This & That ... summer re-runs!

ART WORK REWIND!
Summer Re-Runs in Case You Missed

ORIGINAL OILS

AVAILABLE

details of each painting is found in links below images.

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Helping Rescues 100% Donations thru 2012

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Available oil link below:

Last of the Day ~ details here!

Available oil link below:

New Work Gallery ~ details here!

Available oil link below:

Desert Rose ~ details here!

NEW WORK GALLERY ~ details here!

WILD WOMAN

10x10

oil on canvas

100.00

your choice of rescue receives donation!

HAPPY AS A PIG

8x10

oil on canvas

100.00

your choice of rescue receives donation!

Available oil link below:

CHOOSING SIDES ~ details here!

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Available oil link below:

BAR & GRILLE ~ details here!

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Available oil link below:

House For Rent ~ details here!

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Available Oil link below:

HIGH SEAS ~ Link to Details

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thanks for looking!

If you see something you like...Just email me to purchase:

 carolchretien@aol.com

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MORE NEW WORK TO  COME

Stay tuned!

Work In Progress...sneak peek...and a reminder!

Some Sunday work...

spent the morning dabbling in other media then finished the morning working on these two

8x10

OILS On PANELS

both works in progress.

Ribbon Dancer

Tea & Fortunes

Questions, Comments or Reservations:

carolchretien@aol.com

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STOP ANIMAL ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK

thanks for helping artists help animals

(Dancing Across the Bridge)

by

Carol Chretien

When the sun shines....I paint!

Simply Asian Apple-Pears

9x12

oil on canvas panel

These Apple-Pears were absolutely delicious.

There is nothing like them.

The best of both worlds.

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Courtyard Cats

9x12

oil on hardboard panel

This piece is almost done...just want to let the cats dry a bit and see if they need a tweak!

It was so fun painting this one. I just have been sitting with it between sessions and enjoying the creative play.

Of course, should they sell, they will benfit rescue.

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If you have an interest in them and would like to purchase or reserve...

email me: carolchretien@aol.com

Otherwise...thanks for looking!

Peace and cheers!

Carol

Easel Update: Work in Progress...take a look!

Pepper Pot

(newest work in progress)

This is not a great shot but it is also in the early stage of work.

Small 8x10 still life...enjoyable challenge for me.

This is on a panel.

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Summer Wind

(almost finished)

8x10

oil on canvas mounted panel

I posted this on Facebook yesterday after finishing for the day.

Nice response to it. And...my husband said WOW...that is always a nice comment coming from him. Appreciated. :o)

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This painting will help Bristol Friends of Animals Shelter, Bristol RI

should it eventually sell when I post it finished.

It is a pleasure for me to base paintings on Emmi as my model and still feel the connection to her as I paint.

Sometimes I just use her pose, sometimes her coloring, sometimes a true representaion.

The main thing is even from the Bridge she is still an inspiration and a practical helper to those animals in need still trying to just get a chance at a life by being rescued and rehomed. The sale of my artwork of her helps to do that.

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All my work in 2012 that sells goes to Charity 100%

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There are paintings still available for sale to help rescue.

Just scroll through my posts here on the BLOG

or visit my website at this LINK:

CAROL CHRETIEN ~ ORIGINAL OILS & PRINTS

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I will be updating that1 site this week.

email me if you have any questions!

carolchretien@aol.com

thanks

Carol

On the Easel...update... WIPS!

Here we go! this was work from Saturday June 2nd. Take a peek!

This new garden painting has a way to go...it is much sunnier in person than this image.

I am debating on adding some animals ...it seems to tell me it might work. Unsure of that direction at this point...I am letting it evolve. It is oil on masonite panel 9x12. So far I am happy with it.

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These Asian Apple-Pears were quite delicious...yes, I ate them. Shared them with Lizzie in fact. LOL.  It is about 3/4's done...this was the second pass. I Love still life and would paint it endlessly but I admit...I do love painting animals because of the life in their eyes so I try to mix it up. This painting is actually high key light and in the final pic I hope to get a better image. But this one I love and could live with it if I have to!

wink wink

It is 9x12 oil on a canvas panel.

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This white rose is another of those great exercises for me. When I paint subjects like this I get totally lost in the work. It is very much a meditation. I spend a lot of time making minute and subtle color decisions that will make or break the painting. Going for the inner glow, the labyrynth of the petals, the mandela of the rose. White roses, my favorite, represent the spiritual element.

This is oil on Ampersand panel.

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So that is what I have worked on so far this weekend and today is another day of painting. New pieces to follow.

thanks for looking.

Anytime you think you would like to reserve a painting you see posted before I list it for sale...email me: carolchretien@aol.com

or if you have any other questions or comments or want to say hello!

All proceeds of sales in 2012 are 100% donations to a non-profit rescue.

peace & cheers!

Carol



New Work on the Easel...

New pieces on the easel:

The first is on masonite...new experience for me...not sure if I like the support of hard board vs canvas.

I seem to be a canvas person.  But it is interesting painting on this surface.

may try out a couple more.

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The second is the Lion I started last week. This painting was reserved as soon as I posted the Work in Progress that means that there was a request to purchase and they have first option when it is done.

