXmxQlgLBl_r8EMjXZ9XE3JqgFLJQHGp07dacepRcD84GFEYfLah01VaTw5FYvJTcsCWjXxbYpitZTUysivrZjQDQJn8BR_K8-Y54yFnanwjJk4kMe4BJ_mp2smlTKQ2ytNdBVpxDJAQ/s1024/winters_day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1024" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSqQpDChs5kVfmu4P6Ip_lhs_DB7_qMqxavvhJu8vlRnXmxQlgLBl_r8EMjXZ9XE3JqgFLJQHGp07dacepRcD84GFEYfLah01VaTw5FYvJTcsCWjXxbYpitZTUysivrZjQDQJn8BR_K8-Y54yFnanwjJk4kMe4BJ_mp2smlTKQ2ytNdBVpxDJAQ/w400-h316/winters_day.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "A Winter's Day", 11x14, oil<p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"A Winter's Day", 11x14. Nothing for me is more beautiful and serene than a falling snow on a tiny country lane. This scene is found on Art School Road in the tiny village of Yellow Springs, Pa. It is available through my Christmas in November sale for a few more days and would make a lovely gift for someone special on your list. 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border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--accent); cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#artschoolroad</a></span></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-44491954748303035072023-11-18T17:35:00.000-08:002024-01-13T14:05:03.032-08:00 "Old Bard playing his Kobza", 11x14, oil on linen, Ukraine, Paintings of Ukrainian people, old bard, Kobza, Ukrainian guitar, portraits of people, musician<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0In6ZFaWYIfE_eykfFkZpg2B4awCgbKYlf2lONcVgJNZXxSzoqldNO_t2Y8NkXO_MxI_CzgXKYHF_L2eP1nLOGfrwtW1VPlvHWPWhrfG49s_YBmC-XrQ5JEfPOC3fgacrkg5PHz5WM2B_toWRQTL3xyaDBVEw52W1NhlTmwrZd92tTprFdTQ6pw/s2342/the_kobza_man.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2342" data-original-width="1840" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0In6ZFaWYIfE_eykfFkZpg2B4awCgbKYlf2lONcVgJNZXxSzoqldNO_t2Y8NkXO_MxI_CzgXKYHF_L2eP1nLOGfrwtW1VPlvHWPWhrfG49s_YBmC-XrQ5JEfPOC3fgacrkg5PHz5WM2B_toWRQTL3xyaDBVEw52W1NhlTmwrZd92tTprFdTQ6pw/w314-h400/the_kobza_man.jpeg" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> "Old Bard playing his Kobza", 11x14, oil on linen<p></p><p>I painted this one years ago, and put it away, because I didn't like it. Yesterday, I took it out and looked at it, and realized it was actually a lovely painting that just needed a little tender , loving care. So I re-worked some passages and decided to call it done.</p><p>A Kobza, is a Ukrainian guitar, similar to a lute. With the Ukrainian war still in full swing after all this time, I thought it would be apropos to post this painting, reflecting the culture and costume of the Ukrainian people.</p><p>This painting is available for sale through my website at https://maryannejacobsenfineart.com</p><p><br /></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-29296859892477227282023-11-13T14:11:00.000-08:002023-11-13T15:38:32.838-08:00 "Pink Ladies", 8x10, oil on stretched linen, thick impasto, pink roses, thick paint, vibrant color, small floral, beautiful holiday gifts, original oil paintings, maryanne jacobsen<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>SOLD</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCZuKqvkhkPYD4Q4JS4Mcn7GGZzDgWOp5NfJCxaVbYL11z3xrJvPx_2veBIAKg__T-raydcLN8YDtZ2hs7jwSl8A6ZEWHUK6v7LT9-vNh6O_WfJVwNIuhnzMwgMua3XanK02A2-ezmpAMOH5sBe8ZfSGEkH5PToMXRBeW4ZV7o9-QOIv5J5dhnA/s2061/pinkladies.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2061" data-original-width="1660" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCZuKqvkhkPYD4Q4JS4Mcn7GGZzDgWOp5NfJCxaVbYL11z3xrJvPx_2veBIAKg__T-raydcLN8YDtZ2hs7jwSl8A6ZEWHUK6v7LT9-vNh6O_WfJVwNIuhnzMwgMua3XanK02A2-ezmpAMOH5sBe8ZfSGEkH5PToMXRBeW4ZV7o9-QOIv5J5dhnA/w323-h400/pinkladies.jpeg" width="323" /></a></div><br /> "Pink Ladies", 8x10, oil on stretched linen<p></p><p>This is a palette knife painting that I did many years ago. I was never happy with it because of one mistake. I took it out and reworked the area I was unhappy with, as well as tightened up some other areas . and now I am very pleased with it. It could be a showstopper in the right location, as a result of the thick, juicy impasto in the flowers and the vibrant color throughout.