North Shore Fishing Shack - Minnesota landscape by Deb Kirkeeide

North Shore Fishing Shack

10 x 20 Oil 

©2012 Deb Kirkeeide

This summer I spent some time painting on the North Shore of Lake Superior. I always love my visits to this magical place. It's really one of those places that just fills my spirit.

I always meant to come down to this spot and paint it in person, unfortunately I didn't get back there. This is from a photo I took while walking one evening. Maybe next year I'll get back to this spot and paint this view from the live model.

North Shore Fishing Shack

$600 unframed

Purchase here.

Jay Bird in Blue

 

Jay Bird In Blue

14 x 7.5 Oil

©2012 Deb Kirkeeide

In spite of their noisy and mischievous presence, I love that bright flash of blue when these birds show up. I had, what I assumed was a young and curious "teen" in my yard one day as I arrived home. He quickly flew up to the safety of an overhead branch to observe me as I walked up the walk and deciding I wasn't much of a threat, flew down and landing in front of me and stood there looking checking me out and just begging for a photo session. (Another reason to carry my camera with me at all times!) He of course was gone by the time I got in the house and grabbed my camera.

Red Breasted Show Off - Robin painting by Deb Kirkeeide SOLD

Red breasted showoff

sings among the branches bare

I sip my coffee

©2012 Deb Kirkeeide
SOLD

There are many early mornings when I sit on my porch with my coffee listening to the birds greet the day. With so many already gone, the mornings are pretty quiet. In either case I find it very inspiring to sit in the quiet of morning and listen to nature.

I've had it in my mind to write Haiku to go along with my paintings. Should be easy right, Deb?
Not so much. But maybe if I keep practicing it will get easier. This was my first attempt.

I so admire writers.

Enjoy the day!

Black Bird in Golden Light

Black Bird in Golden Light  14 x 16 Oil SOLD

Autumn has arrived and the colors here are at their peak. This is my absolute favorite time of year.
Sadly, with autumn, many of the birds I have enjoyed watching from my studio have dwindled to just a few lingering chickadees and nuthatches. However, the squirrels have been very entertaining with all their winter preparations.

In the spirit of autumn, this raven reflects the blues of the sky and the golden light of autumn.

Autumn on the River - plein air landscape by Deb Kirkeeide

"Autumn on the River"

9 x 12 Oil

©2012 Deb Kirkeeide

My thoughts keep wandering to the west. This is the time of the year I would be in Wyoming painting but unfortunately it wasn't to be this year and I miss it.

This painting was from last year's trip. A couple of us set up on (and in) the river to paint one day. I always seem to be drawn to these complicated subjects - this fallen Aspen no exception. After realizing I was "thinking" too much I decided to just let loose and go for it. It's very loose but to me it tells the story and reminds of that beautiful day with good friends and good times. What more can you ask for?

Autumn on the River

$350 Purchase here.

I Sing To The Moon - original raven painting by Deb Kirkeeide

I Sing To the Moon  8x8 Oil SOLD

Ravens and the moon have been on my mind lately. Of course with my fondness for ravens
that should come as no surprise. I also have some bigger pieces in the works along that same theme,
so look for those coming up.

With both subjects wrapped in mystery and magic, this one would make a nice little piece for  the coming All Hollows Eve!

This one is painted on a maple panel and is ready to hang with or without a frame.

Ursa Major - Wildlife Bear Original Painitng

Ursa Major

15 x 23 Oil

©2012 Deb Kirkeeide

Another bear that projects an entirely different feeling. The last one loose and whimsical, this one

with a quiet more serious mood. 

I'm still exploring different techniques and textures and I love how in the process of painting, no matter how much you think you have a preconceived idea in your head, somehow the piece itself dictates the outcome.