Lost in the Music

"Lost in the Music"
6 x 6  © Valorie Snyder

I have wanted to capture this musician in paint ever since I photographed him downtown one day.  I was drawn to the diagonal lines created by his pose, the perspective of the building and the angle of his trumpet.  It was necessary to simplify the busy reflections in the windows.  

A Girl and Her Horse- Best Friends

"Best Friends" © Valorie Snyder

New Series -  Small Figurative Paintings in Oils

What little girl doesn't love horses?  This is to honor all of those special friendships.  5 x 7, oils.

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".