Randi's Oil's

Hand Made Wool Rug

2011-03-20T13:40:00.000-05:00

This is my first finished hand made rug - it is about the size of a kitchen mat - it took me 4 months to finish and I really enjoyed the process - It is made with 100% wool and hooked on a linen backing - a labor of love - this a really relaxing art to do when I get home from work I am usually too tired to paint - but I could hook in front of the TV - and relax

Onions ? - Weekly Challenge

2011-02-06T13:11:00.000-06:00

2 / 6x8 panels

oil

This is a weekly challenge that is posted on the Daily Paintworks web site - I am going to try and do the challenge every week - - It will keep me painting and what a great thing to do with a bunch of artists - !! Yep this was an onion I was painting - Carol said it would get easier with each one - but I am not sure that was my experience - my last one was the worst - oh well - I enjoyed the challenge for sure !!

Grizzly Mood

2011-02-06T12:59:00.001-06:00

8x10

oil on panel

We went to the San Antonio Zoo last week (me and The Marines) had a really lovely day - I think I was most impressed with this guy his claws were huge and I love the color of the rocks he was sitting on - but I feel like I never really get that color right - someday I will.

Bunny Pillow

2010-09-19T10:03:00.000-05:00

Bunny pillow

Made from strips of wool , burlap and fabric

I had so much fun making this pillow for my friends Kelly and Matt who are about to have thier first baby - I had wanted to do some sort of fabric art and I met a women recently who created these, she taught me how and the I became obsessed immediately - it is incredibly relaxing and fun to do

Inks Lake

2010-09-10T08:08:00.000-05:00

Oil - 24 X 34

I experimented quite a bit with this painitng , I painted larger and in layers - waiting for one layer to dry before doing the next - it was interesting but I didnt know when to stop - felt like I could have just kept working on it forever, but I couldnt because I am donating this one to The Building Bridges event and I needed to finish !!

Big Sur Barn

2010-01-18T10:10:00.000-06:00

16 x 12
Oil on board/canvas
My friend Ali and I went camping in Big Sur a few month ago - I didnt have my paints with me but I did have my camera - I came back and painted this from memory and the photo. Barns just might be my favorite subject to paint.

Canadian Geese layover in Lake Tahoe

2009-12-13T09:18:00.001-06:00

8 x 10

Acrylic on Board

"Canadian Geese Layover in Lake Tahoe"

This was the second acrylic I did while in Tahoe

Camp Richardson Hotel

2009-12-06T10:59:00.001-06:00

24x18 Acrylic on canvas

Camp Richardson Hotel

This is first acrylic painting I have ever attempted - and I cant say that I enjoyed the process, I only brought acrylics with me to Tahoe thinking that they would be easier to travel with. Acrylics are so different than oils so I think I am going to re-do this one in oil and expereince how the different mediums feel when doing the same painting - Tahoe is paradise, it truly is the perfect place, I didnt bring my plein aire easel so all the paintings were done from photos and done indoors - not half as much fun but at least I painted while I was there. I also got to expereince seeing a Tahoe Bear family - I was in the car they were being a Bear family in the woods - they were too cute for words and of course I didnt have my camera - There was a mamma bear and her 2 "large cubs". I feel blessed that I got to see them - because I know people that have lived there their whole lives and have only seen them once or twice.

Road to Pokeney Farm

2009-11-19T13:33:00.003-06:00

7 x 6 oil
Carol and I painted on Saturday and we only got one painting in - here is mine.
Carol wanted to paint this scene - I wasnt sure at first but I am really glad we did - it ended up being a lovely scene and the scene really was a great composition - without a lot of thinking or eliminating anything.

Ariel's beach

2008-05-26T13:32:00.004-05:00

18 X 24 - oil on panel - I did this painting for Ariel - my girlfriend Shari's oldest girl , Ariel sent me a photo that she wanted me to paint - at first I was like oh no - I cant do a beach - but then right when I started it - I started to have fun with it - and the time flew - I really like the way it came out - and I must say I am proud of this one - thanks for the idea Ariel !! I hope you enjoy it - Happy Birthday

German Barn

2008-05-26T13:27:00.004-05:00

6X8 - oil on panel - I took a photo while we were in Germany a few years back - the colors in my paiting are little more mellow. Germany was a lot of fun to visit

little Lake Tahoe

2008-05-26T13:22:00.004-05:00

SOLD

6X8 oil on panel
I love this spot in South Lake Tahoe it is a little cove where folks hang out and sun bath - there is an esturary here - where lots of wild life hang - very cool and very colorful

Novia Scotia Barn

2008-03-23T12:41:00.005-05:00

6X6 oil on linen - $75.00 - SOLD - email me for purchasing options

This place is a beatiful well kept secret - if you are ever wondering where do I take a nice peaceful vacation Novia Scotia is a place to consider

Where Soul Meets Body

2008-03-23T10:04:00.004-05:00

SOLD

20 X 24 oil on canvas - $475.00 Available - email me for purchasing options

Lake Tahoe , one of my favorite places to be - this is a view from above the lake on a lovely trail

MMM Apples

2008-03-23T09:48:00.003-05:00

SOLD

6x8 oil on Canvas - I painted this little guy at at work shop with Carol and Karin - what a great day !! -

Long walks and Long shadows

2008-01-29T16:50:00.003-06:00

SOLD
12X16 oil on canvas

this couple was all bundled up for a long walk in Lake Tahoe such a beautiful place all you want to do there is hike - this was toward the end of our hike - I was tired by then and ready to pack it in but snaped this shot and I am glad I did

My Idea of Heaven

2008-01-27T09:00:00.000-06:00

I so enjoyed this hike in Estes Park Colorado - it was the perfect day - and there is no place I would rather be, hiking with my best friend in the Wilderness.

"I've got Colorado on my mind"

2007-11-10T08:05:00.002-06:00

SOLD

14X11 oil on linen - $325.00 Available - email me for purchasing options

I painted this 11x 14 oil on linen from a photograph we took on a recent trip to Estes Park Colorado, it was a beautiful day and a great vacation. I will always remember this walk that Mark and I took and I am so happy I did a painting of it - evertime I look at the painting - I can think of that place, that day , those sounds and smells.

"The Sound of Running Water"

2007-09-02T15:59:00.000-05:00

Sold at Auction
There is this little creek near my house - a place I would have loved to have played at when I was a kid - and obviously still do - I stayed as long as I could painting this - then it just got too hot - I took a picture and finished the piece in my studio.

"All We Need is a Bird"

2007-09-02T15:54:00.000-05:00

This painting is a little bigger than I usually work - I enjoyed painting the flower - and I still love this little bird house - I love Bird houses

"Little Bird House"

2007-09-01T09:26:00.000-05:00

Click here to bid on "Little Bird House"

I really enjoyed painting this guy - I felt that it becuase I liked the subject matter it was just a joy - I also learned from Carol Marine that remixing your colors really makes for a dynamic painting -

"Up on the Hill"

2007-08-06T07:40:00.000-05:00

I painted this little sketch quickly yesterday afternoon - the clouds were so beautiful - I certainly did not do them justice but I did have fun !!

"Layers upon Layers"

2007-08-06T07:35:00.001-05:00

I enjoyed painting the layers on this onion

"Backyard color"

2007-08-05T22:15:00.000-05:00

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I recently purchased an online lesson book from Jerry Fresia, Jerry owns a school in Italy that I plan on going to someday - someday .... anyway his lessons were inspirational and you should see his paintings

2007-08-05T22:11:00.000-05:00

Here is a second painting I did the day of Carols's workshop Shells are tough to paint !!!