Deb Kirkeeide: January 2016

January 27, 2016

Winter Shadows Abstract Winter Landscape Deb Kirkeeide

Winter Shadows

8x6 Oil on panel

Does it count as plein air when it is painted from my window?
How about if I paint with the windows thrown wide open?

This was painted from my studio window during one our recent plunges into the deep freeze this winter. I admit it, I am not a hardy, do or die for my art, type of plein air painter. But I sure do admire those who are dedicated to painting in our Minnesota winters.

This is a bit different in style for me and I like this one.

I was painting at my easel and the winter shadows caught my eye, so I quickly tried to lay down the foundations as the light changed faster than I could mix the paint. I decided I liked the simplicity and spontaneity of it and let it be.

200.00 Purchase

January 25, 2016

The More He Saw - Horned Owl Wildlife painting

Wise old owl live in an oak;

The more he saw the less he spoke;

The less he spoke the more he heard:

Why can't we all be like that bird?

~ Edward Hersey Richards

This guy had been hanging out in a gallery show around the holidays and I neglected to post him.
He is back in the studio.

6x6 oil framed
$350 Purchase

January 11, 2016

Contemplation - Raven Painting - Deb Kirkeeide

Contemplation

8 x 8 x .5 Oil on board

I painted this a while ago and just discovered that I had not posted it here.

Just a guy, deep in thought. And the answers seem to be in the toes.

January 6, 2016

Blue Bunny - Original rabbit painting by Deb Kirkeeide

Blue Bunny

6x6 Oil on hardwood SOLD

This would probably be more fitting for springtime but somewhere in the world, I believe there is a bunny sitting in the grass, in the sunshine.

I've lived in my house for about twelve years now and have encountered a lot of wildlife in my backyard but never a bunny until a couple years ago. And where there is one, eventually another ( or more) shows up. Surprisingly there has only been one other. Mama's little one joined in the fun this summer. They would venture out from beneath the deck and snack on the many dandelion greens growing in my yard. The little one would venture about the yard each time going farther and going into the neighbor's yards. I would watch for her and warn her of the dangers out there. (I am very protective of my little ones!) I don't see her much in the winter but I am seeing tracks in the snow so I know she/they are still around. Isn't she cute? Her name is Charlotte.

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January 5, 2016

Light Keeper - Original Raven Myth painting by Deb Kirkeeide

Happy New Year to everyone! I hope these recent weeks of celebration and festivities have been Merry and Bright for everyone!

Another little raven piece. Light Keeper. Bringing light to the world. Kind of appropriate for this dark winter time of year.

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