Art is born of the

observation and investigation

of nature.

~Cicero

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Peace and quiet, yet filled with riches.

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Wandering through forests and rivers and ponds and fields and…

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Whether wild or domesticated, everyone’s experiences deserve to be understood.

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One of the greats. Solomon J. Solomon #art #painting #oilpainting #figures #portrait #masterwork #arthistory #dailyinspiration #instaart

Philip Dadd #art #painting #oilpainting #portrait #masterwork #arthistory #dailyinspiration #instaart

I started this painting last year but set it aside when the flowers faded. I'm picking it back up in the hopes that I can pull something together. Fingers crossed. #art #painting #oilpainting #flowers #sunflowers #lukasoils #lukas1862oils #charvinoils #jerrysartists #jerrysartarama @jerrysartists @jerrysartarama

I couldn't let this month slip by without posting one of my favorite paintings by one of my favorite artists appropriately named "October". #art #painting #oilpainting #figure #portrait #landscape #october #arthistory #masterwork #dailyinspiration #instaart

September's judge Mike Barr had some really nice things to say about my piece: "Sheer poetry in painting. Kate has achieved a wonderful sense movement for a still life. Well-focused with subdued darks and a touch of abstraction. A painting that could be lived with for a long time." Thanks so much @mike_barr_artist and @artmusecontest!

Starting to wrap this guy up. Painting fur is hard. #painting #oilpainting #stilllife #jerrysartists #jerrysartarama #lukas1862oils @jerrysartarama @jerrysartists

Trying to channel some Emil Carlsen as I lay in this painting. One of the things that fascinates me in his work is his ability to unify objects and background to an extreme level, while absolutely explaining everything it needs to as to what the object is. Hopefully as this painting progresses I'll be able to touch on that a bit more successfully than it is currently. #art #painting #oilpainting #stilllife #blackonblack @jerrysartists @jerrysartarama #jerrysartists #jerrysartarama #charvinparis #charvinoils #lukasoils #lucas1862 #dailyinspiration #arthistory #instaart

I get to spend the day in beautiful Park City for the @natoilandacrylicsociety national show opening at @montgomeryleefineart. If you're in the area I'd love to see you here! #art #painting #oilpainting #noaps #stilllife @jerrysartists @jerrysartarama #jerrysartists #jerrysartarama #charvinoils #charvinparis #jerrysartfam #lukasoils

Albert Bierstadt Happy Autumn equinox, the best day of the year, to all you northern hemispherians! (No disrespect, southern hemispherians, Spring equinox is a very close second.) Now go enjoy some nature! #art #painting #oilpainting #autumn #equinox #landscape #landscapepainting #masterwork #dailyinspiration #arthistory #instaart

Solomon J Solomon I know I've posted this painting before, but every time I scroll past it I have to stop, go back, and study it's brilliance. The man definitely knew how to tell a dramatic story. #art #painting #oilpainting #figures #portrait #masterwork #dailyinspiration #arthistory #instaart

Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida #art #painting #oilpainting #figures #portraits #masterwork #dailyinspiration #arthistory #instaart

Edmund Blair Leighton This quiet piece is simply titled, "September", but invokes the mood I love about this month. #art #painting #oilpainting #figures #landscape #september #arthistory #onlineart #instaart #dailyinspiration

Henri Fantin-Latour He was more than just a (brilliant) flower painter, he also did several beautiful portraits. Here's a simple, but wonderful, self portrait he did at 22 years old. #art #painting #oilpainting #portrait #selfportrait #masterwork #arthistory #dailyinspiration #instaart

Day two teaching my still life workshop at @themastersacademyofart has been amazing. This group has been inquisitive, attentive, energetic, and talented. I've had a lot of fun with them and am looking forward to one more day with them tomorrow. Hopefully I can wrap this demo up and pull out something nice. Fingers crossed. #art #painting #oilpainting #stilllife #workshop #demo #painteveryday #jerrysartfam #charvinparis #charvinoils #lukasoils #lucas1862

Henri Fantin-Latour As I prepare for my floral/still life workshop coming up in a couple days I needed some good Fantin-Latour inspiration. The undisputed master. #art #painting #oilpainting #flowers #floral #stilllife #masterwork #inspiration #goals

@jerrysartarama just sent me a huge box of paints and brushes to try out, so today I thought I'd put a few of them to the test to fix some things that were bugging me on this piece before it gets sent to @montgomeryleefineart for the @natoilandacrylicsociety Best of America show next month. For anyone planning to be in the Park City, Utah area on September 27th I'd love to see you at the opening! #art #painting #oilpainting #stilllife #noaps #parkcity #lukasoils #lucas1862 #charvinoils #charvinparis #jerrysartfam

This workshop is just around the corner, so don't delay in getting signed up. There's still a couple spots left open and we'd love to have you. #workshop #painting #oilpainting #floral #flowers #stilllife

Ilya Repin Just came across this new to me Repin and had to share it. Absolutely brilliant. #art #painting #oilpainting #figures #portraits #masterwork #dailyinspiration #arthistory #instaart

Francesc Masriera #art #painting #oilpainting #figure #portrait #masterwork #dailyinspiration #arthistory #instaart

Antonio Mancini #art #painting #oilpainting #figure #portrait #masterwork #instaart #dailyinspiration

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