Hawiian Dreams Oil Seascape Phyllis O'Shields contemporary impressionism

Oil Painting 11 x 14 inches

Study for a large painting 24 x 36 inches
Museum Wrapped Canvas painted around edges

Hawaiian Dreams

Phyllis O'Shields Hawaiian Artist

Painted en plein air early morning

Mahalo for visiting…..

You may reach P. O’Shields regarding her available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382

Email  at OshieldsFineArt@gmail.com

World Fax 866.433.8816 Skype: p.o.oshields.jones

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Hawaii Seascape Beach Oil Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Hawaii Seascape Beach

A private Hawaiian Beach tucked away, everyone who lives in Hawaii has one special spot. This is mine.

Aloha and Hele Mai,

This is the place that I always go back to when I take time to relax and commune with nature, take part in a little introspection and revitalize my soul with the inspiration nature provides for future paintings. Living in Hawaii for a few years and now visiting there every year to paint renews my earliest memories that connect me to nature.

I always discover something beneath the surface In Hawaii , emotions tied to the subject matter are an elusive part of art. Every viewer will in their own personal context recreate this special emotion making the painting their own experience
Oil Painting 11 x 14 inches. painted en plein air, study for a larger painting

Mahalo for Visiting..............

Price includes professional packing, shipping & insurance within the continental United States. For Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and international areas outside the continental United States please phone for shipping cost.

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You may reach P. O’Shields regarding her available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382

or by emailing  poshields@oshieldsfineart.com

Skype: p.o.oshields.jones 

Koi in Hawaii Pastel Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Koi are the Image of Serenity and Peace. "
Pastel painted en plein air Oahu, Hawaii

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Studio 704.394.7382

The history of Koi is as mysterious as they are beautiful. Popular conviction would have us believe that Koi are indigenous to Japan. In fact, they are even mistakenly called “Japanese Goldfish” They are actually from the Carp family.

Koi are believed to originate from eastern Asia, in the Black, Caspian, Aral Seas and China. Carp fossils have been discovered in South China dating as far back as 20 million years ago. Some varieties are known for their hardiness, which records claim can live for long periods of time if simply wrapped in wet moss continuously kept damp.

The earliest written records of Koi, or Nishikigoi, (Japanese for "brocaded" carp) were first described in writing from a Chinese book written during the Western Chin Dynasty, around 265-316 A.D. At that time they were described as white, red, black and blue.

Koi are believed to have been introduced to Japan with the invading Chinese and a first account of them being kept by an emperor in Japan, apparently dates Back to AD 200.

I hope you enjoy these images of Koi. I paint them en plein air from beautiful ponds in Hawaii.

Mahalo for visiting!

Phyllis  OShields Pastel Artist

Tuscany Sunflower Studies Series Pastel Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

                               

Tuscany Sunflower Series VII

Pastel 12 x 16 without mat

Canson Mi-Teintes

Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

copyright 2011 PO'Shields

My Inspiration: Last of Summer Sunflowers on the back roads of Tuscany.

When visiting Tuscany each year I paint Sunflowers, Lavender and Olive Trees.
Each Tuscan Sunflower is different with it's own personality, thus I usually sketch en plein air

the one that jumps out at me.

There is nothing more beautiful than the Tuscan fields of golden sunflowers surrounding a golden rustic house with a terra cotta roof.
These are views that I use in large paintings, but for the sketching en plein air there is always one sunflower among the many that calls out to be drawn.
I will be posting over the next few weeks series of these plein air sketches.

Bravissima!

For more information on this painting please visit http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/  click into the European Collection

Phyllis O'Shields Artist , Contemporary Impressionism

You may reach P. O’Shields regarding the purchase prices her available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382 or by emailing her at http://www.blogger.com/goog_499861589

Skype: p.o.oshields.jones

Bahamas Out Island view to a Distant Shore Pastel Study Phyllis O'Shields Caribbean Artist

Bahamas Out Island View to a Distant Shore

Pastel Study painted en plein air 

16 x 20  inches

Phyllis O'Shields  Caribbean Artist

This was an initial study done before the Oil Painting 24 x 36 both were painted en plein air, although the oil canvas did require some studio finishing.

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Studio 704-394-7382

Key West Hanging Out Summer Day Oil Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Key West Hanging Out

Oil on Canvas  pinted en plein air

16 x 20  Museum wrapped canvas painted around edges

Key West on a clear day, early morning invites one to just hang out and enjoy the view. This was painted en plein air on such a morning. Of coarse I sat down and enjoying the breezes after the painting was finished.

