Wild Lake MD Oil Painting Sanctuary Benches

This is a painting I did of the two benches at Wild Lake MD. This is a very peaceful place and I often see people sitting there admiring the view of the lake. This is the end of the lake that is a bird sanctuary, so I titled the painting Sanctuary Benches.

Oil Painting of  Sanctuary Benches Wild Lake Md

I started it on location one Saturday afternoon and after about three hours the light was changing too much, so I finished it at home. I spent another eight or ten hours on it. I did a lot with a pointillist approach, but not all of the painting is done that way. The background was "scrubbed in" thin and with minimum oil in the blend. I did several layers for the foreground one to get the values right and one to define the details. I might have overworked the project a little.

I was a little worried about the composition since there were lines like the vertical ones caused by the trees and the horizontal ones of the lake that would be considered bad form and poor structure. I think the path helps bring the picture together some since it leads in to the forward edge of the lake and the eye comes to the portrait of the benches which is the point of focus. I would have moved the benches to the point often called the "Golden Mean," but that would be contriving too much of the composition and taking away from the truth of the scene. My wife is always telling me my paintings must be honest, I tell her it is art and is all about interpretation and that if you wanted honest get a camera.

I sometimes feel like a parent who fusses with their child's hair before sending them off to school. I am very proud of this little painting.

I wish you could see this firsthand; the camera put some glare that muted the colors in the trees, they really are greener.

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Gazebo Pier at Wild Lake MD

Wild Lake Gazebo Oil Painting by Adron

Wild Lake in Columbia MD is one of my favorite places to paint. I try to get there a few times a year with my easel and some canvas to capture the peaceful setting and beauty of the lake and grounds.  At one end is a red roofed gazebo that is set up on a pier over the water. It stands out as a thoughtful and quiet place where you can sit and watch the action of the lake's waterfowl, or the setting sun across the lake.

I took several visits to paint this on location. I was frustrated because the tree was turning more redder while I was painting it. I took a lot of photos both days that I was at the lake painting and finished it in my basement studio.  I liked the results. There is a lot of action in the picture with drama between the reds and greens. It could be a very cool picture with all the reds and greens but the oranges and reds give it perfect balance

I enjoyed painting this and am very happy with the results. This painting will be a wonderful and beautiful addition to any collection of local art.

I will be putting this in a show in the next year and hope to get $150.00 for it. The size is 11x14, it is oil on canvas.

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The Sanctuary Bridge at Wild Lake.

Here is a lovely painting I did on location at Wild Lake, in Columbia MD. It is at the end of Wild Lake that is set aside as a sanctuary, so I titled it Sanctuary Bridge.

I painted this in September, 2011, on several mornings. The first morning there were some workers in the area making so much noise with chainsaws I almost packed up and left, but I am glad that I didn't. 

I wanted to focus on the bridge that looked like it was shyly peeking around the bend. Beyond this point the path go up a steep hill at the top of which is a playground and a vista of the lake. I sat next to the path while painting this bridge and many folks came by and offered encouragement. One couple offered to pose for the picture but when I told them how long one of my paintings took to finish they responded that they doubted the bridge would be there when I finished.

I did a lot of editing and left out details in the interest of having a painting that had a nice composition.  This is the tricky part of painting on location. One of the other concerns I have is the problem of the shifting light. I had to return at the same time each day to capture the light; and even in the two or three hour sessions the light would change so much as the sun moved across the sky that I had to fight the sense that I needed to revise the entire painting. 

I left this piece rest in my basement studio for a few weeks and then made a few touches here and there but nothing major it is essentially painted on location. I am very happy with the results and I am sure anyone who hangs this on their wall will be happy too.

The Sanctuary Bridge. 11x14

Price $160.00

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Vista from the farm museum, oil on canvas

Vista from the Farm Museum. I began to paint this en plein aire, meaning outdoors on location. It was a lovely day and a very inspiring place to paint from. The morning was a little hazy and I tried to capture that in the distance. It turned out to be a hot day but fortunately, I was in the shade of a tree. I painted an underpainting with a scrumbling technique. Then worked out the values and hues. 

The composition is one you don't see often since most people want to have a road or something leading into the picture which is the common philosophy, and maybe I was wrong to go against the grain but I feel the project turned out beautifully. 

It is a cool picture with a lot of greens and blues. It is done with a lot of dots and dabs, another thing that is not in vogue these days but I think it was very effective in creating a harmony in the picture. I finished the painting in my home studio the following week from some photos I took while there.

The size is 11x14. it is oil on canvas and would be a welcoming peaceful scene on any wall in your home.

