'Blue Plate Special' An Original Oil Painting © 2018 Claire Beadon Carnell

'Blue Plate Special'

©2018 Claire Beadon Carnell 

Oil on Archival Canvas Panel

8 x 6

I've been wanting to paint this little still life of

pears for some time, and I finally got down to it.

I love the almost human, voluptuous quality of them,

and when they are grouped together, it just increases

the intrigue.

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Claire Beadon Carnell

Member of:

Oil Painters of America

Daily Painters of Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters

'Winter Apple' An Original Oil Painting ©2018 Claire Beadon Carnell

'Winter Apple'

Oil on Archival Canvas Panel

8 x 6

This painting was created as part of a five-day challenge 

I participated in this past January.  Each day we were to create

one painting in 20-30 minutes, and we were allowed to pre-mix

our colors.  It was a very good exercise, and a great way to get

a jump-start on painting in the New Year.          

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please visit my website or my blog. If you are

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here on this blog, please contact me.

Claire Beadon Carnell

Member of:

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Daily Painters of Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters

SOLD 'Misty Morning in Le Marais' Il Commencé à Paris Series An Original Oil Painting by Claire Beadon Carnell

SOLD
'Misty Morning in Le Marais'
Il Commencé à Paris Series

Oil on Stretched Canvas
16  x 20

While in the Marais District of Paris, I was instantly

drawn to this building with the light shining from

within.  It was so welcoming, even on that grey,

misty morning.  The exhibit of my work, and the watercolors 

of friend and fellow artist Donna Berk Barlup opens

tomorrow at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center - 6:30 - 8:00pm!


Il Commencé à Paris 

Claire Beadon Carnell and Donna Berk Barlup 

Opening Reception May 20, 2016  6:30pm - 8:00pm

Two artists, one an oil painter and the other a watercolorist,

capture the people and places of France. 

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Carlisle Arts Learning Center

38 W Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA 17013

Phone:(717) 249-6973

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please visit my website or my blog. If you are

interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see

here on this blog, please contact me.

Claire Beadon Carnell

Member of:

Oil Painters of America

Daily Painters of Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters

FOGGY MORNING An Original Plein Air Oil Painting by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Foggy Morning'

Oil

 16 x 8

Yesterday morning we painted at Samuel Lewis State Park,

and the area was completely fogged in - you could

not even see the view of the river.  However, the

fog created such beautiful, muted color and it wasn't

hard to just jump in and start painting!  I liked the way

these rocks provided a bit of color to the scene.

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please visit my website or my blog. If you are

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here on this blog, please contact me.

Claire Beadon Carnell

Member of:

Oil Painters of America

Daily Painters of Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters

SOLD! AN EARLY SPRING An Original Plein Air Oil Painting by Claire Beadon Carnell

'An Early Spring'

Oil on linen panel

 11 x 14

Today was one of those days that was just an incredible gift.  

I was able to go right out into the orchard with a good friend

and fellow artist to paint the early peach blossoms plein air.  

There was a threat of fog, but it had burned off by

9:00 AM leaving sun and blue sky and warm temperatures.

My face hurts from smiling so much...and the memory

 of this fantastic day will stay with me a very long time!

My thanks to the very special people who let us come
paint on their property.

If you would like to see more of my work,

please visit my website or my blog. If you are

interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see

here on this blog, please contact me.

Claire Beadon Carnell

Member of:

Oil Painters of America

Daily Painters of Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters

A VERY SPECIAL COMMISSION An Original Oil Painting by Claire Beadon Carnell

'A Very Special Commission'

Oil on linen panel

6 x 12

A little while ago, my grandson approached me with

a very serious look on his face, and he asked me

if I would so something for him.  He wanted me to

paint three of his favorite stuffed dogs.  I asked

the important questions - what color background,

should all the puppies be on one canvas, or 

did he want an individual canvas for each one. 

Payment will be made in hugs and kisses...

my favorite currency.

If you would like to see more of my work,

please visit my website or my blog. If you are

interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see

here on this blog, please contact me.

Claire Beadon Carnell

Member of:

Oil Painters of America

Daily Painters of Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters

BURNSIDE BRIDGE Antietam National Battlefield Original Plein Air Painting by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Burnside Bridge'

(Antietam National Battlefield)

Oil

8 x 16

This is one of the plein air paintings that are currently in the

'Hallowed Ground - En Plein Air' exhibit until 

November 27th at the Delaplaine Center in Frederick, MD.

It was such a hot, humid day when I was there painting at

Antietam, and also a day when millions of gnats were

out in full force.  The funny thing is that when you are really

into your painting, the heat and bugs just seem to 

disappear...until you come back to the real world!

If you would like to see more of my work,

please visit my website or my blog. If you are

interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see

here on this blog, please contact me.

Claire Beadon Carnell

Member of:
Oil Painters of America
Daily Painters of Pennsylvania
Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters

DOWN THE GARDEN PATH Two Mile House Original Plein Air Painting by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Down the Garden Path'

(Two Mile House)

Oil on Linen Panel

10 x 8

Today I went back to Two Mile House (an historical site

owned by the Cumberland County Historical Society) to

finish a painting I started last week.  We're in the middle

of a 'heat dome', so I left earlier than usual so that I could

finish up before the real heat started - it was already

95 degrees when I left the site around 11:00.  Five of us

ladies from SVPAP painted there this morning - and my

hats off to everyone and their positive attitudes!  We are

so fortunate that the property has lovely shade trees.

Here are some pictures:

 Lyn O'Neal was painting off to my left

Johanna, Sue, Clare, and Cecelia found a nice
shady spot to paint from.  Clare painted
beneath the grape arbor.

