And another thing ...In addition to retro subjects, I also love painting animals. And landscapes. Oh, and some cityscapes. And Toys! (I love toys). Oh, but also ... well, you get the idea.
This is a place where I'll occasionally be posting paintings that aren't necessarily related to my vintage or "newstalgia" body of work. Enjoy! |
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8x8 Oil on panel. Black floater frame.
Currently being shown at the Chester County Art Association Member Show Oct 2021.
6x6 Oil on Panel. Black Floater Frame.
Currently being shown at the Chester County Art Association Member Show Oct. 2021.
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6x6 Oil on panel. Black floater frame.
This painting was in the Art Gallery (virtually in 2021) at the Devon Horse Show.
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6x6 AVAILABLE ONLY at the Chester County Studio Tour, September 19, 20
This painting has been SOLD, but if you are interested in commissioning a similar painting, please go to my contact page: https://www.karenmccool.com/contact.html
6x6 Oil over acrylic underpainting, pig
Click here for more information about the Studio Tour.
This is my "County Collector".
I tried an acrylic under-painting with oil on top, to be sure it dried in time to be photographed for The County Studio Tour catalog. I used hi flow acrylics which were more fun (and messier) than I had expected.
I'm participating in the Studio Tour, for the first time, this September. So, save the date: 9/19 - 9/20 And stay tuned.
Many thanks to @ladyfarmerlaura for the reference photo!
12x12 Oil on panel. Brown Frame. Owl.
This is a Eurasian Eagle Owl who lives at the LA Zoo. I believe this is one of the largest species of owl, and I just love their brilliant orange eyes.
Many thanks to the amazing photographer, @erinsmother on Instagram for allowing me to use her reference photo.
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6x6 encaustic paint on ampersand encausticbord, black floater frame.
This was painted using water soluble wax paint by @ceracolors.
I originally painted this one, because my mom used to collect foxes. She had fox hunting paintings, little fox figurines, foxes on china, and pillows, and she even had a plush fox stuffed animal in her living room that was so realistic, it scared my dog when he first saw it.
I once did a painting of a fox for her, in greyscale. She always wanted me to paint one in color, but i never got around to it while she was still here. :(
Hopefully this painting will go to someone who wants to give it to their mother, (who maybe also has a fabulous fox collection). I think my mom would like that.
Many thanks to @doris_the_photog for allowing me to use her amazing photo as a reference.
6x6 Gouache on panel, Varnished with cold wax medium. Black floater frame.
From my original Instagram post:
6x6 Gouache on Ampersand Aquabord varnished with cold wax medium.
If you're not familiar with gouache, it's similar to watercolor, except that watercolor is very transparent, while gouache paint is opaque. It's more forgiving than watercolor, as it allows you to paint light colors over dark, which is practically impossible with watercolor. It dries very matt, which allows it to be scanned or photographed without worrying about the glare you would get from an oil painting. This is why it was used, years ago, by illustrators and graphic designers, so artwork could quickly and easily be scanned for use in magazines.
Cool tip for gouache or watercolor artists, you can use cold wax medium as a varnish when painting on hardboard. (Your mileage may vary if you're using paper. I'm not sure if the cold wax would crack, once it cures?).
To my eye, the colors may have darkened a tad. Or maybe they just got more saturated? Hard to say. But i do know, that i love not needing to frame the painting behind glass.
Also, I'm loving these floater frames by Christopher Company, LTD. (They look as great standing on a mantel as they do hanging on a wall). @christopherltd
I'm finally getting around to framing paintings for the upcoming #ChesterCountyStudioTour in September. (More news on that, coming soon).
#art #coldwaxmedium #gouache #Buddha #BuddhaPainting #ChesterCountyArtist
Link To Original Instagram Post
12x24 Oil on panel. Black frame. Gandalf the White.
Gandalf is possibly my favorite J.R.R. Tolkien character. I first read The Hobbit in middle school and quickly fell in love with Tolkien's Middle-earth. To this day, The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy are on my top ten books list.
Naturally, I loved Peter Jackson's screen adaptations of these books as well. This was painted from a screenshot of the movie: The Two Towers.
Do you have a favorite character from Middle-earth you'd like painted? Contact me here: Contact
12x12 Original oil painting. Black frame.
*** AWARD WINNER *** This painting won the Studio Tour Award at the show "All Things in Motion" at the @chestercountyartassociation
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5x7 Oil on panel, Lego minifigure Star Wars Stormtrooper
This painting has been sold, but if you are interested in commissioning a painting of a Lego Stormtrooper, please go to my contact page:
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5x7 Oil on panel, black frame. Lego Star Wars minifigure: Boba Fett
This painting has been SOLD, but if you are interested in commissioning a painting like this, please go to my contact page: https://www.karenmccool.com/contact.html
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9x12 Oil on aluminum panel. Lego Star Wars minifigure: Boba Fett UCS Slave 1
This painting has been SOLD, but if you are interested in commissioning a painting like this, please go to my contact page: https://www.karenmccool.com/contact.htm
From my original Instagram post:
9x12 oil on aluminum panel.
