Mini Winter Paintings by Ann McCann 4 x 4 Oils

Pine Shadows (c) Ann McCann 2015

Sunshine on a Cloudy Day by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil

Over the Thanksgiving weekend where it rained everyday, I needed to paint something bright.  So, I chose sunflowers.  I even had trouble getting enough light to take the photo.   These could cheer anyone up!

Autumn at White Rock by Ann McCann 12 X 24 Oil

This is a fall scene at a nearby river that empties into  White Rock Lake in Dallas.  Yes, we really do have fall here in North Texas.  It is just very late in November. It is a beautiful spot. I am still working on this.......................

Lady Banks Out Back by Ann McCann 20 X 20 Oil

This  Lady Banks rose blooms all over my ancient pecan tree every spring. It is quite a golden yellow sight.  It doesn't last long so I needed to capture the memory in a painting.

Giant Orange Hibiscus by Ann McCann 20 X 20" Oil

I finally finished this large orange hibiscus by adding the center "style." That centerpiece really jumps out at you. Actually, the whole painting is vibrating with all the complementary colors, orange/blue and yellow/purple.  It is not a quiet painting!  I will be exhibiting this piece at my show in February 2016.

SOLD "Red Hot Crapes" by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil

Thanks to  my friends for buying this.  I do love this painting of my neighborhood!

Feel the warm breeze... Smell the ocean.... "Tropical Flowers" by Ann McCann 20 X 20" Oil

Have you ever visited Sanibel Island, better known as shell island?  It is a beautiful place off the Florida coast near Fort Myers.  You can drive to it over the water.  The bougainvillea were gorgeous, and we shelled on the beach for hours and hours.  There are alligators too!  Below you can see the photo I used for this painting.

Red Roof Bungalow by Ann McCann 9 x 12" Oil

I was commissioned by a local neighborhood to paint this as a gift for the owner.  I surreptitiously took photos early one Saturday morning and then painted it in the studio.  Her bungalow has this beautiful red roof and all the little details you find in such an old house.  I hope she likes it!

Marsh Road II with Additions by Ann McCann 20 X 20" Oil

This scene is on a salt marsh in Cape Cod. I painted a small version of this in the last 30 Day painting challenge (see below).  I also posted the photo I worked from below.

It is an interesting process to move from a small painting sketch (8 X 8) to a large studio painting (20 X 20").  It gave me the chance to use my large palette knives and large strokes.  This is still not finished but getting close. I plan to exhibit this is my show next February.

Here is the original 8" x 8" painting I did.

Here is the original photo of the marsh in Wellfleet, Mass.

Giant Pink Hibiscus by Ann McCann 20 X 20" Oil

I am almost done with this flower.  I still have some painting to do on the sides and the "style" shadow is still too "kicky" in color.  I will gray it down some more.  The paint is thick, so it is taking a while to dry, but I am close now.

Giant Pink Hibiscus by Ann McCann 20 X 20" Oil

I decided to do a pink companion piece to the large orange hibiscus.  If you put the two paintings together, they would face each other.  Again, I haven't finished this yet or painted the stamen/pistal on it. These are both gallery wrap canvases that will be painted on the sides too and won't require framing.

Giant Orange Hibiscus by Ann McCann 20 X 20 Oil

I had so much fun creating my various small hibiscus paintings, I decided to go for some large ones.  Here is the beginning of my orange hibiscus painting.  I achieved a lot of depth in the center where the long pistal/stamen will go.  I also like the zip of the complement colors in the background, blues and purples.  Stay tuned for the final painting.  Below is the photo I am working from.

"Crazy Daisies" by Ann McCann 8 X 8 Oil

This painting was accepted for the 2015 fall show at the Dutch Art Gallery "Impressions of the Past, Present and Future."  Yeah! The opening reception for the show will be on Saturday, November 7 from 11 to 6. Please come! 

30 Day Painting Challenge September 2015

Here are the paintings I created in September 2015 for the 30 Day Painting Challenge.  All but two are available for purchase.