"Foggy Morning Castle Rock" by Andrew Daniel

"Foggy Morning Castle Rock" by Andrew Daniel

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

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I thought the subtle greys in this scene felt calm, and quiet. The surf cold surf was a pale grey green. Every time I paint the ocean it's a different color.

Under the Bridge

"Under the Bridge" by Andrew Daniel

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

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I met with Paul Rickard and Kathryn Stotler to paint under this bridge in Blue Lake, to avoid the rain falling on our canvases. It was so lovely to watch the the landscape covered in mist and the water rushing past us! We felt like we were sneaking in a secret bonus day of out door beauty, that most people were shut up inside avoiding!

Bird's Eye View

 "Bird's Eye View" by Andrew Daniel

18" x 24" 46cm x 61cm
oil painting on canvas with simple wood frame 

This fall, several of us converged on the bluffs over Trinidad Beach. We met for over a couple weeks, nearly every day because the weather was so nice. My painting took a bit longer then everyone else, due to the amount of detail I had included. So I found myself a lonely painter on the bluff, as the weather changed, revisiting the spot several more times. Finishing the piece was cathartic to say the least!

Winter Morning Trinidad Bay

"Winter Morning Trinidad Bay" by Andrew Daniel

8" x 10" 20cm x25cm

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I met up with Kathryn Stotler to paint in Trinidad a couple weeks ago. The morning light was so vibrant,  I love painting morning light!

Mad River Shore Morning Fog

"Mad River Shore Morning Fog" by Andrew Daniel

oil on canvas board 12" x 12" (30cm x 30cm)

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I thought the subtle greys in this scene felt calm, and quiet. One of my favorite scenes to paint because of the muted colors and the layered spacial depth.

Waiting to Perform

"Waiting to Perform" by Andrew Daniel

Model: Kayla McConnell

24" x 18" (61cm x 46cm)

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Kayla modeled for our figure group in her waterfall dress from a recent ballet performance. At first, I found the dress to be overwhelming to create out of paint, but once I began in earnest, I realized that the constantly changing surfaces of it made it one of my favorite things to paint!

Portrait of Julie Haga

 

 

"Portrait of Julie Haga" by Andrew Daniel

20" x 16" oil on canvas board

In the collection of Earl Haga

When my friend's mother passed last year, I was asked to do this portrait, to be displayed at the funeral. It was so touching to be part of the communities grieving process. I was honored to be asked to do it. It felt like one of the more important paintings of my career, in that it helped people to feel as if she was still there with them.

Morning Reflections Moonstone Beach

"Morning Reflections Moonstone Beach" by Andrew Daniel

9"x12" (23cm x 30cm) oil on wood panel

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The water was so peaceful, I could see the world reflected as if on glass, and the morning haze collecting in the trees... This is what silence looks like.

Moonstone Reflections

"Moonstone Reflections" by Andrew Daniel

oil on canvas panel 12"x12"(30.5cmx30.5cm)

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I'm fascinated by this rock formation at Moonstone Beach. I really enjoyed painting the reflections in the water.

Path Through the Trees

"Path Through the Trees" by Andrew Daniel

oil painting on Baltic Birch panel 10"x10" (25cm x 25cm)

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I was intrigued by the idea of the landscape suggesting a story, so I composed this piece to suggest that the viewer could step inside and walk down the path.