This is how I paint in my sketchbook when I travel. Sometimes i repaint them in oil when I get home, but they often just remain in my sketchbooks, a remembrance of my trip.
Ann McCann's Painting Accepted into the ART214 Show at the Dallas Bath House
The reception is April 2, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00. Come see the show!
"Rosedale House" by Ann McCann Watercolor Commission
This is a house portrait commission that I just completed. The realtor gave it as a gift to the previous owner. Would you like one for your house? They also make nice gifts for new home owners.
"Ukraine Sunflower" by Ann McCann 12 X 12" Watercolor
I painted this after watching Jean Haines’ tutorial created to support Ukraine.
"Elah Valley Poppies" by Ann McCann 12 X 16" Watercolor
I sat in a field of red poppies on a mountainside outside of Jerusalem. It was glorious. Visitors were having picnics among the flowers, cooking on their hibachis.
"Mountain Poppies" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Watercolor
Remembering the day when I wandered in a field in red poppies with my daughter outside Jerusalem.
"Water Lilies" by Ann McCann 7.5 X 11" Watercolor
I dream of revisiting Monet’s garden again someday when the lilies are blooming.
"Daisies" by Ann McCann 11 X 7.5" Watercolor
Painting white flowers today which mostly means painting all around them!
"City of Lights" by Ann McCann 12 X 16" Oil
I am finishing this painting for a local exhibition on travel. I have had this image in my mind since our trip to Paris over 5 years ago. Can’t wait to travel again!
Happy Collector of "Heartfelt Peony" by Ann McCann
Paintings by Ann McCann for Your Office
“Birdie” above and “Spring Pears” below were purchased by my collector for her new office! Don’t they look great!
"Wild Roses in Blue & White Vase" by Ann McCann 12 X 12" Watercolor
The blue and white vase really makes this still life of wild roses.
"On the Loose Roses" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Watercolor
I took an online watercolor course yesterday by Pamela Harnois and painted this trio of roses. It is such a different way to paint, so loosely and yet still capture the essence of the flowers.
Flower Watercolor Sketches by Ann McCann
I am applying for several shows right now and have only had time to do some quicker paintings. Here is an example of my watercolor work, a daylily and a poppy.