Goat and Chicken
10x8
oil painting
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All work © 2006-2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Lemons on a Plate Demo
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Lemons on a Plate
About This Painting:
Lemons on a plate
Media: oil painting
Size: 10 in X 10 in (25.4 cm X 25.4 cm)
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Art by Delilah, with a Passion for PaintingAll Images © 2006-2018
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Sunday, January 21, 2018
Studio Tip
Keeping your studio safe and clean is very important so this handy little cleaning item really helps.
If you have ideas please share.
Thanks Delilah
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Painting an aceo in oils
When painting these very small oil paintings I have found that putting a cloths pin above and below seems to hold them in place while I paint. In the past I have put tape on the back but I like using the cloths pins best. I can keep the painting at eye level and work from my palette. If you paint aceos in oils let me know how you work with them I would love to hear from you.
Poppy No.4
About This Painting:
Poppy No4
2.5 x 3.5 inch
oil painting
2.5 x 3.5 inch
oil painting
Media: oil painting
Size: 3.5 in X 2.5 in (8.9 cm X 6.4 cm)
Price: $20 USD
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Art by Delilah, with a Passion for PaintingAll Images © 2006-2017
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Art by Delilah, with a Passion for PaintingAll Images © 2006-2017
Friday, November 17, 2017
Honey Bee Painting Demo
Dreams help to motivate me. Picasso said, Everything you can imagine is real.I didn't sit in front of a bee hive and watch the bees go in and out but I did imagine it.
Honey Bee
8x10
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Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Sailboat Demo
Sailboats on the Lake
About This Painting:
Sailboats on the Lake
8x10
oil painting
8x10
oil painting
Media: oil painting
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
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Art by Delilah, with a Passion for PaintingAll Images © 2006-2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
Goldfish demo in oils
Gold Fish No.3
About This Painting:
Goldfish No. 3
8x10
oil painting
8x10
oil painting
Media: oil painting
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
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Art by Delilah, with a Passion for PaintingAll Images © 2006-2017
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Just Paint More
Red Pear Still Life
About This Painting: I've always found red difficult to work with. If you wanted a lighter area you cant add white it will just make pink. Now that might work sometimes but more often its just not where you wanted the image to go. I have found that orange work wells. Now for the shadow it just depends on the subject and the light. In the above still life I used Transparent Red Oxide in some areas and in the very darkest areas of the pear I used purple.
I think each time I use red a get just a little bit better so as I always say the only way to become a better artist is jut to paint more.
So put the brushes to work.
I think each time I use red a get just a little bit better so as I always say the only way to become a better artist is jut to paint more.
So put the brushes to work.
Red Pear Still Life
8x10
oil painting
8x10
oil painting
Media: oil painting
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
How to Purchase:
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Art by Delilah, with a Passion for PaintingAll Images © 2006-2017
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com
All work © 2006-2014
Monday, June 26, 2017
TA A Challenge, Selling Art on Line
The first day of the TAA Challenge is here!
We are going to make it as easy as possible for you to participate in this challenge, to show you the absolute minimum that must be done in order to start selling art art online. Today's step? Simply publicly commit to the challenge. That's it.
Okay as you know,I already sell on line so why do this little eight day challenge? Because there might be something I could do better. Isn't there always something we can do better?
Right now I know that I may be with out computer access the last three days of the challenge but maybe I can fins a hot spot somewhere along my way. I hope they have ice cream okay I'm way ahead of myself, but ice cream works well into the challenge. I am really up for this if I get to blog where there is ice cream.
Biker Bees with Balloons
Thank You:
Art by Delilah, with a Passion for PaintingAll Images © 2006-2017
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
We are going to make it as easy as possible for you to participate in this challenge, to show you the absolute minimum that must be done in order to start selling art art online. Today's step? Simply publicly commit to the challenge. That's it.
Okay as you know,I already sell on line so why do this little eight day challenge? Because there might be something I could do better. Isn't there always something we can do better?
Right now I know that I may be with out computer access the last three days of the challenge but maybe I can fins a hot spot somewhere along my way. I hope they have ice cream okay I'm way ahead of myself, but ice cream works well into the challenge. I am really up for this if I get to blog where there is ice cream.
Biker Bees with Balloons
About This Painting:
Biker Bees with Balloons
8x8x1.5
oil painting
8x8x1.5
oil painting
Media: oil painting
Size: 8 in X 8 in (20.3 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $125 USD
How to Purchase:
Or, send me an email
"post your opinion in the comments" Or, send me an email
Thank You:
Art by Delilah, with a Passion for PaintingAll Images © 2006-2017
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Demo Copper and Limes
DEMO:
Copper and Limes
About This Painting:
Copper and Limes
10x8
oil painting
10x8
oil painting
Media: oil painting
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
Price: $200 USD
How to Purchase:
Or, send me an email
"post your opinion in the comments" Or, send me an email
Thank You:
Art by Delilah, with a Passion for PaintingAll Images © 2006-2017
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com
All work © 2006-2014
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Something to check on Everyday
Daily Painters has a great Facebook page and they are ask a question each day of artist. It is the Question of the day.
