Holiday Greetings VL Artists of Texas
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December 2014 Volume 3 No. 12
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Poinsettias in White by Nancy Medina 12X16 oil
Poinsettias in White was created to celebrate the beauty of Christmas, white florals, pastries, twinkling lights, and all the joys of the holiday season. Nancy Medina Flower Mound Art Studio Flower Mound, Texas http://nancymedina.com/
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“Peppy Poinsettia and Pine Cone” Amy Hillenbrand Oil
Sometimes the best Christmas presents of all come in the very smallest of packages. This little wee painting represents some of the small treasures of the season with red poinsettias, nature’s pinecones and a simple package. No bling, but a lot of spirit. www.amyhillenbrand.com
“Cold Snow” Barbara Haviland Oil
I painted both of the snow scenes because I like the snow and wish it would snow like this where I live. Snow reminds me of the birth of baby JESUS.
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“Christmas Reds” Carolyn Hancock Pastel 8 x 8
Christmas Reds provided a head start on building a subscriber base for my first ever newsletter in January 2012. It was a “subscribe to my newsletter” giveaway that found its way to the home of a wonderful friend. http://carolynhancock.com
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“Christmas Wish” Cheryl J. Smith Oil on Canvas
This is a picture of my grandson; he was really trying to decide what he wanted for Christmas. He was a little nervous, but stayed there so he could tell Santa what he really wanted for Christmas. http://cheryljsmithfineart.com
“Santa” Debra Latham Santa is keeping an eye on the little ones because he’ll be making his list pretty soon. Let’s hope your name is not on the Naughty side. http://debralatham.com
“Cupid” Deran Wright
(Right)
The model was my son at age 3. It fits in with my general fascination with classic mythology. The arrow point is wickedly sharp, because sometimes, unfortunately, love hurts. It is 15” tall, and about 11” wide, on a 6” granite base. www.deranwright.com
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“In Emmy’s Room” Ed Crumley “In Emmy’s Room” was a painting I did for my granddaughter Emeline. I pulled together some of her toys and things around our house she liked to play with, and in the center, placed one of her baby photos. Some items were old Christmas toys. http://www.edcrumley.com
“Christmas Gift” James Loveless 16 x 20 Oil on Canvas
This painting is of my granddaughter. She was born around Christmas and we call her our “Christmas Gift”. http://www.jamesloveless.com
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“Little Red Poinsettia” by Joan Eure Picture it!! Holiday smells are in the air, as we are running here and there. It brings lots of memories of childhood times. Grandma and Grandpa coming in with gifts and Christmas chimes. Now the last gift is wrapped in gold paper, and is laid beside the burning tapers. Grandma opens the small gold package, with that beautiful red ribbon that matches. As she sees the small miniature painting, tears start to form in her eyes. She looks at me and said, this is the best surprise. http://joaneure.com/
“You Said You Wanted a Car” Janet Broussard http://janetbroussard.com
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“Poinsettia” Judy Mackey This painting of the poinsettia is rich with deep colors and texture. I loved painting this with thick layers of paint and the palette knife to give life to this Christmas flower. http://www.judymackey.com
“Christmas Ornaments” by Kristine Kainer Oil 6 x 6 inches The tree is finally decorated and a chill is in the Texas air! These vintage ornaments originally adorned my parents’ freshly cut Christmas trees over the years. Many broke and are memories in photo albums. A few survived, though--including these silver and red balls. They now have places of honor in my home (and are carefully stored after the holiday season!). www.kristinekainer.com
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“Christmas Wreath� Judy Wilder Dalton
8 x 8 Oil on Panel This Christmas wreath was painted by memory in a very abstract impressionist style. I enjoy pulling the colors and shapes from memory to represent the emotions and feelings of the subject. www.judywilderdalton.com
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“Christmas Mansion” Kyle Wood 5” x 7” ,Oil
“Christmas Jewel” Kyle Wood (Right) 5” x 7” ,Oil
“Christmas Mansion” is one of favorite Christmas Scenes of all times. This is a local scene from my hometown in Terrell, Texas. Every Christmas for the past ten years or so, I have driven by this beautiful white mansion, decorated with Christmas Wreaths and Electric Candlers in the windows. The decorations are rather simple, but profound on this beautiful classical style home. Of course, I had add the snow to bring out the Christmas Spirit.
“Christmas Jewel” is a still-life painting of an ornament from our Christmas Collection. I loved how the glow of the Christmas Lights and nearby lighting from a closet played on this Jewel. Out of all the ornaments we have, this is one of my favorites.
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“A Bright Moment on a Dreary Winter Day� Patsy Lindamood Oil
Going through my painting images I came across this tiny red cardinal. With his bright red feathers, he stood out in the winter landscape and definitely cheered the silence with his presence. http://wildthingsartwork.com
Christmas Time, Melissa Torres Acrylic 8 x 8
Poinsettias are one of my favorite things about Christmas. www.melissaatorresart.com
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“Texas our Texas� Laurie Pace Photography
Most of my art is painting done with a knife and oil paint. As an artist I realized the importance of my camera in capturing the things to paint in the studio. This picture captured the beauty of a winter holiday in Texas. http://lauriepace.com
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“Forrest Santa” Leada Wood Watercolor
Forrest Santa was reproduced for my Christmas cards one year. I saw a big banner in a store and thought he was so cute and fun that I wanted to paint him. www.leadawood.com www.leadawood.com/blog
“Christmas Angel” Leada Wood (Right) Watercolor Christmas Angel was created for an exhibition at the Heritage Museum, with an angel theme. I used an old masters angel and put it in a different setting. This painting is watercolor and gold leaf. www.leadawood.com www.leadawood.com/blog
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“Aspen Snow” Roseanne Snyder 18 x 24 Oil on Canvas
The silence of snow falling in this Aspen forest is the symbol of peace on earth. roseannesnyder.blogspot.com
“Special Delivery” Suzy Pal Powell Watercolor
Each year I try to do a new snow person Christmas card. I love bikes and I though a snow kid delivery a special gift would be a good idea. http://suzypal.blogspot.com
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“Blue Dachshund Christmas” Vernita Bridges Hoyt. Watercolor and Ink, 9x9 inches
I paint homeless dogs to help various rescue organizations. “Blue Dachshund Christmas” was selected as the official Christmas card for Coast-to-Coast Dachshund Rescue (CCDR) in 2009. This long-haired blue dachshund is celebrating a first Christmas with her new family. http://www.txsauce.net
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“Christmas Poinsettia” Barbara J Mason Pastel
In it’s center, beyond the Christmas Poinsettia’s extravagant leaves, you will see the hidden inner floral beauty of this plant magnified. www.dragonflystudiocreations.com
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“Jack in January Snow” by Rebecca Zook With the winter sun warming his fur, this jackrabbit bounds through a rare Texas snow on a crisp January morning. http://RebeccaZook.com
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“Tree Lot� by Kristine Byars Oil 12 x 16 inches
I still get goosebumps when I pass a Christmas tree lot at night. Like magic, the day after Thanksgiving, they pop up on some nromally bare corner or parking lot, magically twinkling with loosely strung lights. A favorite family excursion! www.wildwood-studio.com
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“Poinsettia� Judy Wilder Dalton
8 x 8 Oil on Panel Finding Art in Life and Life in Art
This Poinsettia was painted by memory in a very abstract impressionist style. I enjoy pulling the colors and shapes from memory to represent the emotions and feelings of the subject. www.judywilderdalton.com
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