tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90999916870187599832024-03-21T21:09:17.234-07:00Mary Opat ArtLife is Art...Paint Your DreamsMary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.comBlogger309125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-33635229613460589012022-11-02T09:10:00.001-07:002022-11-02T09:10:00.168-07:0030 days of Watercolor<p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b> 30 Day Challenge</b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8qT85aMv0OcX9Rpo4gcuWMvApBsaPrn4ZOOXRrN2i9tzw7XHMDqpVfTPyGdGwe7lp15VlMalD9XSlLVEo5rV7IruovyQk1wM25UYN4pVRe7voocncHS6PYNkeVg1qWSQCpOH8imyGWgPenDpuQihpnGuPa5smZKiYerQ6c5v4KSPctKbi0AA7CcMFxQ/s2272/20221026_091751_HDR_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1966" data-original-width="2272" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8qT85aMv0OcX9Rpo4gcuWMvApBsaPrn4ZOOXRrN2i9tzw7XHMDqpVfTPyGdGwe7lp15VlMalD9XSlLVEo5rV7IruovyQk1wM25UYN4pVRe7voocncHS6PYNkeVg1qWSQCpOH8imyGWgPenDpuQihpnGuPa5smZKiYerQ6c5v4KSPctKbi0AA7CcMFxQ/s320/20221026_091751_HDR_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>OK folks, this is the first day of my 30 day watercolor challenge. Watercolor is truly a challenge for me. Watercolor is temperamental. The paper needs to be the correct dampness to create the mixing of colors on paper, slight fuzziness, or sharp edges when wanted. Since a color laid is a color played, a great deal of planning is needed before you start. </p><p>Years ago I took a three day watercolor workshop from Andy Evansen in Lanesboro, MN. Andy is known internationally and happens to paint in the loose, relaxed way that, in my opinion, watercolors are meant to be used. </p><p>Check back at the end of my 30 day self-challenge on November 25th to see what I've created. 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He was so proud of his accomplishment (with a little help from Grandma), that he wanted me to take a photo to send to Mom and Dad and I just couldn't resist drawing from that reference photo. He makes me smile! <br /><br />I do portraits in Oil, Graphite, or Charcoal. Click on Mary Opat Art above to visit my website. Thank you for looking! Visit me <a href="https://www.maryopat.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></p>Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com0San Tan Valley, AZ, USA33.177294 -111.54683014.8670601638211579 -146.7030801 61.487527836178849 -76.3905801tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-22643220298854872812021-05-10T13:23:00.001-07:002021-05-10T13:40:26.520-07:00Cactus Flower Oil Painting "Desert Delight" by Arizona Artist Mary Opat<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCiv0-0RLHdBuyy9iaciWb45DeGxp2DTJmSCXBEmig5RkzUD0vKIRGcZD3UGrBjLR4c-fEDxYpt2Ksx0RHGuaBlJp_pgfJH_BaTS7-1_NK-MLaq6KkhY63Y6Zd-WkWiMtfbidT-naRbN9/s1972/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1972" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCiv0-0RLHdBuyy9iaciWb45DeGxp2DTJmSCXBEmig5RkzUD0vKIRGcZD3UGrBjLR4c-fEDxYpt2Ksx0RHGuaBlJp_pgfJH_BaTS7-1_NK-MLaq6KkhY63Y6Zd-WkWiMtfbidT-naRbN9/w304-h400/1.jpg" width="304" /></a><br /><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: center;">"Desert Delight" Original Still Life Painting <br />by Arizona Artist Mary Opat<br /><br />14" x 18" Oil on Linen Panel $315</h4><div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Thank you Lynn Morgan for the use of you reference photo!<br />This painting is available on my website <a href="https://www.maryopat.com/workszoom/4157752/desert-delight#/" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3></div><p></p>Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-17675659052831716842021-05-03T11:41:00.002-07:002021-05-03T11:41:57.010-07:00"Tangerine Tango" Colorful Still Life Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9vp5mSB38axjbDclCPW5rmRoc7o3AFXnshF6Mj94ssRIMVwtbmZy5QvLyjcllhVCbixf5XdOQN6iMrCmQgtMA5TNm7jK-LUn9hHNFbFdTg-hUYTNzxR8Es_zYqfR053MAg2RH-C84kUb/s2048/Tangerine+Dance+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1573" data-original-width="2048" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9vp5mSB38axjbDclCPW5rmRoc7o3AFXnshF6Mj94ssRIMVwtbmZy5QvLyjcllhVCbixf5XdOQN6iMrCmQgtMA5TNm7jK-LUn9hHNFbFdTg-hUYTNzxR8Es_zYqfR053MAg2RH-C84kUb/w640-h492/Tangerine+Dance+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Tangerine Tango" Still Life Oil Painting by</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Arizona Artist Mary Opat</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">18"x14" Oil on Linen Panel</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed putting some texture on this colorful painting.<br />The rich contrasting colors were fun to work with. This<br />original painting is available to purchase on my</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: large;">website <a href="https://www.maryopat.com/workszoom/4147760/tangerine-dance#/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Thanks for Looking, Mary</span></div></div>Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-75118980699385877152021-04-26T10:10:00.002-07:002021-04-26T10:18:24.248-07:00Beauty in the Desert Cactus Flowers by Arizona Artist Mary Opat<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0JJuwj6OPf9tESfL4R4K7TzRW1iyJa7mR9A12uBT-yFNbzerJ6lgDLR_vweLOSClHAeRj2lMZR5R0TeukyDhYS9BiyhoMvrlRUl8WKD9dZE8bd9mYGCfuyinNBAy1k8X4JZ5e-LjJWzt/s2048/Beauty+in+the+Desert+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1578" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0JJuwj6OPf9tESfL4R4K7TzRW1iyJa7mR9A12uBT-yFNbzerJ6lgDLR_vweLOSClHAeRj2lMZR5R0TeukyDhYS9BiyhoMvrlRUl8WKD9dZE8bd9mYGCfuyinNBAy1k8X4JZ5e-LjJWzt/w494-h640/Beauty+in+the+Desert+%25282%2529.