You may reach P. O'Shields regarding information on this painting or pricing of her available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382 or by emailing OshieldsFineArt@gmail.com

World Fax 866.433.8816 Skype: p.o.oshields.jones

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Tahiti Sunset Oil by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism

TAHITI SUNSET
Oil Painting on Linen Canvas 24 x 36

by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism
Painted partially en plein air

Tahiti is a mystical place at all times of day. The colours change constantly, the intensity and brightness of the colour is very difficult to believe when translated to canvas. I look forward to many more paintings of Tahiti capturing the mountains and water at different times of day. Truly a paradise.

Mahalo for visiting…

You may reach P. O’Shields regarding available artworks at the Studio 704.394.7382
or by emailing  OshieldsFineArt@gmail.com
http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/  Tropical Seascapes -m please visit for purchase or viewing other paintings

Price includes professional packing, shipping & insurance within the continental United States. For Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and international areas outside the continental United States please phone for shipping cost.


World Fax 866.433.8816 Skype: p.o.oshields.jones

Floral Pastel from Japanese Garden Sketchbook by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressism

Floral Pastel from Garden Sketchbook Hawaii, Oahu, Kialua

Sketchbook  Japanese Garden - Oahu, Kialua, Hawaii

from my Sketchbook  Pastel  9 x 12 inches

Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism

Painted en plein air

This continuation  post continues exerts from my sketchbooks recording beautiful specimens from private homes gardens in the Caribbean and Hawaii.

 This particular Iris was found in the home garden of Mr T. Tanaka living on the ocean in  Kialua.  Mr Tanaka was from Japan originally  and had lived and brought up his family in Hawaii. He as since passed away but remembered by all of us with great affection and reverence.  His Japanese  garden lives on.  I lived down the block from Mr Tanaka on the ocean in Kialua and enjoyed many special peaceful hours spent in his reflection garden.

As typical in all islands culture Mr Tanaka grew many of the flowers of his native homeland and kept his special  memories alive that way.

 http://www.japan-iris.org/E_index.htm  This is a link to the Japanese Iris Society and they show many photos of special varieties.  I hope you will enjoy a  visit.

  Later I will post  paintings of Mr Tanaka's lily pond and Koi.

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Bahamas Out Island Original Pastel by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Imprssionism

Bahamas Out Island Dreams  Original Pastel
By Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism
20 x 16 inches image size
Painted en plein air

Club 47 Day 2 - An Art Challenge Participation -
We will offer paintings for 47 days for sale for $47 and contribute to charities of our choice.
My charity is local Mecklenburg/ Gastonia  for needy families, women's & children's shelter.

This pastel painting is normally a  $400 painting without mat and framing.
 But because it is offered in this Daily Operation 47 it sells for $47.00

Studio 704.374.1695
poshields@oshieldsfineart.com

To purchase this beautiful painting visit     www.oshieldsfineart.com

Bahamas Out Island Original Pastel by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Imprssionism

Bahamas Out Island  Original Pastel
By Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism
20 x 16 inches image size
Exuma painted en plein air

Club  47 - Day 1 - An Art Challenge Participation - We will offer paintings for 47 days for sale for $47 and contribute to charities of our choice. My charity is local Mecklenburg/ Gastonia  for needy families.

This pastel painting is normally a  $400 painting without mat and framing.
 But because it is offered in this Daily Operation 47 it sells for $47.00

To purchase this beautiful painting visit   www.oshieldsfineart.com 
Studio 704.374.1695
poshields@oshieldsfineart.com

www.oshieldsfineart.com

Tuscany Sunflower Series I Pastel, by P O'Shields

Tuscany Sunflower Series I
Pastel 12 x 16 without mat
 Canson Mi-Teintescopyright 2010 PO'Shields
 My Inspiration:  Sunflowers on the back roads of Tuscany.
When visiting Tuscany each year I paint Sunflowers, Lavender and Olive Trees.  Each Tuscan Sunflower is  different with it's own personality,  thus I usually sketch en plein air
 the one that jumps out at me.

There is nothing more beautiful than the Tuscan fields of golden sunflowers surrounding a golden rustic house with a terra cotta roof.  These are views that I use in large paintings, but for the sketching en plein air there is always one sunflower among the many that calls out to be drawn. I will be posting over the next few weeks series of these plein air sketches. 

Bravissima!

For more information on this painting please visit my website - click into the European Collection

Phyllis O'Shields Artist , Contemporary Impressionism

You may reach P. O’Shields regarding the purchase prices  her available artworks at the studio 704.394.7382 or by emailing her at    poshields@oshieldsfineart.com    Skype: p.o.oshields.jones