A Monarch butterfly is regularly visiting my garden these days, so I decided to paint her. She seems to love my pink coneflowers. I get it!
SOLD "Coneflower Angels" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Oil
This was sold to a collector in Corsicana who saw my work at a show last summer. This was one that my family had difficulty parting with as it a favorite.
Ann McCann at the "Less is More" Show Opening June 5, 2021
I have two paintings in this show, including the one above “French Lavender Abbey.” The opening is on June 5 from 11-6 pm, masks required. The paintings are available for purchase NOW at the below link. I hope to see you there.
https://dutchartgallery.net/product-category/2021-less-is-more/
"Pretty in Pink & Purple" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Oil
I felt a rush of delight while I was painting these pink coneflowers and purple salvia. The painting just flowed for me. I look forward to painting my cone flowers (Echinacea) for the next month!
"Waterfall Stairs" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Oil
This type of stairway is characteristic of my 1920s neighborhood in East Dallas. A neighbor has planted a wildflower garden around her stairway, pink primroses and some type of yellow daisy.
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"French Lavender Abbey" by Ann McCann Featured in DAG Spring Show Ad
My painting “French Lavender Abbey” is featured in the lower left hand corner of the ad from the Dutch Art Gallery Spring 21 Show. The show opens June 5. Stay tuned as to whether there will be an onsite opening.
"Wisteria" by Ann McCann Accepted Into the 2021 Dutch Art Gallery Spring Show
My painting of wisteria (20 X 20” oil) was accepted into the spring show of the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas. The challenge was to paint with only three colors and white, in this case magenta, transparent yellow and Caribbean blue. This show opens on June 5, 2021.
"Primroses & Bachelor Buttons" Framed by Ann McCann 8 X 12" Watercolor
The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas framed my Texas wildflower painting. The pink primroses and blue bachelor buttons sway in the wind and dance across the painting like butterflies.
"Larkspur" Framed by Ann McCann 7 X 11.5" Watercolor
The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas framed my watercolor. The watercolor paper has a deckle edge (made by me!) and is mounted on a blue/gray mat. This gives the flowers some room to breath. They did such a nice job on this.
"Texas Wildflower Bouquet" by Ann McCann 12 X 12" Oil
When you find all three Texas wildflowers together- bluebonnets, paintbrush and primrose- it is a wondrous site!
Ann McCann's Future Show at the Baylor Health Science's Library
I am slowing adding new paintings to my exhibit at the Baylor Health Science's Library. Due to Covid, my show from February 2020 has been up all year without visitors. I will be adding this oil painting to the exhibit, Sunflowers in Blue Jar, 9 X 12.” I will have an opening for this show. Stay tuned!
Ann McCann's "Rose of My Heart" Featured by the Dutch Art Gallery
The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas featured my watercolor painting on Instagram and a local newspaper as an ideal Mother’s Day gift. I love how they framed it.
"Iris 2021" by Ann McCann 11 X 14" Watercolor
My huge purple iris are blooming again. I won’t be calling them “corona iris” anymore since I am vaccinated and moving on from the pandemic.
"Rose of My Heart" by Ann McCann 6 X 8" Watercolor
This rose painting makes me smile and my heart happy. It is available at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas.