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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
Category Archives: New Art
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
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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!
Artwork of the Day – March 29th
This acrylic painting is a rework of something I created about 4 years ago. I just felt it needed more. It is on a 12 x 12 inch gallery wrapped canvas and the color is on all sides. “Cone Flower”
Pipevine Swallowtail on Cherries
Here is the completed painting of the native Oklahoma butterfly, the pipevine swallowtail on a bowl of cherries. This one is sold and will be spending some time drying before being varnished and then delivered to the new owner!
On the Easel
This is a butterfly native to Oklahoma where I currently live. Looks like he is trying to find just the right cherry.
This progress photo shows the first blocking in stage. This is oil on panel and measures 7 x 5 inches. Continue reading
Balanced Composition in Painting
After discussion with a mentor friend of mine he suggested that I add an element to the lower right hand corner which in essence will provide a more balanced composition. Often I like the look of the unbalanced as it can provide tension in the painting, but this time I actually prefer this painting with the addition over the original posted below. Let me know your thoughts on compositional balance. Continue reading
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