This was a commission for someone who liked my Lego minifigure paintings, but wanted one of his wife's favorite minifig, to give to her as a gift. Sweet.
This particular Boba Fett is from the UCS Slave 1 ship (Lego Set 75060). If you swipe left, you can see how much more detail Lego added to this minifig, compared to some others.
Also, I included a work in progress pic, so you can see my painting next to the original photograph, provided by the client.
Often, my paintings end up as a more saturated version of the original photo I paint from. They can be similar, in that way, to old photos shot with kodachrome film ... remember those? The film somehow exaggerated all the colors, (giving the middle finger to subtlety).
I LOVE old kodachrome photos. Truly love them. I'd be happy to share my last bite of dessert with them ... or if an old kodachrome photo asked me for help robbing a bank, I wouldn't say no. I'd first want to know why it needed the money. I have THAT kind of love for kodachrome.
Shit. Now I want to paint some old kodachrome photos. #anArtistsWorkIsNeverDone
#art #oilpainting #starwars #bobafett #mandalorian #starwarsminifig #legostarwars #lego
5x7 Oil on panel, black frame.
LEGO Star Wars minifigure: Clone Trooper, 7th Sky Corp. Clones of the bounty hunter, Jango Fett and led by Commander Cody. Identified by their orange on white armor.
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9x12 Oil on aluminum panel. Lego Star Wars minifigure: Jango Fett
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5x7 Oil on panel, black frame. LEGO Star Wars minifigure: Kylo Ren Hooded
5x7 Oil on panel, black frame. LEGO Star Wars minifigure: Darth Vader with lightsaber
5x7 Oil on panel, black frame. LEGO Star Wars minifigure: General Organa
(R.I.P. Carrie Fisher)
24x12 Oil on panel. Black frame. Hotel Warner, West Chester PA.
Long before it was a hotel, this building was the home of the Warner Theatre, which opened in 1930. When I was a kid, I saw the first Muppets movie there.
(In the photo gallery for this painting, you'll find an image of the original interior of the movie theatre - image by decopix.com The original art deco style of the building brought a touch of modernity to West Chester).
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5x7 Oil on panel, black frame. Lego minifigure: Wonder Woman
This painting has been SOLD, but if you are interested in commissioning a painting like this, please go to my contact page: https://www.karenmccool.com/contact.html
24x12 Oil on panel. Black frame. Farmers & Mechanics Bldg, West Chester PA.
Why yes, I did paint a Star Wars Rebel Alliance insignia in one of the windows. I mean, who doesn't think all beings in the galaxy should be forever free?
8x8 Oil and cold wax medium on cradled panel. Ocean Abstract. Maple floater frame.
5x7 Oil on panel, black frame. LEGO Star Wars minifigure: Kylo Ren in Helmet
24x12 Oil on panel. Black frame. West Chester Public Library
*** AWARD WINNER ***
I entered this painting in my first juried show. The theme was the architecture of West Chester. The show was held by the West Chester Public Arts Commission. Winners have their art displayed on lamp post banners within the center of town. I'm happy to say, an image of this painting is currently (summer 2020) hanging on a banner on East Gay Street. :-)
6x6 Oil and cold wax medium on panel. Abstract Abiah Taylor Farm. Black Frame.
8x8 Oil on panel, in a gorgeous wood frame.
What a beautiful beast. May thanks to @georgiesmith2772 (on Instagram) for allowing me to use her photograph as a reference!
12x12 Oil over acrylic underpainting, on panel, black frame.
Many thanks to @georgiesmith2772 on Instagram for allowing me to use her photograph as a reference!
12x12 Oil pastel on pastelbord, framed under museum glass, to eliminate any glare, (framing by Strodes Mill Gallery).
Based on an image created by my friend @treeceart on Instagram.
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8x8 Oil on panel
This painting has been SOLD, but if you are interested in commissioning a custom pet portrait, please go to my contact page: https://www.karenmccool.com/contact.html
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8x8 Oil on panel
This painting has been SOLD, but if you are interested in commissioning a custom pet portrait, please go to my contact page: https://www.karenmccool.com/contact.html
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8x8 Oil on panel
This painting has been SOLD, but if you are interested in commissioning a custom pet portrait, please go to my contact page: https://www.karenmccool.com/contact.html