tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31143414812169878212024-03-13T15:47:05.996-07:00Painting Every DaySunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-69678328449584693422016-02-16T15:42:00.000-08:002016-02-16T15:42:36.550-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-64694219572224313072016-01-30T13:49:00.000-08:002016-01-30T13:49:43.082-08:00Portrait of Rudolf Steiner.Using a black and white photo of an elderly Rudolf Steiner, I challenged myself to portray<br />
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Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-6761803485882188142016-01-14T11:07:00.003-08:002016-01-14T11:07:49.964-08:00October in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The White Mountains of New Hampshire in early October are beautiful. I attended a plein air workshop with the American Artist, Stapleton Kearns in Sugar Hill, NH a few years ago. This painting represents a memory of the late afternoon light effects on the muted landscape colors.Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-8523530239441880952015-09-24T13:51:00.000-07:002015-09-24T13:51:47.666-07:00Artist at Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-75013478592462442512015-09-19T12:03:00.004-07:002015-09-19T12:03:57.010-07:00Clouds above Light on Shore<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This is an imaginary coastal scene that I created using a palette knife and brush technique. I sometimes paint a landscape from memory or composite memories of beautiful places I have experienced. This one represents the low early evening light under the clouds illuminating the islands and the shore. Painting from memory frees one's creative spirit. Does this painting evoke any memories of a particular place for you?Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-45213926799412078212015-09-18T12:52:00.003-07:002015-09-18T12:52:57.234-07:00Summer Marsh in Ipswich<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This painting is a view of the marsh at high tide on the road to Crane's Beach. Often there are kayakers and boaters on these waterways. I recently rented a lovely art studio space in an old mill building where I can continue to focus on developing my skills as a painter in the company of many wonderful artist friends. I find that having a space outside of my home helps me concentrate for uninterrupted hours of creativity. I'll be sharing more paintings with you soon.Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-26119121111828104752015-05-22T15:31:00.001-07:002015-05-22T15:31:59.617-07:00Tea and Roses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear friends and followers,<br />
I have been away from my blog for several months while I have been taking classes with a wonderful artist, Kelly Carmody. I have learned a lot and am now inspired to again paint still lifes, landscapes and portraits and share them with you on my blog. I have reactivated my website and added some new paintings at: sunnywestpaintings.com. This is my latest oil painting from a still life set up in my studio. I love the challenge of painting white roses! Thank you for sharing my adventures in painting. It is so nice to have feedback and comments on this blog. I will continue to post new paintings as they are finished. Enjoy!<br />
<br />Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-58749580563519338112014-10-25T15:12:00.000-07:002014-10-25T15:12:38.815-07:00October in the White Mountains<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bright sunshine pours over the hill after the first October snow covers the distant mountain tops in New Hampshire.Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-23584060084934080022014-10-25T15:07:00.001-07:002014-10-25T15:07:33.743-07:00Painting a Sargent at the Museum of Fine Arts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a revised painting of the woman at the MFA painting a copy of John Singer Sargent's painting. I made several changes that I hope are improvements. I am submitting this painting to a juried Members show at the Newburport Art Association this weekend. Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-45385609414308983132014-08-08T09:39:00.001-07:002014-08-08T09:39:21.028-07:00Painting Sargent at the MFA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On a recent visit to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, I discovered this young woman painting a painting by one of my favorite Boston artists, John Singer Sargent. She was doing a wonderful job! I couldn't resist taking a photo so that I could paint her painting Sargent.Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-25257800867676737512014-07-23T12:48:00.000-07:002014-07-23T12:48:32.166-07:00Sonoma Coast <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During a recent hike on the cliffs above the ocean in Sonoma County, I found many beautiful scenes to paint. It was early evening and the light was low on the horizon.Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-23661324586218778052014-07-22T12:04:00.003-07:002014-07-22T12:04:51.333-07:00A Man and His Horse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This oil painting is of my friend, Doug, grazing his horse on a hill in Sacramento, California. Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-9298240418834075062014-04-25T11:26:00.000-07:002014-04-25T11:26:39.066-07:00Colorado Summer Storm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fast moving skies above the Lake in the mountains above Colorado Springs inspired this painting. While following the path around the lake last September I took over 200 photos for references for future paintings. This is the first of many I plan to paint.<br />
<br />Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-54057824477357715282014-04-14T15:20:00.000-07:002014-04-14T15:36:42.133-07:00Fruit BasketA simple, but evocative still life....<br />
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<br />Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-74389418474921923722014-04-08T12:32:00.000-07:002014-04-08T12:46:46.602-07:00Yellow LemonsAnother Still Life completed.....<br />
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<br />Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-14349095072691142742014-02-24T09:21:00.001-08:002014-02-24T09:21:37.368-08:00Old Jug, Garlic and Grapes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-88475592481107971982014-02-23T05:54:00.000-08:002014-02-23T05:54:41.251-08:00Alla prima Still Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-33055212925398207612014-02-22T12:50:00.000-08:002014-02-23T05:47:23.811-08:00Portrait of RogerThis is a 16 x 12 inch portrait of my husband, Roger. It is hard to say when a portrait is finally "done". There are always many changes one can make. This is the current stage of my attempt to capture Roger's persona on canvas. <br />
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<br />Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-65250957374891531892013-12-01T13:24:00.000-08:002013-12-01T13:24:20.215-08:00Boothbay, Maine, early morning light and mistTwo paintings of a Maine farm and marsh near Booth Bay, Maine. The early morning light inspired me to paint these two paintings. The barn and the marsh are on opposite sides of the country road. <br />
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Last weekend I painted this at a plein air workshop taught by Stapelton Kearns in Sugar Hill, NH. It is the product of a two hour painting session in the bitter cold on a cloudy afternoon. Usually, I continue to work on a plein air painting later in my studio. Perhaps, I should leave this one alone and let the experience of that day remain on the canvas?Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-4469113724093330352013-10-24T10:51:00.000-07:002013-10-24T10:51:10.888-07:00Revised portrait <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After the rains had cleared, our painting expedition came upon these beautiful green grasses and wonderful vistas. <br /><br />Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-47248695668533714832013-08-25T15:22:00.002-07:002013-08-25T15:22:59.734-07:00The Road to the Lake <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is a lovely old farm in Amesbury where I painted this in a workshop given by a great local artist, Donald Jurney. I hope I have captured the beauty of that summer morning.Sunny Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314781286465226051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114341481216987821.post-11664968836074232362013-08-15T10:33:00.000-07:002013-08-15T10:33:01.486-07:00Juniper, age 2Juniper loves to play dress-up and I caught this expression when she was trying on several costumes at once that her neighbor had given her. It was great fun painting this small portrait of my sweet granddaughter.<br />
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