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It’s Cold Outside…

Posted on January 3, 2018 by dwagnerart

We took all of the Christmas decorations down, except for this wreath! This House Finch has been resting here under the front door light every night since the cold snap started. I used reference photos to make this painting. He … Continue reading →

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Lotus at Tower Grove Park

Posted on June 25, 2017 by dwagnerart

I read that the Lotus is a symbol of purity and beauty in many eastern religions. Painting with MOPAPA at Tower Grove Park in STL this morning, I can understand the reverence for these amazing plants.  The delicately colored flowers … Continue reading →

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Missouri Landscape

Posted on March 17, 2017 by dwagnerart

This is another piece painted on Arches Oil paper. I really like this stuff! The painting is from photo references taken by me on a Summer hike with Tom at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri. The glade was … Continue reading →

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Still Life, cont’d.

Posted on March 6, 2017 by dwagnerart

Another still life…I spent two painting sessions on this piece of 3-4 hours each. It’s painted on Arches Oil Paper – first time I’ve used this product. I like it very much. Seems to be quite durable and the oil hasn’t been … Continue reading →

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Still Life, cont’d.

Posted on March 2, 2017 by dwagnerart

I found this vase at an antique mall – thought it would make an excellent start for a floral still life. It’s unmarked so I don’t know anything about it – thinking it’s either German or Czech or pre-war Japan. … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by dwagnerart

This is an alla prima painting of my Valentine’s gift from Tom, 11×14 oil on panel. I love flowers, especially this time of year when we’re nearing Spring and trying to kick Old Man Winter down the stairs. This is … Continue reading →

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Another Winter Day…

Posted on February 8, 2017 by dwagnerart

Although it’s snowing today, this last period of warm weather has got me anxious to see things blooming. It’s too early, so grocery store bouquets and the vases around the house will have to do for now. This vase I found a while … Continue reading →

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Camellia

Posted on February 2, 2017 by dwagnerart

If you visit the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can see and smell (best of all) many flowering plants in Winter. This Camellia is actually flowering indoors at the garden but I thought adding sky in the background would give it more … Continue reading →

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