Moments in Nature

For the most part, titles for my paintings come to me as I’m outside painting. Words, thoughts, emotions, little snippets of poetry float through my mind and usually something stands out enough to become a title. This piece didn’t have a simple, strong or direct expression.I could call it Ruby 2, or Red Moment or nothing, it is what it is. Untitled Moment12in x 25inoil on canvasplein air sunset Make it Beautiful,RebeccaModern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe

Ruby12″ x 12″Original oil on canvasPlease contact me to purchase The word Ruby kept rolling through my mind over and over as I painted this moment.and it’s fun to say Ruby Ruby Ruby.Which makes me say, I haven’t a fondness of categorizing my art work just because every time I say landscape painting, those words don’t fit really what I paint.I strive to capture moments in nature with paint Here are two detail pictures. I wanted to share something exciting I have been doing for the last two Mondays.I for one got out of the house without the kids even though I adore them and I have a deep love of colored glass passed onto me through my mom, who shares it equally.Our home was colored with gorgeous custom stained glass panels, stained glass lamps, her collection of antique bottles, she dug up and collected, and glass candle stick holders.We agree there is something very special about stained glass, sand glass and glass in all it’s wonderful forms. I went to a local glass jewelry fusing class, tonight I’m going to pick up my pieces. I made little glass pendants, basically creating like I do with paint but this time [ ... ]

12″ x 12″oil on canvasNearly fresh off the easelWhile Spring officially began yesterday I completed this piece a couple days ago.The day began clear and bright and nature decided to whisk in a spring squall.I never try to fight with nature but instead chase the changes no matter how quickly they come. Make it a Beautiful week,All the best,RebeccaRebecca Grantham.Com, Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe

Nature is eager for Spring in Northeast Ohio. (and so am I) upclose detail picture Here is Spring March,measuring 12in. by 25inoil on canvas.Original onsite painting of Nature Marching towards Spring with her colorful wonders shown in this unique sunset painting. Small announcement, select artworks are available now through my etsy store http://naturalabstracts.etsy.com I have to say I love etsy, it has wonderful layouts, features and members. Make it a Beautiful week.All the best,Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe new art shirts added weekly.