A Big Ol' Teddy Bear

I haven't painted any animals in a while so this week I'm honoring the animals of Earth in our Daily Painters tribute.
Black bears are found in Minnesota. Usually pretty far up north. I think I've seen one once - from a distance and safe in a car. When I was a kid, we used to come here for our vacations and go camping with my Aunt and Uncle and cousins and the one thing that stands out in my mind was that if I ever saw a bear I should run as fast as I can. Luckily I've never had to test that theory.

Big Ol' Teddy Bear
8x8 oil on Linen
Sides are painted and ready to hang framed or unframed
$140 + $12 s/h
on hold

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© 2008 Deb Kirkeeide. All rights reserved.

Tribute to a Beautiful Earth - "Deja Vu"

I wanted to try the lily pads again, they aren't as easy as one might think. I pulled out my reference photos and zeroed in on an area that I thought would be a good composition and wouldn't you know it, I finished it and realized it was almost identical to my previous plein air piece. Crazy!

Deja Vu
6x8 oil on linen panel


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©2008 Deb Kirkeeide. All rights reserved.

Tribute to a Beautiful Earth Series - Cape Cod Sunset

My daughter just spent a week in a cottage on Cape Cod and being the dutiful daughter she is, she sent me some inspiration. Not only did she experience this beautiful sunset but she also got to see whales. Now that would be amazing.

On another note, I just found out I was juried into the fine art exhibition and competition at the Minnesota State Fair. Last year there were over 2000 entries and only 345 accepted so I feel pretty good about it all. Minnesota's state fair is one of the biggest in the country. One of the biggest attractions (next to the art of course!) is what food on a stick can be found. One of the latest is that Minnesota staple - Tator Tot Hotdish on a stick with Cream of Mushroom soup dipping sauce....nummy!!

Painting on a Stick anyone???

Cape Cod Sunset
sold

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©2008 Deb Kirkeeide. All rights reserved.

Tribute to a Beautiful Earth Series - A Lone Lake Morning

Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. ~Chief Seattle, 1855


The lakes are abundant here in Minnesota. Even in the city you can't go far without coming upon one. I feel pretty lucky to have such beauty all around me.

A Lone lake Morning
8x16 oil on canvas panel


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©2008 Deb Kirkeeide. All rights reserved.

Beautiful Earth - Wildflowers

Emerson is quoted as saying the Earth laughs in flowers. They do seem to be the expression of pure joy.

Wildflowers
6x8 oil on canvas panel
$140 + $12 S/H
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Sail in the Sunset

I think will continue the water theme this week.
The beautiful, mysterious and powerful sea, setting the stage for a glorious sunset.

Sail in the Sunset
6x8 oil on linen board
$140 + $12 S/H

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©2008 Deb Kirkeeide. All rights reserved.

River Grasses - landscape painting

Tribute To a Beautiful Earth: Celebrating and Conserving Our Planet
During the month of August, Daily Painters will be celebrating the beauty and conservation of our planet. Some of our members will be discussing conservation and preservation through their paintings and blogs, and others will be showcasing the beauty they find in the world all around them.
This certainly is not a stretch for me as that is what my paintings are all about - a celebration of our beautiful world. Be sure to check out all the wonderful artists at Daily Painters

Today's subject deals with water - our beautiful streams, rivers and lakes here in Minnesota.

River Grasses
8x6 oil on linen panel
$140 + $12 S/H

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