"PASTEL PRETTY", 7" x 7". Watercolor Sketch

"PASTEL PRETTY", 7" x 7", Watercolor Sketch. This little painting was an exercise in sketching with my watercolors. I imagined some daisies and set out to sketch rather quickly. I did it in my own impressionistic style which seems to come naturally to me. I hope you like it and it is available for sale. Please contact me if interested on my email arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thank you

"NASTURTIUMS", 14" x 10", Watercolor

"NASTURTIUMS", 14" x 10", Watercolor Original. I LOVE Nasturtiums and have wanted to paint these for a long time. It was quite an undertaking with all those busy flowers and vine stems. These flowers were growing in my back yard some time back and luckily I captured it with my camera. My Father loved this flower too as I think it reminded him of days gone by with his parents. It is an old fashioned flower which brings nice memories. I painted this in my own impressionistic style and hope you like it. It is available and if interested you may contact me at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thank you, Eleanor

"BLUE BOAT", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas

"BLUE BOAT", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas. This painting reminds me of so many boats down at the harbors of Southern California. I've taken many photos of boats because I love the nautical look and like to paint them. I was also trying to capture the shine on the water and the far off colors of the sun reflection. This was painted in my own impressionistic style and I hope you enjoy it. This boat painting is available and the price is $100. I will include a stand up small decorator easel which looks wonderful for these small oil paintings

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"VIEW FROM the WINDOW", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas

"VIEW FROM the WINDOW, 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas. This painting came about as I looked through the kitchen window, enjoying a few tall trees out back. It was so enjoyable and I started to paint. This is what I came up with in my own impressionistic style. It was small and quick, but very enjoyable, putting my mind to another creative place. I hope you enjoy this, and if interested the cost i $75. You can reach me at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net I can get you a nice frame in gold or black if you ask. Thank you, Eleanor

"FIELD of IRIS", 8" x 8", Oil on Canvas (Available)

"FIELD of IRIS', 8"x 8". Oil on Canvas. Iris have always been near and dear to me from my childhood. My Mother use to plant iris bulbs in many colors way out in the back yard. The colors graduated from one to another, just like I would imagine Monet had in his garden. This is the first time I have painted them in a long time and it was fun to do. I painted them in my own impressionistic style in Gamblin and Rembrandt artist oil paints. I hope you enjoy the painting, and if you'd like to purchase it, the price is $ $150. I can get you a lovely frame at my cost in either black or gold, Just let me know. My email address is arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for looking. Eleanor

" CALIFORNIA POPPIES", 6" x 6", Oil (Available)

"CALIFORNIA POPPIES", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas. I love California Poppies, and basically all poppies. I look forward to the season when they come out and cover the ground with a blanket of orange. My parents taught me to appreciate poppies and ever since then I have paid attention to them. Great for ground cover in a less watered area. I had taken a photo of some and this is how this painting came about. I painted it in my own impressionistic style and hope you like it. If interested, the price of this painting is $100. I can get you a lovely frame in either gold or black at my cost if you ask. Thank you and enjoy! Eleanor

"THE TALE of the GIANT MEYER LEMON", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas

"THE TALE of the GIANT MEYER LEMON", 6"x 6", Oil Painting. This painting is a whimsical breath of fresh air for me. For some reason I really found the humor in this one. I started out painting the Meyer lemon I had set up before me and then got carried away and quite enjoyed that time away from reality. In some ways it made me think of Van Gogh but then not really. I see the humor in many things but it might just be me..ha If you'd like to purchase this fine art piece it will be $75. It could fit nicely on a small decorative easel or I could also get you a lovely frame at my cost, if you are so inclined. Thank you, Eleanor Erickson Hargrave, Artist

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"RED BARN in the COUNTRY", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas (Available)

"RED BARN in the COUNTRY", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas. This little barn painting was done from a photo I took down in Fallbrook of the gorgeous old barn located at Myrtle Creek Nursery. I've loved it for a long time and have painted and sold an oil of it which was larger. It went to a lovely couple at Mayacamas Winery and Vinyards. I painted it in my own impressionistic style which seems to come natural to me. I love old barns and just had to paint this one again. If you'd like to purchase it, this painting is for sale at $150.00 I can get you a lovely frame at my cost or it could be put on a decorative easel. Contact me at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thank you, Eleanor

"COCK of the WALK", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas (Available)

"COCK of the WALK", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas. As a child I often spent summers in Montana with my family. There were lots of horses, cattle and barnyard animals. So much fun to see the animals and take pictures with my Baby Brownie camera. My love for painting developed later but I have always had a love for the colors and personality of the animals. Yesterday, I just had to try my brushes at a rooster. I named him "Cock of the Walk".. I painted him with Rembrandt and Gamblin artist oil paints and I enjoyed the time painting. If you are interested in purchasing this painting, the price is $75. I can get a very nice frame for you at my cost or else it can sit on a decorative easel. Contact me at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thank you, Eleanor Erickson Hargrave, Artist

