14 Jun “Couch Potato”…almost done!
12 x 16" oil/canvas panelI've been working on this painting for a couple days now. Its for entry into the regional OPA show in Idaho this coming fall. The deadline is in two days! wheeze...
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12 Jun “Couch Potato” – study
Posted at 09:41h
in a painting a day, border collie, Montana artist, ranch, western art
by Deb Schmit
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6 x 8" oil/canvassoldHeres another of my favorite model, Sweet William. This sketch was inspired by another painting I did back in January entitled "Nap Time" which sold to a woman in Virginia who also lives with a Border Collie. We had a good laugh...
10 Jun “Fixing the Focal Point”
8 x 6" oil/canvas panelFor purchase information click here.This is an update to the previous painting seen below.Here I am making good use of a critique I got from Peggi Habets, who suggested that the contrasting area surrounding the ponytail on my first attempt might be...
04 Jun “Blue Tabby”
Posted at 15:04h
in cat, daily painters, feline art, Montana artist, ranch, western art
by Deb Schmit
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6 x 8" oil/canvas panel - soldI'm going to try and squeeze in just a few while family is visiting, so here is another painting of our cat "Lulu" in one of her many queenly poses....
04 Jun “Washing Up”
Posted at 10:28h
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by Deb Schmit
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8 x 6" oil/canvas panelsoldMy cat Lulu....
30 May …detail
Posted at 14:43h
in harvest painting, historical art, Montana artist, Rocky Mountain Front, western art
by Deb Schmit
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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...
29 May “Yellow Slicker”
Posted at 17:33h
in cowboy, equine, horse, Montana artist, ranch, western art
by Deb Schmit
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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. ...
27 May “Spring Grass”
8 x 6" oil/canvas panelFor purchase information click here....
25 May “Boy with a Hat”
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...
23 May “Warm Coffee”
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...