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

http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/

Gulf Coast and Caribbean Seafood Crab pastel Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Gulf Coast Seafood

Seafood from the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean

Pastel Study Crab Boil  Feast 

Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/

Studio 704.394.7382

           

Today will continue  a series of posting of illustrations that will be used in an illustrated book of  Gulf Coast Memories and especially the foods of the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean that I grew up eating and cooking.

These illustrations in pastel, cover memories from New Orleans, Florida Pan Handle, South Florida, Florida Keys, South Carolina Low Country and  the Caribbean.

These are areas are rich in tradition and in receipes handed down for generations.

I have many delightful memories of sitting on the beach or in the back yard having a "Crab Boil" with friends and family.

Everyone knows that the famous "Joe's Stone Crabs" are the most celebrated crabs, delicate and delicious a real tradition during the winter holidays.  http://www.joesstonecrab.com/  click here to see his recipes and our traditions of dining in Miami Beach.

http://www.crabs.com/  another great place in South Florida for enjoying delicious Crabs

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Key West Pinks Gulf Coast and Caribbean Seafood Phyllis O'Shields Pastel Artist

Gulf Coast Seafood

Seafood from the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean

Pastel Study Key West Pinks

Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/

Studio 704.394.7382
            

Today will continue  a series of posting of illustrations that will be used in an illustrated book of  Gulf Coast Memories and especially the foods of the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean that I grew up eating and cooking.

These illustrations in pastel, cover memories from New Orleans, Florida Pan Handle, South Florida, Florida Keys, South Carolina Low Country and  the Caribbean.

These are areas are rich in tradition and in receipes handed down for generations.

Many delightful memories of sitting on the beach or in the back yard peeling "Key West Pinks".

Everyone knows that the famous "Key West Pinks" are the most celebrated shrimp, delicate and delicious a real tradition during the winter holidays.

http://floridakeystreasures.com/keysrecipes/key-west-pink-shrimp/
(for more information on "Key West Pinks"

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From the docks to your door Key West Pinks

Order Fresh Shrimp here.

Thank you for viewing  Phyllis O'Shields Artist 

Coastal Gulf Coast and Caribbean Seafood pastel Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Gulf Coast Seafood

Seafood from the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean

Pastel Study Crayfish 

Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/

Studio 704.394.7382

Today will begin a series of posting of illustrations that will be used in an illustrated book of  Gulf Coast Memories and especially the foods of the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean that I grew up eating and cooking.

These illustrations in pastel, cover memories from New Orleans, Florida Pan Handle, South Florida, South Carolina Low Country, the Caribbean.  These are areas are rich in tradition and in receipes handed down for generations.

Thank you for viewing  Phyllis O'Shields

Coastal Gulf Coast and Caribbean Seafood pastel Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Gulf Coast Seafood
Seafood from the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean

Pastel Study

Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/

Studio 704.394.7382

Today will begin a series of posting of illustrations that will be used in an illustrated book of  Gulf Coast Memories and especially the foods of the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean that I grew up eating and cooking.

These illustrations in pastel, cover memories from New Orleans, Florida Pan Handle, South Florida, South Carolina Low Country, the Caribbean.  These are areas are rich in tradition and in receipes handed down for generations.

Thank you for viewing  Phyllis O'Shields

Gulf Coast Seafood Pastel Coastal Seafood Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Gulf Coast Seafood
Seafood from the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean

Pastel Study

Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/

Studio 704.394.7382

Today will begin a series of posting of illustrations that will be used in an illustrated book of  Gulf Coast Memories and especially the foods of the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean that I grew up eating and cooking.

These illustrations in pastel, cover memories from New Orleans, Florida Pan Handle, South Florida, South Carolina Low Country, the Caribbean.  These are areas are rich in tradition and in receipes handed down for generations.

Thank you for viewing  Phyllis O'Shields

Koi in Hawaii Pastel Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

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

http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/ please visit for more Koi images
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

Outer Banks North Carolina Pastel en plein air Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Outer Banks North Carolina Storm Approaching

Pastel En Plein Air

16 x 20 inches

Phyllis O'Shields, Beaches, Seascapes, Contemporary Impressionism

http://www.oshieldsfineart.com/ tropical seascapes

Studio 704.394.7382 

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.

