Anne Marie Propst

Diagonal Line Landscape

2012-02-12T15:57:00.000-05:00

I am reading Edgar Payne's book entitled "Composition of Outdoor Painting." It is always recommended by landscape workshop artists. It is extremely helpful in finding the composition that works for your art and your vision. In an effort to learn and improve (we all want that!), I am going to paint a landscape from each of his compositional types. This one is the diagonal and is entitled "Downhill". This is an 8 x 10 somewhat tonalist painting.

For sale at my website or Etsy shop

Point - A Cold Wax Painting

2012-02-05T14:33:00.000-05:00

Artists have many choices of mediums or additives to change the way paint is manipulated and the way it appears when dry. One choice I discovered recently is Dolands Cold Wax. It is basically a wax product that can be used for abstraction and impasto effects. It also leaves the finished painting with a beautiful matte finish. When totally dry, it can be rubbed with a soft cloth to add a sheen.

The attached painting, Point, is done totally with cold wax medium, oil paints and a palette knife. The strokes are buttery soft. The medium also allows for gradual value changes. I did three paintings with the wax before I got the hang of it. I hope you enjoy seeing this unique medium at work.

8 x 10 inch cold wax and oil painting on linen board - for sale at Etsy shop.

Tie My Sash

2012-01-24T16:48:00.000-05:00

Two little girls get ready for dance class. Tie My Sash is an 8 x 10 inch impressionist figurative. This painting is for sale at My Etsy Shop.

Lotus Chef

2012-01-09T14:11:00.000-05:00

This is a larger painting for me. It is 12 x 16 impressionist painting with an abstract background. It is so hard for you to see the abstract strokes but that is my favorite part.

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Boxer

2012-01-08T18:30:00.002-05:00

Don't know the dog, but just liked the sincere look he gave me as he walked by. This is a 9 x 12 inch Boxer (for sale at Etsy) -

Cherry Lemon Sundrop #2

2012-01-03T17:43:00.000-05:00

I did one on this subject matter a while ago and thought I would try it again using an old Sundrop bottle. For those of you who aren't familiar with Sundrop, it is a wonderful caffeine filled soft drink that originated in my hometown... Concord, NC. If you put cherry and lemon in it you get the classic drink!

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New Painting entitled "Blessings"

2012-01-01T14:45:00.000-05:00

12 inches square

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New Original Painting entitled "Loved"

2011-12-30T17:06:00.001-05:00

My hope is that this child makes you think of the beautiful look in a child's eye when they are loved and content. This is an 8 x 10 inch original painting on linen. This is for sale at my Etsy and my website.

This is "Loved" -

Original Painting Entitled TOMBOY

2011-12-29T16:43:00.002-05:00

For Sale at my Website

This 8 x 10 is "Tomboy"

Fluffy White

2011-12-26T08:48:00.000-05:00

This is a small 6 inch square painting that was a commissioned Christmas gift.

Wishing All My Blogging Friends a Happy Holiday

2011-12-19T20:05:00.000-05:00

Thank you for following my blog and my artwork. It has enriched my year to have you in it! Hope you all have a joyful holiday season!

Anne Marie

Destination

2011-12-12T07:57:00.000-05:00

6 x 6 inch square palette knife painting

This is new in my ETSY shop

ETSY Sale Until December 25

2011-12-09T09:14:00.000-05:00

Use Coupon Code "Merry" at my Etsy shop to get a Christmas discount on every single painting.

Hats Off Santa

2011-12-08T16:47:00.000-05:00

6 inch square for sale at My Etsy

Santa #7 - SOLD

2011-12-03T17:05:00.000-05:00

8 x 10 inch oil on panel with palette knife

Santa Claus Portrait

2011-11-27T14:20:00.000-05:00

Happy Holidays from another of my Santas!

Saint Nicholas

2011-11-26T14:06:00.000-05:00

An old fashioned take on Santa Claus. I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving and are looking forward to the Christmas holiday.

Old Saint Nicholas

2011-11-23T17:17:00.000-05:00

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving and a start to our Christmas season as well.

Rooster Portrait

2011-11-18T07:31:00.000-05:00

6 x 6 inch oil on board - can be framed or sit on easel. For Sale at Daily Paintworks auction.

Gentle Ben

2011-11-12T20:12:00.000-05:00

I think most artists will agree that babies are hard to paint. I hope I did this precious baby boy justice. This is 10 month old Ben Propst.

