Flamingo Fluff, an original acrylic painting

Flamingo Fluff is an original acrylic painting on a 10 by 8 inch gallery wrap canvas.

This the first painting I completed in 2017!  I enjoy painting Flamingos as they are so interesting and have so many unique poses.

I chose this pose to paint because the bird was preening and the plumage was fluffed out, hence the source of the title of the art work.  This pallet is fairly easy for the bird.  The warm colors cover the full range from red light to red deep, some aliz. crimson and magenta, and earth tones to calm the brights.  I like to use Payne's gray as my black and some red and green to make my browns for the background.

I started with a light sketch of the major components of the image, but as the work proceeded paint covered the lines, and I was on my own with a reference photo.  My rendition of the bird came out pretty close to the physical attributes and turned out believable.  Flamingo Fluff has sold.

I hope you enjoy my art work and blog.

God Bless You,
jimmie@jimmiesart.com

Flamingo Portrait, original acrylic painting

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The Flamingo Portrait painting was finished yesterday.  It is painted on a 10 by 8 inch gallery wrapped canvas in acrylics.  I enjoyed this study  of the bird and how the flamingo compares to other birds in shape and color.  I like to paint bright and love to have striking shadows.  This contrast is essential to having a good painting.

I have another small format flamingo painting in progress which should be finished in a few days.

As always, if you are interested in my art, contact me.  Click on the below comment link to leave you thoughts and/or suggestions.

Happy New Year!
jimmie@jimmiesart.com 

Heron in the Marsh, An Original Painting

Heron in the Marsh, Original Acrylic Painting by Jimmie Bartlett, 10 by 8 inches on gallery wrap canvas

This Blue Heron has been hanging around in my photo files for too long and finally got him on canvas.  I put the heron in an entirely different setting than in the picture I took several years ago.  I like compositions that have a strong focal point and foreground with lots of distance in the background.  This fellow lives in the marshes around Matagorda, Texas.

As always, my paintings are available for purchase and prints are available from me and other online websites.

Merry Christmas,
jimmie@jimmiesart.com

American Eagle, an original painting

American Eagle, an original painting by Jimmie Bartlett  (8 by 10 inches acrylics on canvas)

The eagle is a raptor, bird of prey and I have wanted to paint one for a long time.  My bucket list of subjects to paint is filling up faster than I can empty it.

The eagle's eyes and beak are captivating.  I chose to paint only the head for a small format painting to take to shows.  I got a high quality scan of the painting and should be able to run large format prints from it.  I paint with detail even on the small paintings in order to make enlargements.

The original has Sold.  Contact me if you wish to purchase prints.  Prices start at $20 for 8 by 10 inches.  The copyright water mark will not be on your painting or prints.

God Bless You and Family,
jimmie@jimmiesart.com

updated 01/21/17

Cheetah, An Original Painting

I completed the Cheetah painting today.  Hurrah!

This painting really challenged my abilities as an artist.  I could keep refining and correcting little stuff forever because I am made that way, but we have to stop at some point.  Cheetah is a bright painting in a setting of sunlight with some greens.

The spots drive a painter crazy when painting fur.  Mine tended to move during the creation because of layering and losing track of what I was doing!  LOL

I think the Cheetah has a nice smile here.  Also, they are among the fastest animals on earth.  My painting was not fast at all.  I want to thank my good friend Gary for the use of his photo for reference.  He is an excellent photographer.

Prints are available on paper and canvas.  Contact me if interested in the original or prints.

God Bless You,
Jimmie@jimmiesart.com

Painting of a Lotus Blossom

Lotus Blossom was painted in acrylics on a 8 by 10 inch canvas with edges painted.

I enjoyed working with brights against the dark background.

Blessings,

jimmie@jimmiesart.com

Inspirational Signs

Joshua 24:15

I painted several of these type of signs for shows.  The crackle paint was very popular around the turn of the century.  The lettering is by hand on the Bless This House sign where as the As For Me and My House are done digitally.

Above are a two more signs grandparents will enjoy!

The first sign I made today and the others several years back.  I hope you like the change of pace on the blog.  I still make signs for our arts/craft shows when not at the easel.  I plan to add more sign art to this blog, so check back to see them.  Thanks for taking a look.

Blessings,

jimmie@jimmiesart.com

added 09/17/2016

Completed yesterday on crackle finish.  Lettering and artwork is by hand.  The flowers are done with double blends and quick strokes before the acrylics dry.  

Inspirational Signs

Joshua 24:15

I painted several of these type of signs for shows.  The crackle paint was very popular around the turn of the century.  The lettering is by hand on the Bless This House sign where as the As For Me and My House are done digitally.

Above are a two more signs grandparents will enjoy!

The first sign I made today and the others several years back.  I hope you like the change of pace on the blog.  I still make signs for our arts/craft shows when not at the easel.  I plan to add more sign art to this blog, so check back to see them.  Thanks for taking a look.

Blessings,

jimmie@jimmiesart.com

added 09/17/2016

Completed yesterday on crackle finish.  Lettering and artwork is by hand.  The flowers are done with double blends and quick strokes before the acrylics dry.  

White Egret Basking in the Sun, An Original Painting by Jimmie

White Egret Basking in the Sun is an original acrylic painting on a 18 by 12 inch gallery wrapped canvas with edges painted black.

What do you think about it?  Do you think of the wind blowing through it's feathers and the brightness of the mid day?  I hope so, as that was the inspiration I had during the work.  My reference photo had great movement for painting the bird, but the background was drab and typical, so I used a portrait approach to add more color and interest.  Seabirds are very interesting to watch.  This little guy was standing on one leg with the other lifted high up out of sight posing just for me.

I hope you enjoy my blog and if you wish to purchase prints, please email me.  The original painting has sold.

God Bless You,
jimmie@jimmiesart.com

Texas Ranch Barn, an original acrylic painting by Jimmie Bartlett

'Texas Ranch Barn' is a commission painting I finished earlier this month on a 16 by 20 inch gallery wrap canvas. The buyer wanted it for his wife's birthday as she likes Indian Paintbrushes and Bluebonnet wildflowers which are in the foreground. He wanted a rusty vintage truck in the background. There are numerous barns in Texas with our state flag painted on them. The old tractor, cattle, and hay in the barn are nice embellishments. Also, there are no fences or trees to block the view of the wildflowers. The background trees and sky full of clouds push the scene forward nicely. Hope you like it! Prints are available.

God Bless You,

jimmie@jimmiesart.com