Cloudy Day on the Mississippi River | plein air painting on the river\’s edge
It was a great day for plein air painting in St. Paul… at least it ended up as a great day for plein air painting in St.Paul. I made my…
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Sunflowers Plein Air | outdoor still life painting
I remember how much I loved sunflowers when I was a kid. We had a patch of them growing alongside the house, next to the kitchen window. As I recall, the…
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Trail Under the Pine Trees | gouache landscape painting
I love painting with gouache. Whether sketching, trying to work out an idea, or plan for a larger painting, gouache is a versatile medium. It’s so quick to set up,…
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Front Yard Peonies | plein air painting close to home
Front Yard Peonies Oil on linen panel 8×10″ Check out Jeffrey Smith Art on Etsy for purchase inforamtion on this painting. This has been a strange spring in Minnesota. Over…
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Dappled Sunlight | Sunday morning plein air painting
Dappled Sunlight, 6×8″, oil on linen panel $150.00 Free Shipping in the US Sunday is the best day of the week. Things seem to move a bit slower… I spent…
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Sunflower Bouquet, Cloudy Day | Floral painting en plein air painting
I am unapologetically a fan of sunflowers. By far my favorite flower, they have so much personality and impact — I just love them! One of the benefits of painting…
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Crabapple Tree Plein Air | Outdoor painting in the neighborhood
I love staying close to home. I think there is something fascinating that happens when you take the time to really observe the area around your home. I painted this little plein air…
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Birch Clump | Backyard plein air painting of birch trees
Birch Clump $100.00 Free Shipping What a beautiful day for plein air painting in Minnesota! At 74 degrees a nice gentle breeze I don’t think you could ask for anything…
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Peonies and Pewter Vase | Peony floral still life painting
Peonies and Pewter Vase $200.00 Free Shipping I think peonies are one of the greatest things about spring. Every year, I look forward to painting these big, beautiful flowers. …
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Ranunculus and Apples| Still Life Painting on a Mission
I have been out exploring the world the last few weeks, armed only with my pochade box and paints. Today, however, I returned to the studio to complete the above floral painting that will…
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Fallen Tree and the Forest Floor|Plein Air Painting in the Park
The landscape painting above was painted in a park just over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. One of the great things about the neighborhood that we live in now, is…
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Backyard Plein Air Painting | Birch Tree Landscape Painting, The Vi Olson Connection
I kept my landscape painting close to home tonight. I took my pochade box out to my own backyard. The neighbors have a great clump of birch trees. Perfect for…