The Vista from the Farm,

11x14 

Price 150.00

Thank you for your interest. You can contact me to arrange to see this at my home studio or for a quote on shipping.

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Still life with Art Deco Lamp - Oil on 16x20 Canvas

Here is a still life I painted. It is a nice simple composition. It has an arrangement of simple everyday items off set by an antique art deco lamp. There is a portrait in the background of a child.

Still life paintings are a classic subject and this will be a wonderful addition to any collection.

Still life with Art Deco Lamp.  Price is 175.00.  Contact me through the comments feature to arrange to see this at my basement studio or for a quote on shipping.

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Painting of San Leandro Church Oil on Canvas for sale by Artist

This is an oil painting on 16x24 canvas. I painted it some time ago. It is one of my favorites. It is of an old church building in San Leandro where I used to live. It had huge trees with these fat tree trunks that must have been over a hundred years old. I always loved looking at it when ever I went past. I painted it in a stylized impressionist approach. I layered complementary dashes of paint over an under-painting.It is a brilliant picture.

San Leandro Church. Price $450.00. Contact me through the comments feature to arrange an appointment to see this at my basement studio, or for a quote on shipping.

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The Double Water Fall at Hayward Creek CA.

I painted this oil painting in my studio combining photos I took of the creek years ago when I lived in California.

It is oil on 16x20 canvas. It is a realistic style. and would be a wonderful addition to any one's collection.

I hope it finds a nice home with an art lover.

The price on this is $175.00. Use the comments feature to contact me to view this painting in my studio apartment or to get a quote on shipping. Or you can find my email address in the about me page.

Watermill. Painting in oil.

This is one of my favorite paintings. It took a long time to paint. I painted it in my basement studio. It is oil on 12x24 canvas. It is a watermill beside a rock lined creek and trees with Autumn colors behind it.  It is representational.

I started with a watermill from a decades old calender and added a country scene to complete it. I am very pleased with it. I have had paintings this size and of the same complexity sell at auction for charity for $1,000.00 and more.

I hope it finds a loving home.

The price on this is $700.00. Contact me through the comments feature to arrange to see this painting at my basement studio or for a quote on shipping.

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Bridge On the Wild Lake Bike Path. Oil on Canvas

This is a nice little painting I did on location at Wild Lake in Columbia MD. It is the bridge on the path that goes around the Lake. I had to return to the location about 4 times to get it right. It is a beautiful painting.

It is 16x20 oil on canvas.

The price for this is $200.00. You can contact me through the comments feature to arrange to see the painting or to get a quote for shipping.

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Still life With Portrait. 9x12

This is a nice little painting I did a few years ago. It is 9 x 12 oil on canvas. It is a still life with a wine bottle a chipped cup a flower in a pot a vase and a portrait of me and my wife (long time ago) and a wine bottle.

It is a nice little painting and it took me a few months to paint. I was striving for a very realistic effect.

The price for this painting is only $150.00. You can contact me through the comments feature to arrange to see this or to get a quote on shipping.

Flowers in Urn #2, Oil on Canvas

Here is a painting that was intended to be part of a pair of floral paintings in impressionist style. It is oil on 16x20 canvas. It took about several weeks to paint in my basement studio. It is done with the thick dabs of paint. The colors are warm and it is a stunning painting. I am very proud of it.

Unfortunately, I am a much better artist than I am a photographer the photo does not do the painting justice. You really must see it.

Price is only $225.00. Just get in touch with me trough the comments feature to arrange to see this at my basement studio or to arrange sale with shipping. 

Lake Elkhorn Bridge. Oil on Canvas for sale by Artist

Here is a little painting I did on location of the bridge at Lake Elkhorn in Columbia MD. It is the one you see when driving by on your way to the mall. I painted this from across the spillway pond. I painted it en plein aire while standing on the grassby the dam. Lake Elkhorn is a very popular place in Columbia and very beautiful. After I painted this picture the bridge was rebuilt and made longer.

I edited out the buildings in the background so that I could make the focus on the bridge.

 It is in a representational style and would be a lovely addition to the collection of any one who loves art.

The price for this is only $185.00 since I have had it in inventory for a while and I am eager to make more room for more work.  Get in touch with me to arrange to see this in my basement studio or to get a quote for shipping.

Elliots Oak Bike Path Bridges. Oil on Canvas for Sale by Artist.

I painted this on location on the bike path off of Elliots Oak Rd. in Columbia MD. Columbia has a lot of bike paths and there are many beautiful rustic bridges on them.

It is oil on 16x20 canvas.

