This is a flower garden at the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. I could live with this view everyday!
(c)Ann McCann, 2016, "Castle Flower Garden," oil on canvas, 20 X 20"
(c)Ann McCann 2016, Queen Anne's Lace, Oil on Linen Panel, 12 X 16
Queen Anne's Lace by Ann McCann 12 X 16 Oil
I posted this a while ago and got a lot of nice comments. So, I decided to post it again. I was sitting in a meadow and saw this view of the harbor in Orleans, MA (Cape Cod). It was the view as seen by the Queen Anne's Lace.
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Ann McCann at the Fall 2016 Dutch Art Gallery Show
The opening for this show is on Saturday, Nov 5. Above are the two paintings I have on exhibit.
I will be there at 2:00 for the Awards Show. I hope to see you there.
(c)Ann McCann, "Rose Trellis" 10 X 10 oil on canvas
Spanish Rose Trellis by Ann McCann 10 X 10 Oil
The roses at the Alhambra (Moorish Palace) in Granada, Spain were large and beautiful. This was the end of a rose trellis in one of the gardens. I snapped a photo and painted it in my studio today.
In the Pink with Monet by Ann McCann 20 X 20 Oil
This is a pink flowering tree on the side of Monet's house in Giverny that was blooming in May 2012 when we visited. And yes, his house is really pink too with green shutters. It is a very lovely place with flowers everywhere. I painted a much smaller version that a friend of mine bought a year ago, and I've wanted to do a larger version for some time now.
Ann McCann in the Masters of the Fall Show at the Dutch Art Gallery on Nov 5
I have 2 paintings accepted into this show opening on November 5, 2016 (see below). The first is the re-painting of Monet's "Pond of Water Lilies" (16 X 20) The second is "Tropical Red, White and Blue" (12x16). I hope to see you there.
Monet's Water Lily Pond Revisited by Ann McCann 16 X 20 Oil
This is a larger version of my repainting of Monet's Water Lily Pond. I painted this in response to the request of a local gallery for paintings "like the Masters." I have always admired this colorful version of Monet's oft repeated scene. I don't think the two paintings will be confused as mine was painted with a knife and Monet used a brush. Also, his was 2 X 3 feet in size!
(c)Ann McCann, "Holy City," oil on canvas, 8X8
Holy City by Ann McCann 8 X 8 Oil
I painted this for the Biblical Art Museum's 8X8 Exhibition & Auction. I took the photo for the painting at St Andrews Scottish Church across the valley from the Old City in Jerusalem. It was a beautiful sunset! The event is this Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 7-10 pm.
Ann McCann's 5 X 7 Water Color for the 2016 Vickery Home Tour
This is the sixth (and last) ink and water color painting of home tour houses I created this summer. They are for the 2016 Vickery Place Home Tour. Below is the information about this home tour.
This event takes place on Saturday Nov 5th from noon to 4pm. They are featuring 6 homes ranging from one that dates back to Vickery Place’s beginnings in 1912 to new homes. They also have a variety of home styles as well – Craftsman, Tudor, modern Prairie. Tour proceeds will benefit the SPCA of Texas, PTA for Robert E Lee Elementary School and Vickery Place neighborhood improvements. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on tour day. http://www.vickeryplace.com/home/2016-home-tour
Ann McCann's 5 X 7 Water Color for the 2016 Vickery Place Home Tour
This is the fourth of six ink and water color paintings of home tour houses I created this summer. They are for the 2016 Vickery Place Home Tour. Below is the information about this home tour.
This event takes place on Saturday Nov 5th from noon to 4pm. They are featuring 6 homes ranging from one that dates back to Vickery Place’s beginnings in 1912 to new homes. They also have a variety of home styles as well – Craftsman, Tudor, modern Prairie. Tour proceeds will benefit the SPCA of Texas, PTA for Robert E Lee Elementary School and Vickery Place neighborhood improvements. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on tour day. http://www.vickeryplace.com/home/2016-home-tour
Winter on the Lake by Ann McCann 11 X 14 Oil
This is the look of winter in Texas, high light with lots of yellows, pinks and purples. I used lots of thin color glazes to make the scene glow. I started this plein air and finished in my studio.
Ann McCann's 5 X 7 Water Colors for Vickery Place Home Tour 2016
Here is the 3rd ink & water color painting I created for the 2016 Vickery Place Home Tour.
This event takes place on Saturday Nov 5th from noon to 4pm. They are featuring 6 homes ranging from one that dates back to Vickery Place’s beginnings in 1912 to new homes. They also have a variety of home styles as well – Craftsman, Tudor, modern Prairie. Tour proceeds will benefit the SPCA of Texas, PTA for Robert E Lee Elementary School and Vickery Place neighborhood improvements. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on tour day. http://www.vickeryplace.com/home/2016-home-tour
(c)Ann McCann, Paris in the Spring, 9 X 12 oil on archival linen panel
Paris in the Spring (Eiffel Tower) by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil
I painted this several years ago on a painting trip to France. Although the weather was cool in May, all the trees were blooming. I think the purple one is a jacaranda and the pink is a horse chestnut. What a lovely frame for the Eiffel Tower which is breathtaking itself. Great Day!
(c)Ann McCann in the style of Claude Monet, "Monet's Water Lily Pond Revisited," Oil on Linen Panel, 9 X 12"
Monet's Water Lily Pond Revisited by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil
I plan to submit a painting to a Dallas gallery that put out a call for Old Master paintings. Of course we will indicate that these are reproductions. I have always admired this one by Monet with the dark red background. I have visited this garden and there are deep red trees there. Mine looks different since I used a palette knife rather than a brush. I have to decide if I am going to paint a much larger one?