Brande Arno Art

"Adirondack V", 6 x 6 inches, Oil on Panel Another Adirondack inspiration painting.  I'm really loving the combination of lake waters, assorted rocks and the backdrop of evergreens. On another note, I'll be participating in the 6th annual Billsboro Winery Plein Air Festival.  This is a 4 day event that features artists who come from pretty far away.  In case you don't know, Billsboro Winery  is quite involved in supporting the arts and oh yeah...Vincent Aliperti makes great wine!  I always look forward to this event.   

5 x 5 inches, Oil on Board Today, when I started this painting, it was bright with snow and sunny outside.  A few hours later, its windy, dark and raining!  Almost direct opposites.   This shack is located in a village close to a restaurant that is a favorite in the community.  A small stream also flows by.  I originally painted it plein air about 5 years ago and after it dried, I scanned then printed a black and white copy to check the values.   On Saturday, I did a complete studio clean-out and found the old value study.  Decided to make a small painting from it taking a little more artist licence than I did back then.  

February Morning 16 x 20 inches, Oil on Board with Palette Knife   May I wish you a peaceful holiday season.  I have finished all my commission work and I look forward to a blessed week with my granddaughter.  I plan to return to the studio in early January...but  I might be at the easel for one or two more pieces before we ring in the New Year!  - God Bless America -Brande

5 x 7 inches, Oil on Board with Palette Knife http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/brande-arno/miles-square-view/105253     I spotted these Evergreens on the way home from an appointment a few years ago.  When I got back to the studio, I grabbed my Plein Air kit and drove right back to make this painting.  So even though its a few years young, I decided it's time to post it.