May 2008

30 May …detail

Posted at 14:43h in harvest painting, historical art, Montana artist, Rocky Mountain Front, western art by Deb Schmit 0 Comments

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Another detail of the large harvest painting I'm working on for the Blackfoot River Brewery Company.  There are so many elements to this painting that have been rather difficult.  Mostly having to do with value in the cast shadows.  A few days ago, I decided...

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29 May “Yellow Slicker”

Posted at 17:33h in cowboy, equine, horse, Montana artist, ranch, western art by Deb Schmit 1 Comment

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8 x 10" oil/canvas panelsoldI've been working on my brewery painting for the past few days now and thought I'd take a break and loosen up some. I love realism, but it's so exacting that you must lay down cautious, thoughtful brush strokes. ...

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27 May “Spring Grass”

Posted at 15:11h in border collie, dog, Montana artist, ranch, western art by Deb Schmit 0 Comments

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8 x 6" oil/canvas panelFor purchase information click here....

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25 May “Boy with a Hat”

Posted at 10:33h in Montana artist, young boy by Deb Schmit 2 Comments

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10 x 8" oil/canvas panelsoldReal quick I wanted to get one posted for today.  Then we are off to Twin Bridges our nieces graduation.  I am trying to get a better working schedule set, where I can have more family time.  This may mean no...

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23 May “Warm Coffee”

Posted at 14:43h in cowboy, cows, Montana artist, ranch by Deb Schmit 1 Comment

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10 x 8" oil/canvas panelFor purchase information click here.Well, today I think I may have made a breakthrough. I have been stressing quite a bit on this whole stylized approach that my paintings have been leaning toward. Really, I'm just thinking its not...

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21 May “Filly II”

Posted at 14:33h in equine, horse, Montana artist by Deb Schmit 0 Comments

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10 x 8" oil/canvas panelsoldAs I mentioned earlier, this horse belonged to my cousin and died this past winter.This is the second painting in this three part series.  She is older here and her muzzle is starting to turn white.  The final painting will be...

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19 May Plein Air Painting with the Montana Painter’s Alliance

Posted at 16:52h in Montana, Montana Painters Alliance, Paint Out, Plein Air Painting by Deb Schmit 2 Comments

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Okay I'm back from Ennis. After a long drive and a good rest, I have got lots to share!But first, I've just got to mention how thankful and lucky I am to live and work in Montana. It is such a rare gift. The open...

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15 May A Preview…

Posted at 10:33h in harvest painting, Montana artist, ranch, western art by Deb Schmit 0 Comments

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This is a detail of a larger painting I've been working on for the past few months.  Its a large (for me) historical barley harvest scene (1850) I'm doing for a local micro brewery here in Montana, The Blackfoot River Brewing Company which is owned by...

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13 May “Thistle Patch”

Posted at 14:26h in border collie, Montana artist, oil painting, ranch by Deb Schmit 0 Comments

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Whew! Its been a very busy week so far!Our branding weekend was lots of fun, and I got some good shots that I'll try to make into paintings later on, but first I need to catch up on a few things this week.Friday I'm off...

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08 May “Street Dog”

Posted at 13:39h in dog, Montana artist, yellow lab by Deb Schmit 0 Comments

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8 x 6" oil/canvas panelFor purchase information click here.This is a dog I photographed while I was in Missoula this past weekend. I'm not sure what breed he is, but would guess at maybe a Yellow Lab or Husky cross.Anyway, he was very sweet...

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