Question of the day: What books have helped you the most as an artist? Hop on over and see the comments.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Stand out in a crowd as an Artist
How to find your own style,my advice is just paint. Paint everyday,paint a variety of things and you will find what you really love. Learn to mix colors,find the palette that you like to work with, experiment but just paint.
In a blog post video titled, "How to Make Your Work Stand Out On-line," Cory Huff of TheAbundantArtist.com notes: "True artists spend a great deal of their time creating for the sake of creating, thinking of what matters to them personally and formulating their own perspective of their world. What is then extracted is what can be identified as their unique artist identity. It is that intangible that makes you different from anyone else, because ultimately, you are."
Similarly, in a post from djtechtools.com titled, "Stand Out From The Crowd-How To Build A Unique Artist Identity," the following was written: "Remember, the greatest of artists in history carved niches that represented the unique expression of their combination of talents, values and beliefs. They weren't trying to be versions of someone else, they were only themselves."
I paint everyday, Lots of small little paintings. Then I tackle the big stuff. I am still just laying down base color on my" Chick Bar ". I hope to have it done by the end of the month so I have to put in several hours on it each day.
I still have a lot of brush miles to go on this one so break time is over back to the easel.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
In a blog post video titled, "How to Make Your Work Stand Out On-line," Cory Huff of TheAbundantArtist.com notes: "True artists spend a great deal of their time creating for the sake of creating, thinking of what matters to them personally and formulating their own perspective of their world. What is then extracted is what can be identified as their unique artist identity. It is that intangible that makes you different from anyone else, because ultimately, you are."
Similarly, in a post from djtechtools.com titled, "Stand Out From The Crowd-How To Build A Unique Artist Identity," the following was written: "Remember, the greatest of artists in history carved niches that represented the unique expression of their combination of talents, values and beliefs. They weren't trying to be versions of someone else, they were only themselves."
I paint everyday, Lots of small little paintings. Then I tackle the big stuff. I am still just laying down base color on my" Chick Bar ". I hope to have it done by the end of the month so I have to put in several hours on it each day.
I still have a lot of brush miles to go on this one so break time is over back to the easel.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Ways to look at your comosition
There are a lot of ways to look at your composition.
Mirror The mirror is a good tool to affirm a composition choice and will also come in very handy later, when the painting is in progress.
Looking at the subject upside-down in the mirror or viewing the painting and the subject together in the mirror will miraculously show the painter where weaknesses are.I have never been a fan of the upside down thing but if it works for you great.
View your painting through dark red glass .
If you’ve never heard this particular term before, having “clean values” is simply artspeak for a work of art with convincing colors and strong, visually meaningful values.
Take photo and change it to gray values.
I am still working on the composition of the Chick Bar Painting. As I started the back ground color I realized that I would to have more going on in the foreground. I had originally planned on painting the area under the bar dark. I changes my mind and added legs and bar stools. As I work on this painting it will have many changes.
I am currently just laying down the local color of objects to fill in the real estate.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Mirror The mirror is a good tool to affirm a composition choice and will also come in very handy later, when the painting is in progress.
Looking at the subject upside-down in the mirror or viewing the painting and the subject together in the mirror will miraculously show the painter where weaknesses are.I have never been a fan of the upside down thing but if it works for you great.
View your painting through dark red glass .
If you’ve never heard this particular term before, having “clean values” is simply artspeak for a work of art with convincing colors and strong, visually meaningful values.
Take photo and change it to gray values.
I am still working on the composition of the Chick Bar Painting. As I started the back ground color I realized that I would to have more going on in the foreground. I had originally planned on painting the area under the bar dark. I changes my mind and added legs and bar stools. As I work on this painting it will have many changes.
I am currently just laying down the local color of objects to fill in the real estate.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Wednesday, March 08, 2017
Where Do Art Ideas Come From
Frequently I'm asked where I get my ideas.
The answer is simple, everywhere. I am constantly picking up bits and pieces; a picture from a magazine here, a photo there and the internet has so much to give me ideas.. It seems any place I look something interesting catches my eye. It sometimes is hard for me to get all the ideas down.
I have a small notebook I keep notes.
Today I am back working on my large painting,
I have the figures in place and putin the a start on the back ground.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
The answer is simple, everywhere. I am constantly picking up bits and pieces; a picture from a magazine here, a photo there and the internet has so much to give me ideas.. It seems any place I look something interesting catches my eye. It sometimes is hard for me to get all the ideas down.
I have a small notebook I keep notes.
