Example - Value Sketch by Cliff Austin

Students take note!  See how my artist friend Cliff Austin uses the value sketch for his plein air (outdoor paintings) and his studio work.  This tool can save you hours of wasted time.

Cliff writes:  The Photo Resource (top left), The design sketch (value sketch, top right), the acrylic color sketch (bottom left), and the 6x8 acrylic study on canvas (bottom right).
 Next, do a final on 11x14? or 12x16? or go back to the design? Maybe an expression or impression, hmmm what to do?

Find Cliff at cliffaustin.com.

"Daisies" Still Life Oil Painting (SOLD)

For flower lovers!  This little 11 x 14 oil painting is the latest addition to my Online Art Boutique, featuring small, affordable originals.  It's easy to create your own private oasis by collecting art pieces you love.  etsy.com/shop/ValorieSnyder

Landscape "Plein Air" Painting - Sold

"The Dock" 8 x 10 © Valorie Snyder

Sold to a happy home in New Jersey.
Oils, 8 x 10.

Pet Portrait Commission

These Chow dogs were great fun to paint, with amazing colors in their long, thick fur.  I painted the fur of the small dog with warmer whites to contrast with the cool whites in the snow. 

This was a surprise for the Patron's wife.  They both loved the final oil painting, which is 20 x 24 inches.

"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". 

Plein Air Landscape "Rock Garden"

This was a quick study as I tried to capture the quickly fading, late afternoon light.  9 x 12.

 

Rose Lover's Paradise

A plein air painting that began in this lovely garden during an outdoor painting workshop I taught last summer.  I set up my paints in the shade of a large tree to drink in this beautiful day.