</p><p><br /></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-66480258726694889232023-11-08T10:35:00.002-08:002023-11-08T10:35:36.836-08:00 "Mary's Garden", 12x12, oil on linen panel, oil paintings for sale, women in hats, women in gardens, serenity garden, wine and books, secret gardens, original art, original oil paintings on sale<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIAvb8Z0nmmwQN04b0NYhqdyc7HlqOSOynJcNlhBr7cXL5TWkhL1i15SzAkAlP1hutCF4M3vVq1AZI91KunzFuukQvfslgOjIRYsvRto1O7YwrrcAQBRW-v-Adcz03w16p_uWzKOis2N6rK5FnwXB6ka2P2GMhFgp8rqrX5W3UMgaC-7gUQwKvg/s2410/marys_garden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2410" data-original-width="2394" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIAvb8Z0nmmwQN04b0NYhqdyc7HlqOSOynJcNlhBr7cXL5TWkhL1i15SzAkAlP1hutCF4M3vVq1AZI91KunzFuukQvfslgOjIRYsvRto1O7YwrrcAQBRW-v-Adcz03w16p_uWzKOis2N6rK5FnwXB6ka2P2GMhFgp8rqrX5W3UMgaC-7gUQwKvg/w398-h400/marys_garden.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /> "Mary's Garden", 12x12, oil on linen panel<p></p><p>I painted this a few years ago and totally forgot I had painted it! I've painted this scene before a number of times with different elements in it, and each painting always sells, because what lady doesn't want her own little garden of serenity? A place to escape to from the craziness of life. </p><p>I am adding this painting to my "Christmas in November" sale so check out the beautiful original oil <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/collections/198191">paintings on sale</a> and maybe find one to add to your own artwork collection. This painting is only $400, and framing options are available for an additional cost.</p><p>This painting would make a lovely gift for a mom, grandma, wife or friend, and it's <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/workszoom/5399198/marys-garden#/">on sale </a>for a limited time only.</p><p><br /></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-65232097507857083802023-11-04T17:51:00.003-07:002023-11-13T15:37:55.539-08:00 "Strasbourg Canal", 11x14, paintings of Strasbourg France, Little Paris, canal walk, French cities, paintings of France, charming European cities<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">SOLD</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzqmA_n_M2Xne12T-KfUY-_M5qHQCUt651pZWR0vjizgwL_HJgA45A3KJ7yV9DJaz18mmmsIsnVZ9k3PJHIynsDpEnazzqIGivp7sFaj08WCs8HVwTu3NxfydICyZTqz6ReBEFfN1Sc0viJEO-HcvvjcEq0JXxJkGTY83iT2ZYMIlPYSY7trL7ww/s2556/Strasbourg_canal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2556" data-original-width="2011" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzqmA_n_M2Xne12T-KfUY-_M5qHQCUt651pZWR0vjizgwL_HJgA45A3KJ7yV9DJaz18mmmsIsnVZ9k3PJHIynsDpEnazzqIGivp7sFaj08WCs8HVwTu3NxfydICyZTqz6ReBEFfN1Sc0viJEO-HcvvjcEq0JXxJkGTY83iT2ZYMIlPYSY7trL7ww/w315-h400/Strasbourg_canal.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /> "Strasbourg Canal", 11x14<p></p><div><div>If you have never been to Strasbourg, France, in the Alsace-Lorraine region, it's very scenic and fascinating, combining French with a German influence, as you can see in the architecture below.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaG2DGGm63Epd6SjlySVBqKebzqQWsxxwNTFBE2f3ZE9ftA62Pu1NwvTYaBTeldKinca7VVdnF77SL-bpcBPhpmGjFNezeszRWGoP8LIH0YdtUqsTPMV-m77bLPyOXRELnAQaog/s1600/michael+munger+strasbourg+image.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714755880057036434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaG2DGGm63Epd6SjlySVBqKebzqQWsxxwNTFBE2f3ZE9ftA62Pu1NwvTYaBTeldKinca7VVdnF77SL-bpcBPhpmGjFNezeszRWGoP8LIH0YdtUqsTPMV-m77bLPyOXRELnAQaog/s400/michael+munger+strasbourg+image.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />I was standing on the bridge on the right when I took the photo which I have used as a reference for the painting above. In the distance, you can see the ancient <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strasbourg_Cathedral">cathedral</a> which dates from 1200 AD. Wow! That's old!<br /><br />When we were in Strasbourg, we stayed at <a href="http://www.hotel-gutenberg.com/uk/index.php">The Hotel Gutenberg </a>and had a great view of the cathedral from our "Rooftop" room.</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJZ5aZOlcpOgBEnwxd8QrAlLQehOaksbZ0UAVnx6gqzXPm3oKEvs64qqXfgarwopliVJbr3EX8cje6hH1l-b2jcQjDvw5iazWzdm-dpyAPZsHLK_rpDV7Fs2F7n9E_AT0t9F7QA/s1600/view+of+strasbourg+cathedral.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714759911052892018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJZ5aZOlcpOgBEnwxd8QrAlLQehOaksbZ0UAVnx6gqzXPm3oKEvs64qqXfgarwopliVJbr3EX8cje6hH1l-b2jcQjDvw5iazWzdm-dpyAPZsHLK_rpDV7Fs2F7n9E_AT0t9F7QA/s400/view+of+strasbourg+cathedral.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br />Here's another photo that I took from the window of our room which shows how high up we were:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5w6g17CvD-8niSPCgfsl_mahIdoAhiWe-JGwKkE2_P5K5jvnmqyroWIT6kCOIsND337dixd7ekh05tnnql0AfF9may36KRCLZOJh1OY6f3zosG7tUWnV_5DV3H6MwVistWe19qQ/s1600/rooftop+veiw.