FAT SQUIRREL

This fat squirrel was too irresistible not to paint.

Oil on canvas panel
11"x14"
$75

If you are interested in this or any painting shown on this blog, please contact me. PayPal is accepted.

Wolf

Oil on canvas panel

11"x14"

$50 (unframed)

This painting was done several years ago but I have always loved it.  It was the first animal painting that I ever did.  I used a photo from a calendar as a reference.  The photo (from 1991) is long gone.

If you wish to purchase this or any of my paintings, please contact me through the comments section of this blog.  Any communications around purchases will remain private.

Holstein Cow

Oil on canvas panel

11"x14"

$75 framed 

While on vacation in Maine this past summer, I had the occasion to photograph some cows.  I had wanted to paint a  cow for years.  I sense more cows in my future.

If you are interested in purchasing this or any of my paintings, please feel free to contact me through the comments section.  It will remain private.

Brett, the Brittany Spaniel

Brett

12"x16"

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

NFS

Brett was a rescued Brittany Spaniel who gave a family a lot of joy during his time here on this earth  Even though he may have had a rough start to his life, his final years were filled with love, hugs, long walks and lots of cookies.

If you have a special pet that you would like to commemorate with a lasting portrait, please feel free to contact me.

Owls Head Light

Owls Head Light

16"x20"

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

$150 Framed

Another painting from our visit to Maine this past fall.  If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me through the comments section of this blog.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.  

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.

Thank you Annie Griffith Belt

Olive Trees in Galilee

A while back my dentist lent me a book by Annie Griffith Belt, a well known National Geographic photographer.  I was enchanted by her photos from all over the world.  Olive Trees in Galilee was a two page spread that just called out to be painted.  So I looked her up on the web and sent off a note asking permission to paint the photo for my own personal use.  Not only did she reply within just a few hours, she said yes!

I hope Annie is as pleased as I am with the result.

A day at the Lake

Yesterday was a great day.  Our whole department was invited to spend the day at our bosses island retreat as part of a team building day.  I took the opportunity to take my easel and paints.

This painting was created in about an hour over the course of the day.  It was challenging on many levels. One, I never paint buildings (all those angles defeat me). Two, I had an audience';  Granted they were generous and kind. And three, I was trying water soluble oils for the first time ever, not that this was a challenge in itself, but I was working with just six colors, three primaries, white, black and sap green.  The most limited pallet I have ever worked with.

At the end of the day, I declared it done and gave it to our host as a thank you for his generosity.  Not too bad for my fourth time out doing plein air.

54 Donald Street-work continues

Continueing to work on this painting.  Refining areas, adding and changing as I go, trying to find a look that pleases me.  And of course, lots of help from the cats and helpful comments from hubby.

Dessie, my youngest cat, decided to investigate what I was doing and managed to walk through the ultramarine blue paint.  This started a catch the cat chase, which was made more difficult by the fact that having stuff in her back paw was spooking her and she didn't want to be caught, she just wanted to get away from it all.

We finally caught her, and hubby held her while I a) cleaned the paint off the floors so that they other cats wouldn't walk in it, b) covered my pallet with paper towels to avoid the same fate with the other cats while cleaning Dessies paw and finally c) cleaned Dessies paw using brush cleaning soap, paper towels and warm water.  I have to hand it to her, for a cat that is often teeth and claws when she isn't getting her own way, she was very calm and let me really scrub between her toes for nearly five minutes.  Although her white paws have a light blue tint, I think we got enough off she won't get sick.

As you can see, I have added the day lilies, highlighted the bush on one side, and the ivy on the other.  I also completely redid the roses and are, at the moment, the feature I am happiest with.  Out shopping the other day, I found some miniature brushes on sale for half price at the Hobby Lobby.  They saved my roses, I was really getting frustrated with them before.  I have even done more work on them since this shot was taken.

I am changing the color of the chair from teal to yellow, it will need more work, but I am happier with this color.  I really like yellow and don't mind having a lot of it in this painting. The wood area in the background has been enhanced, adding groove lines, texture and brightened with a glaze made of burnt sienna and cadmium yellow light. 

What I plan to do before I finish, at least at the moment, is to complete the chair, work more on the geraniums and day lilies in the front. Maybe work more on the gazing ball, not sure about that yet.  Haven't decided if I need to add more of something above the chair in the empty area or not.  It's a busy painting but perhaps a garden sign or something would be a nice touch.  Any thoughts?

To compare both versions go to WIP.

Day Lily - Finally done!

I finally finished this painting, although I may need to photograph it one more time as the original is a bit lighter in color (the day lily is more yellow than orange). I am quite pleased with how it turned out.
If you have been following my blog, you will remember that I originally posted this on April 17th as a work in progress. You can see the original post here. To get the colors right, I put on many layers of glazing. There were times when I didn't think it would ever come together. Have I mentioned that patience is not my forte? That may be why I might be more suited to direct painting than this particular style. But the end result is amazing...the transparency in the colors and the glow that seems to come from the flower was worth the effort. Still, I'm not sure if I will do this on a regular basis, probably only when I am seeking a certain effect.

I have another painting on the easel now and this one is a real challenge. It's a garden still life inspired by a garden I saw when walking last spring. Of course, being who I am, my painted garden will have elements from the one I was inspired by, and things added as well. I have been busy taking reference photographs this week. Hopefully I'll have something to share relatively soon.

Thank you for dropping by, I hope you'll share your thoughts with a comment. I'd love to hear from you.

WIP Day Lily

Day Lily

18"x24"

Oil on canvas

I have been working on this off and on for about two months. I wanted to try painting like the old masters. First I drew the rough painting in pencil than outlined it with burnt umber thinned with turpenoid. Next I added shadows using the same method. Lots of undercoats and building of layers happened after that.

At the moment I am calling this a work in process. I am not at all sure if it is done. The photo actually looks better than the painting (even with the glare because it's still quite wet). I'm going to have to live with it a bit before I decide.

I'd be interested in what you have to say, please do share your comments. Painting in a vacuum without feedback is not always fun. You can either blissfully love everything you create or be your worst critic. The truth is probably somewhere in between.

So, am I done?

The Girl

As promised in the previous post- 'The Girl'. The painting I thought was all wrong, and her parents thought was just right. Go figure.