Ballerina painting. 12x16

Chandra, 12 x16, oil on Raymar

I've been working on this for almost a week, and I decided to call it done tonight. I'm really happy with the way it came out, so I'll be saving this one for a show or gallery.

The Garden Diva

SOLD

"The Garden Diva", 8x10, oil on gallery wrapped canvas

Please inquire at maryannejacobsen@aol.com if you would be interested in a painting similar to this one.

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First signs of spring in Chester Springs

Sold Miller Road Forsythia and Stream, 10x14, oil on canvas panel

Well, I finished my first painting with Holbein Duo Oils, which are water-based oils that do not require clean-up with turps or the use of mediums. It was a little weird getting used to them, because they feel a little different in terms of overall thickness and consistency and the colors are a little different from what I have been painting with for 2 years now. But overall I really liked them! They have the same gooey, buttery texture of oils, but clean-up easily with water and soap like acrylics. And no fumes! Very cool!

I painted this scene from a photo that I took before moving to Florida. I always knew it was spring in my little town of Chester Springs, Pa. when the forsythia was a-bloom on Miller Road. (see photos below). I used to walk past this little scene everyday on my morning jog- (there's a little stone spring house to the left of the meandering spring which I'll attempt to paint very soon! It was a very idyllic and calming place to walk and jog.

I intend to work this a little more tomorrow, but it's 90% finished at this point.

La Dolce Vita, Landscape of Tuscany

SOLD La Dolce Vita, 12 x16, oil on linen panel



Here's another painting that I did before the wedding and stuffed in my closet because I didn't like it very much. I added a couple strokes of paint to it yesterday with my trusty palette knife, and now I think it is quite presentable. La Dolce Vita means the sweet life in Italian, and I painted it in my typical warm homey colors because I love anything that is reminiscent of rustic countrysides, Tuscany, red poppies and fields that are abloom with God's eye candy.




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Florida art-plein air landscape

SOLD Another Siesta Key Morning, 12x16, oil on gallery wrapped canvas



Here's another dismal rendition of Siesta Key. I'm sick of painting and that seems to be reflected in my recent art work, which is mediocre at best. Truth be known, I've come to hate it because painting is making me sick. I get palpitations of the heart every time I open a jar of mucky turpentine or medium . I think I've developped an allergy to something in the paints. So why do I continue painting? Not sure... but my days as a painter may be numbered. Stay tuned...


Here is a picture of my hubby and I at our oldest child's wedding 2 weeks ago. I think we are still cute, even after 37 years of being married. We celebrated our 37th anniversary yesterday by eating hot dogs for dinner and channel surfing in separate TV rooms. Gotta love romance!

Another Siesta Key

SOLD Another Siesta Key Morning, 12x16, oil on gallery wrapped canvas



Here's another dismal rendition of Siesta Key. I'm sick of painting. Truth be known, I've come to hate it. I get palpitations of the heart every time I open a jar of mucky turpentine . So why do I continue painting? Not sure... but my days as a painter may be numbered. Stay tuned...



If you want to purchase this horrible painting go here.



If you're more interested in politics, you can join me in purchasing a T-Shirt that says everything about the present disgusting Presidential campaign. I bought 2 of them. Couldn't resist. Though I can't explain why the idea of wearing this T-shirt in my senior citizen Zumba class appealed to me....



Done.

Siesta Key- 18x20,by Maryanne Jacobsen

SOLD Siesta Key Morning, 16x20, oil on linen

The wedding was beautiful, though not without unexpected stresses that were out of the range of control, including the unexpected cancellation of my middle son's flight from San Diego to attend his brother's wedding. (Thanks American Airlines , you suck.)Read more about it here

We finally found a flight for David, (who was also in the wedding and playing the bride and groom's favorite song on his guitar as the bride came down the aisle), though I'll need to sell a heck of a lot of paintings in order to recoup the cost of that flight.

Tuesday finally found me ready to paint again, and after a couple very unsuccessful starts at still life paintings of calla lillies and orchids, I decided to go to a spot that I know very well, and paint to the tune of seagulls chatter, and gulf breezes through my dwindling hair.


I've painted many times on Siesta key, but rarely alone. This opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of nature after a month of business was a blessing from the creator. I realize that daily painting hones one's skills and after almost a month off, I felt the way I once used to feel after taking a month off from ballet classes and trying to get back into shape. It's not easy.



Here is the scene that I attempted to paint over the last 3 days. Thanks for looking.




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Island Breezes

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"Island Breezes", 17x21 FRAMED dimensions, mixed media



I began painting not long after moving to Florida in 2005. I was very impressed with the tropical beauty here, which is why so many of my early paintings were tropical scenes. The painting above is one of my very first paintings. I believe I started it in watercolor and then added acrylics on top of the watercolor. I framed it under plexiglas because of the watercolors.