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714760794465823906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5w6g17CvD-8niSPCgfsl_mahIdoAhiWe-JGwKkE2_P5K5jvnmqyroWIT6kCOIsND337dixd7ekh05tnnql0AfF9may36KRCLZOJh1OY6f3zosG7tUWnV_5DV3H6MwVistWe19qQ/s400/rooftop+veiw.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />While we were there, the world cup was in progress and there was great excitement about the games in the streets. Unlike America, the Europeans are really into soccer, which they call "football".<br /><br />It was a fun trip. I'd best stop here because I could go on for hours.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/a%20painting%20a%20day" rel="tag">a Painting a day</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/daily%20painters" rel="tag">Daily painters</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/original%20art" rel="tag">original art </a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/affordable%20original%20art" rel="tag">affordable original art</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/paintings%20of%20Strasbourg%20France" rel="tag">paintings of Strasbourg France</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/colorist%20art" rel="tag">colorist art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/contemporary%20impressionism" rel="tag">contemporary impressionism</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Colorist%20art%20by%20Jacobsen" rel="tag">Colorist art by Maryanne JAcobsen</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/paintings%20of%20quaint%20European%20villages" rel="tag">paintings 0f quaint European villages</a>.<br /><div align="left"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/a%20painting%20a%20day" rel="tag">a Painting a day</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/daily%20painters" rel="tag">Daily painters</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/original%20Impressionist%20art" rel="tag">original impressionist art </a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/affordable%20French%20landscapes" rel="tag">affordable French landscapes</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/paintings%20of%20Petite%20France%20and%20Strasbourg" rel="tag">paintings of Petite France and Strasbourg</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/colorist%20art" rel="tag">colorist art</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/contemporary%20impressionism" rel="tag">contemporary impressionism</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/art%20blogs" rel="tag">art blogs</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/Alsace%20impressionist%20painting" rel="tag">Alsace impressionist painting</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/paintings%20of%20canals" rel="tag">paintings of canals</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Maryanne%20Jacobsen%20paintings" rel="tag">Maryanne Jacobsen paintings</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/European%20village%20paintings" rel="tag">European village paintings</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/paintings%20of%France" rel="tag">paintings of France</a>.</div></div>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-44664561200303828302023-09-13T15:04:00.004-07:002023-09-13T15:04:29.253-07:00 "Lady in Red", 11x14, oil on linen panel, lady, red hat, glamour, women in hats, portraits of women<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOG2H-i0it4QeDARqM-UI-2ydrRNAj3Aqlb0yo4zMLB_-CRhEtsDrZ0iHbNo23LfkKUbXlyGEU_yHga81igm3Bq_kbyi9TztQJrRGPNp4uc81lWJGQiFo5G-O3kIMB92HXK-0oar2fenqT8msg9ht0Y1K_1KaGnCxOy3q3gDaCjNs39Jf3weekg/s2670/redhatlady.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2670" data-original-width="2098" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOG2H-i0it4QeDARqM-UI-2ydrRNAj3Aqlb0yo4zMLB_-CRhEtsDrZ0iHbNo23LfkKUbXlyGEU_yHga81igm3Bq_kbyi9TztQJrRGPNp4uc81lWJGQiFo5G-O3kIMB92HXK-0oar2fenqT8msg9ht0Y1K_1KaGnCxOy3q3gDaCjNs39Jf3weekg/w314-h400/redhatlady.jpeg" width="314" /></a></div><br /> "Lady in Red", 11x14, oil on linen panel<p></p><p>I always have a good time when I'm painting ladies with hats.</p><p>I painted this one during the Covid lockdown, and took it out today and reworked it a bit.</p><p>Special thanks to Short Dog Studio and Beth Bathe for allowing me to use their reference photo.