This was painted over several days. I confess there were some buildings in the back ground that I left out in order to keep the rural flavor in the painting. It is a very lush scene.

Bridges on the Eliots Oak Bike Path.

Price $265.00 Unframed.

Garden Flowers In An Urn # 1

Here is a nice painting of mine for sale. Oil on 16 x 20 canvas. It is a floral done in a slightly impressionist style. These flowers are draping over an urn mounted in a wall.

I painted this in my basement studio.  It took several weeks. The paint is heavily applied and very textured. It is one of two that form a pair. The colors are warm.

It is one of my favorite paintings.

Size is 16 x 20. It is unframed.  Price is $250.00. Get in touch with me through the comments feature to arrange to see this in my basement studio or for a quote on shipping. 

Bend in the Harpers Farm Path in Columbia MD.

Here is a painting I did on location on one of the bike paths here in Columbia MD. I would walk up the path with my "little Red Wagon" behind me with all my painting supplies and my lunch to find a place for a day of painting. I had to return to this location several times to finish the picture.

This point in the path is off of Hesperius Road and leads down to Wild Lake. It is a beautiful place. The bridge is beautiful. These bridges are everywhere in Columbia. I really like them and feel they are significant in my own pilgrimage through God's purposes in my life. Beside we all have to cross bridges at different times in our lives. So I love to paint them.  I made a small "editorial" amendment to the composition; there was a garbage can that I redefined as a tree stump.

This painting is framed and ready to hang.

I am selling this painting for $275.00.  To arrange to see this, or get a quote for shipping, get in touch with me.

Still Lifewith Lemons, oil painting for sale.

Here is a 16x20 still life I painted for sale. It is painted in oil on canvas. The style is heavy brushstrokes and deep contrast with dark edges, so it is a little psychedelic in it's rendering.

I painted this in my basement studio, it took about two weeks. It is a lovely picture of a classic theme. There is a bluish lavender drapery in the background and a grey blue tea pot almost center, a heart on the rustic wall gives the picture a warmth. A clock and a creamer balances the apples on the other side. I was striving for a rustic but not a primitive picture. I believe in God's love and the heart over the simple things reminds me to remember his love and to look for the simple things while we have the time. I hope this picture of inspirational subjects is an encouragement to others.

Currently this is not available for sale, it is reserved for the Howard County Arts Counsel biannual show.

Painting of Maddy's Daisies, Titled: a Family Portrait of Daisies.

This oil painting of daisies was done in the spring of 2011. I set up my easel behind my house and painted the daisies that my daughter grew from seeds some years back. I did most of the painting outdoors and just a little touch up in my studio. Anyone can paint daisies in a vase but to do it outside and the flowers just growing wild is a little frightening. You don't know how to sort out all the leaves and the many petals, then you wrestle with which flower to leave out since some are beginning to wilt.

I didn't want it to be a painting of a garden so I left out much of the environment around the flowers. The background I reduced to a colored texture to give the impression space beyond. This is almost a portrait since I was focusing on only the daisies and trying to go beyond the physical to the significance of the flowers, so I call it a family portrait.

I really loved painting this, they have all gone to seed today but the image will live on.

It is not a very big painting only 11x14 but it has a calm peaceful atmosphere that goes far beyond its boundaries.

I am offering this painting for 100.00 unframed. Contact me via the comments feature to arrange a viewing or to get a quote on shipping. Framing is extra.

Painting of the Carollion Tower at Lake Kittimundi Columbia MD

Here is a nice painting I did mostly on location and finished my studio. It is the Carollion Tower at the lake near Town Center in Columbia MD. It is painted in oil on a 16 x 20 canvas.  I painted it a couple of years ago and have had many positive comments on it. The style is a little impressionistic but still somewhat realistic.

The autumn colors on the hills in the background are balanced by the cool water colors of the lake. I confess I made the lake a little less "muddy" than it really was.  The structure on the left is a tower that has speakers mounted on the top and every hour they would play some inspirational song in bell ringing so I was getting my spirit refreshed as I was painting this piece. The structure on the right with a pagoda style roof is a stage of some sort where weddings can be held and banquets served. I thought the green was a hopeful symbol to include in this picture some sort of looking past the Autumn to a future green summer even if it was only a roof. I painted this over several weeks and had to come back more times than I care to remember, and the leaves on the yellow trees were falling off faster than I could paint them in.

I know first hand that many fellas have taken their sweethearts out under that tower to present them with a ring and propose marriage.

Since I painted this the tower has been torn down, so this is a special piece of history that is not likely to be seen again.

This painting is no longer available for sale.