Portrait of Payton and her Horse

 

Portrait of Payton and Her Horse by

Arizona Portrait Artist Mary Opat

 

I've put the final touches on this one.  I hope she likes it!

You can view more of my work at http://www.maryopat.com

Commissions are welcome.  Thanks for visiting my web site. 

 

Progression Painting days 3 and 4

This was a short painting day.  I feel that the paint needs to dry

before finishing Payton's face and putting in the final shadows

and highlights.  View some of my finished paintings at

http://www.maryopat.com and thanks for visiting my blog page!

Day 4 and I'm pretty close to finished.  As always, I need
to step away for awhile and look with fresh eyes. 
Happy Tuesday!

 

progression days 1 and 2

I decided to post my progress on this day by day.  This is

day one.  Pretty rough, but I'm happy with the composition so far.
If you start to recognize the darling little girl in this painting at
some point, don't tell, it's going to be a surprise for her!

It's the end of day 2 and I've started some detail work.
Time sure flies when you're having fun!

"Goose, Goose, Duck! " Contemporary Water Scene by Arizona Oil Painter Mary Opat

"Goose, Goose, Duck!" Original Landscape Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

14" x 11" Oil on Canvas

 

I took the photo used in this painting in Davenport, IA while

visiting my sister, Pam.  I was amused when I realized that

the geese were swimming in the opposite direction and

it reminded me of the game we played as children, Duck, duck, goose.

To view or purchase my paintings, please follow this link:

http://www.cfai.co/maryopat http://www.maryopat.com
Thanks for visiting my blog page!

"Boat Houses on the Mississippi" Contemporary Landscape River Scene by Arizona Oil Painter Mary Opat

"Boat Houses on the Mississippi"

 River Scene by Arizona Oil Painter Mary Opat

This painting was inspired by a photo taken by my niece and
wonderful photographer, Kristin.  The photo was cropped and the colors were
changed a little to resemble late afternoon lighting.
 

Please follow this link to view more of my work:

http://www.maryopat.com

 

 

"Off to the Fair" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Off to the Fair" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting

by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

11" x 14" Oil on Canvas 

 

Thank you for visiting my blogsite.  The inspiration for

this painting was from another photo by Galen Frysinger. 

The paintings I'm working on today are both Mississippi River scenes.

It's been awhile since I've painted water and it's a nice change. 
 

You can view more of my work at http://www.maryopat.com

 

 

Horse and Owner Contemporary Equine and Figurartive Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

Horse and Owner Contemporary Equine and Figurative Oil Painting

by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

14" x 18" Oil on Canvas

 

Here is example of pet and portrait combinations.  Please click here

to view more of my work http://www.maryopat.com

Commissioned work is welcomed.  Thank you for visiting my site! 

 

August pick of the month

This month check out the wonderful art of Jean Turner Smith.   She

paints in oil, pastel and watercolor and is a master of all.

You can visit her site by following this link:

http://www.jeanturnersmith.com 

"Freedom" Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Oil Paintings by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Freedom" Contemporary Equine Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

20" x 16" Oil on Canvas $450.00

 

 To view more of my work, please

follow this link http://www.maryopat.com .  Thanks for

visiting my blog!

"Sandie" Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Oil Paintings by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Sandie" Contemporary Horse Portrait by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat 

 

14" x 18" Oil on Canvas

 

I've decided to paint a series of horses and this is the first one.  I was going

to try for a loose effect, but I think it goes against my nature. 

Maybe the next one!  This painting has been SOLD.
Visit http://www.maryopat.com to

see more of my work.