Accepted into the Randy Higbee Gallery Fall Show

2011-11-10T18:14:00.000-05:00

I am so thrilled to have just learned that these two pieces are accepted into the prestigious Randy Higbee Gallery Fall Show. It is being held at the gallery in Los Angeles, California. All the works are six inch square pieces. This is a great day!

Santa #4

2011-11-08T07:34:00.000-05:00

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9 x 12 inches

Santa without his hat!

2011-11-05T15:42:00.000-04:00

6 inches square - show entry

Birthday

2011-11-04T18:33:00.000-04:00

12 inch square painting

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A Simple Doll

2011-10-31T12:16:00.000-04:00

9 x 12 inch oil on panel - palette knife portrait.

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Santa #1 - A bit early...

2011-10-30T11:00:00.000-04:00

I know it's just Halloween, but the snow and the cold made me think of the holidays. With that, I decided to try my hand at a 12 inch square Santa Claus. This is a palette knife painting on birch wood panel.

Swimming Dog Series #3 by Anne Marie Propst

2011-10-28T15:57:00.002-04:00

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The Stretch

2011-10-23T16:05:00.000-04:00

6 x 12 inch contemporary impressionist ballet pose

For Sale HERE

Bad Eye

2011-10-17T08:22:00.002-04:00

Six inch square for show. Now its time to work on Christmas commissions!

Great Dane

2011-10-16T17:00:00.001-04:00

Six inch square painting for sale at auction at this link.

Destination

2011-10-14T11:41:00.000-04:00

6 inch square palette knife painting. Contact artist for purchase information.

Motherhood

2011-10-12T19:11:00.002-04:00

6 inch square painting done for a show submission. Palette knife only.

October Moonglow - Sold

2011-10-09T18:16:00.001-04:00

6 x 6 inch square painting celebrating pumpkins, fall weather and Halloween! For Sale at Etsy.

On Golden Pond

2011-10-09T16:44:00.000-04:00

5 x 7 of Golden Retriever in the series of swimming dogs. This one is for sale at my Etsy Shop.

Baby Pool

2011-10-02T15:45:00.000-04:00

6 inch square dog swimming painting in oils with palette knife for show.

Spiffy

2011-09-23T08:47:00.000-04:00

This 5 x 7 inch part of the swimming dog series will be for sale HERE

White Water

2011-09-22T08:10:00.000-04:00

8 x 10 inch palette knife painting for show - series of swimming dogs

Elder Statesman

2011-09-21T12:37:00.000-04:00

Another in the series of swimming dogs... another for an upcoming show. (8 x 10 inches)

Cooling It In The Lake

2011-09-20T16:29:00.000-04:00

This is an 8 x 10 inch palette knife painting. This will be in a show for a month in Concord, North Carolina.

Splash Doodle - CAG Judged 2011 Show

2011-09-17T17:46:00.002-04:00

8 x 10 inch palette knife painting of a Labradoodle enjoying a swim.

Peaceful

2011-09-15T08:11:00.000-04:00

This is an 8 x 10 inch painting of a peaceful scene including horse and pasture.

"Heidi", NFS

2011-09-10T17:39:00.000-04:00

8 x 10 inch oil on linen

Pathway

2011-09-10T14:03:00.000-04:00

This is my homework in a class I am taking on painting trees with Deborah Paris. This is a 12 x 16 inch study.

Red or White

2011-09-02T16:06:00.000-04:00

A tonal pastural scene of two horses grazing in Hendersonville, NC. The tones are subtle and soothing.
The size is 16 x 20 and this will be sold through my web site.

Plump and Plumper

2011-08-25T08:42:00.000-04:00

This is a 9 x 12 inch original painting for sale at my Etsy shop. Glowing pigs in the sunset lighting.

Landscape Class

2011-08-23T17:32:00.000-04:00

Busy with a landscape class from a wonderful tonalist artist, Deborah Paris. This is my tree for the day! Charcoal on paper.

Carriage Is Coming

2011-08-15T17:06:00.000-04:00

This is an 8 x 10 inch oil on panel.

For Sale HERE

Dinner Salad - A Bunny Rabbit Painting

2011-08-10T19:13:00.000-04:00

This is a 6 x 12 inch painting that has vibrant back lighting. This is for sale at my Etsy Shop.