</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-38009857097205151572023-09-09T14:13:00.001-07:002023-09-09T14:16:02.285-07:00 "Beauty Amidst the Ruins, Mission Capistrano", 12x16, oil on linen, Mission San Juan Capistrano, California earthquake, California missions, Juanero Indians, beautiful gardens, Orange County attractions, historic ruins<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhw3GKhZyfcOfvb3rRUGl9IP88csQhEpFPuL3IH_zb6LwcWAaqJfpbyYUuMiedulu6DZd5spEL8rAorswrfmzZFyAsxcA3EX87O1uValXCFrSMn0SfEpxA4Csj4MUiTPoazN5HyVNe3DNwRRnOXcz74zRpLik5ctq2uhdIuKd9DPT9N5PjnS9uQ/s2037/Final_beauty%20amidst%20the%20ruins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2037" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhw3GKhZyfcOfvb3rRUGl9IP88csQhEpFPuL3IH_zb6LwcWAaqJfpbyYUuMiedulu6DZd5spEL8rAorswrfmzZFyAsxcA3EX87O1uValXCFrSMn0SfEpxA4Csj4MUiTPoazN5HyVNe3DNwRRnOXcz74zRpLik5ctq2uhdIuKd9DPT9N5PjnS9uQ/w400-h300/Final_beauty%20amidst%20the%20ruins.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "Beauty Amidst the Ruins, Mission Capistrano", 12x16, oil on linen<p></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"><a href="https://www.missionsjc.com/" style="color: #93a17c; text-decoration: none;">Mission San Juan Capistrano</a> is a place of quiet peace, lush, fragrant gardens, as well as ghostly whispers of the past. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">Echos of long ago struggles can now hardly be detected in this place of serene fountains, gracefully curved arches and seasonal flowers, yet the missions stretching along the California coast have a long controversial history that profoundly shaped the culture and founding of California and the history of its ethnic peoples.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">Mission San Juan Capistrano, in Orange County, is probably the most beautiful of the many missions that defined California's history. The Great Stone Church, built by the Juaneno Indians beginning in 1797, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1812, yet today it is still one of the biggest tourist draws in the county*. Mission Capistrano is one of my favorite places to visit whenever I am in Southern California, and over the years I've painted dozens of paintings of this crumbling, yet still beautiful structure and its lovely gardens. I never tire of seeing its enduring beauty amidst the ruins, which are a solemn reminder of nature's fury and lack of favoritism when destruction comes.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">As the anniversary of Hurricane Ian approaches, I can say that the Mission and its history cause me to reflect on life's roller coaster rides. The painting reflects a bit of both- hope and despair, beauty and ruin, and the light and shadows cascading over the stones of the ruined original church, remind me of Matthew 6:19. "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy (insert earthquakes), but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven."</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"> It's always joy to visit the Mission, so be sure to visit it if you are in Southern California. </p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">This painting is available. Contact me at maryannejacobsen@aol.com for purchase information</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">* information from the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-21-me-36022-story.html">LA Times</a></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"><br /></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-31796687271921168042023-09-05T18:57:00.007-07:002023-09-14T13:32:49.395-07:00 "Classic Elegance", 12x9, oil on panel, paintings of old cars, classic cars, Auburn Speedster, Gatsby Era, Classic car painting, classic car buffs, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, luxury cars<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs5miOmTtYyhI9P4y_xEx6a2Ej9rzYjXqy31xGra4uzI4vT0tZKa0NfD-FNmbyPIj4XCTd2_gmVEDzIrLGFuTswjEd0iTwH4FfXtLpIjVnawbCgA3fIs8UZm0_qk6w29lbf7akRGPR_FZd5xH-UiYc_KAp850oHMnAB73i4pR9ggz7l0a7-D8KUw/s2426/social%20statement.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1818" data-original-width="2426" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs5miOmTtYyhI9P4y_xEx6a2Ej9rzYjXqy31xGra4uzI4vT0tZKa0NfD-FNmbyPIj4XCTd2_gmVEDzIrLGFuTswjEd0iTwH4FfXtLpIjVnawbCgA3fIs8UZm0_qk6w29lbf7akRGPR_FZd5xH-UiYc_KAp850oHMnAB73i4pR9ggz7l0a7-D8KUw/w400-h300/social%20statement.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> "Classic Elegance", 12x9, oil on panel<p></p><p>I love old cars. They are so classy and fun to paint. I haven't painted any old cars in a really long time, so yesterday, I decided that I wanted to paint something different from my usual, and I chose to try my hand at painting this beautiful old classic car.