If you would like to see more of my work,

please visit my website or my blog. If you are

interested in purchasing any of my paintings you see

here on this blog, please contact me.

Claire Beadon Carnell

Member of:

Oil Painters of America

Daily Painters of Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters

HEIRLOOM by Claire Beadon Carnell 100 Paintings in 100 Days Challenge 'Inspirations from a Back Yard'36/100

'Heirloom'
Oil 6 x 8
36/100

Day 36

I was so happy to find this beautiful, ripe heirloom tomato
when I went out to the vegetable garden this morning.
This particular variety is called 'Mortgage Lifter', and
is up there as one of my favorites. It reminds me so much
of the tomatoes my mom grew when I was a child.

It was very difficult not to slice it up and have it for
lunch today, but since I was painting from life I had
to exert a little patience. Tonight this tomato is going
to be the star at our supper table!


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please visit my website or my blog. If you are
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FOURTH OF JULY SAIL by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Fourth of July Sail'
Oil 12 x 16

Another painting from my trip down to North Carolina
this past fourth of July. We were waiting for the water
ferry to return us from Shackleford Island back to
Beaufort when I spotted this sailboat cruising between
the islands. I really enjoyed seeing the American flag waving
so proudly from the back of the sailboat.
(Note: Those seagulls in my previous post 'Gull Talk' were
directly to my right!)

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SCATTERED (ACORN AND LEAF II)

'Scattered'

Oil 6 x 6

When I was a young girl, one of my favorite places

to be was up in the branches of a tree. It became my own

secret fortress, and I could climb high and view

the world from a whole new perspective.

To this day, I still revere the majesty of all trees, and

although I don't climb as much as I used to, I still

collect interesting leaves, branches, seeds and the

occasional empty nest.

This is the second of my study of some oak leaves

and acorns I collected last Fall.

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please check out my website and my blog.

Thank you.

LILAC MEMORIES

'Lilac Memories'
Oil 8 X 8

I always love when the lilacs bloom in April
because of the wonderful perfume they send
into the air. These are some of my own lilacs
that I have carried with me every time we have
moved. They include some stock from my
mother-in-law and also from a neighbor
who became my surrogate grandmother.
The vase is a cranberry opalescent hobnail vase
that belonged to my grandmother.

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please check out my website. Thank you!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! PINK CARNATION

'Pink Carnation'
Oil 24 x 30

Happy Valentines Day, everyone!

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please check out my website. Thanks!

SUN-KISSED

'Sun-Kissed'

Oil 12 x 16

NFS

This is one of two paintings I plan to enter into

The Carlisle Arts Learning Center's

Lemon Show.

We were in North Carolina visiting my cousins

along the Southern Outer Banks when I took some

photographs of my little grandaughter as she was

sitting in the sunlight pulling books out of a

basket. I knew that someday I would have to

paint that sweet baby skin, even knowing that

in about 10 years she will probably be annoyed

with her artist Grandma...but she'll get over it.

This is probably the only time this painting will

ever be out in public...it is going to be a 30th

birthday present for the wonderful man who

is married to my wonderful daughter. :)

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please check out my website. Thanks!

ONE HOUR STUDY - 'Teensie'

One Hour Study - 'Teensie'
Oil 6 x 6

I decided to do a timed study and so I gave myself
exactly one hour to paint my cat. Needless to say, I
had to take some photographs to work from...if her eyes
are open she is usually moving, and when she is
not moving she is almost always curled up somewhere
warm and comfortable sound asleep...

It was interesting - even though I could have worked
this more, I stopped - keeping to the time limit.
Definitely made me make some decisions very
quickly!

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please check out my website. Thanks!

WINTER LOVERS

'Winter Lovers'

Oil 5 x 7

What a perfect day to be working on a snowscene.

We're in the middle of a major snowstorm, and

I am snowed in and painting to my heart's content!

This painting is from Petra Lange's Painting

Challenge Blog Ich sehe was, wie du nicht siehst .

There are English instructions, and she has provided a

great photograph!

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please check out my website .

Thank you!

Memories of Maine Series EAST POND SHORELINEWork in Progress - Step 2

'East Pond Shoreline'
Oil 20 x 30
Work In Progress - Step 2

Worked on this painting from my Memories of
Maine Series yesterday and today.
Still building up areas, although I got a good
bit done in the overhanging pine boughs.

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please check out my website. Thanks!

Winter Glow

'Winter Glow'
Oil 6 x 8

I was going to take a break today to get some
housework done...well, it just didn't happen. I
sat down at my easel and started this painting,
working from photographs I took after the first
big snow we had this past December. The late
afternoon light on that day had produced
the most gorgeous colors.

Once I got started, I could not stop...I did not
even break for lunch. Love being in this mode - I
feel so creative and the energy is really flowing.

If you are interested in seeing any of my other
work, please go to my website. Thank you!

Memories of Maine Series Daybreak

'Daybreak'

Oil 8 x 16

Started this one last night, and then finished it up

today. This is the view from the cabin again, but

of the right side of Miller's island as the sun was

beginning to break.

I have to say that I am having more fun with each

painting I do from this series...I think it's because

of all of the wonderful memories it is bringing

forth!

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please go to my website. Thank you!

Memories of Maine Series Around the Bend

'Around the Bend'
Oil 6 x 8

Thought I would work on one of the smaller Maine paintings
today. My husband and I had taken the boat out late one
afternoon, and I got some great pictures. This view is
across the pond and to the left of where we were staying.
It was a great little island to kayak around!

If you would like to see more of my work, please
go to my website. Thank you!