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I have been creating things since I was old enough to hold a pencil, a crayon or a needle. You may be surprised what you find here.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Owls Head Lobster Company


Owls Head Lobster Company
24"x3 wonderful 0" (without frame)
Oil on stretched canvas
$750

A wonderful vacation in Maine last August, after a very busy, project filled summer, yielded lots of great photos for future paintings.  I returned home rested and recharged.  

En route to Owls Head Lighthouse, to take photos for a future painting, we drove by this very colorful arrangement of lobster bouys marking the entrance to the Owls Head Lobster Company.  It was too much to resist, I love color more than anything else that doesn't have a heartbeat.

I am very proud of this painting, I worked hard on the foreground and shadows.  I hope you like it as well.  If you are interested in this painting, but would like to chose your own frame, just drop me a note in the comments section (I won't publish it) and we can discuss.

More paintings coming in the New Year, my next project will be another lighthouse....

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Pemaquid Lighthouse


Pemaquid Lighthouse
22"x28"
Oil on stretched canvas
$750

This painting has been keeping me busy in the studio for the past few weeks.  It's been a lot of fun painting it, although I will admit that the the white fence, lighthouse and buildings had me really worried about how to bring out the details and still capture the essence of the scene.  I am really happy with how it came out.  And it looks even better in person.

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please feel free to contact me through this blog using the comment field.  Comments are not automatically published, so it will be a secure communication.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Bawdy Art

Bawdy Art
8"x10"
Oil on canvas panel
$75.00

This young woman was spotted at a motorcycle rally in the Midwest getting her body painted.  The photo was taken by my friend Kerry, who graciously granted me permission to paint it and supplied the image. 

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me at wltrommer(@)gmail.com for more information. 

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Apple Pickin' Time

Apple Pickin' Time
18"x24"
Oil on stretched canvas
$250.00 plus shipping

Lots of fun to paint these apples and leaves.  Used a few different techniques to get the look I wanted.  Painted mostly alla prima, but used additional layers of glazing on the background and leaves to get the shading I was looking for.

It was worth taking the time to do a smaller painting first, which you can see here.  

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me at wltrommer(@)gmail.com for more information. 

Monday, April 2, 2012

TOBOR

"TOBOR"
18"x24"
Oil on canvas panel
SOLD

This commissioned painting was a birthday surprise.  The person who commissioned the painting sent me a photo of himself with the dog, but didn't realize that he would be included in the painting.  But who was going to support the dog, I asked?

I would love to do a pet commission for you.  Drop me a note and we can discuss specifics.  

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Picking Time 1

"Pickin' Time" a study
5"x7"
Oil on canvas panel
$45.00

This painting was a study for a much larger painting, but I am very pleased with how it turned out.  Hope you like it too.  If you are interested in purchasing it, please contact me at petportraitsbywendy at gmail.com.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Windjammer Sails



Windjammer Sails
24"x36"
Oil on Canvas
$850 plus shipping

Another painting taken from a photo shot while on vacation on the Grace Bailey this past summer.  

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Chipmunk

"Chipmunk"
5"x7" oil on hardboard
$35.00

Captured this little fellow by luring him with sunflower seeds one summer afternoon.  With a tripod and zoom lense, I got a few good shots.  Have wanted to paint him for sometime.

If you are interested in purchasing this, please contact me at petportraitsbywendy at gmail.com.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Joe - a pet potrait

"Joe"
8"x10"
Oil on canvas panel
SOLD

Joe is an adorable little Bichon Frise who lives in Florida. 

If you are interested in having a portrait done of your pet, please contact me at petportraitsbywendy at gmail.com.  Prices are very reasonable, starting as low as $50 for a small portrait.  No payment is due until you receive a jpeg and approve the final portrait.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Wolf

"Wolf"
11"x14"
Oil on Canvas panel
$100

This painting of a wolf was done in 1991, but it stands the test of time.  The actual painting a bit lighter than the photo shows.

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me at petportraitsbywendy at gmail.com.  

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Camden Harbor

Camden Harbor
18"x24"
Oil on Canvas Board

Although our cruise last summer did originate out of Camden Harbor, this painting was not part of that trip.  I painted this in 1991 when I first took up painting.  I thought it fit right in with the current group of paintings, however.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Curtis Island Lighthouse

Curtis Island Lighthouse
11"x14"
Oil on canvas panel

Curtis Island Lighthouse is just one of the many lighthouses we saw from the decks of the "Grace Bailey" last August.  I am enjoying painting many of the terrific photos that I took on that trip.  Look for more soon.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Lines Secured

"Lines Secured"
24"x30" on stretched canvas
Oil


Last summer we took a dream vacation on the two masted schooner "Grace Bailey".  I took lots of photos and am now turning many of them into paintings.  On the cruise, the passengers are able to volunteer as part of the crew.  Each morning raising the sails is part of the drill.  Once the sails are raised, the lines need to be coiled and secured for the day.  Raising the sails is hard work, but lots of fun.  Coiling the lines properly also takes a bit of practice. 


Saturday, February 4, 2012

Pumpkin Island Lighthouse


This past summer we took a cruise on a two masted schooner from the 1800's.  I took lots of photos.  This painting is of the Pumpkin Island Lighthouse with another schooner passing behind it.

The painting itself is 11"x14", oil on canvas panel.


When I posted the first image above, I thought I was done with this painting.  My husband convinced me that I was not.  I like his suggestions and feel they improved the overall painting.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Tower Hill Pond


Last spring I took a long walk around Tower Hill Pond with my husband.  He took along his fishing rod, I took my camera..  The result, a great memory of that day created in oils.