</p><p>The car depicted is an Auburn Speedster from about 1936. In the world of classic cars, there are few that can match the sheer elegance and style of this one. With its sleek lines, powerful engine, and undeniable charisma, this iconic automobile remains a symbol of luxury and sophistication to this day. These cars made a social statement with their beautiful lines, and were fitted with a supercharger, the engine output measuring 150 horsepower. This allowed the Speedster to reach top speeds of over 100 miles per hour!</p><p>That's pretty remarkable for a car built in 1936!</p><p>These cars were the brainchild of Auburn Automobile company, located in Auburn, Indiana, and you can still see some of them today at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum.</p><p>The 1936 Auburn Speedster is more than just a classic car; it's a symbol of an era when automotive design reached new heights.</p><p>If you are an old car buff, interested in owning a version of your own Auburn Speedster, this little gem is available through my website. You can purchase it directly <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/workszoom/5315323/social-statement#/"> here.</a></p><p>Thanks for visiting. I hope you enjoyed this short history of the enduring allure of classic cars, and the shining example of luxury and elegance imbued in the Auburn Speedster!</p><p><br /></p><div class="product__title" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 1.5rem 0px; word-break: break-word;"><div class="flex-1 overflow-hidden" style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 0%; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; overflow: hidden;"></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-19154269742510556952023-09-01T18:48:00.002-07:002023-09-07T13:52:48.029-07:00 "Swansong", 16x20, oil on linen panel, Swan Lake, ballet, ballet art, ballerina portrait, Odette, Swan Song, on pointe, classical dance, paintings of dancers<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcRKimiJXxdkP-wg4I7Zs8BGnwmGfFVRwHg-4QQPyxqNs3vV86YHsHNJH1uG6XeRrihryefcMyO_G-LWPhtr46f-oqGTPJfjmmBARPgwowYjoaFQX81u4kjhvVSW90u4u488b8ui9AJUqxXdnZykyQx3OMwEGXdd8tWuoXU2t3Tb57CZCLKi6oQ/s2789/final_SwanSong.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2789" data-original-width="2225" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcRKimiJXxdkP-wg4I7Zs8BGnwmGfFVRwHg-4QQPyxqNs3vV86YHsHNJH1uG6XeRrihryefcMyO_G-LWPhtr46f-oqGTPJfjmmBARPgwowYjoaFQX81u4kjhvVSW90u4u488b8ui9AJUqxXdnZykyQx3OMwEGXdd8tWuoXU2t3Tb57CZCLKi6oQ/w319-h400/final_SwanSong.jpeg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> "Swansong", 16x20, oil on linen panel<p></p><p>Odette is the tragic heroine in the classical ballet Swan Lake. Odette is a princess turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart's curse, who wants his evil daughter Odile (the Black Swan) to wrestle the handsome Prince Sigfried's heart away from the gentle Odette. The ballet is a love story of enchantment and tragedy, as only the Prince's undying love can break the curse and free Odette and the other swan maidens of the sorcerer's curse.<br /><br />When I was artistic director of my ballet company back in the 1990's, we performed a full length Swan Lake 2 or 3 different times. The challenges of staging a ballet of this magnitude on a small company were tremendous, but I was ambitious and the rewards of re-creating the magic of that ballet eventually overshadowed the work that was involved. I have painted this scene before, but had the urge to paint Odette again in memory of the many hours of love I put into the restaging of that ballet !<br /><br />Ballet, art, and music are all similar passions. When one has an artistic passion, it dictates their lives for that particular season. Luckily for me, I no longer need to do an entrechat quatre in order to fill my passion. </p><p>May every creative person continue to fill the world with beauty, through music, dance, art, and poetry!</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-82016833582990176382023-08-27T15:51:00.000-07:002023-08-27T15:51:03.571-07:00"Superbloom, Lake Elsinore", 12x16, oil on stretched linen, Lake Elsinore, California superbloom, superbloom, poppies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SV5QKkBQUNBao_ytLf6_6kjmdHR-TjPgjXxPSP-HrIHtUGeyj7f6svhG21g0GHSQlNf9Q1uvP1Jq7SXihMG-LarGKemS6uCWte0NBA6PWxIR2ixU_vFQD40O6cH1xSHiamNcA0JGD2CJYez48lpf5RPJH5JkJs7C9tS6y6n2QUtcBtb2QaCkhQ/s2567/superbloom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1899" data-original-width="2567" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SV5QKkBQUNBao_ytLf6_6kjmdHR-TjPgjXxPSP-HrIHtUGeyj7f6svhG21g0GHSQlNf9Q1uvP1Jq7SXihMG-LarGKemS6uCWte0NBA6PWxIR2ixU_vFQD40O6cH1xSHiamNcA0JGD2CJYez48lpf5RPJH5JkJs7C9tS6y6n2QUtcBtb2QaCkhQ/w400-h296/superbloom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "Superbloom, Lake Elsinore", 12x16, oil<p></p><p>I was fortunate to visit Lake Elsinore in California, this past spring as the area experienced another beautiful <a href="https://www.theoutbound.com/lauren-schusterman/catch-the-super-bloom-in-lake-elsinore-california">superbloom</a> , as a result of all the rains over the winter months.