Straight On and Sideways by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Straight On and Sideways by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am sad that I had to almost sleep it away cause I had to work last night but I know that I am blessed to have a good job. So enjoy your families and blackeyed peas and just plain life in general. 5x7 oil still life on canvas panel.

Added Red by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Sitting Sweetly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Sitting Sweetly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Today I decided to abandon my thick rich paint to some degree anyway and soften up a little.

This pear was a good exercise for me. Who knows where this will lead. 7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Peppermint and Peppersauce by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Peppermint and Peppersauce by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I recently attended a workshop by Qiang Huang and I had always had difficulty with 

dark backgrounds so I worked on that a little and here is the results.

Little Blue Flowers by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Little Blue Flowers by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I painted this a while back at one of my workshops. It was simpler and I was just not quite satisfied with it. I added the vase of flowers and the little blue flowers to the right and also the lemon wedge. I like it much better now. 16x20 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

Tea Party by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Tea Party by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Tea Cup still life painting. 6x6 oil on canvas panel.

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,

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.

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

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.

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.

Clearly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Clearly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

This painting started out with me knowing that I just had to paint the red roses. I started with the dark centers and then it just became abstractish and loose. I really like the end results. Did you know that I love painting clear glass things?

6x6 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.

fine art,art,still life floral

A Matter of Blue by Alabama Artist Anglea Sullivan

A Matter of Blue by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Another still life painting of flowers and blueberries. I just can't seem to get away from them. 

Anyone else get stuck doing a series of sorts?

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

In A Cup by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

In A Cup by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Still experimenting with those little flowers. Had leftover purples on my palette so purple it is.

6x6 still life floral on canvas panel. Thick rich paint,art,fine art.
SOLD

Fall Is In The Air by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Fall Is In The Air by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Still life pumpkin painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan. 

8x10 oil on canvas panel. Contemporary fine art, fine art,art,oil painting.

A Simple Vase of Roses by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

 A Sumple Vase of Roses by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Today I decided to paint some loose roses. It was quite fun...

art,oil on 6x6 canvas panel. Still life

Wild Radishes by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Wild Radishes by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I took a photo of these a couple of months ago and while looking for something to paint ran across them again. I painted this kind of loosely with a build up of thick rich paint. Vegetable painting oil on canvas panel 6x6,art,still life painting,art

Pink With A Cherry by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

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Pink With A Cherry by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Roses and Cherry painting, art, oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

An Artist Folly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

An Artist Folly by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Art, Just a few essentials for any serious painter, 

Still life of artist tools oil on 6x6 canvas panel.