"Coronado Island Expedition" and "Overlooking the Cliffs"

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures."

- Henry Ward Beecher

Daily Painting #11

"Coronado Island Expedition"

8" x 10" Acrylic on board

Original painting, $100.00

Daily Painting #12

"Overlooking the Cliffs"

8" x 10" Acrylic on board

Original painting, $100.00

I'm one of those people who gets 'carried away' with things.  I commit myself to whatever I'm working on with my entire being.  I can be preoccupied with something to such an extent that I'll even dream about it.  

That is how I've become since I started painting seascapes.  There is something very familiar in these scenes.  I like to think I was a painter in another life and it's all coming back to me just now.  Maybe I'm remembering my own childhood spent on the beaches of Florida.  Whatever it is, it's comfortable and it makes me happy, and 'happy' is why I paint.

My recent paintings are the first time I've painted from my own photographs.  I still have one more to do; a young mother holding a toddler in her arms as both gaze out to sea.  I can't wait to get started.  

Will I paint more?  Undoubtedly.  The Siren's call is strong and I will once again be drawn to the sea. 

To purchase either the original painting or a reproduction, visit my gallery:

karyn-robinson.artistwebsites.com

Why I Love Fine Art America

"Buying art is the same thing as falling in love." 

-Nohra Haime

Daily Painting #7

"Chiles - Sweet Heat"

Acrylic on Panel

10" x 8"

Every artist needs to have a POD site.  What is 'POD'?  It's an abbreviation for 'print on demand'.  While I can only sell my original one time, through my POD site - Fine Art America, I can sell the image multiple times.

I especially like that Fine Art America gives my buyers a variety of choices.

Let's start with size.  I use a scanner to copy my paintings and upload them to the site.  This gives me an excellent copy of the original painting with very high resolution.  That allows FAA to create prints even larger than the original.  

For example, while this original is only 10" x 8", a collector could buy a print as small as 6" x 8" or as large as 24" x 30" without any loss in quality.

Want that image framed?  You can order mats and frames in a variety of styles and receive art ready to hang on the wall in just a few days.

You can also order the artwork on gallery wrapped canvas eliminating the need for a frame.  FAA also prints on acrylic and metal for a very contemporary look.

And all artwork is available as greeting cards which you can personalize.

Finally,  FAA's 30 day money back guarantee lets you purchase with confidence.

Buying a reproduction is smart.  It's an affordable way to decorate your home with unique art you won't find at every big box store.

To purchase either the original painting or a reproduction, visit here:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/chiles-sweet-heat-karyn-robinson.html

Daily Painting #6

"First Timer"

Acrylic on Panel

10" x 8"

Every mother who has ever taken a young child to the beach remembers this special moment.  Dropping those little feet into the cool water for the first time.  Trying to imagine what he's thinking being exposed to so many sensations; the smell of the ocean breeze, the roar of the waves, the soft sand shifting between his toes.  It's a memory she'll be replaying in her mind for days, maybe even years.  For the child, it's yet another 'first' to be checked off on his long list of life experiences.

It's nice to be able to revisit this moment.  To be taken back to that bright day on the beach perhaps many, many years ago.  Close your eyes and hear the gulls cry, feel the breeze and listen to those little squeals of laughter echo in your mind.

The original artwork has been sold, however you may purchase a reproduction here:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/first-timer-karyn-robinson.html