Southern Living - another piece for upcoming show

2011-08-08T16:34:00.000-04:00

Basket weaver in Charleston, South Carolina - piece is 8 x 10 inches oil on Raymar panel.

White Wine - Cherokee Cellars Gallery

2011-08-07T18:41:00.000-04:00

I am pleased to have this painting at the Cherokee Cellars Gallery and Winery. This is a new gallery at a winery in Murphy, North Carolina. I am pleased to announce this gallery representation in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. If you are in the area, stop by and have a glass of wine and enjoy the art gallery.

Setter

2011-08-06T10:25:00.000-04:00

This is a portrait of an English Setter. I wanted to do a Setter to help make people aware of a great organization, Another Chance for English Setters. Goggle it and you will find profiles of some wonderful dogs that need a good home. Last year, I used this organization to adopt our Setter, Archie. This painting is for sale. Email me if you have interest.

Race No More - Art Show Entry

2011-08-03T17:41:00.000-04:00

Juried Art Shows are always fun but a bit stressful as you can always be denied entry. This is my entry into a show that is dealing with cultural issues. As many of you know, greyhounds that race are not always treated well in that culture. Once their racing days are over, they are thrown away with little regard. The need to adopt these gentle creatures is great. They only want love. These two will race no more (hence the name) and are now pets who are loved. We will see whether it is chosen or not. Either way, it makes a statement here.

Tea Time

2011-08-03T07:36:00.000-04:00

Great way to start a day! 6 x 12 inches oil on masonite. www.artannepropst.com

The Blacksmith

2011-07-30T17:18:00.001-04:00

The Blacksmith

8 x 10 inch oil on linen board

NFS

New Website

2011-07-29T08:14:00.002-04:00

I have redesigned my website with the use of Fine Arts Studio. Scroll down and to the right where the photo states "my website" and take a look!

Daily Paintworks Floral

2011-07-24T10:15:00.000-04:00

Daisy floral was part of this week's daily paintworks challenge. It is being auctioned at that site. For link, hit here

It Never Rains in Southern California (SOLD)

2011-07-17T13:21:00.000-04:00

12 x 12 inch square painting - oil on linen. Loose strokes plus varied edges. SOLD

Fresh Fish

2011-07-15T15:02:00.002-04:00

Old truck in front of Litchfield Beach restaurant. 6 x 12 inches oil on masonite. For sale at my Etsy.

Marsh Solitude

2011-07-13T10:52:00.000-04:00

This is from a photo of the marsh at Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The size is 6 x 12 inches oil on mdf gessoboard. This is for sale at Etsy - www.etsy.com/shop/propstanne

Cad Red Light

2011-07-04T11:06:00.000-04:00

The Daily Paintworks Challenge of this week is to paint what you paint with!

My supplies sit in front of a stained glass panel. This is an 8 x 10 inch oil on linen.

Can be purchased at this site by auction.

Tomatos and Okra

2011-07-02T17:08:00.001-04:00

Tomatos and Okra with Jar is an 8 x 10 oil on linen

For Sale by contacting the artist or by auction at dailypaintworks

Two Slices

2011-06-26T15:26:00.000-04:00

This is a standard 8 x 10 inch original oil painting with a classical still life subject matter. For sale by auction HERE

Tangerines in Blue

2011-06-21T14:11:00.001-04:00

8 x 10 inch original oil on linen

Auction Here

Cool Reflections of Summer

2011-06-19T10:11:00.000-04:00

This is a 6 x 12 inch original oil on masonite board. The painting was done as part of the Daily Paintworks Challenge by Carol Marine. To purchase this painting, it is being auctioned at the DPW site which has a link on the right hand tab of my blog.

Onions and Kettle

2011-06-13T20:32:00.000-04:00

I admired a simple still life set up by Qiang Huang recently and decided to try to replicate the setup and see if I could do a good job. Of course, my onions were a bit different but similar! I enjoyed the simplicity of the setup and had a great time doing this. Thanks to Qiang Huang for the inspiration.