Today I am back working on my large painting,
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Tuesday, March 07, 2017
Daily Routine baby steps in the right direction to become an artist
For better or worse, life is made up of our small daily
habits. High achievers have habits that reflect their
values and aspirations in life.
Unfortunately, most people have habits that keep them comfortable but do not achieve the things they want in life.
Over time, work to remove habits that hold you back, but it's even more important to add positive daily habits that reflect your highest and best qualities.
I paint each day. I finish a small painting each day I strive for progress not perfection.Today I have sketch out two small painting that I will finish but the large 24x48 that has been percolating in my mind is just starting to form on canvas. This is one of my fun whimsical painting and is a joy to paint.
It doesn't look like much right now but it is a great start.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Unfortunately, most people have habits that keep them comfortable but do not achieve the things they want in life.
Over time, work to remove habits that hold you back, but it's even more important to add positive daily habits that reflect your highest and best qualities.
I paint each day. I finish a small painting each day I strive for progress not perfection.Today I have sketch out two small painting that I will finish but the large 24x48 that has been percolating in my mind is just starting to form on canvas. This is one of my fun whimsical painting and is a joy to paint.
It doesn't look like much right now but it is a great start.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Monday, March 06, 2017
Backgrounds
For most paintings, regardless of subject matter or media, it’s essential to consider the background as part of the composition.
Even if you decide to just leave empty space around your image, then you're still creating a background.
I have started a large 24x48 inch painting and have benn trying to work out the details. I have been going over ideas for about a month now and have just starting placing images, I have lightly sketch the placement of the images.I think the back ground will be very dark. This is a whimsical oil painting.
Here is the start.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
I have started a large 24x48 inch painting and have benn trying to work out the details. I have been going over ideas for about a month now and have just starting placing images, I have lightly sketch the placement of the images.I think the back ground will be very dark. This is a whimsical oil painting.
Here is the start.
The light pencil drawing is easy to remove and try something else.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Spotting Scammers
Have you ever gotten an email like this one?:
I'm interested in your ( Life Guard)How long have you owned it?And how much are you asking for it?please i can only pay using PayPal.email me your Paypal email or invoice antonymarcus007@gmail.com
Usually if it is a Gmail account you think you have a real person not a scammer ring not so anymore. Artist beware. Now they can only pay with PayPal looks good. A few typing errors, oh well we all make them still might be okay.
So you are thinking PayPal is safe what is the scam. I sent them a bill from PayPal with a note pay and it will go in the mail in the morning. Here is the scam:
Hello,i just got a mail from the shipping company that i will need to pay for the freighting fees before they can schedule pr-shipping/ pickup date,they charged $100 for the pick up and delivery,but the problem is they only accept Money Gram transfer as form of payment which is sent to their HQ in USA.As you are well aware of that i don't have access to my bank account online,but i have it attached to my Pay pal account.That's why am using Pay-pal payment,most post offices have Money Gram section,will it be OK with you if I include the fee together with the amount I am transferring? and as soon as the money goes through you can help me make the freighting fees through Money Gram transfer? You are not obliged to help me, but i will indeed appreciate your help as I am a little incapacitated here. Cheers.
Don't fall for it.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
I'm interested in your ( Life Guard)How long have you owned it?And how much are you asking for it?please i can only pay using PayPal.email me your Paypal email or invoice antonymarcus007@gmail.com
Usually if it is a Gmail account you think you have a real person not a scammer ring not so anymore. Artist beware. Now they can only pay with PayPal looks good. A few typing errors, oh well we all make them still might be okay.
So you are thinking PayPal is safe what is the scam. I sent them a bill from PayPal with a note pay and it will go in the mail in the morning. Here is the scam:
Hello,i just got a mail from the shipping company that i will need to pay for the freighting fees before they can schedule pr-shipping/ pickup date,they charged $100 for the pick up and delivery,but the problem is they only accept Money Gram transfer as form of payment which is sent to their HQ in USA.As you are well aware of that i don't have access to my bank account online,but i have it attached to my Pay pal account.That's why am using Pay-pal payment,most post offices have Money Gram section,will it be OK with you if I include the fee together with the amount I am transferring? and as soon as the money goes through you can help me make the freighting fees through Money Gram transfer? You are not obliged to help me, but i will indeed appreciate your help as I am a little incapacitated here. Cheers.
Don't fall for it.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Plein Air Painting,How the site is important
I do both studio and Plein air painting. If studio space is a problem for you Plein Air painting is the answer. You have the great out doors for you studio. When you go out to paint Site selection is important. I often drive around looking for great spots to paint in the future.
Site selection is one of the most overlooked steps. Just because a scene is beautiful or interesting doesn’t necessarily mean it will translate well into a painting.
