52 Weeks 52 Works AGC Calendar

Tuesday Hydrangeas  Oil on wood, 12" x 12"  SOLD

So pleased!  "Tuesday Hydrangeas" made it into the 12th annual Academy Graphic Communication's (AGC) 2014 desk calendar.  AGC offers a wide range of eco-friendly graphic and marketing services.  The 52 Weeks 52 Works calendar is a showcase for Northeast Ohio talent.  Snazzy online version, here.  "Tuesday Hydrangeas is on page 94/95!

Hydrangeas and Oranges floral still life with fruit

Hydrangeas and Oranges  Oil on wood  12" x 12"NFS

The year is starting with a bang!  I am thrilled to report that Annie Strack, maritime artist, feature writer for Professional Artist Magazine and tv show host of "Painting seascapes in Watercolor" has included ME on a list of   "Top Artists to Watch in 2013!!!!"  I'm honored (not to mention shocked.)  

Also Taryn Day who maintains popular blog The Art Room introduced her January theme "Artists Who Blog Favorites of 2012" with a very nice write up about my paintings.  She included a picture of my favorite painting of the year and two of her favorites. See it here.   Thank you both!

Tuesday Hydrangeas for Galerie Kornye West

Tuesday Hydrangeas  Oil on cradled wood  10" x 10"  SOLD

I am soooo pleased!  "Tuesday Hydrangeas" will be included in the 11th annual invitational show at  Galerie Kornye West in Fort Worth, Texas.  The show happens in September, more details soon!

Hydrangeas with Pears before and after fixing

Hydrangeas with Pears  Oil on cradled wood  11" x 14"  NFS

Another do-over.

Porch Flowers hydrangeas in the sun

Porch Flowers Oil on wood  8" x 8" 

Civil Entry oil painting of hydrangeas

AFTER:  Civil Entry Oil on wood  8" x 8"  SOLD



 BEFORE

Once again I meant to fix a detail but darn near painted the whole thing over.

Hydrangeas and Fruit floral still life painting

Hydrangeas and Fruit  Oil on wood  11" x 14" 
Diane@DianeHoeptner.com

One of my favorites!  This time I painted it a bit bigger. 
Did you know that collectors of my art receive freebies in the mail every now and then?  Last year I mailed out 2011 desktop calendars featuring my floral still life paintings.  I'll probably do it again this year.  Anywho, a special message to new collectors who purchased painting(s) at my Cleveland Botanical Garden Guren Gallery exhibit:  I have your name but not your address.  If you happen to read this, do get in touch.  I'll add you to my A list--and you too will receive fun freebies in the mail!

Hydrangeas on Chair II oil painting of flowers

Hydrangeas on Chair II Oil on wood  8" x 8"  NFS

Here's the pretty hydrangeas on a chair again.  Now that I've painted hydrangeas--and am feeling more confident in my ability to portray tiny wispy petals I noticed the lilacs are blooming!  Mmm, might have to try those now too.

Civil Entry original oil painting Cleveland OH

Civil Entry  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  SOLD
Click image to enlarge.  Diane@DianeHoeptner.com

The more Hydrangeas I paint, the more Hydrangeas I want to paint!  I had stayed away from them because I thought they'd be too fussy/detail laden...  But the pretty pillowy shapes plus the wonderful whites--  make for a nice challenge.

Hydrangeas with Pears floral still life oil painting

Hydrangeas with Pears  Oil on wood  8" x 10"  NFS
Diane@DianeHoeptner.com

Sometimes things work out exactly like they are supposed to.   Remember my recent blogiversary painting give away??  Well, the winner never claimed the painting, never even wrote me back!  So a few days ago I pulled another name.  This time around I heard back in less than twelve hours.  The newly picked winner, Teri Robus was thrilled.  She said she loved my paintings, it was "amazing" and it was the perfect "graduation present."  Teri had just the day before collected her BA in Art from the University of Alaska-Southeast.  This after receiving a BS in Biology, 36 years earlier!!!   I can't imagine the determination that sort of endeavor would require--but I thought it was so cool and wanted to share.  I'm so glad to give Earth Harvest to Teri.  Please visit her art blog here.  Her collection of inspirational quotations alone is worth the visit!  Congratulations Teri, your future is looking bright!

Hydrangeas on Chair oil painting floral still life

Hydrangeas on Chair  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  SOLD
Click image to enlarge.  Diane@DianeHoeptner.com

While this painting won't win any awards for "original composition,"  I like it and I may do a few more versions.

VMRC 8th Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Daisies in Turquoise  Oil on wood  8" x 10"  NFS

Hydrangeas  Oil on wood  8" x 8"  NFS

I am so pleased!  Daisies in Turquoise and Hydrangeas made it into the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community 8th Annual Juried Art Exhibition.  532 entries were submitted from 31 states and only 103 were chosen by the panel of jurors.  Yay, me.    I won't make it to the Randy Higbee 6" x 6" Artist Reception (which is tonight, big boohoo) ---but me thinks a little roadtrip is in order for this one which will occur June 5th!  Life is good. 

Hydrangeas floral still life flower painting

Hydrangeas Oil on wood 8" x 8" SOLD
Click image to see bigger.  Diane@DianeHoeptner.com

I'm hoping to get back to the wedding series soon, folks. Although, there may be only a few of you out there anticipating the final versions. Will post all four finished pieces at once. Heh, sometimes I worry about losing visitors when I stray too far away on pet projects. In related news: I put off painting hydrangeas for some reason (too many fussy petals?) but I think I did ok on these. Would like to try some more before they are out of season again. Ah, so many things to paint, so little time.