Please send me an email if you are interested in this early painting.

Piton View-St. Lucia

SOLD View of the Pitons- St. Lucia, 9x12, oil on gallery-wrapped linen



I visited St. Lucia back in the early 90's and it is definitely one of the most beautiful and lush islands in the French Antilles. I used a photo from that vacation for reference here. This painting should look a little different than my usual fare. The reason is because I used a brush instead of a palette knife and toned my canvas first , instead of working from a white ground. I found that this tried and true method that 95% of oil painters use was much quicker and easier than the route I usually take to compose a painting. I also used less paint! I am curious as to the response...



As my son's wedding is just a few weeks away, my painting posts will become less and less frequent. Please bear with me! Thanks to all my collectors new and old for their support of my artwork in recent weeks. Keep it up, please!

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Happiness, 20x24

SOLD Happiness, 20x24, oil on canvas

This painting is sold- a wedding gift for the happy couple shown above. I used a photo of the couple to paint their likeness, and then added the beach scene to it- since they are being married on the beach.

If you are interested in a commissioned portrait for a special occasion, please feel free to email me.

Monet's waterlily Pond at Giverny

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"The Waterlily Pond and Japanese Bridge at Giverny", 12x16 , oil on linen on board

The nice thing about daily painting is that you get to experiment. I've been working on this for a while, adding glazes and playing around with it.

The Other Woman, 12x16

"The Other Woman", 12x16 , oil on gallery-wrapped canvas



I know that the Daily Painters Gallery prefers that we do not post the same paintings two days in a row, but I am excited about this one! I worked on her skin color and features today, and I think that I made a significant improvement in the way this painting came out. I am definitely feeling as though I am improving as a painter, and what with the fact that I was one of the few painters who sold not one, but TWO paintings in last weeks invitational Paint-out, I am realizing that I have a future in art if I keep working hard. I look at the talent on the Daily Painters Gallery and wonder how in the world I'll ever measure up against the many talented artists there. And then I remind myself that I never had a fancy art education and only have been painting for two years, and then I realize I should not be hard on myself. I also need to thank the many collectors who have lifted me up and helped me believe in myself on the days when I wondered why I was even painting.



Today I am up, but tomorrow is another day. Stay tuned.

Venice Paint-Out in Paradise

SOLD "Basking in the sun ", 12x16, oil on canvas



Here is the third and last of the three paintings that I created last week during the paint-out. It was a pot of flowers, literally basking in the sun on the patio of Luna's Restaurant in downtown Venice. This painting was fun for me to do as it was spontaneous, and it sold immediately at the show's reception last night. I received many wonderful compliments about my work last night and sold 2 of the three paintings as well! I'm glad I participated in this event- I hope to have the chance to do many more! The gracious Swiss gentlemen who bought this painting was taking pictures at the event. I hope to upload some photos of the event to this blog when they become available.

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Plein air, Terra cotta alfresco,Palette knife

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"Terra cotta Alfresco", 8x10, oil on gallery wrapped linen

I painted this little pot of vibrant flowers today in downtown Venice at Restaurant Luna, where all the alfresco diners were having a ball on what was a gorgeously warm and balmy afternoon.

The diners sipped wine and chatted under cerulean-colored umbrellas, and the stucco wall was lined with buoyant and very colorful flowers to add to the festive feel of the carefree setting. I took the easy road and decided to paint just this simple but lovely pot, instead of attempting to capture the gestures of the happy diners and the windswept umbrellas. The palm tree behind the pot is a teaser, asking the viewer to envision the rest of the swaying palm tree in that small courtyard and wonder what it would feel like to bask in the sunshine on a lazy afternoon with nothing to worry about except the quality of the food and the mood of the present company. I like the way this one came out , because the late afternoon shadows made for a very nice composition.

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"Front Entrance"-Impressionist/Fauvist Floral

SOLD "Front Entrance", 5x7, oil on canvas panel

This wild little impressionist painting depicts the front entrance to a home or little pied à terre, that most likely could be situated in Paris, Venice, Majorica or London. A pot of flamboyant flowers greets and seduces the guests as they approach a gray and non-descript entrance door. The pot of flowers appears to have been casually set on a pedestal, perhaps by a beautiful young woman, or a gardener, or any whimsical free spirit with a flair for romance. One can only wonder if the flowers are the only enticements on this little side street that seems most comfortable in a setting in Europe, Copenhagen, or possibly La Jolla, Ca. No this isn't an ad from a J. Peterman catalogue. I've just had too much coffee this morning!

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