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.

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 Tulip or Two by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

A Tulip or Two by Artist Angela Sullivan

There is just something about tulips that I love and did I say clear glass jars.....

6x6 floral painting on canvas

art,fine art,

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.

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.

Tulips In Yellow by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Tulips In Yellow by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I really enjoy the soft beautiful look of tulips. 

7x5 oil on canvas panel

tulip painting,flower painting,floral painting,contemporary fine art,
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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.

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.

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.

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,

Peach Flavor still life by Alabama artist Angela Sullivan

Peach Flavor still life by Alabama artist Angela Sullivan

I drink a lot of coffee, too much I suppose but how can I resist when they have regular coffee which in itself is good enough but when you find all of those special flavorings how can anyone resist.

Still life painting on 6x12 gallery wrapped canvas. Peaches,coffee cup.

Beet Baby still life beet painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Beet Baby still life beet painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I really like painting these vegetables. It is an everyday adventure trying to find reference material. 

So literally I wake up each day and think I believe I will paint a beet, or a lemon, or a crab or just aboutany other thing.

6x6 beet painting oil on canvas panel.

Green Tops carrot painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

 Green Tops carrot painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Carrots, still life painting,oil on 6x6 canvas panel

Just thought I would see if orange and blue really do go well together.

Clearly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Clearly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

This painting started out with me knowing that I just had to paint the red roses. I started with the dark centers and then it just became abstractish and loose. I really like the end results. Did you know that I love painting clear glass things?

6x6 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

fine art,art,still life floral

A Matter of Blue by Alabama Artist Anglea Sullivan

A Matter of Blue by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Another still life painting of flowers and blueberries. I just can't seem to get away from them. 

Anyone else get stuck doing a series of sorts?

6x6 oil on canvas panel. still life floral,fine art,art,still life,
Sold 3/24/2014

In A Cup by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

In A Cup by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Still experimenting with those little flowers. Had leftover purples on my palette so purple it is.

6x6 still life floral on canvas panel. Thick rich paint,art,fine art.
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That Time Of Year a pumpkin painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

That Time Of Year a pumpkin painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

A small pumpkin painting. I don't know why I can't resist painting these strange vegetables. 

I love their smooth orange skins.

5x7 oil on canvas panel.