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Meet Colleen Brown

Colleen Brown is an internationally recognized, professional artist who specializes in still life pastel and oil paintings. Born in Australia, Colleen now calls the USA home. I love birds, animals, florals and of course still life. I've been an artist most of my life and an avid admirer of the natural world. Thank you for dropping by! ~ Colleen
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Author Archives: Colleen
Lemon & Lavender – Original Oil on Panel
I am of course scrambling to complete some more works for my July 1st show in Ohio. While working on a large 24 x 30 painting featuring lemons and lavender, I completed this smaller painting using the same set up … Continue reading
Posted in New Art, Shows & Exhibitions
Tagged 2011, 6 x 6 inches, art, artwork, brown, fruit, lavender, lemon, oil, original, painting, panel, still life
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Portrait – Calan
Well I’ve all but finished the pastel portrait of my Grandson Calan. It is 20 x 26 inches and was created using soft pastel. There are a few minor tweaks in the morning with fresh eyes but overall I’m pretty … Continue reading
A “Must Have” for your Pastel Collection
The new cityscape sets are now available from Terry Ludwig pastels and they are definitely something I intend to add to my pastel collection. They come in two sizes consisting of either 30 or 60 of the most luscious colours. … Continue reading
Posted in Product Review
Tagged 30, 60, boxed, Cityscape, pastel, sets, soft, Terry Ludwig
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Inspired…
Calan Portrait – Day 3 – Pastel 20 x 16 inches. I never thought having a grandchild would be so inspiring. Every photo I view I see a new painting one way or another. I’ve decided to paint a rather … Continue reading
Orange Pekoe – Original Oil Painting
I love orange anything… tea, candles, soaps, lotions… so it was a good choice for today’s painting. I also have a good collection of teapots. What Aussie doesn’t own a teapot? It’s a hand down from out British heritage I … Continue reading
Art of the Day – April Fools…
No joke really… this painting is just waiting to be varnished and will be ready to go. These luscious carrots were purchased at the local farmers market and tasted as good as they looked. This original oil painting is on … Continue reading
Posted in New Art
Tagged 2011, carrots, oil, orange, original, painting, still life, vegetable
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New Etsy Store Now Open!
Be sure to drop by my new Etsy store. There you can purchase original works of art, prints and notecards. New products will be added as they become available.
Posted in Studio Chat
Tagged art, artwork, buy, Colleen Brown Studio, Etsy, new, notecards, originals, prints, purchase, sales
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Artwork of the Day – March 30th 2011
Today’s painting is a 10 x 8 oil on linen panel. “The Gentleman” is one proud and good looking guy! He is available to a good home!





