Chrysanthemums

So as usual I have several paintings going on at once and the season being what it is my subject matter is flowers.

I recently completed a quick painitng of some mums we have at the house. I used only a painting knife to complete it. This was a fun piece.

I have also started a larger studio painting of the same Chrysanthemums. I will post newer pics as the painting progresses.

Artist of the Day

So I was just notified that I was named Artist of the Day on the Art Deadlines List's Blog...http://artistoftheday.blogspot.com
Thanks to the Art Deadlines List people for posting my work. This is a great website for finding juried shows. Several of the shows that I have participated in I have found through Artdeadlineslist.com.

Why Do I Paint

Why do I paint? Good question. It occurred to me the other day that perhaps the reason I paint is because I am attempting to experience the creative side of God. Certainly God created all that there is in this world, both the ugly and the beautiful (our perception) out of materials He had at hand. I try to do the same thing, only I use canvas, charcoal, oils and brushes. I copy the artwork that God has already produced. I have learned about light, color, texture and composition from the Master Artist

New Website Launched

So I finally took the next step in my art carrer, such as it is,and created my own website...www.normschneiter.com. Here I will post all of my newest works as well as a few of the oldies but goodies. This site is a work in progress and I'm just learning the whole complicated system. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Still Life Painting

So I took advantage of some free time this Labor Day weekend and tried my hand at some still life painting. The sunflowers are out of my garden and the painting was completed in 3 days.

Sunflowers

Oil on Canvas Panel 11x14

More Plein Aire

The Finger Lakes area of Upsate NY has a limitless supply of places to paint. The two most recent paintings were done at Oak Orchard Park along the Seneca canal and a small pond found adjacent to the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. The "Refuge Pond" painting was done soley with painting knives.

Along the Seneca Canal - 9x12 Oil on panel

Refuge Pond - 9x12 Oil on panel

Painting Plein Aire

So I've been doing a lot of painting outside lately. I love it. The light is perfect and the weather here has been great, not to hot. Typically if the sun is bright I will paint in the shade somewhere. When it's overcast I will move my easel out side. Here are some pics of me painting on our enclosed porch out of the bright sun listening to Frank Turner.