Oyster Bank II by Marissa Vogl

36 x 24, oil on canvas.
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This painting is a pair to Oyster Bank III, which is painted from photos I took one of our days kayaking the intercoastal waters of South Carolina. It was a cool windy day with rain off and on. I really like the gray sky against the vibrant green grasses. I use a pallete knife to create dramatic and unique "brush" strokes, which add texture to my work. I have learned to control the pallete knife to get large bold strokes or controlled fine lines. Although I do use my brushes I love how a pallete knife allows me to express emotions thru color application and a more abstract approach to a landscape.

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Indian Paintbrush on the Missouri by Marissa Vogl

 

5x7" oil on panel.

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I live in South Carolina but my heart will always be Montana. This painting is a view of the Missouri River and the highway that runs through the steep canyon walls. I added red flowers in honor of the Indian Paintbrush found all over Montana. It once was an endangered flower, it still might be I am not sure. It is one of my favorite wildflowers of Montana.

These small daily paintings are many things to me. They push me to "just paint", they are a way for me to study color combination and the way the stroke of the pallete knife or brush affects the painting dynamic. This particular painting started out with a Red Oxide wash which is a translucent paint color that allows for a lot of depth when I allow the oxide to show thru the paint. I then mix the majority of my colors I plan on using before I begin painting. This way I can study the affects of the colors together on my pallete before applying to the actual painting. Using only a pallete knife to apply color I am able to get a lot of texture and movement in the paint that adds to the interest of my work.

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"Almost Gone" Abstract Landscape Oil Painting by Marissa Vogl

18"x24" Oil on canvas.

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We just built a new home where I currently look outside to this view. I often struggle with myself and the choices we make. In this case it is the amazing wooded area where we live and the dense population of wildlife that live here with us. This view will soon be developed into homes like ours. I wanted to capture it before it is gone.

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Lara's Pears I

Oil on panel, 5x7
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"Lara's Pears I" is an original oil, small study painting I did in preperation for a larger more abstract pear painting. Many small quick brush strokes make up large dramatic shapes in this painting. I like how such a small range in color choices can make such a large contrast in the light and darks. Also the way the lighter more minty greens shine through the strokes of periwinkle creating the illusion of light filtering through the foliage.

This painting was featured today in a beautiful online treasury titled 'Rain in the Garden'

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