</p><p>The trails were breathtaking with color, and the bright orange poppies made a beautiful compliment with the blue of the lake.</p><p>As an artist, I noticed that the light temperature of the area, and California in general, is much color than that of Florida, and so I found myself adjusting the beautiful blue light, with warmer shadows, and cooler lights.</p><p>The family and I had a great time, enjoying the flowers, the beautiful weather and the magnificent scenery.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fYJBvGG2WxTGpXm8wCi_s7DcRvIb-78HrVUfunreQaYci4lvVu-DEsb0JqjnLG_VZD67y7z8pkhLums8N8rllw1nhDIDLpCGdI8miL43cMfhn2xgmjF12jusy1xsBJLlZXvaG473YpD3ajwyWtUbMeE9ZqFaGqM2LGmX6oTbSwZortxapNrMYw/s4320/familyatlake.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fYJBvGG2WxTGpXm8wCi_s7DcRvIb-78HrVUfunreQaYci4lvVu-DEsb0JqjnLG_VZD67y7z8pkhLums8N8rllw1nhDIDLpCGdI8miL43cMfhn2xgmjF12jusy1xsBJLlZXvaG473YpD3ajwyWtUbMeE9ZqFaGqM2LGmX6oTbSwZortxapNrMYw/s320/familyatlake.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-42882485403257843032023-08-24T17:03:00.001-07:002023-08-24T17:03:09.675-07:00 "Coffee Break", 12x9, oil on panel, coffee, chocolate, still life, painting ellipses, paint study, Ghirardelli chocolate, kitchen art, food art, kitchen decor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilzCT3pzNJ0PtTvEt0VmVjp0o0-yd3Ltom8-BSN5-g0aQG8sUdtU7q8-GTzQ01znLwym0u3IxlroN8eYnRBmdUW5LlJqBGylO-WEqdLqtqmepOcbUeHH5CtWeXvpaoKz2jyodVW7Ouqrb3qaXbxU_szA9L1laT5UHDMgisDciqpdU14RixTDiEHA/s2430/coffeebreak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1826" data-original-width="2430" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilzCT3pzNJ0PtTvEt0VmVjp0o0-yd3Ltom8-BSN5-g0aQG8sUdtU7q8-GTzQ01znLwym0u3IxlroN8eYnRBmdUW5LlJqBGylO-WEqdLqtqmepOcbUeHH5CtWeXvpaoKz2jyodVW7Ouqrb3qaXbxU_szA9L1laT5UHDMgisDciqpdU14RixTDiEHA/w400-h300/coffeebreak.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "Coffee Break", 12x9, oil on panel<p></p><p>Lately, I have decided to work on improving my drawing skills, since drawing is such an integral part of painting well.</p><p>Today, I wanted to work on ellipses, because they are such an important part of still life painting. Actually, they are an important part of all styles of painting!</p><p>Take a lake filled with waterlilies, for instance. You simply cannot paint those waterlilies successfully unless you can paint an ellipse and understand how they change with perspective. Here is one of Claude Monet's famous waterlily paintings:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhos8-E7Uxju57TQ7ezoz-nzv_SSGJREfxL-Ui-FKvEajwIcOk3g19aajCRim5-MuXp_-mC6M2XE9RH1sY2ijWSC0TYVYioafojzG4kZFGRfXlFU1bTZg-CrdH1w0uI-dpt5tCFj9j5x4lihpEKuli4DXUPuqPwueZcb29IAyTNtQW3N5anTIHyoQ/s600/monet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="600" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhos8-E7Uxju57TQ7ezoz-nzv_SSGJREfxL-Ui-FKvEajwIcOk3g19aajCRim5-MuXp_-mC6M2XE9RH1sY2ijWSC0TYVYioafojzG4kZFGRfXlFU1bTZg-CrdH1w0uI-dpt5tCFj9j5x4lihpEKuli4DXUPuqPwueZcb29IAyTNtQW3N5anTIHyoQ/s320/monet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Notice how the shape of the flower changes as it goes back in perspective.</p><p>So I set up a still life with some ellipses in it, and worked on it all day. Yes indeed those things are hard to paint accurately! (At least for me.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zLPFk3Zbi0dQ8qdC269emcWci2CoIz9PlqZFh4V2Ipy6nKbAWZtXu8oAtnxCz_7Z--mvMcLSOojSRsyZ2KzyM7LL9asFmHEvgFoe0ZjkDIs27Uocrmjgz0mMqQPAe_Ku_Z5898Hqhh-7o_AaQ9Qsz-u1h3vnmSKcz_qUvzDNw6C2CDVmEJLeQw/s4320/coffeebreakreference.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zLPFk3Zbi0dQ8qdC269emcWci2CoIz9PlqZFh4V2Ipy6nKbAWZtXu8oAtnxCz_7Z--mvMcLSOojSRsyZ2KzyM7LL9asFmHEvgFoe0ZjkDIs27Uocrmjgz0mMqQPAe_Ku_Z5898Hqhh-7o_AaQ9Qsz-u1h3vnmSKcz_qUvzDNw6C2CDVmEJLeQw/s320/coffeebreakreference.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I love the little French sugar bowl and lid that my daughter-in-law gave me a while back, and so I included that in the picture as well as some<a href="https://www.ghirardelli.com"> Ghirardelli chocolate!</a> Yum.