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Texas Clashy Collage by Ann McCann 20 X 20" Oil
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"Almond Blossom Time" by Ann McCann Chosen for 62nd SWS Exhibition in Denton, TX
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"Untamed Bougainvillea" by Ann McCann Watercolor & Ink
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Spots of Color in Jerusalem by Ann McCann Watercolor & Ink
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Jerusalem Landmarks by Ann McCann Watercolor & Ink
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Old City Sights by Ann McCann Watercolor & Ink
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"Olive Grove" by Ann McCann Watercolor & Ink
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Rose of Sharon in Celebration of my New Grandson!
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Forsythias 16 X 20 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Forsythias 16 X 20 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Yellow Forsythias sing with the red and blue purples in the vase and stems.......

June 12, 2015

The painting of early b looming forsythias is somewhat quiet, but the purples and yellows harmonize together in a lovely way.

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Party Time by Ann McCann ©2015

Party Time by Ann McCann ©2015

Party Time on the Riverwalk.... 11 X 14 Oil by Ann McCann

June 10, 2015 in Landscape Paintings

This is a night scene on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.

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Tags: palette knife painting, colorful contemporary landscape, Riverwalk, Night painting, Texas painting, ann McCann
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Amazing Azaleas 10 X 20 Oil by Ann McCann (c) 2015

Amazing Azaleas 10 X 20 Oil by Ann McCann (c) 2015

There are amazing azaleas in the spring here. They practically glow in the dark.....

June 08, 2015 in Flower Paintings, Landscape Paintings

Amazing Azaleas 10 X 20" Oil by Ann McCann (c)2015

This is a plein air painting that I did with a brush and then finished with a palette knife in my studio.  I loved knifing on the thick pinks.......

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Tags: palette knife painting, Landscape Paintings, Azalea painting, Flower Paintings
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View of Pienza by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil ©2015

View of Pienza by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil ©2015

Can you imagine having this view every day? A medieval Tuscan town....

June 05, 2015 in Landscape Paintings

This was the view we had everyday from our villa in Tuscany, the medieval town of Pienza with its golden brown brick buildings and orange tile roofs. 

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Tags: Tuscany, ann McCann, Italian landscape
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Snow Shadows 8 X 8" Oil by Ann McCann (c) 2015

Snow Shadows 8 X 8" Oil by Ann McCann (c) 2015

The sun was shining on bright white snow. It was both hot and cold.........

June 03, 2015

It was a  beautiful sunny day in Connecticut right after Thanksgiving. 

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French Lavender Abbey 9 X 12" Oil by Ann McCann (c) 2015

French Lavender Abbey 9 X 12" Oil by Ann McCann (c) 2015

Rows and rows of lavender. And the smell is divine................

June 01, 2015 in Landscape Paintings

A medieval abbey in France (Senanque) surrounded by lavender fields.

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Tags: lavender, Ann McCann, France, colorful contemporary landscape
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Abstract Daisies 8 x 8 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Abstract Daisies 8 x 8 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Looking at these daisies makes me smile.................... Abstract Daisies by Ann McCann

May 29, 2015 in Flower Paintings

Daisies are happy flowers. 

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Tags: Ann McCann, palette knife painting, Flower Paintings
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Azaleas on the Creek II 5 x 7 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Azaleas on the Creek II 5 x 7 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

More Pink & Red Azaleas everywhere..............

May 27, 2015 in Landscape Paintings, Flower Paintings

Here is the azalea companion painting I promised on Monday.

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                                                     "Azaleas on the Creek I" 5 X 7 Oil by Ann McCann (c) 2015

                                                     "Azaleas on the Creek I" 5 X 7 Oil by Ann McCann (c) 2015

Pink & Red Azaleas everywhere along the creek

May 25, 2015

The azaleas are so bright in the spring here in Dallas they almost don't look real- hot pinks, fuchsia, magenta, blood red, etc.

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(c) Ann McCann

(c) Ann McCann

Cherry Trees all down the lane.......................................

May 20, 2015

A friend asked me to paint a photo that she liked.................. 

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                                                             (c) Welcome by Ann McCann

                                                             (c) Welcome by Ann McCann

"Welcome" to my house and my neighborhood by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil

May 18, 2015

This is a Thanksgiving painting I did a few years ago. 

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Cone Flower Fantasy 12 x 4 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Cone Flower Fantasy 12 x 4 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Small Works Show at the Dutch Art Gallery- Cone Flower Fantasy

May 15, 2015 in Flower Paintings

This is another of my paintings that will be exhibited (and for sale)

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Tags: Ann McCann, palette knife painting, Flower Paintings, colorful contemporary landscape
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                Monet's Garden 6 x 6 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

                Monet's Garden 6 x 6 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Small Works Show at Dutch Art Gallery- Monet's Garden

May 13, 2015 in Landscape Paintings

Monet's Garden is one of three of my paintings that will be in the Dutch Art Gallery's Small Works show

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Tags: Ann McCann, palette knife painting, Flower Paintings, colorful contemporary landscape, Beach painting
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Pink Peonies 9 x 12 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Pink Peonies 9 x 12 Oil by Ann McCann ©2015

Pretty in Pink

May 11, 2015 in Flower Paintings

9 X 12 Oil on Linen Panel

I used to grow  these in Michigan, but they don't do well here in Texas.  I saw these at the grocery store and couldn't resist.

Tags: flower painting, Peony painting, colorful flower painting, Ann McCann
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