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

"Skirts" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

14" x 18" Oil on Canvas  $395.00

 

Here's another painting that was started on Tuesday.  It kind of fits with

 my last few figurative paintings of ladies with brightly colored clothing.

I'll put it aside for a few days and make changes after looking at it with fresh eyes.

Inspiration was from another photo taken by "World Traveler Gailen Frysinger.

Please visit http://www.maryopat.com to see more of my work. 

I'll be adding more paintings soon.

Gilbert Art Benches

I have decided to "throw my hat in ring" with other local artists

to create one of many art benches for downtown Gilbert.  An

application process is submitted by the artist. Local business owners

and organizations have the opportunity to select an artist and

will have an input on the design.  The benches will be

a tactile and practical way to bring more art to the downtown area.

The number of benches will depend on how many sponsors

participate. I'll make updates if I'm chosen.  Stayed tuned!

 

 

Art on display

Art at Cholewka Law Office

 

Today I made a trip to the great town of Gilbert to hang a few of

my paintings at the Cholewka Law Office.  The two paintings

on the outside are mine and the painting in the middle is by Barb J.

We placed about a dozen pieces today.  Thank you to the folks at the

law office for being so supportive of GVAL.  After we hung the

paintings we went upstairs to Art Intersection to view the

artwork currently on display.  Art Intersection is a wonderful

addition to Gilbert.  Its nice to have so much local support

for area artists.

 

 

"Three Little Pigs" Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Oil Paintings by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

I couldn't resist painting these little pigs today.  I'll have to wait until the painting

dries before I finish the final details.  The photo used in this painting was
taken from a magazine and won't be for sale. Check out some of my recent work at

http://www.maryopat.com  I'm also on Face Book at

Mary Opat Art

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

"Perfect Peach"  Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Oil Paintings

by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

12" x 12" Oil Painting on Canvas

 

This painting was inspired by another photo taken in Antigua, Guatemala
 by Galen Frysinger, "World Traveler".  Please visit this link:

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

This one will be framed and available soon. Thank you for

visiting my site!

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

"Patience" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by
Arizona Artist Mary Opat

20" x 16" Oil on Canvas
 

Here is a painting that I did over the weekend.  I may look at it for awhile

and make some changes.  I'm starting another painting today with a similar

theme.  It will be a sun-filled painting.  Thanks, Anita for the name suggestion!
To view or purchase my work, please visit this link:

http://www.maryopat.com

my paintings are also on my Face Book page Mary Opat Art

 

"Blanket in Love" Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Oil Paintings by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

" Blanket in Love" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

16" x 20" Original Oil Painting on Canvas

 

I just finished this oil painting today using a photo reference.
Photo credit to Galen Frysinger.

Please visit http://www.maryopat.com for prices

or to see more of my work.  I'm off to start on another

painting.  It will be a colorful one!

 

Sunset Painting

9" x 12" Oil on Panel

 

Here is a small painting on panel that I finished today.

I'll be adding it to my web sites soon.  I'll need to come
up with a name for it first.  Any suggestions
are always welcome!  To view more

of my paintings or purchase, please follow this

link: http://www.maryopat.com

 

July "Blog of the Month"

Check out Janet Clark's blog Pink n Teal.  She paints with frosting to make the most

amazing artistic cakes.  She also happens to be a wonderful person

and my niece!  http://www.pinknteal.blogspot.com

 

 

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

 

12" x 9" Oil on Panel

 

Here is another small painting on panel.  I'm working on six

paintings on panel that are a little looser in style and

that will be available for purchase at the art shows in the fall.

I started this one in a workshop and finished it today.   To purchase or

view my paintings, please follow this link:

http:www.maryopat.com

"Portrait of Alexis" Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Oil Paintings by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

12"x12" Oil on Canvas

 

I've been working on this portrait of my Granddaughter

Alexis for the past few days.  I may make some changes

to it after it dries, but for now I think I'd better

put my brush down.  I sometimes don't know when to quit!

 

You can view my other work by following this link:

http://www.maryopat.com

Gallery Show

Today several members of the Gilbert Visual Art League

met at the Arizona Art Alliance Gallery to set up our 2 week show.

It was my first trip to the gallery and I was amazed at the quality 

and variety of the artwork.  If you happen to be in the area, check

out the gallery at the Pavilions at Talking Stick. 

"Street Reflections #3 and #4" Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Oil Paintings by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

12"x12" Oil on Paper "Street Reflections #3

 

12"x12" Oil on Paper "Street Reflections #4"

Numbers 3 and 4 in a series of subtractive paintings.

To view more of my work follow this link:

http://www.maryopat.com

"Street Reflections #1 and #2" Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Oil Paintings by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

12"x12" Oil on Paper "Street Reflections #1

 

These are the first of a series of four subtractive paintings.  The process

involved prepping a special paper with modeling paste and then painting

a layer of cadmium yellow deep and letting it dry.  A layer of

burnt umber was applied to cover completely and then wiped away

in some places revealing the gold color underneath.  The white lights and

green/red reflections were added last. 

 

 

12"x12" Oil on Paper "Street Reflections #2

 

To view or purchase my work, please follow thi link:

http://www.maryopat.com

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

9 x 12 Oil on Panel

 

Nice to look at when it's 110 degrees outside!

Please visit this link to view or purchase my work. 

http://www.maryopat.com

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

This was painted from a photo using oil paint on canvas.

Please follow this link to view more of my work:
http://www.maryopat.com

June pick for "Art Blog of the Month"

PAINTING BY BARBARA JANECKA

Check out Barbara Janecka's site.  Her use of bright colors blows me away!

Barb works in several mediums including oils, and oil pastels.  

So meet my friend Barb and check out her great art by following this link:  

http:www.barbarajanecka.blogspot.com

"Portrait" Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Paintings by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

This is a portrait that I started a couple of days ago and finished this morning.  

I actually had trouble painting from the same photo earlier, so I trashed that one and started over. 

 The painting has a lot of texture in the sweater that I can't seem to capture in the photo.  I

really need to figure out how to get more accurate photos of my work!
To view or purchase my work, follow this link:
http://www.cfai.co/maryopat

"Shades of Blue" Contemporary Landscape and Figurative Oil Paintings by Arizona Artist Mary OIpat

Here is a painting that hangs in my living room.  I painted it from a photo taken in

Greece by world traveler Galen Frysinger.  If you're curious about life in other

countries, I recommend you check out his website.  It's a well organized site and

easy to navigate.  You'll not only see thousands photos, but also learn

about the history of cities and countries throughout the world.

Here is a link.....enjoy!  http://www.galenfrysinger.com
check out more of my paintings at http://www.maryopat.com

Mary's Pick for "Art Blog of the Month"

At the beginning of each month I'm going offer a link (with permission, of course), to a blog published by one of my friends or relatives.  It may be a personal blog site or a web site from a local business or organization I'm familiar with that supports the arts.  So I'm urging my friends to keep those sites updated!  Look for the first link on June 1st.