Wednesday, December 31, 2008

BEAUTIFUL SPARROW

SINGING A SONG ALL DAY LONG
5 X 7 OIL ON PANEL
This little fellow is at my bird feeder all day long with his friends. They eat an astronomical amount of seeds. I think he is an English sparrow. What do you think?
Hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year. After I cook blackeyed peas and cornbread for about 20 people I plan on doing another bird painting. Birds are so intriguing to paint with all their beautiful feather patterns. If you have questions or would like to purchase this painting please email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com I do PayPal invoicing so it is really easy and safe. Also you can use any credit card.

Monday, December 29, 2008

ULTRAMARINE UMBRELLA
5 X 7 OIL ON GESSOED PAPER SOLD

I am so happy to be back and painting. I have thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and now I am ready for my normal routine. We have had a lot of 75 degree weather here in Gulf Shores, so there have been a lot of people taking advantage of some December sunshine. Sorry, all you folks that are snowed in.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

TOMATO WITH SALT SOLD
5" X 7" OIL ON RAYMAR BOARD
Well, If you are like me you are so busy cooking and getting ready for the holidays, that you don't have time for food now, so here is another easy menu suggestion. Looks good to me right now, anyway!
This little painting was a lot of fun to do, I have always been partial to reds and ultramarine together. If you would like to buy this painting email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com
I probably will not be posting until after the holidays so I want to sincerely wish you all a wonderful Christmas and pray that we will all remember the true reason for our celebration.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

BANANAS FOR TWO
5 x 7 OIL ON BOARD
Lately, my husband is lucky if he gets this much for dinner with everything going on around this time of year. I am trying to get my work ready for two galleries and keep up my daily painting. If you would like to purchase this painting email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

FUNNY FACE
24 x24 GLICEE PRINT ON WATERCOLOR PAPER
$275 USD SHIPPING INCLUDED
THIS PRINT IS FROM ONE OF MY OIL PAINTINGS AND IS PART OF MY SILLY SEA LIFE SERIES .

Monday, December 15, 2008

CAN FULL OF ZINNIAS

CAN FULL OF FLOWERS SOLD
5 x 7 OIL ON BOARD
Well, I am really in the red lately. That's okay, after all it is the Christmas season. I fussed around most of the day with this one, but I am happy with how it turned out. Reds are just so rich! If you would like to purchase this painting email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

MISSED THE BOAT SOLD
5 x 7 OIL ON BOARD
Don't you hate it when that happens???!!!! I say JUMP IN and SWIM, SWIM for it. This little painting is available directly from the artist (me).
Email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com if you would like to purchase this painting and I will email you an easy paypal invoice on which you can use any credit card. It is safe and easy. Thanks for visiting.

Monday, December 8, 2008

BOATS BY ELIZABETH BLAYLOCK GULF SHORES ALABAMA

RED AND BLUE BOATS SOLD
5 X 7 OIL ON PANEL
I tried to gray things up a little but I don't think I quiet succeeded in that, tho I am still happy with the painting. The reflections in the water are my favorite part of this painting. If you would like to purchase this painting email me by clicking here. All credit cards are accepted thru PayPal.
It's really easy, I just send you a PayPal invoice and you fill it out. Thanks for visiting!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

CHILD'S DELIGHT OIL PAINTING

CHILD'S DELIGHT SOLD
5 X 7 OIL ON BOARD
I am baaaaccck home painting and it sure is nice! My dear Aunt Mary Nell died and I have been away to attend the services. She will be greatly missed. The weather has been on the dreary side lately so I thought I would paint a summer beach scene. This little girl has a feeling of exhilaration that we could probably all use more of. If you have questions or would like to buy this painting please email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

PEARS ON BLUE

A PAIR OF PEARS SOLD
12 x 12 OIL ON GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS
Sorry, I couldn't resist the word play. Guess I will do a pair of turtle doves next. What do they look like anyway? Hope every one has a great Thanksgiving. I plan on it even tho I have to stop painting and do some cooking. If some little elves would come and clean up the mess I wouldn't mind near as much.

Monday, November 24, 2008

ZINNIA FLORAL

Flowers in Clear Vase 2 SOLD
7" x 5" Oil on Board 
This is another of the 3 paintings I did from the same still life as demos in my class last week.
I wanted to demonstrate that there are many different ways to compose the same subject. If you are interested in purchasing this painting or have questions email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com PayPal invoicing is available.

Friday, November 21, 2008

ZINNIAS

ZINNIAS IN CLEAR VASE 1
5" X 7" OIL ON BOARDZIZ
Well, there want be any more fresh zinnias here this year. It turned unusually cold for us this time of year. This is one of my demonstrations from my class this week. Again, showing that you do not have to fit everything in the composition. For questions or purchasing email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com PayPal invoicing is available and it is safe and simple. Have a great weekend!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

BLUE JAY

BLUE JAY SOLD
5 x 7 OIL ON BOARD
I am sure having a lot of trouble posting today. I changed computers but it is still slooow. This blue jay was a lot of fun to do . The patterns on birds are so beautiful. If you have questions or would like to purchase this painting email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com. PayPal invoicing is available and it is easy and safe. 

