2016-08-31 23:41
"Her Sunflower Garden"20 x 16 x 1.5" oil on gallery wrap canvasPurchase "Her Sunflower Garden", an original oil painting of sunflowers, shows somewhat stylized sunflowers in a larg… Read More
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Colorful paintings by Artist K Joann Russell of Sunflower Studio Art
2016-08-20 20:37
Here we are in August and some artisans and artists have experienced a long hot summer from more than the weather. I am part of this group who sell in online ecommerce. The common denominato… Read More
2016-05-09 22:49
"Small Farms"5 x 7 x .75 inPurchase "Small Farms", a colorful original landscape painting takes you down a rural road of small acreages in a valley in Oregon. The lush greens of trees sep… Read More
2016-04-13 22:46
"Looking Up Sunflower"10 x 8" oil paintingPurchase "Looking Up Sunflower", an original oil painting of a single sunflower, shows a sunflower flower head tilting upward toward the… Read More
2016-01-21 01:43
"Bowing Sunflowers"8 x 10" oilPurchaseThis new oil painting of sunflowers you saw in my last post of 2015. Now it is available via a new shopping cart option for my website. I'm excited abou… Read More
2015-08-18 22:02
"Layers"5 x 7" oil on canvas panelSOLDThe color shapes I see when viewing the mountains of southern Oregon remind me of quilting and some of my watercolor paintings. High in the wilderne… Read More
2015-05-19 03:19
"Santiam River - Summer"5 x 7" oilPurchase here Today's small colorful oil painting came from my memories of this icy cold river in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. Even though it can b… Read More
2015-05-11 22:49
Early morning one day last week, cup of coffee in hand, I check my small cottage style garden for seedlings bursting forth, maybe the first red strawberry hidden under its leaves, any weeds… Read More
2015-05-05 00:15
"Rocky Beach"5 x 7" watercolorPurchase here Today's daily painting is another watercolor on specially prepared gesso panel. A rocky beach that I've painted more than once in watercolor and a… Read More
2015-04-30 23:41
"Morning Tide Going Out"5 x 7" watercolorPurchase here Today's small colorful painting continues the series I started using watercolors on specially prepared mat board. For more informa… Read More
2015-04-27 23:15
"Fresh As A Daisy"5 x 7" oil paintingPurchaseThe blue colors in these daisy like flowers inspired me to play with colors from cerulean blue to lavender blue. The bright blue colors are harbi… Read More
2015-02-24 00:29
"Unfolding Sunflower"7 x 5" acrylic on canvas panelSOLDRecently I found a sketch of a sunflower I drew with pencil and watercolors in the year 2001. I still liked the imagery of the un… Read More
2015-01-15 00:38
Are you wondering where to start in your redecorating? Too many paint chips and ideas clouding your decisions? Are you telling yourself you're not up to the task? Would you like a simple sol… Read More
2014-12-30 19:57
As we review 2014 and plan for the new year 2015 I'm having fun while saying goodbye to a long used print font. I have put off the parting of the ways for some time.I so admire the art of ty… Read More
2014-12-17 22:15
Today's painting fun challenged me with a re-visit to painting watercolors on canvas. Recently I used my jar of Golden Acrylic Absorbent Ground to prepare two canvases. In the picture's top… Read More
2014-12-09 00:50
"Mountain River - Summer"5 x 7" Oil Today's small oil painting reminds me of warm summers in the mountains of Oregon. This painting will give you a smile on a rainy gray day as we are e… Read More
2014-11-26 23:44
"High Tide Surf"5 x 7" oil paintingAs Thanksgiving Day approaches I am grateful to have challenging work that never leaves me bored. Each painting is a learning experience. Most days pa… Read More
2014-11-07 00:19
"Mountain Runoff"5 x 7" oil "Mountain Runoff", a small colorful original oil painting, shows an impressionistic view of a mountain meadow where a stream of runoff water finds it… Read More
2014-10-20 22:16
"Mountain River Summer"5 x 7" oilIt's late summer. The mountain run off is evaporating faster in the hot sun. The rocks and boulders are exposed from the lowered water levels of the river. H… Read More
2014-10-06 23:27
"Valley View #2"5 x 7" oilPurchase Time flies when you're having fun, right? Summer flew by while I was painting some small oil paintings in the warm weather. We're still enjoying warm weath… Read More
2014-08-25 22:24
"High Tide Surf"5 x 7" acrylic on canvas panel Ocean beaches on my mind here! Have I been eating too much of the fresh tuna my neighbor catches and shares with me? Nevertheless, the ot… Read More
2014-07-28 23:45
Palette for Acrylics15 x 18 inches An artist's palette speaks volumes about the artist, haven't you noticed? The former scientist (chemist) in me keeps an eye out for new techniques and… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Dash Point Low Tide"5 x 7" oilSOLDOne day I went for lunch down to the beach near the fishing pier. I was awe struck by how far the sand bar extended into Puget Sound. Today's daily paintin… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Harvest Fields"5 x 7" oilSOLDToday's small painting is one from the recently completed series of daily paintings on gessoed mat board. I repurposed my stash of mat board for wate… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Puget Sound Morning" 5 x 7" oilPurchase One of my favorite spots in the Seattle area is the Des Moines, WA beach park. When I lived near this location I often visited this lovely area… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Creek Bend"5 x 7" oil paintingPurchase Even though it has been awhile since I've posted on this blog, I did complete my series of small paintings on gessoed mat board. This colorful oil pai… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Time flies when you're having fun! Right? Today's painting is in process; it's almost "there", meaning done/finished. I'm giving you a sneak peek at this painting of sunflowers because I'm a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Storms blowing through our area completely pulled up my largest tomato plant, overturned chairs, and dotted the yard with large leaves and tree branches, but my late bloomer rose bush stood… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Rogue River - Summer"PurchaseSummer and rivers seem to go together! Today's oil painting was inspired from my summers in the hot weather of Southern Oregon. A day at the river or an e… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Where did the summer go? My last post to this blog was in May! To put it simply, I was recharging my creativity. No special workshops or trips into the wilderness areas or spiritual retreats… Read More
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