One Apple - Original Oil Still on the Easel

2011-06-11T19:38:00.001-04:00

This is a 6 x 12 inch still life in muted colored vases, but the apple stands out with beautiful reds, corals, and golds. This painting is being auctioned at the DPWorks site

Peach Pickings

2011-06-06T12:00:00.000-04:00

Found this great easel for larger paintings. Think the latest oil looks great on it. This is a 12 x 12 inch format, original oil. The grays and the peaches mix well I think. For sale HERE

Mattie, a Tribute

2011-06-03T12:56:00.000-04:00

This is a commissioned portrait in memory of a wonderful chocolate lab that the Caldwell family lost too soon.

Paintings Look So Great When Framed Correctly

2011-06-01T20:37:00.000-04:00

These two frames are among my favorites. I wanted to show you what a difference a frame makes. The cows are in a floater from King of Frames out of CA. The still life is in a gold plein air with liner from a local frame shop. When buying original art, remember to spend the time and money on a good frame. It is a wise investment.

In Celebration of Memorial Day

2011-05-30T10:36:00.000-04:00

This painting will be displayed at the Brick Wall Gallery in Concord, North Carolina later this month and in July. The gallery will be featuring works of art that have our nation's flag at the core of the subject matter.

Original Oil entitled Red

2011-05-28T10:12:00.000-04:00

The edges are soft and the colors are reds and golds in this romantic still life. The size is 12 x 12 inches and it is for sale here.

Her Pink Hat

2011-05-21T14:38:00.000-04:00

Acrylic on Linen 12 x 12 inches

For Sale at ETSY

Palette Knife Still Life

2011-05-21T08:49:00.000-04:00

This is an acrylic 12" square still life painting now at my Etsy Shop.

Honorable Mention - Juried Exhibition

2011-05-17T18:08:00.001-04:00

I am so excited and wanted to share my joy with my blogging friends. The attached painting entitled "Oranges" won Honorable Mention at the Juried Show held at the Depot Brick Wall Gallery this month in Concord, North Carolina. What a great surprise and honor!

Don't you love the colorful old beach houses?

2011-05-14T17:03:00.000-04:00

12 inch square painting entitled "Coast"

Join Me at the Piedmont Pastel Society Juried Show

2011-05-14T08:54:00.000-04:00

This pastel painting is one of my works in the show opening at Presbyterian Hospital Matthews next week. The show is sponsored by the Piedmont Pastel Society. Beautiful pastel works will be on display in the hospital's lobby.

Original Fine Art entitled Pepper Lime Still Life

2011-05-13T17:21:00.000-04:00

I love the way this one turned out. It is loose and free and very painterly. The size is 5 inches square. The colors are subtle but rich. It is acrylic on gessoboard and for sale here. There is a companion painting for this one as well.

Red Pepper Pot

2011-05-10T16:25:00.000-04:00

This is a little painting with a lot of punch! The reds really pop from the canvas.

Painting is 5 x 5 inch. The frame is courtesy of Photoshop magic.

To see more images or for purchase information, go HERE

Painting Giveaway Winner has been chosen and notified!!

2011-05-07T16:59:00.000-04:00

Thank you to Leslie Saeta for her suggestion to use random.org to

choose the winner of my painting giveaways.

Thank you to all who entered and I will do it again soon.

Happy Mother's Day to All

2011-05-06T23:42:00.000-04:00

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend in which you celebrate this special holiday - a celebration of the love of a mother and her child.

Etsy Finds Featured Painting Today!!!

2011-05-03T20:05:00.001-04:00

This is a painting in my Etsy shop that was picked to be an Etsy Finds
feature today. Wow!!!

I am thrilled with this honor!!!!

Sunflower (Acrylic painting)

2011-05-01T10:48:00.000-04:00

Sunflowers is a 6 x 6 inch original acrylic

For purchase information ...go here

Brick Wall Gallery, Concord NC

2011-04-30T20:20:00.000-04:00

This painting is entered into a juried show conducted by Cabarrus Art Guild, Brick Wall Gallery

Concord, North Carolina

Piedmont Pastel Society Spring Show

2011-04-29T08:29:00.000-04:00

May 14 - June 4

Presbyterian Hospital Matthews -Lobby

Matthews, North Carolina

Curtain Call by Anne Marie Propst

What's In The Bucket?

2011-04-25T14:06:00.002-04:00

9 x 12 inch oil on linen panel

Soft colors in blues, pinks and greens

For Sale At ETSY

Happy Easter to all...

