"Raining Rose Petals", 12x9, oil, floral painting, impressionist roses, American impressionist society, colorful floral painting, Maryanne Jacobsen art

 "Raining Rose Petals", 12x9, oil

This painting was painted in the impressionist style and was juried into the American Impressionist Society's Fall online exhibit. I have always love painting impressionist florals and this one was no exception.

Although each rose was painted with her own distinct personality, the center rose stands center and foremost, among her more colorful friends. They are all flamboyant and showing off; they are in their prime although their petals are starting to drop.

But these roses will never wilt to nothing. They were captured in a moment of time, for the viewer to enjoy forever!

I hope you enjoyed these lovelies. Please email me at maryannejacobsen@aol.com, if you would like price and purchase information.

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

 The Devon Horse Show Lady, 6x6, oil on panel

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!

This fun little portrait is available through my website- collections- "Little Gems". Just click here to purchase.

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"Autumn's Glory", 22x28, oil on wrapped linen canvas, autumn, fall scenery, paintings of autumn, impressionist landscapes, water scenes, vibrant landscapes,

 "Autumn's Glory", 22x28, oil on wrapped linen canvas

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.

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!

If you are interested this painting, please send me an email at maryannejacobsen@aol.com.

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"Poolside Arrangement", 9x12, oil on panel, oranges, red roses, fruit basket, poolside floral, garden party, little gems, small paintings for sale

 "Poolside Arrangement", 9x12, oil on panel

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.

This sweet little painting would make a lovely gift that brings sunshine into a home every day of the year!

It is being sold for $300.00 through my website. Click here to purchase.

"Alone with her Thoughts", 9x12, oil, paintings of thinkers, paintings of woman, small affordable paintings, little gems

 "Alone with her Thoughts", 9x12, oil

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."

Then, we can be quite happy with our own thoughts!

What places does your mind take you to? This painting was done during a workshop with incredible artist Derek Penix. 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.

Here's to happy thoughts today!

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"The Garden Gossips", 5x7, oil, paintings of flowers, daily painting, small affordable painting, little gems, purple flowers, gardens

 "The Garden Gossips", 5x7, oil

Song Song Blue

Everybody Knows one

Song song Blue

Every Garden Grows one

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.

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.

Well shame on them! I love all my flowers, even them!

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 this link to purchase through PayPal directly through my website.

"Another Degas Moment", 11x14, oil , paintings of dancers, ballet, dance art, after the show, afterglow, ballerina painting, the life of a dancer, tutu

 "Another Degas Moment", 11x14, oil 

I had painted this same scene about ten years ago, and decided to have another go at it. This was the result.

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.

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.

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.

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