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">Beauty in the Desert by Arizona Artist Mary Opat<br /><br />14" x 18" Oil Painting on oil primed linen panel. The painting is <br />sold unframed and is available for sale on my website <a href="http://mopat.fineartstudioonline.com/portfolio-viewer?collection=96777#lg=1&artworkId=4137065" target="_blank">HERE</a> <br />Thank you for your interest!</h3><p></p>Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-41434928119386587612021-04-19T12:27:00.002-07:002021-04-19T12:27:14.209-07:00Colorful Flower Painting, "Picked for You", by Contemporary Arizona Artist Mary Opat<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtQ9rKhfJ0ukFMZ3I6hPnD4fSLMdSLJf9mCuIpqK51SDaF1wLPOIjRkKUMzIHf-j8B4z5TtZze2tewlkLeCDszMnOsjWP1ZQ7qbOxzZfdbrpi29OvnxX5noImO8hYePpumqMD8_SujGTw/s2048/for+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1628" data-original-width="2048" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtQ9rKhfJ0ukFMZ3I6hPnD4fSLMdSLJf9mCuIpqK51SDaF1wLPOIjRkKUMzIHf-j8B4z5TtZze2tewlkLeCDszMnOsjWP1ZQ7qbOxzZfdbrpi29OvnxX5noImO8hYePpumqMD8_SujGTw/w640-h508/for+blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">14" x 11" oil on oil primed linen panel by Mary Opat, $195 Unframed</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can view and purchase my original painting <a href="https://www.maryopat.com/workszoom/4123724/picked-for-you#/" target="_blank">HERE</a><br /><br />Thank You for Looking!</div></h3>Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-87683338241554786592019-10-05T11:59:00.000-07:002019-10-05T11:59:50.995-07:00Hello friends, Long Time!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-79615508194485887012018-06-19T09:43:00.000-07:002018-06-19T09:43:14.037-07:00We're Confused!<br />
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A couple of months ago I was invited to submit my work to a
gallery show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Call for Art asked
artists to submit only paintings in the “contemporary style”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There seems to be a lot of confusion in the
art world over the use of terms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Actually, Contemporary is a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">period</b>,
not a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">style</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">or movement.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
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A contemporary painting can <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">representational </b>(represents actual objects or subjects from
reality), <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">abstract</b> (takes subjects
or objects from reality and presents them in a different way), or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">non-objective </b>(takes nothing from
reality).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With hundreds of words to
describe art styles and dozens of words to describe art movements, it’s no
wonder that people are confused.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many
times artists themselves aren’t sure what words to use to label their own
art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Below are examples of these three types of art. Marian and Sharon are members of a group blog called EVA Gallery that I also belong to. You can follow our group, by visiting our blog. Click here </span><a href="https://evaartgallery.wordpress.com/">HERE</a></div>
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<a href="https://maryopat.com/workszoom/1916947">"Reach for the Sky" Representational art by Mary Opat</a></div>
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I like to keep one thing in mind when purchasing original
art for myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I buy art that appeals to me from artists that appeal to me</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The labels aren’t important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Art comes from the heart and soul of the
artist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you purchase original art,
you are inviting a little piece of the artist into your home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My hope is that with all of the disposable
wall decoration available today, the resurgence of valuing hand made over mass
produced will continue to grow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need
