This bridge is one of a series over a lagoon in the Plaza de Espana in Seville. I think they were going for a Venice look. You could even row a boat through the canal. We had great fun painting on the plaza with ALL the tourists and locals selling souvenirs.
Toledo Overlook by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil
Toledo was the first city we visited in Spain last month. This view of the Roman bridge and the orange villa (a convent) at the top of the mountain was a stone's throw from our hotel, the El Greco Painter Hotel. And yes, we were across the street from the El Greco Museum. It was a beautiful morning in this medieval city. Click on the right image to see the photo of the site.
"Gothic Sky" by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil
This is a plein air painting I did last week which features the skyline of the Cathedral of Seville, the 3rd largest gothic building in Europe. I wanted to capture the mystery of it against the glowing sky. I also want to portray how spiky these gothic buildings are! They are all points and scary gargoyles.
"Water Irises" by Ann McCann 5 X 7 Oil
This is another plein air painting from my wild flower tour, April 2016, in South Texas.
I am finally finishing the paintings I started on my wild flower tour of South Texas in April. These are poppies I painted while standing in a field of them at the Wild Seed Farm in Fredericksburg, TX. What an amazing site, a field of red poppies blowing in the wind.
"Plein Air Poppies" by Ann McCann 5 X 7 Oil
White Rose of Sharon by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil at North Haven Gardens
This is a painting of a large Rose of Sharon bush against a red brick building. Painting white flowers is always a challenge, because they are not really stark white but many colors. I am pleased with the outcome of using various blues and purples. This is currently in my show at the North Haven Gardens from May 20-July 10, 2016.
Coming Storm (c)Ann McCann 2016
Coming Storm by Ann McCann 8 X 8 Oil at North Haven Gardens
This painting is also being exhibited at the North Haven Gardens from May 20 to July 10, 2016. I had a hard time taking this off my office wall for the show. I enjoy looking at it and never get tired of it.
Tropical Red, White and Blue (c)Ann McCann 2016
Tropical Red, White and Blue by Ann McCann 12 X 16 Oil at North Haven Gardens
This is one of the paintings from my exhibit at the North Haven Gardens from May 20-July 10, 2016. It is in a gold wood frame and it really glows!
Ann McCann at North Haven Gardens May 20 - July 10, 2016
Grande Red Rose and Grande Pink Rose, both 20 X 20", on gallery wrap canvases. These are painted on the sides and do not require framing (though they can be). They would look wonderful hung together in someone's home.
My exhibit is "Flower Memories," a collection of 14 oil paintings of flowers and landscapes (usually with flowers too!). There are new paintings in the show, like the large pink rose above. I will attend the reception at North Haven Gardens on June 10 from 5-7 pm. I hope to see you there! They have a lovely new art gallery and cafe.
Hibiscus Afternoon (c)Ann McCann 2016
Hibiscus Afternoon by Ann McCann 8 X 8 Oil
This is the 3rd painting of mine that was juried into the Spring 2016 Dutch Art Gallery Show, opening May 14, 2016. The cool light from the window reflects onto the table and flowers. I was exploring the use of my transparent orange then and loving the effects of opaque against transparent color.
Iris Ladder (c)Ann McCann 2016
Iris Ladders by Ann McCann 12 X 12 Oil
This is another one of my 3 paintings that was juried into the 2016 Spring Show at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, starting on May 14, 2016. I am in a "Van Gogh" state of mind this spring with painting irises!
Pear Cotton Candy (c) Ann McCann 2016
"Pear Cotton Candy" by Ann McCann 16 X 20 Oil Accepted for the 2016 Spring Dutch Art Gallery Show
My Pear Cotton Candy got accepted into the Spring 2016 Dutch Art Gallery Show. The opening is May 20, though I cannot attend. Two other paintings were also accepted into this juried show.
Ann McCann's Paintings at the Dallas Lakewood Library Art Show, May 3- May 31, 2016
There are over 60 paintings in this show. I have two paintings in the exhibit, and one is brand new. Both are scenes from my neighborhood in Old East Dallas. Come out and vote for me for the Peoples' Choice Award!
SOLD- Bougainvillea by Ann McCann 20 X 20 Oil
This was one of the larger paintings at my show. It was popular. I could have sold it more than once! Although this scene is from Sanibel Island in Florida, it reminded my friend of spending time in Mexico. Good memories I assume......