SITTING PRETTY, plein air painting

The warm weather is finally here 

and it is time to get out side and do some plein air painting. 

 SITTING PRETTY is a plein air oil painting

 done in Havre de Grace, Maryland at the waterfront.

  It was a beautiful calm day, slightly overcast. 

 The birds were totally enjoying it.  

I love the challenge of painting outdoors, still being a novice,

 each time it is a learning experience.

  Our spring has been quite rainy, 

so the sunny painting days are far and few between.

Sun or clouds, it is always a good day when I get a chance to paint plein air.

This painting is available in my ETSY shop, Alexandras Studio

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“Imagination is the beginning of creation. 

You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine,

 and at last, you create what you will” – George Bernard Shaw

LEMON PEELED by Alexandra Kopp

LEMON PEELED is a 4x6x1/4 inch oil painting done on a board.

  I really enjoy the beauty and simplicity of a simple ojbect,

 especially when it is purely  from nature.

 It is available in my ETSY shop

SUMMER MEADOW oil pastel

SUMMER MEADOW is a 5x7 oil pastel done plein air. 

The oil pastels are very easy to take when traveling.  

I like working with them on location. 

Oil pastels are fun to work with because you can mix

 a variety of media with them to create different effects.

 I am working on a series of small plein air oil pastels. 

 This is number two.

 It is available in my Etsy shop.

Assateague Marshes oil pastel

This is a new medium for me that I have been trying out, oil pastels. 

 They are similar to regular pastels but do not have the dust that is created by regular pastels. 

 I like the layering and blending and they are so easy to travel with;

 although I think they would not do well in high heat. 

 I think I will keep experimenting with them. 

 This little painting is done with oil pastel and is available in my ETSY shop

“As music is the poetry of sound, so is painting the poetry of sight.”

                                                              James McNeil Whistler

LAMB oil painting by Alexandra Kopp

It has been awhile since I posted any of my artwork, but I have been painting diligently.  Here is one of my latest pieces.  LAMB is an oil painting done on a 6x8 inch hard board.  It is available in my ETSY shop.  

Thank you for viewing my artwork and stop back again.

  I will be having new artwork coming soon

Window Beach View

Here is one of my latest paintings that I painted for a special person.  I love the way the ocean draws me into the tranquility of the painting.  I especially like that it can be any beach that makes you happy.

Enjoy!

REACH FOR THE SKY

This is one of my latest paintings that will be in the new art show at

 ARTS BY THE BAY GALLERY, the show opens on November 9th

 with a meet the artists wine and cheese reception.  

"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows follow behind you."
~ Maori Proverb

Courthouse on Main Street on book cover

 

I am very excited to announce that my painting is on the book cover of 

the "Bel Air Chronicles"  written by Carol Deibel.  This was truly a labor of love. 

 Carol approached me several months ago asking if I would do the artwork for the book cover.  I was honored and am thrilled to see the finished product.  

The book is about the history of Bel Air, told through a series of vignettes.  The book is available in local book stores, including Barnes and Noble and is on Amazon.com

The painting is available as a limited edition print through

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Thank you for viewing my artwork

Plein Air Koi Pond by Alexandra Kopp

This plein air painting is done on an 8x10 panel;

 it is of a beautiful Koi pond surrounded by rocks.

 The location was at a friend's house.

 It is a wonderful spot to listen to the water, 

watch the fish and enjoy the summer breeze. 

 Thank you for viewing my artwork 

The painting is available in my ETSY shop

Plein Air Garden Landscape

 Plein Air Garden Landscape is done on an 5x7 canvas board.  

I painted this on location at a community garden a few weeks ago.

I've always wanted to try plein air painting, 

and this summer I have finally jumped in despite the hot, humid and steamy day..  

There is so much to take in when painting outdoors, all of the sites and sounds.

It's great! 

Thanks for viewing my artwork

It is available in my Etsy Shop.

Plein Air Landscape of Blooming Roses

This is a 5x7 plein air landscape of blooming roses done

 in oils on canvas board, of the pink knockout roses

 blooming in my backyard.

 It is a true in the moment painting.  

I enjoyed capturing the feel of the light, air and colors surrounding me

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It is available in my ETSY shop 

 Thanks for viewing my artwork

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Cherries and Blueberries

This is a 5x7 oil painting done on a canvas panel that I just finished.

  The berries are all in season now and I enjoyed painting them 

almost as much as I enjoy eating them.  

 Cherries and Blueberries  is available in my Etsy shop. 

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Relax and enjoy the fruits of the season

Sunset in St. Michaels

"Sunset in St Michaels" is an 8x10 print of the original oil done on canvas. 

 St Michaels is a beautiful waterfront town on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. 

 The living is easy and the seafood is  wonderful, 

especially the Maryland steamed crabs and crab cakes. 

 Hope you get to visit this wonderful waterfront town some day.  

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Pet Portrait of Man's Best Friend

 

This adorable little dog is a pet portrait that I did for a friend in pastels. 

 I enjoy capturing the personality of the face.  He looks like he is ready to talk to you.

  If anyone is interested in a pet portrait done in pastel or oils please email me at alexkopp@verizon.net

You can also contact me thru my ETSY shop

www.alexandrasstudio.etsy.com

SUMMER FIELDS

This little 5x7 oil painting is of the local countryside.

  I love the tranquility of the open fields and will be doing more of these small paintings

 as I get outside to do some plein aire paintings. 

 I will keep you updated on my successes, adventures and learning experiences.  

Thanks for viewing my artwork and "SUMMER FIELDS" is available in my ETSY shop

 or email me at alexkopp@verizon.net

 with any questions or requests for paintings.

  I am always happy to do a commission.

Friends in Art

I am excited to announce our "Friends in Art" group.  We are four friends, Barbara Love, Robin Capecci, Sandy Norris and myself, who met a few years ago through our love of art and being artists.  Last fall, we reconnected with each other and our friendship has grown as artists and women.  We are planning plein aire events, art shows and an open house.  During the month of April we set up our art display at the Bel Air Farmers market.

 What great fun!  

We met so many wonderful people, we are making more friends thru our art.

We are currently displaying our artwork at "Studio House",  in Bel Air, Maryland which is a working artist studio open by appointment to our clients.

More updates to come

Chocolate Covered Cherry

I created this little 5x7 oil painting for our local Chocolate Festival. 

 It was a big hit and the lowest calorie item at the fair.

  It is available in my Etsy Shop

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Life without chocolate is like a beach without water. 

Black Eyed Susan Original Oil Painting

This Black Eyed Susan painting is done on a 5x7 gallery wrapped canvas.  The Black Eyed Susan is our state flower for Maryland.  They grow wild along the highways and fields in summer and bloom in July and August and the lady bugs love their bright yellow leaves.  You know summer has arrived when you see the Black Eyed Susan flowers.

Thanks for viewing my artwork and visit my Etsy shop for more paintings


SOLD
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A Street in Provence

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This painting of a quiet street in Provence was originally done on canvas in oils.  I love the quirkiness of the building shapes.  It is available as a print on paper or canvas on 

Fine Art America

ORIGINAL SOLD

Thanks for viewing my artwork and stop back soon

EARLY MORNING

It is a New Year and time for a new beginning.  It is exciting to start on some new painting adventures.

EARLY MORNING is my first 2012   mini canvas painting that I recently added to my ETSY shop

I am enjoying doing these small artworks, they are great to sit on a table or bookcase, and they help me decide if I want to paint the subject in a larger format. 
It's been a while since I posted any new artwork, life just has a way of taking over; but I am back to my painting.  Please enjoy and thank you for viewing.


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