Because nature fills our subjects with resplendent color and light, it’s easy to assume that any scene will become a beautiful painting. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
The three-dimensional “reality” that we see at the actual location and the two-dimensional reality of our painting are two different things. Nature always looks “right” because it’s real and we see it in three dimensions. A painting, though, is a constructed illusion. For a painting on a flat picture plane to be “readable” and suggest depth, its shapes and colors must distinguish themselves from one another and the painting must incorporate as many spatial cues as possible.
Site selection is one of the most overlooked steps. Just because a scene is beautiful or interesting doesn’t necessarily mean it will translate well into a painting.
Because nature fills our subjects with resplendent color and light, it’s easy to assume that any scene will become a beautiful painting. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
The three-dimensional “reality” that we see at the actual location and the two-dimensional reality of our painting are two different things. Nature always looks “right” because it’s real and we see it in three dimensions. A painting, though, is a constructed illusion. For a painting on a flat picture plane to be “readable” and suggest depth, its shapes and colors must distinguish themselves from one another and the painting must incorporate as many spatial cues as possible.
Crystal River
My interpretation of nature.
About This Painting:
About This Painting:
Crystal River
5x7 oil painting
plien air
5x7 oil painting
plien air
Media: oil painting
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $100 USD
How to Purchase:
Or, send me an email
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All work © 2006-2014
Sunday, June 19, 2016
How to stay motivated with you art
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." (Albert Einstein)
I have a vivid imagination but sometimes I lose the strength to keep going. All it takes is a few negative comments on my art a week or two of no sales and I have lost my magical glow. How do I get that spark going again? A soft warm kitty hug helps but I still need more.
I am a full time self employed artist. I spend 90% of my day in my studio alone. In the summer I have yard work and a ton to other demands on my time but I still have to log the hours in the studio. I become overwhelmed. I get up at 5 go to bed at 12 and still everything does not get done.Its hard to stay creative and motivated when you are tired.
1. Allow yourself a day of rest.
“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.” Michelangelo
2. Sell some artwork!
Nothing more motivating than selling some of your artwork. It’s immediately gratifying and motivational that other people find value in your artistic expression. How? List a few pieces on Ebay, enter some local shows, add some Paypal buttons to your website, try newsletter art marketing, contact friends who might be interested and join social media sites. There are tons of things you can do to sell more of your work. Just realize it doesn’t happen automatically. YOU initiate the conversations that result in sales. Once you see that $500 (or whatever) in your PayPal account or an email inquiry to purchase one of your works you will be motivated beyond belief to create more and more work to sell.
Put something small or that has been in stock forever on ebay auction at 1.00 its fun to watch the bidding.
3. Daily Routines and be a self starter
When I feel deflated like an old red balloon. I just keep to my daily routines. This is hard for me right now I have lots of interruptions so I must push on and try to get those routines back.
4. Don't wait for inspirations just say I am going to paint " pick a number" of paintings this week and painting. DON'T JUDGE JUST PAINT.
5. Organize your studio
I find when things get messy I lose my motivation. Today I clean my studio.
Let me know what helps motive you.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
I have a vivid imagination but sometimes I lose the strength to keep going. All it takes is a few negative comments on my art a week or two of no sales and I have lost my magical glow. How do I get that spark going again? A soft warm kitty hug helps but I still need more.
I am a full time self employed artist. I spend 90% of my day in my studio alone. In the summer I have yard work and a ton to other demands on my time but I still have to log the hours in the studio. I become overwhelmed. I get up at 5 go to bed at 12 and still everything does not get done.Its hard to stay creative and motivated when you are tired.
1. Allow yourself a day of rest.
“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.” Michelangelo
2. Sell some artwork!
Nothing more motivating than selling some of your artwork. It’s immediately gratifying and motivational that other people find value in your artistic expression. How? List a few pieces on Ebay, enter some local shows, add some Paypal buttons to your website, try newsletter art marketing, contact friends who might be interested and join social media sites. There are tons of things you can do to sell more of your work. Just realize it doesn’t happen automatically. YOU initiate the conversations that result in sales. Once you see that $500 (or whatever) in your PayPal account or an email inquiry to purchase one of your works you will be motivated beyond belief to create more and more work to sell.
Put something small or that has been in stock forever on ebay auction at 1.00 its fun to watch the bidding.
3. Daily Routines and be a self starter
When I feel deflated like an old red balloon. I just keep to my daily routines. This is hard for me right now I have lots of interruptions so I must push on and try to get those routines back.
4. Don't wait for inspirations just say I am going to paint " pick a number" of paintings this week and painting. DON'T JUDGE JUST PAINT.
5. Organize your studio
I find when things get messy I lose my motivation. Today I clean my studio.
Let me know what helps motive you.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Tangerine Painting Demo
This is a quick painting demo of a tangerine on a plate.
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
" POST YOUR OPINIONS IN THE COMMENTS" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com All work © 2006-2014
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