Peonies in Asian Vase, Oil Painting, 18" x 24"

“Full Bloom”
SOLD

This is a recent commission I completed just yesterday. I really enjoyed getting my teeth into something big again. The painting was done in layers for the most part although there are some wet-in-wet worked areas. My collector loves it and that’s what’s most important. Hope you enjoy it too! To see how this painting was done, click here.

Old Master Paintings with an Expressionist feel by Susan Martin Spar who creates original oil paintings every day. These daily paintings consist of still life, figure art, and landscape art.

Oil Painting of Asian Vase and Tumbling Red Roses, 14" x 18" Oil on Linen

“Tumbling Roses”
$150
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This piece has been sitting on my easel demanding to be finished while other obligations got in the way. Despite my earlier struggles with this piece, I’m content with the way in which it was resolved. I think the roses came out just great and the greenery which posed such a problem at first, was handled well. I’ve been finding out that my skills can get rusty if I’m away from the easel for only a few days. What am I going to do when I go to Europe in two weeks?! All I’ll have is a sketch book. Maybe I can bring some watercolors.

Old Master Paintings with an Expressionist feel by Susan Martin Spar who creates original oil paintings every day. These daily paintings consist of still life, figure art, and landscape art.

Oil Painting of White Flowers in Blue Delft Vase with Red Plums, 12" x 16", Oil on Panel

“Lightstruck Reconsidered”
$125
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I actually painted this piece earlier last month but wasn’t happy with it. I’ve kept it around the studio and finally figured out what it lacked. The blooms are more abundant now and the canvas looks integrated. I adjusted the light on the vase and the plums shadows were deepened. More loose blooms adorn the table top and the light has more of a glow. I first put a separator coat of varnish on and then painted the second layers in glazes. It really made a spectacular difference in the painting. My husband was walking past the studio and just glanced in. He did a double take and said -”Wow…is that new?” Guess I succeeded! There is, of course, generous paint on the flowers. The varnish really makes the colors brighter and things just glow! Think I’ll be doing more of that. It’s really hard to see the effect in a photo. You’ll just have to have some faith. See the detail below. Enjoy.

Old Master Paintings with an Expressionist feel by Susan Martin Spar who creates original oil paintings every day. These daily paintings consist of still life, figure art, and landscape art.

Floral Oil Painting of Roses, Asian Vase and Fruit, 24" x 28"

“Dynasty”

$650 – Unframed, Free Shipping
$725 – Framed, Free Shipping

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My show opened today at Gallery at the Fifth in Sequim, WA. Some of you were there for support and I can’t tell you how much that is appreciated. It’s always so much fun to reveal new work and share the excitement with friends. I’ve already garnered a very large commission and have some bites on a couple of others.

I shared the space with my friend George Zien, who is a watercolor artist. George is one of my painting buddy’s and his wife, Janet feels like family. We enjoyed our time together today. The weather was so beautiful I was surprised we pulled in as many folks as we did. We don’t have much of a summer here in Port Angeles and the warm sunny weather was just a delicious treat. Too bad I had to be inside for most of it.

I’ll be featuring paintings from the show this week on my blog and eBay. These pieces are larger than what I usually post on my blog and a lot more “polished”. I’m offering them at the same prices listed in the gallery without the frames but with free shipping. If you’re interested in the frame, just e-mail me and I’ll be happy to send you a better photo than the one below. Just add in $75.00 for the cost of the frame for this painting. That’s the wholesale price and the best I can offer.

Here’s a detail shot of the painting’s roses and a little shot below that of the framed piece. Sorry for the glare on this piece. This painting has two coats of varnish for protection. To see it in person is to really appreciate it. It positively glows!

Old Master Paintings with an Expressionist feel by Susan Martin Spar who creates original oil paintings every day. These daily paintings consist of still life, figure art, and landscape art.

Oil Painting of Pink Roses and Delft Vase, 9" x 12", Oil on Panel

“Roses and Pears”
SOLD

Just back from a week long workshop, I’m still in workshop mode. I’m working on actually slowing down. Seems my first year I spent speeding up so I get a panting a day done. Now I want to take a bit more time to do a piece. I still take about a day, but I’m putting more hours into each piece. Right now the biggest challenge is incorporating some of the things I learned at the workshop into my stuff. Got a ways to go though. I don’t think anyone will notice the difference right now because all my effort is going into how I hold my brushes and make a stroke. Mundane stuff that adds up over the long run. Thought I’d try these roses today. Enjoy.

Old Master Paintings with an Expressionist feel by Susan Martin Spar who creates original oil paintings every day. These daily paintings consist of still life, figure art, and landscape art.

Oil Painting of Delft Blue Tea Pot and Fruit, 12" x 16" on Panel

“The Little Blue Tea Pot”
$100.00

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I spent the week at a workshop taught by David Leffel. I turned out this one during the week and put some finishing touches on it today. The workshop was incredible but intensive and exhausting. I’m happy I can offer this to you as it has the approval of the Master. Enjoy.

Old Master Paintings with an Expressionist feel by Susan Martin Spar who creates original oil paintings every day. These daily paintings consist of still life, figure art, and landscape art.