</p><p>In the end, I think I made some progress in painting ellipses from an overhead perspective.</p><p>Maybe, I'll work on some water lilies next....</p><p>This painting is available through my website, under the "little gems" collection. Or send me an email at maryannejacobsen@aol.com if interested in purchasing a little coffee and chocolate.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-2460833827275179142023-08-22T10:40:00.001-07:002023-08-22T10:40:05.562-07:00"A Summer Song", 12x16, oil on Canson oil paper, roses, white peonies, cup of tea, strawberries, poolside, still life floral, summer memories, a summer song, Chad & Jeremy hit, summer flowers, lazy days<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiydYD-R2Z_o4dHAYjAkcx56AYJw125rMx-annmwg_Pi5r3Ypgtm8eDfcWYgeNSfZULi44nIvsnxRWKqDJcvRZjWSu1jOrI2xdkgogJSFuIfBHiOqOD4qEUz4EVBys8WpUh1leESIdxTLYHO58MJ7Y79WFcOf_pCxhyh77SFdgiicPeU4FkJTR3A/s2338/asummersong.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2338" data-original-width="1745" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiydYD-R2Z_o4dHAYjAkcx56AYJw125rMx-annmwg_Pi5r3Ypgtm8eDfcWYgeNSfZULi44nIvsnxRWKqDJcvRZjWSu1jOrI2xdkgogJSFuIfBHiOqOD4qEUz4EVBys8WpUh1leESIdxTLYHO58MJ7Y79WFcOf_pCxhyh77SFdgiicPeU4FkJTR3A/s320/asummersong.jpeg" width="239" /></a></div><br /> "A Summer Song", 12x16, oil on Canson oil paper, mounted on a panel<p></p><p>It's almost the end of summer, and that means cooler weather, autumn leaves, pumpkins and... wait. I am getting ahead of myself!</p><p>For now, I want to focus on what is left of these warm summer days. I set this arrangement up on a table near our pool, and contemplated the beauty of summer. Those long days produce luscious fruit, gorgeous gardens, and oh so many lazy days for the children!</p><p>When I was a student, I used to love summer vacation because it was my big chance to catch up on my favorite books. I was never much for beaches, (except for the fudge that could be procured at every boardwalk in America!), but I loved the slowness of each hot, sweltering day, and the gentle nights filled with fireflies and the strident hum of the crickets.</p><p>I painted this for those cold , wintry nights that will be upon us before we know it. The memories of summer are sometimes what helps us through those dark days when it is sometimes hard to get out of bed.</p><p>Although I live in Florida now, I truly miss the chill of winter- the frost- the ice- the bone-chilling cold. And yet I also recall the endless drear of February and March- the slush, the coats and gloves, and driving on slippery streets that are unfit for even reindeer.</p><p>So if you would like to preserve a bit of summer for the month ahead, "A Summer Song" might be the perfect thing! The painting is available through my website here. Send me an email at maryannejacobsen@aol.com for pricing info.</p><p>Thank-you for reading my blog today, and enjoy the rest of summer!</p><p><br /></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-70525671552981336842023-08-19T15:39:00.001-07:002023-08-19T15:39:24.604-07:00 " Pink and Blue", 5x5, oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, pink and blue, pink and blue flowers, impressionist florals, affordable art, small paintings, little gems<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNvQMXr8P58sc4fs3CW3wpqFiMwpGyRBr-3mjc_6WKUfEUgt8WAAuZEGr5xxji53Cum41IGFkhq9lxqkCh_s3RJsyr6C5bH7trentHlLmpY4xyMvMulS1SBA_pGkk8A6EK5HZZ5LHummo_FWoHNW4FGY6T4xPEZAnqbWp6BMIypYwKmEcUnJKV7Q/s2135/pink%20and%20blue.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2135" data-original-width="2106" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNvQMXr8P58sc4fs3CW3wpqFiMwpGyRBr-3mjc_6WKUfEUgt8WAAuZEGr5xxji53Cum41IGFkhq9lxqkCh_s3RJsyr6C5bH7trentHlLmpY4xyMvMulS1SBA_pGkk8A6EK5HZZ5LHummo_FWoHNW4FGY6T4xPEZAnqbWp6BMIypYwKmEcUnJKV7Q/w395-h400/pink%20and%20blue.jpeg" width="395" /></a></div><br />" Pink and Blue", 5x5, oil on gallery-wrapped canvas<p></p><p>This sweet little painting was done in an impressionist style. It has soft, yet vibrant colors throughout and was painted on gallery-wrapped canvas. I also painted the sides in the same color palette, so the painting can be wired and hung without a frame! Yay!</p><p>I am selling this sweet little gem through my website. It would make a lovely gift, or a pretty little accent piece to your home decor. Purchase through my <a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com/portfolio-viewer?collection=101041#lg=1&artworkId=5289608">website .