"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.

"SWEET and SOUR", 10" x 7", Watercolor Original

"Sweet and Sour", 10" x 7", Original Watercolor Painting.  This lovely Sunflowers in blue vase with Lemon still life, was done out my love for flowers.  I LOVE loosly painted impressionistic florals done by a window, where some of the outside can come into the painting. I love sunflowers and was feeling that season wasn't quite long enough so if I painted them it would last forever. I hope you enjoy this piece of fine art, and if you'd like to purchase it, please contact me at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my work. It's been too long since I have updated my blog but will catch up soon.