"Day Dream" oil painting by Andrew Daniel

"Day Dream" by Andrew Daniel

 11" x 14" (28cm x 36cm)

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This was one of the set ups at the figure group I attend weekly. I really liked the feeling of relaxation that the scene depicted.

Moment of Contemplation Painting by Andrew Daniel

"Moment of Contemplation" by Andrew Daniel

oil on canvas 9" x 12" (23cm x 30cm)

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I was inspired by this models inward gaze. The introspective theme gave me the idea to paint her in a muted palette.

"The Red Shawl" by Andrew Daniel

"The Red Shawl" by Andrew Daniel

oil on canvas

12" x 9" (30cm x 23cm)

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This woman (named Megan possibly?), was so interesting to paint. She's a hair dresser, so she has the skills to dye her hair with several shades of color from blond to orange to red. She wore this red shawl which complimented the hair colors to create a vibrant scene. I haven't had many chances to paint such vibrant colors in a figurative piece before.

Road to Town painting by Andrew Daniel

"Road to Town" by Andrew Daniel

 oil on wood panel 6" x 10" (15cm x 25cm)

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I've been really enjoying including the various man made objects in the landscape lately. They provide interesting focal points and compositional opportunities. At first I had thought of them as too modern and ugly, but now I see them as the way we as humans relate to the landscape, they deepen the story. This is the road I walk along when I am heading bach toward downtown Arcata, California after spending a couple hours watching the birds at the sanctuary. My favorite pond is on the right, known as Gearheart Marsh. I've painted it several times.