Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Easter Meets Spring 13"x33" Oil

I'm excited to share what I am working on. Here are the steps a painting goes through. 

This is the first in a series of scenes: "a view from my window."

1. Prime the 3/16" wood panel


2. Color block using transparent oils


3. Gradually add a combination of transparent and opaque oils, starting with the background area and moving into the foreground. 


4. Add more layers, bringing in highlights and shadows.

Work in progress

I'll update this post with more photos as the scene progresses. 

I plan to hang this in my studio but may be able to part with it for someone special. :)
If you are interested in this painting or one similar, please email me.

GRAND OPENING

NICOLE MCCAIGUE STUDIO

Opened a shop on Etsy selling Painted Architectural Renderings. 
Additional items: Custom Stationery, Portraits, Still Life and Landscapes will soon be added. 


Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Garden Retreat


"Garden Retreat" 15,5" x 11"- watercolor on paper -NFS

This is an area in my backyard that I view from the kitchen window. Gazing upon such a beautiful setting may be the reason why I don't mind washing dishes. :)

Note: the colors in the painting are much more saturated and brilliant than the photo shows.

Please Email Me if you are interested in a commissioning a painting to cherish.

To Bake, Boil or Fry?

6"x6"
Acrylic
These potatoes are freshly washed, sitting on the cutting board, waiting to become something new. The question is, "What to make?" This is the question I have on a daily basis. I open the refrigerator and look in the cupboard, taking inventory of what I have and contemplating my options.
Please Email Me if you are interested in purchasing.



Saturday, June 23, 2012

Garden Art Classes Available

In the process of creating a Meet Up to offer classes.
Samples of projects can be seen here:

Sunday, January 22, 2012

To Bake, Boil or Fry?

6"x6"
Acrylic
These potatoes are freshly washed, sitting on the cutting board, waiting to become something new. The question is, "What to make?" This is the question I have on a daily basis. I open the refrigerator and look in the cupboard, taking inventory of what I have, and contemplating my options.
Please Email Me if you are interested in purchasing.


Saturday, January 21, 2012

By The Bunch

6"x6"
Acrylic
Painted on a 3/16" wood panel with finished edges, this painting can be beautifully displayed on a tabletop easel. The image depicts a bunch of bananas resting on a sheet of glass so the reflection of the image can be seen.
Please Email Me if you are interested in purchasing.