2 New Paintings Finished! December 2012

Hey There Everyone,

I hope your December has been treating you well!  I wanted to share 2 paintings that I recently finished.  One, will look familiar. The painting, "Self Portrait, Rainy Night 2," was a commissioned piece. I already painted "Self Portrait, Rainy Night" in 2009.  Someone wanted to buy the original painting.  I let her know that that particular painting was already TAKEN by my parents and that they wouldn't want to SELL it.  Her answer, was "Paint another one, and I'll buy that one from you." So, I did & she bought it!

"Self Portrait, Rainy Night 2," Oil on Canvas, 24"x18"

The other painting is titled, "Pretty Light." I painted this smaller 12"x 9"piece in about 3 hours.  More of a study.  I love painting children and I wanted to add another painting to my portfolio.

"Pretty Light," Oil on Board, 12"x 9"

I HOPE you LIKE my NEW Paintings! Please leave a comment!

Thanks,
Samantha Fried

New Artwork December 2012!~

Hey everybody,

I have been working on some new paintings (both pastel and oil.)  I am very pleased to share 2 of my finished pieces.  One, is a pastel painting at 12.5" X 5." I know, kind of a wEird size, but it really works for the composition.

Figuring out titles are always difficult, so I was excited about this particular pastel painting.  The title came so easily.  I've decided on "Walk in the Park."  I felt that title was perfect.

"Walk in the Park," Pastel on Paper, 12.5" x 5"

The oil painting is more of what I would call "FAN ART."  Any of you who like Pixar, will understand when I'm saying "Fan Art."  Thanks to my wonderful models Cristen Miller and her beautiful daughter Josephine.  I had fun with this painting and changed a lot from the photo reference.  I changed the hair on both mom and child, the outfits, the stuffed animal, and the background as well.  I hope you like it!  I am still looking for a good title for this painting.  If you have any ideas, please feel free to LEAVE A COMMENT!!

NEEDS A TITLE!  PLEASE HELP! LEAVE A COMMENT!

Thanks for your time! I hope December is treating all of you well!

Another Painting SOLD! December 2012

Hey Everyone,

I am very pleased to announce that I have sold another painting.  The painting that soon will have a new home is titled: "Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe," 9"x12" Oil on Board.  I feel like I'm on a roll, let's hope that I can sell more before the year is over!!

I was super excited so I wanted to share the good news!  Always nice to have something good come along:)

"Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe," Oil on Board 9"x12"

Recently Sold Paintings/Commissions November 2012!

Hello Everyone,

I have some very exciting news!  Recently, I have sold 4 paintings and have been commissioned to paint 2 new paintings as well!  I am extremely happy.  I'm beginning to make money selling my artwork!  I absolutely LOVE to paint!  Not everyone gets the chance to do what they LOVE for a LIVING!  I DO!!!  Really, I have no reason to complain.  Life is good, looking forward to what's next!

I sold "Painted Rose," "Malibu Lake," a quick study of "Crossing Powell & Geary," & "Ozell Hudson Jr."

I am being commissioned to repaint my "Self Portrait, Rainy Night," & "Bald Eagle."
  

"Painted Rose," Oil on Panel, 8"x8"

"Malibu Lake," Oil on Canvas, 12"x12"

"Malibu Lake" Won an AWARD!

Hey There,

I am so excited, I got 3 paintings into the Southern California Plein Air Painters Online show: "On Location." One of my paintings has won an award!!!! "Malibu Lake" has won an HONORABLE MENTION AWARD!!!  I FEEL SO blessed!! Go check out the show at the link below!

http://socalpapa.dailybrushwork.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=99&OID=2&GSID=14

VERY HAPPY!!!!

"Summer Reflections," SOLD!!

Hi everybody!

I am very excited to announce that I sold my first painting at Brights Gallery: Canadian Fine Art!

My painting is titled "Summer Reflections" I feel so blessed!!!  Thank you Diana for buying my painting!  Made my week!

"Summer Reflections," Oil on Canvas, 24" x 20"

3 Paintings got into an Online Show!

Hi everybody,

Southern California Plein Air Painters Association has an "On Location" 2012 Online Exhibition!

I am honored to say that 3 of my paintings got into this show!  Which 3 paintings?  

1. "Lake Malibu," Oil 12"x12" $450.00
2. "Plein Air Painting," Oil 12"x9" $400.00
3. "Bermuda," Oil 9"x12" $400.00

This show is extremely cool.  To qualify, one had to paint the painting "plein air" aka on-sight, from the beginning of the painting to the finish of each painting.  Nothing "in-studio," so that's pretty fun.

What else is really neat about this show is that 100% of the sales of each painting in this show goes to solely to the ARTIST!!! All through PayPal.  How AWESOME is THAT!?!

So, please check out my work and all the other artists' work!  If you want to buy any of the paintings, you will know that 100% of the sales will go to the artist who made that painting!  

Please check out the sight with the link below, there is a lot of great art in the show!

http://socalpapa.dailybrushwork.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=99&OID=2&GSID=14

"Malibu Lake," Oil 12"x12" 

"Plein Air Painting," Oil 12"x9"

"Bermuda" Oil 9"x12"