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Summer/Fall 2013

In this newsletter:


1. Favorite Paintings of the Quarter
2. Prints Available on ImageKind.com
3. How to Commission a Painting
4. Tips on Choosing the Right Artwork for Your Home

Fresh off the easel

Favorite Paintings of the Quarter

 "Light to my Path"
12x24, oil
$630, framed (available for purchase)
I wrote a blog post with step-by-step by step photos of the creation of this painting. It was definitely a challenging one, but also very gratifying.
See Artblog Post
"Hanover Tomatoes and Summer Squash"
 (featured in Chesterfield Monthly Magazine)
12x24, oil
$600, framed (available for purchase)
This painting is of the produce stand on Midlothian Turnpike near the intersection with Woolridge Road. I wrote a blog post about the painting of the tops of the crepe myrtle trees and the two tricks I employed to accomplish the expressive brush strokes.
See Artblog Post
Favorite Smaller Work:

"End of the Pier"
6x8, oil
$165, framed (available for purchase)
I also completed a larger piece based off this small painting. See it here: Artblog Post.
Painted "En Plein Air":

"Clouds Float By"
9x12, oil
sold
This piece was painted on location at one of my favorite places in the world -- Deep Creek Lake, Maryland.
Artblog Post.
Painted "En Plein Air":

"Afternoon on the Beach"
9x12, oil
$260 (available for purchase)
I enjoyed painting on the beach during my family's trip to Nags Head in August.
See Artblog post about the trip.
Favorite Commission

"Climbing Mount Rainier"
18x24, oil
sold
Follow the link below to view more paintings available for purchase:

Available Works


New: Purchase Prints

Choose a size, framed or unframed, canvas or paper

 

 

A selection of my paintings are now available as prints on Imagekind, a print-on-demand website. Prints are available in a variety of sizes, on archival paper, canvas, as well as a number of other surfaces.


See Prints for Sale


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Commission a Custom Painting

Capture a memory on canvas

 

 

Did you take a special trip with this summer and want to capture the memory on canvas? Keep the memory alive by commissioning a small painting. Or consider giving an original piece of artwork to someone on your Christmas list.

To begin the process, email me a photo from your trip and we can talk about how to create that custom piece of artwork for you or your loved one.

3 Tips on Choosing Artwork for Your Home

Thoughts on Color, Size and Connection


1. Size Consideration
For any particular space, art that is too large will overwhelm and art that is too small will be lost and look out of proportion. The bolder the art, the more room it needs to breathe. Larger canvas artwork can look stunning on a spacious wall, whereas collections of smaller pictures work well in smaller cottage locations.

2. The Right Color
When selecting a painting to match color, select one or two of the boldest colors in your room and look for art that includes those elements. You're not looking for an exact match. Look for colors in the same “family”. For example if a primary color of your room is emerald (Pantone 2013 Color of the Year) you can look for artwork in the green/blue family such as light turquoise, kelly green or deep sea green. Picking up one or two of the same colors will send a message that the painting belongs in this environment.


3. A Heart Connection
It is always best to choose artwork that speaks to you. Invest in paintings that make you feel something special, create a reaction, intrigue you or bring happy memories to mind. It is always best to surround yourself with works of art that reflect your taste and touch your heart. This is the way to ensure each piece you add to your collection will truly be “timeless”.

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Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend and thank you for reading!
-amy

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Galleries/Venues:
Collector’s Gallery
13543 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113
804-794-9020

(Upcoming) Urban Farmhouse – April 2014
13800 N Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VA 23114
804-378-3366

(Upcoming) For Art’s Sake Gallery – December 2014-January 2015
9770 Gayton Road, Henrico, VA  23238
804-740-1400


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Contact: amyhrdonahue@gmail.com

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