2011-04-21T20:34:00.002-04:00

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday weekend. Happy Easter and thanks for viewing my blog. I

FREE PAINTING DRAWING IN MAY

2011-04-17T15:31:00.003-04:00

To enter, simply follow me here and you will have a chance to win this painting entitled, Family Flock.

Family Flock (5 x 5 inch)

Can be used in frame or easel.

Twoty Fruity

2011-04-16T11:13:00.000-04:00

6 x 8 inch oil on linen board for sale at Etsy

Chicken Scratch - A DPW Challenge Painting (Sold)

2011-04-12T17:10:00.001-04:00

This week, the challenge to artists was chickens. The challenge was posted by Carol Marine. If you haven't checked out her art, please link to her on my Artists I Admire portion of this blog. If you would like to see how other artists interpreted the challenge, link here! This one is a 5 x 5 inch square little painting that will fit on an easel or can be framed.

I found an amazing artist who makes handmade wooden frames and sells them in Etsy. You can see one of his frames on a posting of my painting "Hot Stuff" at my Etsy. The frames are just beautiful and one of a kind. So, I am enjoying these small paintings and seeing them in the frame just is gorgeous.

To buy Chicken Scratch, just go to this link!

Original oil painting entitled "Hot Sauce"

2011-04-10T16:32:00.001-04:00

5 x 5 inch oil on gessoboard

Can be framed as shown above or sits on a table easel

Purchase information here

In Memory of "Si"

2011-04-09T13:05:00.000-04:00

This is a commission for a friend who had to put her beloved dog to sleep this week. She and her family have lost a dear friend. I was so nervous about doing the precious dog justice. I hope that I did.

Rabbit Food

2011-04-06T18:23:00.000-04:00

Guess I am in the mood for Easter. I have had an Easter Bunny nutcracker for a long time and got it out and came up with this unusual still life. I think it turned out fun! Not sure about the background, so fellow artists, let me know if you have a better idea. Happy Easter and Spring friends!

Oranges - A Vibrant Still Life

2011-04-04T18:25:00.000-04:00

This may be one of my all time favorites. It just painted itself! Love the vibrant colors. It is now at my Etsy but is just off the easel so will take a while to dry.

Bessie & Bertha, an oil painting!

2011-04-03T21:55:00.000-04:00

This is one of my favorites. Notice the shrimp colored background sneaking through. Love that!

This is for sale at my ETSY

6 x 8 inch oil painting on canvas

DPW Challenge

2011-04-03T18:36:00.000-04:00

Carol Marine and her husband David have developed the Daily Paintworks Challenge. This is a great place to browse and buy original artworks by very established professional artists and up and coming artists alike. The latest challenge was a photo Carol took from a trip to Germany. The previous challenge is also still in play and the benefits of that auction are all designated as aid to Japan. Here is my challenge entry. Follow this LINK to see the beautiful works.

Small Works on my Easel

2011-04-02T16:38:00.000-04:00

I thought I would show you what a messy artist I am. I am working on several small paintings in the 6 x 6 and 6 x 8 inch range today. As you can see, the easel is a mess as am I! But, the mess makes me really happy. LOL!!!

Odd Man Out

2011-04-01T19:26:00.001-04:00

This is an original oil 6 x 8 inch still life. For sale when dry at my Etsy shop. Enjoyed the simplicity of this painting and the beautiful corals against the blue. My rescue dog, Archie, was a big help as he was sleeping under my feet the whole time I was painting...except for the million times I got up to let him out and in to chase a few birds and squirrels.

Two by Two

2011-03-27T11:06:00.002-04:00

This is a bright and cheerful painting - oil on linen. It is an original oil painting with vibrant greens and deep reds. It is 6 x 12 inches and ready for framing. I Photoshopped a frame in so you could see what it would look like.

Two by Two

Anne Marie Propst

6 x 12 inch oil on linen

TO PURCHASE

Plum Pretty

2011-03-26T18:37:00.001-04:00

Palette Knife painting still life - 9 x 12 inch original. This will be for sale at my ETSY!

Painting Auction to Benefit the Japanese People

2011-03-24T19:18:00.000-04:00

I wanted to share a link with my blogging friends. Below is a link to over three hundred original artworks by very talented artists. They are auctioning their artwork for the benefit of those who are suffering after the tragedy in Japan. I will place one for auction after this weekend of painting. This is a great opportunity to do some good and to get amazing art as the bonus.

AUCTION FOR JAPAN