Monday, November 17, 2008

BLUE BIRD 2

BLUE BIRD 2 SOLD
5" x 7" OIL ON BOARD
Seeing a bluebird is always a cheerful thing. It is a reminder that God's simple splendor is all around us if we just take the time to look. If you are interested in this painting email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

BLUE PLATE SPECIAL SOLD
5 " x 7" OIL ON BOARD
Well these peppers will wake you up in more ways than one! I put one in the stew last night and they are hot hot hot. If you would like to purchase this painting email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com Paypal invoicing is simple and I can except all credit cards with them.

Monday, November 10, 2008

BEACH GIRL WITH BLACK HAT

GIRL WITH BLACK HAT SOLD
5" x 7" oil on board
My niece modeled for me on the beach several years ago and I took a whole lot of photos from which I still do paintings. I decided to take a little break from fruit and funky sea life paintings.
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Friday, November 7, 2008

FUNNY FACE
23.5" x 23.5"
This is a rare and unidentified species of the crab family found only in my studio on my easel. This is quiet a departure from my usual work. Karen at Art alley asked me to to a loose funky crab painting and here it is. This painting is sold, however, if you are interested in a glicee print on stretched canvas email me by clicking here

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

ORANGE AND MAGENTA

ORANGES AND MAGENTA SOLD
5" x 7" oil on board
On these orange slices, I worked to keep the painting lose and describe the objects with as few strokes as possible 

Friday, October 31, 2008

MORE PEARS

Pears in Yellow Dish
5" x 7" oil on board
Okay,Okay, I'm ready to paint something else besides pears, not they were not fun. The transition between the red and the green on the pears can be tricky. Oh by the way it is Halloween so BOO! Scared ya didn't I. If you would like to purchase this painting CLICK EMAIL

Thursday, October 30, 2008

PEAR ON STRIPED CLOTH

Pear in Blue with Striped Cloth SOLD
5" x7" oil on board
Well I have now done a pair of pears. I might make it a trio. We will see. I like all the reflections in the blue bowl.  
Email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com if you would like to own this painting or have questions.
PayPal invoicing is available and it is really easy and safe.

Monday, October 27, 2008

BALLERINA OIL PAINTING

Little Ballerina
24" x 36" oil on canvas
This is what I have been working on the last couple of days. I decided to do a larger version of the Little Dancer that I did a while back I took this photo inside the studio as the painting is still wet and it is windy outside. The colors are a little richer than they appear here.
I am thinking about getting fine art reproductions done of this. What do you think? If you are interested a print of this painting email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com
I am probably not going to get to paint much this week as I have to do some real work (designing a brochure). I have lots of new things to paint when I finish this other task.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

AVOCADO OIL PAINTING

Avocado on Blue Dish
5" x 7" oil on board
I am not real happy with the photo of this painting. It has been a gray day here, raining all day and I could not seem to match the painting. The oranges in the background appear much darker than they actually are.  Email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com for purchasing or info. PayPal invoicing is available.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

OCTOBER ZINNIAS

October Zinnias SOLD
5" x 7" oil on canvas panel
Yes I still have Zinnias here in October but they are getting a little sparse. I love painting this little round vase which always looks nice with just a few flowers. Unfortunately I broke one of the shakers while I was photographing them. I bought them at an antique store in Biloxi a few years back. I have used them a lot in paintings and on the table. Oh well....
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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Sailboats At Pirates Cove
5" x 7" oil on canvas panel SOLD
I changed the water in this one several times, I think I will go back to fruit for a while.
Paypal invoicing is available.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Going to Lulu's SOLD
5" x 7" oil on board
Lulu is Jimmy Buffet's sister and she has a great restaurant and marina on the intercoastal canal in Gulf Shores. I did this one a couple of weeks ago and forgot to post it.

GEESE

Poultry with Attitude SOLD
5" x 7" oil on canvas board
These critters were near the pond at the Fairhope, Alabama pier. They just had a dip in Mobile Bay and were heading back towards the pond. They are sassy looking aren't they?
  Paypal invoicing is available. Email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com for information or purchasing.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

ORANGES ON BLUE

A Juicy Slice of Life SOLD
5" x 7" oil on board
Capturing the translucency of these orange slices was more of a challenge than I bargained for. I think I finally got it but it took me half the day or longer for this small painting. I . Email me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com
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Worry Escapees SOLD
5" x 7" oil on board
This is the beach on a late summer day in Gulf Shores. Everyone always brings a lot of stuff for a day at the beach and I for sure caught that. My husband always asks me why am I bringing all that stuff when we go anywhere. I tell him," to make you comfortable dear. " I have threatened to not take anything and see how he likes that, no food, nothing to read, no snacks,and no extra clothes, but I don"t think I could survive without all my stuff. This painting is available directly from the artist for.. Paypal invoicing is available.  

