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

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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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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.

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Phyllis  OShields Pastel Artist

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.

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Key West Hanging Out Original Oil by Phyllis O'Shields artist Contemporary Impressionism

Key West Hanging Out  Original Oil
16 x 20 inches on gallery wrapped canvas

Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism

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 enjoyed the breezes after the painting was finished.


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Just Another Day in Paradise Hawaii Bali Hai Oil by P O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

                                                      

This painting is from the Hawaiian Island of Kauai - The Real "Bali Hai" of the movie.  "South Pacific" Truly an exotic and beautiful place. This is a place of peace to enjoy the beach and breezes. I hope this painting  brings you peace.

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Tuscany Sunflower Series II Pastel, by P O'Shields

Tuscany Sunflower Series II   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. The best way to find sunflowers in Tuscany is drive on small roads in the countryside  in   Val d’Orcia or  Maremma  - 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  mywebsite - 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

Monterey Cypress Oil, by Phyllis O'Shields

Monterey Cypress
Original Oil 11 x 14 inches
 Museum Wrapped Canvas
By Phyllis O'Shields

My Inspiration: 17 Mile Drive, Monterey, California,
Point Lobos, Pacific Grove Californai, Big Sur Highway 1.

Big Sur and the entire Monterey Coastal area is one of Nature’s Magical Places.  I lived on Seventeen Mile Drive for a couple of years and enjoyed painting the entire coastline in all kinds of weather and at all times of day.   I will enjoy sharing these paintings with you as time goes by. Although not a tropical subject which I usually paint, this Monterey Coastal area holds an important place in  my portfolio of works. 

Highway 1 in Big Sur is a designated American National Scenic Byway.  This highway is unique and has something distinct to offer- Big Sur has a long list of unique features to enhance your visit to Big Sur coast that make Big Sur's designation stand out. Artists and non artists alike will find the winding highway without compare.

Highway 1 in Big Sur is famous as one of the crown jewels of the America's Byways program.  Along this beautiful coastal highway it is not unusual to see soaring California Condors, migrating Gray, Humpback and Blue whales.  In the southern part of Big Sur you can drive right up to the beach and witness the annual mating rituals of the elephant seals. December through February is the peak of the season when the large males are competing for their mates. This can make for some very exciting viewing.  Hope you can visit this area….

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Jamaica Greater Antilles Pastel Seascape Painting Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Jamaica Greater Antilles Seascape
Pastel on Paper unmated 19 x 24 inches

  ©PhyllisO’Shields 2010

Jamaica's beaches are beautiful and private.  I visit Ocho Rios for at least  two weeks each year for plein air painting, usually in pastel. Ah, the joys of painting plein air... This was a challenge - I started early in the morning but as the morning progressed I was attacked by sand fleas... really a labor of love, but worth the effort. The next morning I went out equipped with bug spray.

 This pastel was painted at one of my favorite desolate beaches. Jamaica is beautiful in its combination of beaches with aqua water and the heavy  foliage in the Blue Mountains.
  I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed creating the painting.  

Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionist Artist

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Sanibel Island Lighthouse by Phyllis O'Shields

Sanibel Island Lighthouse Florida  

©PhyllisO’Shields 2010
24 x 36  inches

Oil on  Canvas

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Sanibel Island Lighthouse was painted in the early morning. The sun was very bright and the clouds a delicate pink as early morning sunrises usually are on the island.
 An ideal day bright, sunny without even a breeze.
I have painted this lighthouse many times as the setting is ideal with beach and sand. This painting is a little different in that I painted it with very thin water
colour type glazes and washes in oil.
The day was so delicate in colour that it gave a very ethereal  quality to the scene. This is an excellent shelling beach, world known. I hope you enjoy this painting.

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Sanibel Island Shelling Beach by Phyllis OShields

"Sanibel Island Florida A Shelling Beach"

 
 Original Oil  11 x 14 inches on Museum Wrapped Canvas

Sanibel Island and Captiva Island are wonderful shelling beaches.
This painting is one of those little jewels, painted en plein air, just because I was there and it was a perfect day. Many plein air paintings are born under those circumstances.

I have taught many workshops on these beaches and this was painted on a day that I was scouting a location for another winter workshop. This small study will become a larger canvas this year.

Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Florida are the perfect choice for a vacation whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a family trip or a nature vacation. The perfect islands for artist and for shelling.

 Enjoy 15 miles of unspoiled beaches, 22 miles of bike paths, 50 types of fish, 230 types of birds, 250 types of shells and 0 stop lights.

There are many attractions on these  islands including the nature preserve, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and many outdoor activities including biking, shelling, fishing, bird watching, boating, golfing,and snorkeling just to name a few.  Sanibel Island & Captiva Islands also feature many wonderful cultural offerings in the area of the Arts, Theater, and Music.  A perfect vacation or artist refuge.  I always spend part of the winter months here. My sea shell collections, paintings of shells for a book and editions of shell cards for Audubon were all conceived here in this environment.  The pastel colors of the sky, sand, shells and water are all surrounding.

Thus far, not any of the oil spill affecting area. It is inevitable that the spill will reach here drastically affecting the beaches and wildlife. I am returning next week to capture all the sketches, photos and painting that I can before the oil reaches the shore and wildlife.

Contemporary Realism Phyllis OShields Artist  Miami Florida
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Sanibel Island Lighthouse Oil Painting in Progress by Phyllis O'Shields

"Sweet Sanibel Island Light House"

Studio Update  - Painting in Progress -  Oil painting 24 x 36 inches on linen canvas  in process hopefully finished by Monday.

This painting was begun on one of those perfect beach days, on the spot background and foreground painted in. Finishing now the details.  A very serene and bright day. This painting will make every one wish they were there shelling and taking in the sun.  With the current Gulf Oil Spill we are all holding our breath about these beaches.

Watch for updates Monday with progress on this Sanibel Island Lighthouse...

Contemporary Artist Phyllis O'Shields

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