Audra's Oil Paintings
Saturday, November 28, 2015

Holiday Sale!

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I have two sales going on right now.  I am offering 10% off all prints and paintings now through December 5th at my Etsy shop with code HOL...
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Summer at Lilypons (2015), 10 x 14 in.

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Willow trees and waterlilies in the same painting!  Lily Pons , located outside Frederick, Maryland is a magical place, with dozens of ...
Friday, October 30, 2015

Birch Forest in Autumn (2015), 12 x 16"

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This painting is based on a photo taken by my sister while on vacation in Russia!  Russia is, apparently, covered in the most luscious, m...
Sunday, October 18, 2015

New Shop Additions

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I've added these four new beautiful prints to my shop this week! Check out my Etsy shop here.
Monday, March 2, 2015

Commission: Path Through the Redwoods (2015), 8 x 16"

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I love painting trees and redwoods have an unmatched magnificence.  I visited a redwood forest once as a child and can imagine walking al...
Monday, December 1, 2014

Cyber Monday Sale!

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Now through December 5th get 10% off all prints and paintings at my Etsy shop with code holiday10. Nearly 60 beautiful prints available fo...
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

A Favorite Painting...

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Several years ago, one of my favorite paintings, Hillside with Wildflowers (above), was stolen from an exhibit of my work.  Somehow, the f...
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

New Giclee Prints!

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I am very excited to announce a new offering in my Etsy store: archival quality giclee prints of over 50 of my original oil painting! Pri...
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Commission: Queen Anne's Lace (2014), 8 x 10 in.

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Prints of this painting are available at my Etsy shop here !
Friday, February 28, 2014

Saucer Magnolia (2014), 11 x 14"

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Dreaming of Spring!
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Audra Ziegel
Baltimore, Maryland
In my life, I crave color as sustenance. A self-taught artist, my style is influenced by both impressionism and expressionism. Primarily a painter of landscapes, I am fascinated by nature’s endless spectrum of color and how it is affected by the interaction of light, shape, and atmosphere. This focus results in paintings that are filled with bright and saturated hues, expressionistic texture, and a sense of movement. Especially when viewed up close, the distinct, directional brush strokes and individual dabs of pigment are prominent characteristics. Backing away, the paintings become more realistic, as the texture softens and the strokes of color meld. By surrounding myself with color, I bring joy to my own life. By expressing myself through color, I translate joy not simply into a tangible object—the painting itself—but also into an emotional experience for the viewer. My art is direct and unambiguous—no hidden messages or subtext implied; I let the beauty of the earth speak for itself.
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