Shelley Koopmann
AN ALMOST DAILY ART BLOG OF MOMENTARY REFLECTIONS
Monday, June 1, 2020
Friday, May 22, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Friday, February 8, 2019
The End
8 x 10 Oil on Archival Board
An appropriately dressed woman in black looking at the information about Edward Ruscha's "The End," his homage to film; but it could also be the current front page of a newspaper right now...From MoMA.
Females Are Strong As Heck
9 x 6 Oil on Archival Board
From the Women's March in Central Park, NYC, 2019. A little girl with a Superwoman's cape and a message.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Ice Cream for a Snowy Day
"Ice Cream for a Snowy Day"
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Christmas Adrift - Smith Mountain Lake
6 x 9 Oil on Archival Board
Christmas Cards Available/ Sold Out!
Painting SOLD
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Sage - A Commission
"Sage" - Commission
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
Another gorgeous dog, another commission that I loved doing.
I'm pretty sure Sage is saying to GET OUT AND VOTE. It's more important than ever!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Bed and Breakfast Doorway
"Bed and Breakfast Doorway" -
12 x 6 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Lake Serenity
"Lake Serenity"
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Rex - A Commission
SOLD
Friday, October 5, 2018
Simon
"Simon"
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
Another commission for the recent Hound Dog Competition, called "A Howlin' Celebration." Here's Simon, a dog with attitude :-)
Monday, October 1, 2018
Boomerang
9 x 6 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
Watch Out! Here he comes...Here is Boomerang, one of the winners of the Hound Dog Contest at the Franklin County Library. I was fortunate enough to get to paint two of the winners. Lots of beautiful dogs were entered into the different categories, mostly rescues who were lucky enough to find wonderful families. The photo of my painting here is a little washed out. The colors are more intense in the original. Not sure why that happened.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Show Off
SOLD
"Show Off"
8 x 10 Oil on Archival Board
From one of my trips to the National Gallery, here is a man "explaining" Van Gogh's Self Portrait to his date. I stood behind them listening to his critique. He should have mentioned that this was one of Van Gogh's last self portraits. He painted 36! Maybe he'll mention it with his next date :-)
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Screen Porch Flowers
"Screen Porch Flowers"
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Early Morning, Monhegan
"Early Morning, Monhegan"
8 x 8. Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
During an early morning walk I passed this scene. The great thing about returning to Monhegan Island is that things don't change. It's as though everything is in a time warp. The gardens might grow or dwindle, but the structures are always there to greet you.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Perfect Setting
"Perfect Setting"
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
SOLD
I've painted this Boothbay Harbor house before, and I must say it's one of my favorite scenes because it combines the shade of the trees and those wonderful spots of sunlight. I might go back into it and work on the house a little more, but this painting is more about the foreground than the house. I enjoyed that abstract quality. A fun new painting of an old subject.
Friday, August 3, 2018
The "Elvis Got It Wrong" Photo Contest
"The Elvis Got It Wrong" Photo Contest"
On September 22nd, from 2 to 4:00, the Franklin County Public Library's "Hound Dogs: A Howlin' Celebration" will showcase the hound dog heritage that has run through Virginia culture. There will be guest speakers and lots more going on, plus the winner of the top hound dog photo contest will be chosen. I will be lucky enough to get to paint the top dog! Come check it out. It will be a fun event.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Red Buds in Spring
SOLD
9 x 6 Oil on Archival Board
I used to pass by this scene while doing my morning walk. That red bud tree is now gone, and after painting it years ago in pastel, I thought I'd paint it again in oils. It still is a beautiful view, but I do miss looking past the buds at the lake. (Sorry about the photo. It's very washed out for some reason).
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Smith Mountain Lake - Long View
6 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
This painting started out as a rural, plein air scene. It was done in just sepia and white...A sketch, really. It sat in my studio for months in a stack of what I call my "Uh Oh" paintings :-) I kept looking at it and thinking there were parts I really loved...So, I reconfigured it and here it is! It's definitely out of my "Uh Oh" stack. I love it!
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Lake Fun
"Lake Fun" - SOLD
6 x 9 Oil on Archival Board
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Study of Woman's Face
Study of Woman's Face
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
Long story on this one...I saw this wonderful woman at an art show and knew I had to try to paint her. Try was the key word here. I thought it would be a relatively simple process...NOT! I wiped her off a number of times, only to try again. The last time I wiped her off, her ghost image showed through and I loved it!! I varnished it, and here she is!
Monday, June 4, 2018
Beach Cabin Sketch
6 x 9 Oil on Archival Board
Growing up, we used to rent a summer beach cabin at a place called "The Blue Horizon" on Cape Cod. There were five cousins and lots of fun. I've tried to find photos of our trips, but think I only have the old "movies" which I can't play anymore. We would spend our days jumping off the porch railing into the sand, and collecting snail shells :-) Here is my memory of the place. I remember it being hot and hazy, with a screen door which slammed as we went in and out. I still can remember the wonderful beach smell....