</a></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-11617121371760403342023-08-18T17:56:00.005-07:002023-08-20T10:27:31.030-07:00 "Fur Coat", 6x6, oil on panel, small portrait of people, portraits of women, women in hats, fur coat, staying warm, people watching<p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">SOLD</span></b></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjAuNz9X1zgyyzRZgPvoapXyXdfXh7Jhup0v3abugRM1SYHjWIznHyNOBlAzZzhOPAWpD3rbZ2Li1Sls1rxJmTtpjoAGz8JEXYKoZVqqzKwUzp4ryj590Bf1HiYSGFNgL5zwA0JepNKWWovLmQmMkFfT3XXMUXdPqe0PPXFUw7QTKpRpP85p0Iw/s1359/furcoat.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1359" data-original-width="1353" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjAuNz9X1zgyyzRZgPvoapXyXdfXh7Jhup0v3abugRM1SYHjWIznHyNOBlAzZzhOPAWpD3rbZ2Li1Sls1rxJmTtpjoAGz8JEXYKoZVqqzKwUzp4ryj590Bf1HiYSGFNgL5zwA0JepNKWWovLmQmMkFfT3XXMUXdPqe0PPXFUw7QTKpRpP85p0Iw/w399-h400/furcoat.jpeg" width="399" /></a></div><br /> "Fur Coat", 6x6, oil on panel<p></p><p>I think the most interesting thing in the world to paint is people. No two are the same, and everyone we see or meet on the street carries their own personal stories and experiences that have honed their characters, affected their demeanors, and sometimes touched our hearts.</p><p>Even a fleeting moment in time, like passing someone on the street corner, can evoke memories of someone we once knew who resembled the person on the corner, or perhaps created thought patterns in our mind as we tried to figure out that person's own individual's story.</p><p>This woman in her big fur coat and hat has an enigmatic expression on her face that made me wonder what she was thinking, experiencing, or perhaps toying with in her own mind.</p><p>I love to people watch. How about you?</p><p><br /></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-49937205027154219562023-08-17T18:29:00.002-07:002023-08-17T18:29:53.399-07:00"Little Bluebird",5x7, oil on Ampersand panel, paintings of birds, little birds, Western bluebird, small paintings of birds, bluebird, affordable original art<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVULBNqO9qNGKL4Dm0v4SdaqXk8L1e81ntMpm1MDQchHX6mNSOoleMcWF_dWkXM0sh1UwZx7kP5hzdeYbquYFWfHmCrzWJJ3Mt5M7VvqNeuNZhaUtNyDvFqGyhyX1IyTz09tXSkh3qZeoJ0gocDlykgrDzNEfy3Bgn4Df9JoyOVWdWOiTMXGwedA/s1602/little_bluebird.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="1128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVULBNqO9qNGKL4Dm0v4SdaqXk8L1e81ntMpm1MDQchHX6mNSOoleMcWF_dWkXM0sh1UwZx7kP5hzdeYbquYFWfHmCrzWJJ3Mt5M7VvqNeuNZhaUtNyDvFqGyhyX1IyTz09tXSkh3qZeoJ0gocDlykgrDzNEfy3Bgn4Df9JoyOVWdWOiTMXGwedA/w281-h400/little_bluebird.jpeg" width="281" /></a></div><br /> "Little Bluebird",5x7, oil on Ampersand panel<p></p><p>This little bluebird is hoping someone will give him a home, because he is tired of sitting on this branch. If you would like to give the little guy a home, you can purchase him for only $95 through my Daily Paintworks link<a href="https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/maryanne-jacobsen/little-bluebird/1078938"> here.</a></p><p>Thanks for reading my blog. Check out all my artwork at my website<a href="https://www.maryannejacobsenfineart.com"> here.</a></p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33845226.post-14088270953289196652023-08-08T19:05:00.002-07:002023-08-08T19:05:21.854-07:00"Gloucester Pink", 8x8, oil on panel, Rocky Neck, Gloucester Massachusetts, ice cream shop, Amy's Coffee and Cones, pink house, small study<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIse_tjCukxKtJYfcA5ktTztSgW4c5iUZ0uDflzHEuMSfSf04W1djzA4lqZETAOf4vXo6YEyLcEAB5poSilc1OVJElsKWef3VnO4oADkppAfqbq4_PWpnr3TfQj-eacVpvObWqUb4wseoUi0v-FmGs1zviVFeVLcvSJqGNGRAfd17lwGsYUsKnNQ/s1758/amys.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1758" data-original-width="1754" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIse_tjCukxKtJYfcA5ktTztSgW4c5iUZ0uDflzHEuMSfSf04W1djzA4lqZETAOf4vXo6YEyLcEAB5poSilc1OVJElsKWef3VnO4oADkppAfqbq4_PWpnr3TfQj-eacVpvObWqUb4wseoUi0v-FmGs1zviVFeVLcvSJqGNGRAfd17lwGsYUsKnNQ/w399-h400/amys.jpeg" width="399" /></a></div><br />"Gloucester Pink", 8x8, oil on panel<p></p><p>This little pink building was a little ice cream shop in Rocky Neck, in East Gloucester back in 2010, when I photographed it. I have no idea if it's still there (the ice cream shop), but the pink building was adorable to look at, and filled with pink flowers in the front yard. It was directly on the water in Rocky Neck, which is an artsy community in the seaside town of Gloucester.</p><p>Although I took the photo years ago, it took me this long to paint it! It was just a quick little 2 hour study. If you like it leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you!</p>Paintdancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.com0