Daily Painting Projects~~New Summer Artwork

Moving toward Marfa, In Search of the Marfa Lights, 18x24

 

New Summer Artwork

 

 



Painting with Pastel.  It's the carrot that I dangle in front of me every day.  If I get the dishes and the laundry done, I get to go to my studio and paint.  If I run all my errands, when I return home, I get to draw and paint.  My challenge this past year:  Paint or create artwork every day.  I have had exceptions.  Travel and Art Shows.  Family, work or volunteer obligations of all types.  And, so on.  However, for the most part, I have met my goal.  I created artwork.  Some I managed to do in one day.  Others, took every day for a week or a month.  But, I painted.  The artwork that I'm sharing for the month of August has been created this Summer in 2015.  Inspired from my June road trip.  Portfolio of Photographs.  Home and neighborhood.  Daily Painting Projects.  Labors of Love.

West Texas Sunset, In Search of the Dragon, 5x7

Driving to West Texas and New Mexico in June with Paul inspired lots of ideas for artwork.  My photos and memories kept me going.  When I returned home, I felt feverish.  Couldn't wait to get started.  I had paintings in my head and I wanted to create them.  One of my stops was Marfa.  We searched for the Marfa Lights.  The desert landscapes beckoned.  Colorful skies.  Cactus and far-away vistas.  Birdsong.  Like traveling through a space odyssey's worm-hole, I felt adventurous and open to new places.




BIG Bend's Little Bear, 5x7 Black Bear Cub

 

Some folks volunteer in the community soup kitchen.  I choose to feed my neighborhood birds and wildlife.  They too need nourishment and a little help.  I also get the added pleasure of observing and sketching the birds and squirrels.  The painting below, SunCatcher, came from one of my yard birds, a lively red male cardinal.  After feasting on the sunflower seeds from my feeder, he took a break outside my kitchen window, and did some sunbathing.



SunCatcher, Cardinal ArtBird, 5x7

Bluebird Spotlight, 5x7 ArtBird

 



Sunflower Morning, 5x7 painting

Flowers.  How I love them.  I remember my grandmother, Frances Nesbitt, creating her own artwork.  A flower garden in the side yard.  One of the flowers that she grew were irises.  I noticed this past spring that purple irises were coming up in my neighbor's yard.  I asked if I could photograph and paint them.  He was delighted that I appreciated his flower garden.  He also told me that this iris is a new variety, Shaker's Prayer.  My flower portrait painting is now an 8x10, but when matted and framed, it will measure 11x14 when completed. 



Shaker's Prayer Iris, 8x10 Flower Portrait

Tower Fireworks, Celebrating over San Antonio, Commissioned Artwork

One of the advantages of showing my artwork in public spaces such as restaurants and cafes, is that people notice my work.  Sometimes I get commissions.  My Tower Fireworks painting was commissioned by Addison Martinez, a patron of the Candlelight Coffeehouse and Winebar Restaurant.  The Candlelight is also where over 30 of my paintings were on display for July and continue now through August.  Addison does creative writing, and he commissioned this to go with some of his writing about San Antonio.  Thanks, Addison!

August 2015~~Summer Art Show continues at the Candlelight on St. Mary's

Flower Me Florist & Gifts~~Art Display in my neighborhood shop

This summer I have been displaying my artwork at the River Art Gallery in LaVillita near San Antonio's Riverwalk, the Candlelight Coffeehouse on N. St. Mary's in SA, Flower Me Florist & Gifts in my Northwest Neighborhood, plus, outside of SA--in Castroville, Granny M's Creations, in Comfort--Comfort Crockery~~ Fine Art Gifts, and in Rockport--Yellow Rose Gallery.  Access to more info about these places is currently on my website:  www.cindymorawski.com.   Like/Friend me on Facebook.  I support two pages--Morawski Fine Art and Cindy Morawski.  Thanks!!!

 



Morning, Noon, and Night . . . Landscape Paintings with Cows, Canyons, and Cars

Hill Country Morning

 

Morning:  Nothing like a beautiful morning sunrise in the Texas Hill Country, especially if it's near the water.  This painting started with a charcoal sketch.  The next step included a watercolor wash as an underpainting.  The last part of the process ended with the layering of pastels.  It's presently on display and for sale at the River Art Gallery at downtown San Antonio's historic LaVillita Village. 

