23 : Sleepy Bunch

Sleepy Bunch  |  Flanegan  |  8"x 16" oil on wood panel 

22 : Wiseguys

wiseguy |  Flanegan  |  6"x 6" oil on wood panel  | sold

Wiseguy had just woken up from his mid-morning nap and I thought it amusing that -1- he acknowledged his shadow on some level and -2- that his shadow seemed equally engaged. Which made me wonder...who was the real wiseguy here - my horse or his fair weather friend?
Some paintings flow more easily than others and this was one of them. You may become quite attached to the inspiration or the memory which is not a good thing if you're a working artist.
So last Saturday when I shared a booth with Sol'stice Gallery at the Dripping with Taste Wine and Food Festival and displayed this painting to sell, it was more difficult than I had anticipated. As it turned out - selling it was the best of all scenarios. A couple of collectors, who have become my dear friends, gave Wiseguys a loving home.

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"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."
- Marcel Proust

21 : Sundae Evening

Sundae Evening |  Flanegan  |  6"x 6" oil on reclaimed wood panel  | $90 + s|h

The sky has more blue in this photo than what I see on my panel - maybe because I shot it outside - cooler light source. Any other painters out there paint earlier in the day (lighter or brighter) than what they see? This field was more subdued, but I love this raw sienna straight out of the tube right now. Like caramel...time for some ice cream.


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20 : Henry's hillside

Henry's hillside |  Flanegan  |  6"x 6" oil on reclaimed wood panel  | $90 + s|h

17 | 18 | 19: fresh start

fresh start  |  Flanegan  | (3) 2.5" x 3.5" oil on reclaimed wood panels  | $150 + s|h

fresh start 1 | Flanegan | 2.5" x 3.5" oil on reclaimed wood panel | $55 + s|h

fresh start 2 | Flanegan | 2.5" x 3.5" oil on reclaimed wood panel | $55 + s|h

fresh start 3 | Flanegan | 2.5" x 3.5" oil on reclaimed wood panel | $55 + s|h

Another fun fun fun Daily Paintworks 'Paint It Small' challenge posted by painter, David Lloyd.  I really enjoy painting minis...and they're so collectible!

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16: Gate Keeper

Gate Keeper  |  Flanegan  | 12"x 12" oil on re-purposed wood panel  | donation

*11 August - Save the Date*
The 'Fetching Art' fundraiser will benefit the new Austin Dog Alliance center being built in Cedar Park. As their event draws near, more info will be available on their website. This painting of Sonny will be included in their silent auction and a giclee reproduction will be displayed in the ADA's new digs.
What a joy it is for our community to support this organization!

15: Basset Wader

Basset Wader  |  Flanegan  | 6"x 12" oil on re-purposed wood panel  | $225

proper documentation...technical quirks remedied...for now.

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