Monday, October 13, 2008

Duck Out of Water
8" x 10" oil on canvas board
This is another demo from my last workshop. I was trying to show how to get the form of the object first and then simplify the pattern of the feathers over the basic form of the duck. The yellows and greens are a little more intense than they appear here (on my screen anyway). I haven't signed this one yet and I may do a couple of little things to it. If you are interested in purchasing this oil contact me at eliblaylock@yahoo.com

Saturday, October 11, 2008

TOMATOES

Southern Comfort
8" x 10" oil on board
Nothing like a fresh juicy tomato straight out of the garden.   I will be free to paint for the next several weeks so hopefully I will have a new painting posted every day .

Monday, September 29, 2008

Oil Portrait of Ed
11" x 14"
This is an hour quick study I did for the class. I was trying to demonstrate how we use shapes to describe the features of the head.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Old Gent and His Yellow Boat SOLD
11" x 14" oil on canvas panel
Here is another one of my demonstrations from my Vicksburg workshop.
This colorful fellow was on his way to his sail boat to participate in the big sailboat regatta at Pirates Cove on Perdido Bay.

NATURES MAJESTY

Natures Majesty 11" x 14" oil on canvas panel SOLD
This is one of the demonstrations I did in my Vicksburg workshop today. I wanted to show them how to mass and simplify the lights and darks in foliage. I have a great bunch of students and they catch on quick. Vicksburg is a beautiful historic southern town and absolutely a wonderful place to visit. You couldn't find more friendly people If you come here be sure to eat at the Main Street Cafe....EXCELLENT.
 Email me if you are interested or have questions. Paypal invoicing is available

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

TEA CUP WITH LEMON SOLD
5" x 7" oil on canvas panel
Good Morning all! The little painting above was another challenge. That darn saucer kept changing shapes on me. My husband Ed gave me a set of Dalton "Old Country Roses" for one of our anniversaries (OOPs, can't remember which one). He likes to tease me about being Mrs. Bucket ('Boo kay') with my Royal Dalton. That's okay, I call him Onslow. I have used them several times in paintings, more than on the table as you are not supposed to put them in the dishwasher!
This little painting is still very wet and I have not signed it yet. If you are interested in purchasing it please email me.  
I am getting ready to travel to Vicksburg, Ms., to teach a workshop, so you may not hear from me for a few days. I will try to post some of my demonstrations while I am there.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

SAILBOAT REGATTA

REGATTA FINALE 5" x 7" oil on canvas panel SOLD
Seeing sailboats gliding across the water seems to have a very pleasant calming effect. I went out to Pirates Cove in Perdido Bay and remembered how very beautiful it was.   Paypal invoicing is available. Email me if you would like to purchase this oil painting.


Saturday, September 13, 2008

BOATS

TWO BOATS SOLD
6" X 8" Oil on gessoed paper
It seems like boats are never as simple to do as you might think, with all the angles and curves.
This one took a little longer to do.  . Contact me by email. Paypal invoicing is available.

Friday, September 12, 2008

PARTY BOAT

BOATING PARTY SOLD
5 1/2 X 6 1/4 Oil on Gessoed 300lb paper
This boat was out to see Thunder on the Gulf boat races in Orange Beach, Alabama. I like the spots of color used to paint the people . . Email me for details. I can also invoice with paypal.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

ZINNIAS IN A CAN

Tin Can With Zinnas SOLD
5" x 7" Oil on canvas panel
I hope these zinnas have personality. I do try to do a "portrait" of each flower with a little more detail in one or two.  . Email me if you would like to purchase.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Shell Search 5" x 7" Oil on Board SOLD
I took this photo of my nephew Harrison several years ago. Don"t know why it took me so long to paint it, as I am really pleased with the way it turned out.

ROOSTER

Rooster 6" x7 1/4" SOLD
Oil on gessoed 300lb paper
Well I think this old boy will wake you up in the morning. I am hoping he has got something to crow about.  

FRUIT AND SILVER SUGAR BOWL

Fruit, Sweet and Sour SOLD
5" x 7" oil on Board
I always find painting silver things a pleasant challenge. The reflections are like little abstracts all by themselves  Contact me if you would like to buy it.

BOATS AT REST

Boats at Rest Oil on Canvas Board SOLD
4 3/4" x 7"
 

BLUEBIRD

Blue Bird 5" x 7" Oil on Board SOLD
I have Blue Birds nesting around the house all spring and summer. I am always fascinated by the colors in different light.  .

LITTLE DANCER

Little Dancer SOLD
5" x 7"
Oil on Board
I was very pleased with this one. I wanted to keep it loose and fresh. I went to a ballet recital and I must have taken 80 photos. The light was terrible but this one shot was worth it. This one is still wet so it can not be shipped for a couple of weeks. 

PANSY CUP

Pansy Cup
5" x 7" Oil on Board
Well, this turned out to be a colorful cup of my favorite beverage. No no its coffee! Nothing bland about this cup. 

Apples

APPLES 5" X 7" Oil on Board SOLD
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Prayer helps too!!!
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CHILLING

CHILLING SOLD
41/2" X 7" OIL ON BOARD
This little beach scene was a lot of fun to do. Makes you want to take the day off uhh.


YELLOW POLKA DOT BIKINNI SOLD
5" x 7" oil on board