Archive for February, 2008

Houseboat on the Murray

February 26, 2008

This is a small original oil painting depicting an old paddle powered houseboat sailing down the magnificent Murray River in Australia. It is 12″ X 9″ (30cm X 24cm) on stretched canvas and is for sale unframed for $230.00US with free delivery. This painting can be purchased using the security of Paypal at my online [...]

Horse Country (Oil Painting)

February 26, 2008

Horse Country is an original 100% handpainted oil painting. It is 40″ X 30″ (100cm X 75cm) on stretched canvas – unframed. This painting was completed in late 2007. It is quite a large artwork and would suit a large wall space such as a lounge room or feature wall. Available for sale for $430.00US [...]

Farmland (Oil Painting)

February 26, 2008

This original oil painting is 12″ X 16″ painted on stretched canvas. It shows the rolling green hills of the Australian countryside, with an old farm and shed. It is set amid lush green gum trees. This painting is for sale through my online art gallery at http://www.gallery-of-oil-paintings.com/

The Ranges

February 24, 2008

This original hand painted oil painting was completed in February 2008. It depicts the lovely Australian ranges with a river curving through the countryside. It is 20” X 24” (50cm X 60cm) unframed on stretched canvas. It is priced at $330.00 delivered and is for sale at http://www.gallery-of-oil-paintings.com/

Cows by the river

February 24, 2008

This original landscape oil painting depicts some cows grazing by a river amid the beautiful Australian countryside. It is 16″ X 20″ (40cm X 50cm) on stretched canvas – unframed. It is available for sale for $330.00US delivered worldwide at http://www.gallery-of-oil-paintings.com/

Country House

February 24, 2008

This original oil painting on canvas board depicts another historic Australian house, set amid the lovely Australian countryside. It shows the lovely stonework that was used for many of the early colonial houses. This painting is available for delivery worldwide and will be shipped from Australia within 3 working days. It is 18″ X 14″ [...]

Stonework House on a Hill

February 24, 2008

This original oil painting of an historic Australian building is set in the middle of the day, with a bright blue sky. It is painted on canvas board and is 18″ X 14″ (45cm X 60cm). It is available for $330.00US delivered anywhere in the world at http://www.gallery-of-oil-paintings.com/

Old Farm

February 24, 2008

This original oil painting is 90cm X 90cm in size and depicts an old farm in the Australian outback in late afternoon.

Approaching Sunset

February 24, 2008

This original oil painting by Australian artist Debra Lohrere depicts a river just before sunset. This original painting is available for sale at http://www.gallery-of-oil-paintings.com/

How to paint beautiful skies

February 24, 2008

When doing oil paintings of landscapes, the way that the sky is painted can set the mood for the entire picture.
A dark sky is often associated with late in the afternoon, a light blue sky with the brightness of the middle of the day and a purple sky with approaching sunset.
A common mistake with novice artists [...]

Hello world!

February 24, 2008

Welcome to my new oil painting gallery blog.