Tag Archives: still-life

Still Life with Julep Cup

Posted on February 25, 2018 by dwagnerart

My painting for today with Chrysanthemum and Peruvian Lilies in a silver julep cup. This painting was made from life in one sitting and is an 11×14 oil on Centurion panel. I tried to keep the contrast low and to … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Flowers

Posted on February 15, 2018 by dwagnerart

Not much to say here, just hoping to bring some beauty to the day. 9×12 oil on Centurion panel.

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Still Life with Green and White

Posted on December 12, 2017 by dwagnerart

Another 11×14 still life with some things I had and some things from the second-hand store; french fabric, a candle, a green and white painted bottle and a white luster vase. The flowers were in the clearance cart at the … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on December 10, 2017 by dwagnerart

Hello Friends! Well, it’s been awhile since I posted any work – had some health issues, had to take some time off and am now doing well. Feels so good to be painting again. Here is an alla prima still … Continue reading →

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Choosing a background to set the mood for your still life painting

Posted on October 28, 2017 by dwagnerart

I’ve been looking at the work of different painters I admire (Manet, some contemporaries and Emil Carlsen in particular) to understand not only how they achieve realism, but also a sense of harmony or quietude in their work. I notice … Continue reading →

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Dark Pink Roses symbolize ‘Gratitude’

Posted on October 18, 2017 by dwagnerart

I read that dark pink roses symbolize ‘gratitude’ and that’s what I’m feeling lately. Grateful for friends, family and other special people I’ve had the good fortune to come across in my life. This painting is a 12×12 oil on … Continue reading →

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Color and Pattern

Posted on July 10, 2017 by dwagnerart

Playing here with complementary colors, textures (glass, fabric) and a selection of flowers from our backyard… This is an oil painting on panel and measures 11×14.

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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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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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Still Life in a Landscape

Posted on February 10, 2017 by dwagnerart

16×20 Oil on Panel.

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