 



The Three Sisters

 



Afternoon:  This painting's landscape was inspired by the Luckemeyer Ranch outside Salado, Texas.  The ranch and cattle belong to Karen and James Luckemeyer.  I met their Black Angus cattle, the three sisters, on one fine November Day before Thanksgiving.  The cattle were backlit by the sun going down in the late afternoon.  The girls were as curious about me as I was of them.  My painting is now a part of the Luckemeyer art collection.  Thanks for your hospitality and support of my artwork, Karen and James! 

  

West Texas Sunset

Sunset:  West Texas is well-known for their colorful and beautiful sunsets.  My 18x24 landscape painting was exhibited at the new Jerry's Artarama art store on San Pedro Ave. in San Antonio for the month of January.  My initial inspiration for this sunset painting started with one of my past art road trips.  BIG Skies lead to many ways for self-expression through art. 
 
 

Primal Sunset

 

Almost Dark . . . Sunset:  My 12x36 panoramic landscape of NewMexico tells the western story of a rugged, open land.  I chose to put the landforms in silhouette for the purpose of drama and contrast.  I like New Mexico's landscapes, culture, and seasons.  They all remind me of their spicy chili peppers. 





City Lights of San Antonio

Night:  Night-time in San Antonio!  I first photographed this scene while downtown at an art reception.  I loved the bright lights of the moving traffic and cars, plus, the colorful signs and buildings of this urban setting.  I enjoyed painting this 11x14 painting.  It was bought by an artist from New Braunfels at the River Art Gallery.  Limited prints are now available. 


Current and upcoming art shows are featured on my website:  www.CindyMorawski.com.  I also have links to my gallery and information about my art classes.  Hope you'll check it out!  Thanks!

Sweet Wishes for Valentine's Day!  Sending out love and hugs!  ~~Cindy

2013 Postcards from Morawski Fine Art~~Demo Paintings

Big Sky Treasure, 16x20



Postcards from Morawski Fine Art
Demo Paintings

 

 

              Photo from 2013 Fall Home and Garden Show, Oct. 4th

    

One of my current roles as an artist is to work at the art galleries where my work is exhibited.  I also put in lots of time at art shows where I show and sell my artwork.  For example, during the first weekend of October, I was busy at the Alamodome in the 2013 Fall Home and Garden Show.  I had an art booth with the Texas Pastel Society.  Whether it's a gallery duty or art show, sometimes I do an art demo by creating a painting on site with a reference photo.  Big Sky Treasure, the above painting, was one that I worked on as a demo painting at the Alamodome Show.  It's fun to interact with the folks who stop by and watch.  I answer questions from my audience and explain some of my techniques. 

  









 









Color Splash in South Texas, 9x12

Another demo painting from my day at the Comfort Crockery, an art store and gallery where I exhibit my artwork.  The Crockery participated in the Hill Country Art Festival on September 21, 2013.  I found this landscape scene and inspiration near my home at a city park, OP Schnabel off Bandera Road.   The wild flowers and mesquite trees were my focus and a tribute to local color. 

 

 

 

 

Frio's Autumn Reflections, 11x14

 

  

One last postcard painting-- I painted this too as a demo at the

New Braunfels Art Gallery at the end of September.  I painted this scene using one of many reference photos I had.  I was located near the front window at the gallery when I did the demo.  This is a landscape from Garner State Park, located on the Frio River.

 

 

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FIESTA ART SHOW SPONSORED BY RANDOLPH ART LEAGUE AT ALAMO PLAZA

Fiesta San Antonio!~~Cindy Morawski

RANDOLPH ART LEAGUE'S

ANNUAL FIESTA ART SHOW

IN DOWNTOWN SAN ANTONIO'SALAMO PLAZA


STARTS THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012
ENDS APRIL 26TH

10:00 a.m. --  5:00 p.m.

Hot!  Red Chili Pepper Duo~~Cindy Morawski




Fiesta Paintings and more featured
in the RAL Exhibit

 by Cindy Morawski

Fiesta's Randolph Art League's Show at Alamo Plaza starts this Friday, April 20, 2012,  and ends on April 26th.  Look for me in the plaza in front of the Alamo Wall.  Fiesta - theme Paintings, Texas Landscapes, prints, art cards, and more will be on exhibit and available for purchase.  Fiesta is getting kicked off this Thursday and lots of activities will continue this month!  Hope to see you there!  Ole!!!

HAPPY FIESTA!!!