That painting will be made available in Print on my website when finished.

House for Rent

8x10

oil on masonite panel

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King of Cats

12x12

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

(reserved for sale)

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I have several in progress floral paintings 5x7 postcard sized oils currently in the works as well.

ALL MY ARTWORK SALES UNTIL THE END OF THIS YEAR ARE

100% DONATIONS TO CHARITY

with all proceeds going to help homeless animals

in non-profit rescues.

Thanks for looking.

Email me with any questions or to purchase paintings

carolchretien@aol.com

or for PRINTS or AVAILABLE PAINTINGS

http://www.carolchretien.com/

Choosing Sides ~ new work + a preview.

New work right off the easel and a work in progress.

5x7

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

CAROL CHRETIEN

100.00

available to help

Willing Hearts Dalmatian Rescue

100% donation to the rescue when sold

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Work in Progress

High Seas
oil on panel
CAROL CHRETIEN
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This morning I started this one, above is the first pass.
Another enjoyable one for me. As much as I love painting still life
I also love painting water.
I have done countless sea scapes with Dalmatians in them but this one is just the sea and a foggy sky.
It will be done soon.
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Thanks for looking. If you want to email me with questions or comments
carolchretien@aol.com
peace and cheers!

PREVIEW...and more!

Studio Updates!

The first two paintings are new again...I should say I went back and did a second look and reworked these two paintings. I never gave up on them, I always liked them and they didn't seem to interest anyone.

So...back to the easel they went and I like them even more now. If they find a home with someone else ...even better!

they are also listed on my web site

www.carolchretien.com

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The last painting (see below) is On The Easel and is a work in progress.

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ON THE HALF SHELL

8x10

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

CAROL CHRETIEN

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125.00

with 100% of the sale to help

WILLING HEARTS DALMATIAN RESCUE

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SEA SHELL & BEADS

8x10

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

CAROL CHRETIEN

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125.00

with 100% of the sale for

WILLING HEARTS DALMATIAN RESCUE

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WORK IN PROGRESS

My latest Angel / Rainbow Bridge painting is in the works

this oil is 11x14

and as yet to be completed but you can see where I am headed.

The puppy is a mixed breed and represents all puppies who end up in the arms of angels.

The Angel is still showing herself to me.

I am still not sure what I am going to do with the background yet.

Anyway...wanted to share this with you.

I may make this into prints when done.

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I am also working on some mixed media paintings that are fun and interesting and have CATS in them.

So the work continues and I am ever grateful for your interest in my work.

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thanks for looking!

contact me anytime or just say hi!

carolchretien@aol.com

What's On The Easel? Variety!

Sharing some work in progress is always fun for me...these are in varying stages of completion and all currently on the easel. Thanks so much for looking!

Under the Autumn Moon

is a doggy noire for Fall...the story of two friends wandering under a rising moon at the farm.

In a state of near completion this will soon be offered to assist

Cascades Beagle Rescue.

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Early in the Morning

This oil is in a very early stage and my plan for it is to convey the promise of sunrise with my favorite breed (Spots have yet to be placed) catching the early rays. Enjoying the different colors

for this seascape from my usual blues and greens. Like Dalmatians waiting for adoption there is something about the colors of morning that convey hope.

Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay inspired this one.

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A Gift for the Season

Ah yes...Oscar my little Muse (Pam A's Boy) has the most expressive eyes...I love the light in his and his winsome expression...can he be resisted?

The colors of the season will surround him.

He will be helping Coast To Coast Dachshund Rescue.
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Store Up Your Treasures

A new oil still life in one of my favorite subjects that I just enjoy painting.

It is for my pleasure of working through the puzzle of patterns, reflection, transparency, light and shadow.

This is play time for me.

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Thinking about a special gift? Considering a Commission?

email me!

All of the above will be available soon.

If you have a desire to purchase and want to reserve in advance

and wish to know more about them

Please just email me.

carolchretien@aol.com

All my work will benefit a charity.

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Stay Tuned!

Updates and then some...

Ok...these are done for all intents and will just need to get a tweak maybe if there is a need when I look at them tomorrow. For now it is "Back To The Beach" as I finish up the little friend making Dal Pup in the sand.

I really have a mardi gras themed piece nagging at my brain (it's the Muse but I am resisting) so that may be started later today...Or I will be finishing my 2 fish paintings.

So much to paint...so fast the time goes....

STAY TUNED! More to come! and as always....my heart felt gratitude that you are even looking.

With a Crystal Vision

Just coming off the easel.

"Crystal Visions"

This is one of those little 5x7 simple pieces that hope to make you smile.

It will be offered for sale soon.

In the Winner's Circle

( detail )

NEW OIL ON CANVAS!

INSIDE THE WINNER'S CIRCLE

8x10

The latest piece of art that will soon be listed to assist an

ART HELPING ANIMALS

supported rescue.

soon to be auctioned on Ebay.

Wishing on the Moon

COMING SOON!

this little 5x7 oil is on the easel along with several new pieces of still life.

visit carolchretien.com for all available work.

thanks for looking in!