Field of Ranunculus (2010), 8 x 10"

I have a folder of "painting ideas" on my computer, and this painting comes from one of those photos. This was a really spontaneous painting, and finished rather quickly. I often do these small, quick-type paintings between really tedious, complicated subjects. I love how this one turned out.

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Partially based on a photo by Erin Pettigrew found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/superfem/
Photo used under a creative commons license. Original photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/superfem/545345047/

Early Spring at the Arboretum (2010), 11 x 14"

This original oil painting painting is based on a photo I took at the arboretum on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The photo was taken in the evening as the sun was setting and the light was reflecting off the white-barked sycamore trees in a fascinating way.

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Pink Rose (2010), 18 x 24"

This GIANT rose is based on a photo found on flickr.com and used under a Creative Commons Licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/). The photographer audreyjm529 has an entire album of amazing rose photos.

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2010 Boneyard Arts Festival!

Some of my flower paintings will be on display during the Boneyard Arts Festival, April 15-18. The display will be April 16th 8:30am-5pm and 17th 12:00-5pm on the University of Illinois Campus at the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music. The address for the Sousa Archives is:

236 Harding Band Building
1103 S. 6th Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820

Map:
http://illinois.edu/ricker/CampusMap?buildingID=4&target=displayHighlight

I will also have a display at the Champaign Arts Showcase at the Lutheran Campus Center. This coincides with the Boneyard. The date for this display is Friday April 16th from 7:30-10:00pm. Address:

909 S. Wright St.
U of I campus

Irises (2010), 11 x 14"

I've been wanting to paint irises for a while. Not quite Van Gogh, but still pretty nice!

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Etsy shop!!!

Visit my new Etsy shop online at http://www.etsy.com/shop/AudrasOilPaintings

Water Lily, Allerton Park, IL (2009), 9 x 12"

This is my second water lily painting. I really like this subject. The rather odd color of the water is a reflection of the gray sky the day the original photo was taken.

Orchid (2009), 5 x 7"

The background for this painting was originally black, but I decided that it looked too flat. I outlined the flower in teal blue and faded that to black instead. I think the contrast of the teal outline and magenta in the petals highlights the flower better. Plus, there is a feeling of depth in the painting now.

Gallery Opening

My art on the wall at the Art Vault!

Some of my newer paintings are being shown at The Art Vault Gallery in Paxton, Illinois! The grand opening of this new gallery is November 6, from 7-9pm. The address is 106 S. Market St. Come check it out!

Also, I am happy to take commissions for paintings. If you have a photo you would like me to paint, send me a message or leave a comment! Email me: audraziegel at gmail dot com