Diane Hoeptner with Magnolia I & II Posters

Progress is being made, yesiree!  Editions Limited recently published a pair of oversized posters based on two of my magnolia paintings.  I've been working with them for many years and this is my favorite project so far.  The print quality and colors are exquisite!  I may have a few sets available at my show at the Cleveland Botanical Garden in April--  which is kinda cool as the original paintings were modelled from a giant magnolia tree that grows there!  (:

Burgundy Magnolias flower tree branch painting

Burgundy Magnolias Oil on wood each 12" x 12" NFS
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These began as companion pces to the pair of sunflower paintings I posted previously. It's funny though: I almost went back in to tweak the sunflowers but forced myself to paint something new. ...and somehow all the fixes I had wanted to do to the sunflowers went into these magnolias. I LOVE how these paintings turned out despite the fact that they now look totally un-related to the sunflowers. Now, I'm thinking to do a pair of tulip companions for the magnolias.

Magnolia Baby birth announcement card

Magnolia Baby Mixed Media NFS

If it's not already obvious, these last two and the next several paintings are attempts at illustration style card/calendar art... my pet project for the next little while.

More Magnolias

Saturday Magnolias 8" x 8" 175. SOLD

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Well the visit to the vet with both cats was dramatic but successful. Coco allowed himself to be handled by a !stranger! ...and besides fleas, both cats were given a clean bill of health. I had been dreading that trip for so long and I'm really glad to have it over with.

Magnolia Blooms

Magnolia Blooms 8"x 8" Oil on Board N/A
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Ah, this photo isn't so great, the painting is better in life.

Tequila Magnolias and Trader Joe's

Tequila Magnolias 12"x 12" Oil on Hardboard

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Magnolias again, I wanted to simplify the original design a bit, you can see that below. I may have gotten a little fatigued and muddied some of the colors by accident. I still like it very much and will let it go for now. I've acquired fresh sunflowers, yes they are in the house and I can't WAIT to paint them!

On a side note: I just love Trader Joe's, Trader Joe's always has the BEST flowers for the LOWEST price. They also have frozen chopped green & red peppers which I will be sauteeing with some chicken for dinner tonight! Woohoo!

Update: I repainted the "sky" on this and it is now a muted blue violet, so much better than what this shows, must photograph it! If you are interested in seeing an updated photo, do email me!!

Lime Line Magnolias 22x22 Oil on Paper

Lime Line Magnolias 22"x 22" Oil on Paper SOLD
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More magnolias, I just love these flowers and I have wanted to paint them ever since I started using oils. They have such a pleasant non-fussy geometry... perfect for placement in a variety of compositions. I didn't get to the companion pce. for the painting below yet, will try to get to that in the next few days.

Magnolia Branch with Buds to Spare

Buds to Spare I 12"x 12" Oil on Stretched Canvas NFS

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This is a practice painting for a series of two... I love the design-ee feeling of it and especially the spring green. The pattern on bottom needs some tweaking and I will try to work that out when I do the companion piece. The reference photo for this painting was taken by my husband during a visit to the Botanical Gardens in Cleveland.