First Place Award

"Snow Day" 20 x 30 oils  ©Valorie Snyder 

Thank you to the Center For the Arts in Evergreen for the First Place Award for my painting, "Snow Day."  This is their Tenth Anniversary Show and will be up through the end of May.

"Snow Day" Figurative Oil Painting

The warm interior light, contrasted with the cold snowy day outside captivated me in this scene.  I also liked the unusually quiet pose of a normally active boy!  The painting is 20" x 30". 

Tell a Story

"Waiting" oils, 18 x 24. A paintings which tells a story can draw you, the viewer, into it in a special, unique way. I intentionally made the background very plain so as not to give you any clues about the place. Who is this little girl? What, or who, is she waiting for?

You are the child, and this painting is your story. Who, or what, are you waiting for? What is the light outside for you? Is the door locked? Is someone coming? Are you hesitating to open it and go out? I'd love to hear your story and how you responded to this painting. I'll post some of your responses.

Why Oils?

"Cool Veranda," 30 x 40

I love oil paints with all the rich, juicy colors and the creamy, buttery paint. It’s such fun to push the paint around on canvas, with stiff brushes, soft brushes, knife, or fingers! Just playing with the paint.

I paint out of love for the craft and for God, who created me to paint. It’s all for Him, my gift of love back to Him. Thank you for allowing me to share this love with you, as well.