http://www.osheildsfineart.com/   Tropical Seascapes

Studio 704-394-7382

Bahamas Pastel Painted En Plein Air Phyllis O'Shields Contemporary Impressionism

Bahamas Summer Days
pastels painted en plein air

16 x 20 inches

http://www.osheildsfineart.com/
Studio 704.394.7382 

Phyllis O'Shields Newsletter featuring the Bahamas

Bahamas, Abaco, Elbow Key Lighthouse Pastel 20 inches x 16 inches Painted en plein air  All Things Fine Art Experiencing Art is a Lifetime Journey Phyllis O'Shields - A Fine Art Monthly Newsletter Bahamas Out Island Dreams Pastel 20 inches x 16 inches Painted en plein air  Bahamas Out Island Exuma Pastel 20 inches x 16 inches Painted en plein air www.oshieldsfineart.com A Note From Phyllis O'Shields  Welcome and Thank you for joining us here at O'Shields Fine Art and Blue Fish Studios! I appreciate your interest and patronage in the Fine Arts. I am Phyllis O'Shields PhD founder of O'Shields Fine Art and Blue Fish Studios. Myself and my fine art team/staff carefully review your comments and work to assemble the most productive format for communicating the latest information to you. We look forward to helping you on your path to understanding and appreciating the fine arts. It is our goal to help you integrate the arts into your life, whatever your lifestyle allows. Positive Attraction in Action Quote Create a life of health, joy and happiness. Find your passion in life. What do you want to create? "At the deepest level, the body is a field of energy, transformation, and intelligence, constantly renewing itself and offering infinite potential for health and healing." David Simon, MD Bahamas Out Island Exuma Pastel 20 inches x 16 inches  Painted en plein air Upcoming Events Workshops in the Bahamas Upcoming winter months we will be holding a series of workshops in the Bahamas painting en plein air, oil and pastels. Join us for an amazing time and beautiful settings. email    poshields@oshieldsfineart.com   for further details Fragile Eco Systems "Out Island Beach" Our Focus is on protecting our fragile eco systems around the world ..... This month finds me focused on helping in any way I can to support volunteers working to save the ocenas, reefs and beaches. This painting "Out Island Beach" that was done on location in a pristine Environment which we all appreciate so much. The emotion of incredible peacefulness with pastel cloud formations and the smell of fresh breezes was overwhelming I was scouting this location for an outdoor painting workshop at a later date. I paint many studies en plein air in areas such as this. My journey as an artist as many of you know is to preserve these beautiful special places on the earth for future generations to enjoy. Mahalo for helping…..  Daily Painters International Art Gallery I am pleased to announce that I have actively participating again  in the Daily Painters International Art Galleryhttp://dailypaintersinternationalartgallery.blogspot.com Please visit this site and enjoy all of the beautiful artwork of artists from around the world.  About O'Shields Fine Art MIAMI, FLORIDA and CHARLOTTE, NC Phyllis O'Shields is a popular lecturer, presenter and author. Painting Global Wonders.. An Artists' Journey Creating a world of beauty filled with light, life and emotion, painting Seascapes and mostly Tropical subjects from around the world. I am a world traveler painting as I go, a visual journey depicting a changing way of life, as ocean front disappears from our landscape. My web sites are in the process of becoming an overview of 365 paintings of my Seascapes from around the world. This is a chronicle to preserve the changing of ocean views, the movement of life, and how the landscape under blue skies and the oceans is always in a state of change. Trained in European Classical painting and drawing but my personal style has developed more into contemporary impressionism with the use of bright tropical colours. I've discovered that all art forms that touch the viewers hearts are fundamentally the same; they are about revealing truth and beauty, they demand the utmost in time, attention, and must be grounded in excellent technique. My mission is to paint daily and create paintings that are full of colour, joy and light. ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS I hold workshops teaching participants to nourish each of the five senses through mind/body awareness. Experiencing Art in all forms improves healthy behaviors, quality of life, mental and emotional well being. Next month in this Newsletter I will begin a series sharing information about the five senses and how to concentrate your efforts on accessing this wonderful sense in your daily life. My paintings are in private & corporate collections worldwide. About Blue Fish Studios Blue Fish Studio is a part of our creative team/staff that works with the production of more informal art works such as series of sea shell prints used for signed limited editions, sold in Audubon Stores and Book Stores, hand painted furniture, hand painted wooden screens, hand painted tropical fruit wooden bowls, hand carved blocks used for original silk and rice paper prints. We also create one of a kind silk sarongs that are hand painted. These creations are in collections world wide.   O'Shields Fine Art - Available Works Click here to view O'Shields portfolio of available works FEATURED UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS  1. SPOTLIGHT ON YOUR SPECIAL BEACH (or what represents a Beach to you, this may be a mountain resort or lake) back by popular demand We invite you to Please share for our readers your special place that represents the most wonderful beach (or other location) you have ever visited. Everyone has this special place that represents perfect peace, the get away place for perfect relaxation. Email me with your photos, paintings and detailed descriptions of your special place, I will publish this as a feature in our August Newsletter - Please include as many detailed descriptions as you can recall such as: sense of smell, sounds, colours, the feel such as how the sand felt walking or laying in it, how the water felt when swimming etc. send you submissions to :pOshields@OshieldsFineArt.com Mahalo nui loa.........  Important Links To sign up for this complimentary newsletter: visit www.OshieldsFineArt.com If you liked todays newsletter please forward it to a friend. Find Us at: www.OshieldsFineArt.com http://OshieldsFineArt.blogspot.com EMail: poshields@OshieldsFineArt.com Studio Contact: 704.394.7382 World Fax: 866.433.8816 Skype: phyllis.o.shields.jones Resource: http://www.sanctuaryfriends.org/ Follow Phyllis on Tropical Fine Art on Twitter here:http://twitter.com/TropicalFineArt Follow Phyllis OShields on Facebook Do you have a question for us? We welcome your questions, thoughts and comments.... please send them to: poshields@OshieldsFineArt.com Until next time... Wishing you Abundant Health and Happiness - Cheers! Phyllis O'Shields and your Fine Art Team copyright 2011 Phyllis O'Shields all rights reserved

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.

Studio 704.394.7382         Web Site  www.oshieldsfineart.com   

Iris Japanese Garden Oahu Hawaii Pastel by Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism

Iris Japanese Garden - Oahu, Kialua, Hawaii
from my Sketchbook  Pastel  9 x 12 inches
Phyllis O'Shields Artist Contemporary Impressionism

This 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 Tanaka living on the ocean in  Kialua.  Mr Tanaka was from Japan 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.   I lived down the block from Mr Tanaka on the ocean in Kialua and enjoyed many special hours spent in his 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.

Web Site  www.oshieldsfineart.com 

Studio 704.394.7382

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 Red Sunflower Series V Pastel by P. O'Shields

Tuscany Red Sunflower Series V

 Pastel 12 x 16 without mat   -  Red Sunflower

 Canson Mi-Teintes
copyright 2010 PO'Shields
 My Inspiration:  Sunflowers on the back roads of Tuscany. I came across a fields of Red and Mahogany  Sunflowers and could not resist sketching one right on the spot. The petals are very velvety.
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!

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

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