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<br />Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-14945697352063519352018-05-09T15:28:00.000-07:002018-05-09T15:28:52.820-07:00"Rose Rising Explained"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Putting paint to canvas is easy for most painters. Putting the thoughts that prompted the painting into words is sometimes not so easy! While showing my recent painting, “Rose Rising”, I’ve been asked many questions, such as, “What was your inspiration”, and “What is the meaning behind the name”? At the time, I had no words. Since then, I’ve given it some thought.</div>
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The style for the painting is “Quantum Leap”. Quantum Leap is the moment when reality forms from scattered protons, electrons, and neutrons to achieve clarity. A snapshot in time, taken between what is known and what is imagined.</div>
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For this painting, I thought about the transition from body to spirit. The return from <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">spirit in body</span> to <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">pure spirit</span> is represented by the swirl of material particles encircling the model. The protecting angel wing speaks to her ascending soul, as does the peaceful look in her eyes. Society has given a number of meanings to the red roses in her hair, so I leave that up to the viewer.</div>
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Not being a writer by nature, I apologize in advance for any unpolished blog posts I may write. I credit my son, Phillip, who is a writer, for penning the explanation of my style “Quantum Leap”. He took my rambling and condensed it to three sentences! I have completed four paintings in this style and have a few more in the planning stages. I was so pleased that <a href="https://www.maryopat.com/workszoom/2489373">"Rose Rising"</a> took the Best of Show honors in the recent Gilbert Visual Art League Juried Show and Sale! Please feel free to visit my <a href="https://www.maryopat.com/">website</a> . I’d love to hear from you!</div>
Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-72393772267073171292018-03-04T11:42:00.000-08:002018-03-07T11:53:26.944-08:00"Tangerine Beauty" Still Life Flower Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've always loved iris and this orange color is my new favorite! I'm pretty sure the real flowers wouldn't like our Arizona climate, but I can hang as many paintings as I want around the house! If you would like to purchase or check out my other paintings, please click <a href="https://www.maryopat.com/workszoom/2652982">HERE</a></div>
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year with 79 paintings accepted from 31 artists. I'm so grateful to be part</div>
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Cheap Joe's Art Supplies, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, and</div>
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Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-43593659332959419482018-02-17T15:31:00.000-08:002018-02-17T15:31:06.388-08:00Caution, oil painters!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mary Opat Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421140342971735539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9099991687018759983.post-74156787353373754302018-02-17T15:20:00.001-08:002018-02-17T15:20:15.273-08:00"Rory" Original Equine Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're in the area and interested in coming to the opening reception,</div>
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<b>and 14th from 9am to 4pm. </b> The theme is local</div>
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history, cowboy culture, Apacheland, or Native American. That limits me</div>
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<b>If you haven't been to the annual event, you're missing out!</b></div>
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"Life's a Peach" Still Life Oil Painting by</div>
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I love the color of peaches. The slightly fuzzy skin gives them a</div>
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such a soft look. This painting is perfect hanging on a wall in your frame, or</div>
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sitting on a shelf. It's available on my website by clicking <a href="https://www.maryopat.com/workszoom/2590611">HERE</a>.</div>
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"Regal" Horse Portrait by </div>
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I purchased quite a few 10x10 linen panels recently. They are just</div>
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This small oil painting can be framed for hanging</div>
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or placed on a shelf. The color on my monitor looks</div>
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more purple than in real life. Follow this <a href="https://www.maryopat.com/workszoom/2587924">LINK</a></div>
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This had to be one of the highlights of my trip to France. It was a visit to the cafe</div>
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I took over a thousand photos while in the Provence region. The colors</div>
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