Takeyce Walter Studio » pastel http://takeyceart.com/blog A Fine Art Blog - Paintings by Takeyce Walter Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:50:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Waves II http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/07/14/waves-ii/ http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/07/14/waves-ii/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:52:40 +0000 Takeyce http://takeyceart.com/blog/?p=744

Waves II

4×6″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Private Collection

Here’s another pastel of my latest muse – the ocean. I miss the beach. We have lake and river “beaches” here, but nothing beats the cool, salty air of the ocean.

A reminder of my 5 year anniversary painting giveaway. If you are interested in being entered into the drawing, please leave a comment on my blog.

Thanks to those of you who’ve commented privately or on the blog. It’s so great hearing such encouraging words. I’m feeling the love!

The drawing will be done on July 19. Good luck!

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]]> http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/07/14/waves-ii/feed/ 7 Waves I http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/07/11/waves-i/ http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/07/11/waves-i/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:29:22 +0000 Takeyce http://takeyceart.com/blog/?p=741

Waves I

4×6″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Matted and Framed in a white wood frame
Available Matted and Framed in a white wood frame
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I’ve been thinking of the ocean and the beach lately. I can’t believe that we’re already halfway through July! Time is flying by. So much so that I didn’t even realize that my Blog’s 5th Anniversary came and went on June 19. Five years is a big deal for me, so I am kind of bummed that I missed it. No need to wallow… onward!

So much has happened in the last 5 years. My work has been sent to at least 32 US States (they really love me in Texas and Nebraska!), and several international locations – France, Scotland, England, Australia, Canada, Ireland.

I’ve made many friends in fellow artists and art collectors alike.
I’ve had 2 babies, and my first baby isn’t much of a baby anymore. Even with all the day-to-day busyness, art has been more present than it has ever been in my entire life. I am so grateful for that.

Last year I did a free painting give-away to celebrate, and I would like to do the same this year. So, for the next week or so (until July 19th) anyone interested in being entered into the drawing, please leave a comment on my blog letting me know. You can leave it on this post, or any post you’d like. There are lots, so check out the archives.

Thank you all for sticking with me. I appreciate the encouraging comments and support.

Cheers!

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]]> http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/07/11/waves-i/feed/ 6 Morning Light http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/05/28/morning-light/ http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/05/28/morning-light/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 01:11:21 +0000 Takeyce http://takeyceart.com/blog/?p=688
5.5×5″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Matted and Framed in a silver wood frame size – 10×10″
SOLD to a collector in Saratoga Springs, NY.

The sun breaks through an overcast morning over the Hudson River. Quiet summer mornings like these are so peaceful.

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First Light

4×3″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Private Collection

Here’s another piece being exhibited at the Saratoga Arts Fest. The opening is tomorrow, Monday 5/23 from 4 – 6 PM at the Saratoga Arts Fest Center Gallery in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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Hudson Sunset

2.5×3.5″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
SOLD to a collector in Saratoga Springs, NY.

I’m been painting up a storm for the Saratoga Arts Fest exhibition. It feels so good to get all that art out, even if it means working until 2 AM. Sleep is overrated…sometimes.
Here’s another piece being exhibited at the Center Gallery this year. Thanks to my mother-in-law for providing the reference photo.

A reminder that that the opening for the Saratoga Arts Fest Featured Exhibit is next Monday, 5/23 from 4 – 6 PM. Please stop by if you are in the area. It would be nice to see you!

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Big Red Barn

3.5×5″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Available Matted and Framed in a silver wood frame size – 5×7″
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]]> http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/05/18/big-red-barn/feed/ 0 The Lake – Early Spring http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/05/04/the-lake-early-spring/ http://takeyceart.com/blog/2011/05/04/the-lake-early-spring/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 23:15:53 +0000 Takeyce http://takeyceart.com/blog/?p=577
The Lake (Early Spring)

3×3″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
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This is a little autumn view of the lake from my studio window.

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Winter Evening
5.25×5″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Sold to a collector in Tampa, FL

We’ve gone from 30 degree weather to 80 degree weather in a matter of days. I thought I’d cool things off a bit with this little scene capturing the last minutes of light on a winter day. It was a challenge!Started off pretty rough, so much so that I almost gave up on it – chalking it up to the heat getting to me. But alas, I pushed through and I’m glad I did.

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Sinking Sun

5Hx3.5W″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
SOLD to a collector in Clifton Park, NY.

This pastel and a few others will be available at my next solo show at The Front Room Gallery. Here are the details:

Front Room Gallery
73 Beekman Street | Saratoga Springs, NY
518.871.1828
May 1 – 31
Opening Reception – First Saturday, May 7th 5 – 8 PM

Please stop by if you are in the area.

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Moon Sparkle

2.5×10″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
SOLD , Private Collection.

Here’s one from memory – A little sliver of the full moon rising above the lake.

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