Charley by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

One Slice by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

 

One Slice by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

This painting started because I really wanted to paint a fork. 

6x6 oil still life on canvas panel.

contemporary fine art

Things Go Better by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Things Go Better by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

My precious little glass thrift store snowman shows up once again.

I just can't help it he is so dad gum cute. (dad gum being a southern phrase)

6x6 oil on canvas panel. snowman still life
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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,

A Delicate Bunch by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

A Delicate Bunch by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Painting glass once again and stems of course. 

6x6 oil on canvas panel. fine art,contemporary fine art,rose

Everyone Needs A Little Purple by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Everyone Needs A Little Purple by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Floral still life. I have been doing quite a few florals in clear glass vases. Painting glass

really is fun. I love painting the stems while hoping to achieve the transparency of glass.

fine art, contemporary fine art,

Cant Hold A Candle To You by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Can't Hold A Candle To You by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I always wanted to paint a candle but when I found this little candle in a clear glass vase I just had to 

try it. 6x6 still life on canvas panel.alabama artists

Broken by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Broken by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Once again I revisit this ornament. If you have followed my paintings for very long you will remember it from last year and maybe the year before. Anyway, I will tell the story once more. Many years ago when I was going through a very rough time in life my sister bought me this special ornament. It was very expensive back then and I loved it more than any other ornament and valued it for years. Last Christmas as my daughter was taking down my tree she said what if I drop and ornament and break it. I said it really doesn't matter except for that special one. About that time I heard the crash of fragile glass and a loud gasp.... I knew in my heart of hearts that it was that ornament. I went into the living room and she just stood there with her mouth open.  I cried...she cried.... gently she swept up the broken pieces and put them in a special glass jar. I could not just throw it away. I got it out today and placed it with my little clear glass snowman. As I arranged the still life set up I decided to put the broken piece on top like a funny little hat. Cute, I thought...
6x6 still life,oil on canvas panel,fine art,art,snowman painting

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.

Off The Tree by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Off The Tree by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

A favorite and a few pieces of peppermint. I found this pitcher at TJ Maxx and fell in love with it it is shiny but has ridges. I am sure you will see more with this pitcher. Also I bought the little white dish next to the Santa with the piece of peppermint in it. The red candle is one my sister gave me for my birthday many years ago. I am trying my best to keep the background smooth to emphasize the objects of importance. 8X10 oil on canvas panel.

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.

Sunshine Shower by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Sunshine Shower by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Eggs sunny side up and a sunflower peeping down on them in a clear glass of course.

Still life artist, fine art,6x6 oil painting on canvas panel.
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With Leaves by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

With Leaves by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

There is just something about radishes I like. Maybe it is just the red and green. 

6x6 oil on canvas panel. fine art,contemporary fine art,still life.

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.

Christmas Things by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Christmas Things by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Once again I could not resist this little snowman. It is not something I would have bought myself but a friend who knows me better than I bought it for me. It is so unique and just has that Charlie Brown Christmas tree appeal. I am really trying to work on my skills and painting a little differently giving more concious thought to the detail. This is a 8x10 oil still life on canvas panel. It is for sale for $80 just contact me to purchase

Love Potion rose painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Love Potion rose painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I really do love the challenge of painting glass. This challenge was presented by Lela at 

http://www.paintanddrawtogether.blogspot.com/   I am pleased with this one even the rose which I don't usually do well. Thanks for visiting my blog. 7x5 oil on canvas panel. For sale $45 if interested email me

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.

One Bad Boy by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

One Bad Boy by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Another people painting, loose painting, Wow! I really loved the looseness of this one. I will definitely paint more.7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Trudy the Cow by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Trudy the Cow by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Sometimes it is almost impossible to photograph my artwork without glare. 

This is one of those times.

He Wears Red by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

He Wears Red by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I always paint a Santa Clause each year so here he is. A little early

but you can never be to early for Christmas right.

20x16 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

$240 contact me to purchase

My Cup Is Full by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

My Cup is Full by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

An amazing little still life everyday I am amazed at how much I like painting. Everyday that I am not working I am in my studio at about 5am sometimes 6 and I paint for quite a while. Not complaining though. I love it especially while listening to Christmas music yes even in October or July....

6x6 oil on canvas panel.

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.

With Lemon crab painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

With Lemon crab painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I wanted to paint a red crab but needed just a little something else so I decided a sneak

peek of a lemon would be just the right touch.

6x6 crab painting oil on canvas panel.

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.

Sunshine Shower sunflower still life by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Sunshine Shower  sunflower still life by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I find that painting sunflowers somehow bring a smile to your face. I decided to add some eggs and of course a clear container of clear glass.
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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.

With Leaves On a Radish painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

With Leaves On a Radish painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

 I really enjoyed painting this as it developed the paint did get both thick and rich.

Still life painting,radishes,light 6x6 oil on canvas panel.

Standing Guard by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Standing Guard
Pet Portrait painting of a dog on 20x16canvas. Dog painting,oil on gallery wraped canvas.

Wild Radishes by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Wild Radishes by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

6x6 oil still life on canvas panel.

Yellow Fancy By Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Yellow Fancy by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I really had fun playing around with the yellows and blues and some with a purplish hue. 

Still life,fine art,6x6 oil on canvas panel.And a blue berry or blueberry.