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Rural Barn Drive By
6 x 9 Oil on Archival Board
One of the things I love about Southwest Virginia is the abundance of old barns around every corner, everywhere you look. I'd like to paint them all. It might turn into a series, who knows :-)
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Mouthful of Watermelon
12 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
Here's Avery...Nothing is better than a mouthful of watermelon at Grandma's house.
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Figure Work
12 x 6 Oil on Archival Board
I've been working on figure studies lately. It's all a learning experience, but then again, isn't everything?! Since I took this photo of the painting, I changed the background. I will post the new one and you can let me know which you prefer and maybe tell me why....Another learning experience :-)
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! ... and thank you all for keeping tabs on my artwork through this blog and for your wonderful comments!
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Salon View, National Gallery
12 x 12 Oil on Archival Board
Trying my best to have the viewer feel as though they are in the room with the magnificent artwork... Walking on those old wooden floors, hearing the muffled voices that echo slightly. My idea of heaven!
Monday, March 5, 2018
Dusk at the Morris Farm
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
New painting headed over to Goose Creek Studio in Bedford, VA. I've been busily working on a project for a show, and this painting was a nice break in that routine. Thank you, Midge! Your farm is always an inspiration.
Monday, February 26, 2018
PAT'S SUNSET
6 x 6 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
What is it about sunsets?? This one was so glorious, yet so hard for me to capture in paint. Well, I did my best to show the glow and variations of color, but it is nowhere near as spectacular as the real thing. I must say, though, in my own defense that the color here isn't as vibrant as the original painting. Still, though....That's not as vibrant as the real thing.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
A VALENTINE'S DAY FACE
"A Valentine's Day Face"
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, EVERYONE!
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
"I'm Listening!"
Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
I don't think this dog misses anything that is said...Ever!! So very cute and a fun commission.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Another 2017 Christmas Commission
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
Another adorable face to paint. I loved the tilt of his head and those jowls....
Monday, January 22, 2018
Cozy Meditation Corner
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
Up until a few days ago we were experiencing extremely cold weather. This chair right by the fireplace is perfect for reading or meditating (my new found pleasure). Painting interior scenes is new for me. It's something I'd like to do more of.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Full Moon
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
A quick painting I worked on in between the Christmas commissions, just to warm up and use what was left on my palette. I thought of wiping it off, but it still sits on my shelf waiting for attention. I thought I'd post it before I post more of the animals. Happy Thursday!
Monday, January 8, 2018
One Happy Face
10 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Great Dane - Commission
6 x 6 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Tree Trunk in Snow
SOLD
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
"Sacred Bodies"
Goose Creek Studio and Custom Framing in Bedford, VA, is the place to be on Friday, November 10th from 5 to 8 PM. A new show is opening entitled "SACRED BODIES." I will have six new pieces art on display for this thought provoking exhibit. Come see my new work as well as the other fabulous artists I'm so fortunate to be showing with.
Friday, November 3, 2017
Punk Egret
"Punk Egret"
12 x 6 Oil on Archival Board
A totally cool hairdo for this egret who is possibly going to a trendy club this weekend Hope you have a great weekend, too!!
Thursday, November 2, 2017
JASPER
"JASPER"
Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
A friend posted a photo of her adorable dog a while ago, and it definitely looked like a painting to me. She was kind enough to let me play with it, so here are the results. It was a perfect warm up before tackling the commissions I'm doing.
As always, thank you for looking at my blog.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Christmas 2017 Commissions
It's hard to believe, but Christmas, 2017, will be here before you know it. I've completed two Christmas commissions already and have one waiting, so now is the time to order. I will take orders until the week after Thanksgiving. Because the paintings are in oil, it takes time for them to dry and be ready. If interested, just email me at shelleykoop@gmail.com or FB message me.
Friday, October 13, 2017
The Morris Farm
"Morris Farm"
8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
An experiment using the two color palette on a landscape this time. I actually like it I really couldn't go too far wrong because this property I painted is so beautiful. Now, believe it or not, I'm working on a 36" x 36" piece of work. I'm half way done and still enjoying painting, so that's a good thing. I'll post it when it's done.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Sunflowers and a Bee
"Sunflowers and a Bee"
7 x 5 Oil on Archival Board
One lone bee has these sunflowers all to herself. From Johnson's Farm in Bedford, VA. A beautiful day with beautiful scenery.
If interested in purchasing, please email me at shelleykoop@gmail.com, and thank you as always for your interest in my work :-)
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Man Contemplating
10 x 8 Oil on Archival Board
SOLD
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