New Artwork by Claudia Smaletz

New Artwork by Claudia Smaletz http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/claudia-smaletz.html?tab=artwork New Artwork by Claudia Smaletz New Artwork by Claudia Smaletz http://www.fineartamerica.com/artistlogos/claudia-smaletz-1348701688-logo1.jpg http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/claudia-smaletz.html?tab=artwork Redgum In Spring Breezes by Claudia Smaletz Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:24:03 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/redgum-in-spring-breezes-claudia-smaletz.html

One day as I was sitting and relaxing by a window, I noticed this lovely leaf doing it's little dance in the balmy spring breezes.

]]> Poppies In The Sun by Claudia Smaletz Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:01:35 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/poppies-in-the-sun-claudia-smaletz.html

For as long as I can remember, I have loved the insistent energy of poppies, they burst forth with a lot of power. In this painting, I wanted to capture them in the sun.

]]> Shadow Play For Char by Claudia Smaletz Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:26:48 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/shadow-play-for-char-claudia-smaletz.html

Charcoal, the chief inspector of the house, taking a break in the afternoon sun. The basket patterns in shades of gold highlight his warm coat.

]]> We Are Ready by Claudia Smaletz Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:01:40 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/we-are-ready-claudia-smaletz.html

I enjoyed the way these lilies about to burst forth, stood at attention, ready to enliven their world. Enjoy the garden!

]]> Water Lilies Water Swirls Version Ii by Claudia Smaletz Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:28:08 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/water-lilies-water-swirls-version-ii-claudia-smaletz.html

Water lilies laying on the surface of some gently swirling water

]]> Autumn's Bounty by Claudia Smaletz Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:07:37 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/autumns-bounty-claudia-smaletz.html

Autumn comes in with a bang and the colors of the coreopsis, daisies and anemones and other flowers become very vibrant in the light of the fall season. This light is different than summer.

]]> Magnolia Seedpod Amid The Fir Trees by Claudia Smaletz Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:22:57 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/1-magnolia-seedpod-amid-the-fir-trees-claudia-smaletz.html

This is a seedpod from a Southern Magnolia tree and I think the seed pod is every bit as magnificent as the tree. This is a mixed media painting using watercolor, acrylic ink, pen and ink and color pencil. Enjoy!

]]> Fireworks Mums by Claudia Smaletz Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:39:50 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/fireworks-mums-claudia-smaletz.html

Sometimes, mums, especially the uncommon varieties look like fireworks to me, hence, the title of this work. Enjoy!

]]> Ballerina Pink by Claudia Smaletz Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:29:37 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/ballerina-pink-claudia-smaletz.html

Garden rose with very delicately tinted soft pink petals, macro view.

]]> Purity Is Passion by Claudia Smaletz Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:13:27 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/purity-is-passion-claudia-smaletz.html

This is a free form botanical print showing the simple and elegant beauty of plants doing what they do best grow!

]]> Happy Octopus by Claudia Smaletz Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:58:02 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/happy-octopus-claudia-smaletz.html

I love octopuses. They are smart resourceful, graceful and, they can change colors at will. Wish I could do that. Enjoy the painting, I sure enjoyed making it.

]]> Little Turtle Finding His Way by Claudia Smaletz Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:15:48 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/little-turtle-finding-his-way-claudia-smaletz.html

One day I was reading about baby turtles and was struck by the odds against them right from the start. But still, they make their way into this world and do just fine. I started with watercolor washes and continued with oil pastels, then added mor...

]]> Tropical Ballet Ii by Claudia Smaletz Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:13:37 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/tropical-ballet-ii-claudia-smaletz.html

I really enjoy fish, they look like they are having such fun swirling and swimming around under the ocean waves. Enjoy:)

]]> Dogwood Blooms And Ginkos Dancing by Claudia Smaletz Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:56:17 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/dogwood-blooms-and-ginkos-dancing-claudia-smaletz.html

This illustration was inspired by ginko leaves and dogwood blooms blowing in the light spring breeze. Colors mimic the pastels in nature found at this time of year.

]]> Garden Party by Claudia Smaletz Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:41:56 GMT http://fineartamerica.com/featured/garden-party-claudia-smaletz.html

I am a gardener as much as I am a painter, and one year my garden was looking very lush and this was my reaction to it. I hope you enjoy It!

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