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"DESERT ROSE", 8"x 8", Oil on Canvas (Available)

"DESERT ROSE", 8" x 8", Oil on Canvas. This delicate "Desert Rose", transpired when I took a good look at this beautiful and delicate rose. I normally paint the full and more fluffy roses but this one got my attention too. I loved the simple delicate way this sheer rose portrayed in my oil medium. The leaves were fun to do as a contrast to the delicate rose. If you are interested in purchasing this painting, the price is $175 unframed. I can get you a fine frame in black or white for my cost which should be $35 to $36.. Shipping FREE in US. Thank you, Eleanor Erickson Hargrave. Artist

"JUST THE TWO OF US", 8"x 8", Oil on Canvas

"JUST THE TWO OF US", 8" x 8", Oil on Canvas. This painting transpired long ago when I was young and developed a love for boats. Particulariy sail boats with those billowy sails blowing in the wind. Just the nautical look is so clean and fresh to me. I painted this in my own impressionistic style which seems to come naturally to me somehow, for which I am grateful. I use Rembrandt and Gamblin artists oil paints. I like the glow on the sunlit water and hope you find enjoyment from it. This is picture number #6 in the Leslie Saeta painting challenge. If you are interested in purchasing, the cost is $185, free shipping in US. I could get you a wonderful frame in black or gold at my cost for $35 or $36. If any questions, just email me arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thank you, Eleanor Erickson Hargrave

"STRAWBERRIES", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas (Available)

"Strawberries", is a bright and whimsical oil painting. I have painted strawberries before because I love the look of them, and find the carton most interesting to paint. I painted this from a photo however I would love to paint them from life too, but don't have any strawberries. I am painting 30 paintings in 30 days so there is a push to find fun things to paint. I painted them in my own impressionistic version and used Gamblin and Rembrandt artist oil paints. If you are interested in purchasing this painting, the cost is $125.. I can get you a nice frame for $36 dollars and put it in for you. Shipping will be free for you in the US. My email is arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for looking, Eleanor

"DOCKED in BALBOA", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas (Available)

"DOCKED in BALBOA", was painted from a photo I took in Balboa. I love the nautical shores of Southern CA. and often had gone down there to shoot more pictures and get ideas. I have painted this one before and enjoyed doing it so much I wanted to try it again for this painting challange. Thirty paintings in thirty days..whoa! I used Gamblin and Rembrandt to paint this is my own impressionistic style on canvas. If you would like to purchase this, the price is $125, unframed. I can get you a very nice frame for about $35 dollars. Just let me know if interested. Arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thank you very much, Eleanor

"ALL TIDE UP", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas

"All Tide Up", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas. This boat painting came about while I was having a day at the beach, Alamitos Bay to be exact. We went to a hamburger cafe on the bay, and many would tie up their boats and come in and eat. The children would often come in their Sabots, which was a beautiful site to see. I wanted to paint this one using many different colors in the water and boats, using my own impressionistic style. I used Gamblin and Rembrandt artists oil paints and painted on a small canvas, trying to paint 30 paintings in 30 days for Leslie Saeta's painting challange, which will be fun and a great learning time. If you enjoy this boat painting, the cost is $150. I will be happy to get you a nice frame at my cost. The frames I am thinking about come to about $36 dollars, shipping included. Just let me know. You can reach me at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thank you.

"COUSINS", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas (Available)

"COUSINS", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas. This oil painting came to my mind as I walk through the produce section of the market and saw a huge display of beautiful apples. All kinds and colors, shining and waiting for me to put them in my basket. I chose three of my favorites, Gala, Delicious, and Pippin. I brought them home and arranged them in a ceramic dish, and started to paint. I used my Gamblin and Rembrandt artists oils and it was a fun time. I paint in my own impressionistic style which seems to come naturally to me. I hope you enjoyed this and if you would like to purchase it, the price is $125. I can get you a very nice frame at my cost if you just let me know. The frame comes in black or gold but I think black would be best for this painting. Please send me a note at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net if any questions.

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"SUNNY SUNFLOWERS", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas

"Sunny Sunflowers", 6" x 6", Oil on Canvas.  This oil painting of cheerful Sunflowers was painted yesterday as my first of 30 paintings I hope to do in 30 days. This challange was inspired by Leslie Saeta as a way of artists to join together to further learn and have fun.  She is just amazing and has a great talent and knowledge of marketing. I know it will be fun and I hope to learn something valuable.  I have painted this painting before from a photo I took of the still life. It was so cheerful and I wanted to paint it again, not something I usually do. I painted it in my own impressionistic style with Gamblin and Rembrandt artists oil paints. I love the whimsy of the petals and even of the underside of the the flower on upper right side. I hope you enjoy this and if interested in purchasing, please contact me. The price of this painting is $165.00, with free shipping in the US. It is unframed but I will get a nice frame for you at my cost, about $35.00, if you ask. Thank you for stopping by.