Little Blue Flowers by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Little Blue Flowers by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I painted this a while back at one of my workshops. It was simpler and I was just not quite satisfied with it. I added the vase of flowers and the little blue flowers to the right and also the lemon wedge. I like it much better now. 16x20 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

Straight On and Sideways by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Straight On and Sideways by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am sad that I had to almost sleep it away cause I had to work last night but I know that I am blessed to have a good job. So enjoy your families and blackeyed peas and just plain life in general. 5x7 oil still life on canvas panel.

Sitting Sweetly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Sitting Sweetly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Today I decided to abandon my thick rich paint to some degree anyway and soften up a little.

This pear was a good exercise for me. Who knows where this will lead. 7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Peppermint and Peppersauce by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Peppermint and Peppersauce by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I recently attended a workshop by Qiang Huang and I had always had difficulty with 

dark backgrounds so I worked on that a little and here is the results.

Pinecones by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Pinecones by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

This was a little tricky to paint but as usual I just did my best and am pretty happy with how it turned out.

It is in oil painted  on a 6x6 gallery wrapped canvas with thick sides. It does look very nice. 

A Pumpkin Between Us a pumpkin painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

A Pumpkin Between Us a pumpkin painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Another pumpkin painting . I love mixing those rich yellow,oranges.

8x10 oil on canvas panel.

Charley by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

In A Clear Glass by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

In A Clear Glass by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I always struggle with pinks and reds and oranges all while trying to achieve pink.

The sad thing.... I don't remember what color I used to get this pink.

7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Snowfall by Alabama Artist Anglea Sullivan

Snowfall by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

My friend gave me this little snowman many years ago. Today I still love him. He has been the subject for 

several paintings and I never grow tired of him.

Off The Tree by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Off The Tree by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

A favorite and a few pieces of peppermint. I found this pitcher at TJ Maxx and fell in love with it it is shiny but has ridges. I am sure you will see more with this pitcher. Also I bought the little white dish next to the Santa with the piece of peppermint in it. The red candle is one my sister gave me for my birthday many years ago. I am trying my best to keep the background smooth to emphasize the objects of importance. 8X10 oil on canvas panel.

Happiness Has Found Me by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Happiness Has Found Me by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I have had these angels for several years and have painted them a few times. If I changed anything about this painting it would be the cups I guess however I love the clear bottle and the soft shadows. 

10x8 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

Leaving None Behind by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Leaving None Behind  by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I couldn't resist this lone apple with complementing leaves. You can tell I used a small

brush. contemporary fine art,still life painting,apple painting.

6x6 oil on canvas panel.

Christmas Things by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Christmas Things by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Once again I could not resist this little snowman. It is not something I would have bought myself but a friend who knows me better than I bought it for me. It is so unique and just has that Charlie Brown Christmas tree appeal. I am really trying to work on my skills and painting a little differently giving more concious thought to the detail. This is a 8x10 oil still life on canvas panel. It is for sale for $80 just contact me to purchase

Love Potion rose painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Love Potion rose painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I really do love the challenge of painting glass. This challenge was presented by Lela at 

http://www.paintanddrawtogether.blogspot.com/   I am pleased with this one even the rose which I don't usually do well. Thanks for visiting my blog. 7x5 oil on canvas panel. For sale $45 if interested email me

Yellow Fever by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Yellow Fever by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

This is a 10x8 oil painting on a canvas panel.

I have been trying to paint larger at times but find that I am still more comfortable

with small paintings.

In A Cup by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

In a Cup by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

While painting today I found a photo of this little cup with beautiful purple miniature roses. I tried to keep it loose and fun. I think that is exactly what I achieved. 6x6 oil on canvas panel.

contemporary still life artist, fine art,art,rose painting.
So I usually try to keep the post on my blog upbeat and positive but on this one I don't know if I can hold to my standard. This little painting sold as soon as it posted. I was so delighted and shipped it right away. A few days later the client notified me that she was just not happy with the painting. The first photo is the original that posted the second one I washed out in photo shop to show you the differences in computer monitors. When I photograph my paintings I try not to retouch very much except to lighten at times but even so oft times I do have a hard time getting an exact likeness. Anyway I know it shouldn't but it felt like a real kick in the gut. I am a little down right now and wonder if I should change my style or just keep trudging along. I attended a workshop with Qiang-Huang recently and did learn some very valuable information which I will be trying to incorporate into my work to some degree. I guess sometimes it takes a little stumble to make us get up, wipe our self off and with determination keep straight ahead. I suppose that is what I will do.

One Bad Boy by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

One Bad Boy by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Another people painting, loose painting, Wow! I really loved the looseness of this one. I will definitely paint more.7x5 oil on canvas panel.

He Wears Red by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

He Wears Red by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I always paint a Santa Clause each year so here he is. A little early

but you can never be to early for Christmas right.

20x16 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

$240 contact me to purchase

My Cup Is Full by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

My Cup is Full by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

An amazing little still life everyday I am amazed at how much I like painting. Everyday that I am not working I am in my studio at about 5am sometimes 6 and I paint for quite a while. Not complaining though. I love it especially while listening to Christmas music yes even in October or July....

6x6 oil on canvas panel.

A Piece of The Pie by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

A Piece of The Pie by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I don't know how I ended up with this color background...It just happened but I liked it so.....

6x6 oil on canvas panel. Apple still life painting,fine art,