"CROWNED SUNSET "

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The magic of the sky the light and the clouds all dancing together. The lake view is just an added bonus .  The clouds where glowing with cool and warm rays breaking through the top almost like a lit crown. Yet settling onto the water as if resting again for the day .  I'm starting to think the sky scapes are my favorites what do you think ?

" SPIRITUAL MOMENT "

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I had one of those times when I needed and answer and it sure would be nice to get a sign you could see from heaven. This is an abandoned old church on a hill in East TX. You cant even drive up to it because of the holes in the drive. As I sat there in deep thought by myself asking and spending some quiet time I just stared at the building. You have heard me rant before about the what ifs of a scene .
Well I did have the sun break through the sky and it hit this building and it warmed my heart and I came to peace about my thought. And this was my Spiritual moment ,Thank You Lord for your answer in my life.

By Doug Carter , 7 X 5 Oil Painting ' Spiritual Moment"

"GOLDEN ROSE"

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This is another rose that was next to "Glistening"  rose painting previously posted. I very much want to do a larger piece with all the elements captured that day including all the bees.  It was very hot and like I said the bees where very busy doing there jobs on the flowers.  I actually caught them in flight with my camera will have to give that a try. You can also see the light breaking through into the layers of rose petals and lighting up the centers.  What do you think wanted to know .

"Golden Rose" by Doug Carter, 7 X 5 oil painting.

"DUCK,DUCK,---------------," SOLD

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Goose, We had fun feeding the swans then we venture over and found some geese. They sure have there opinion on things just show up and they will let you know all about it. I wanted to focus on the transitions in the white body and the shadowing. Clean smooth brush strokes creating the change and shape in the neck and body.  By Doug Carter Artist, 7 X 5 fine art.

" TRAILS " SOLD

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A light path down the trail is an invitation to wonderland. I love to paint intrigue I am not sure what color that is but here is my version of it  I  hope to have captured depth and light and distance on this one. What do you think ? 7 X 5 By Artist Doug Carter, Fine art Oil Painting. 

" AZALEAS & MAPLES " SOLD

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We are having a beautiful spring this year for our Azaleas. Here I have captures red and white ones or I should say the sun has captured them. What a beautiful scene with the red Japanese maple above it. If you don't have azaleas in your area they can be white, red and pink flowers bushes. My mom had a Japanese maple in the yard they are also very unique and colorful. They don't grow very big and they have a very unique shaped leaf very long fingers." Azalea's & Maples " 7 X 5 oil Painting by Doug Carter Artist.

SKY FIRE. SOLD

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As I'm going down the road towards East Texas all of a sudden I see a cleared area from a brush fire. The tall pines where there and just the bottoms where touched by the flames.The sky had a guilty look to it as if it was the culprit lightning the woods. It was a strange and exciting scene as you pass everything went back to a normal Forrest.  By Artist Doug Carter. 7 X 5 Oil Painting.Sky Fire.
Skyscape # 13 of 12 couldn't stop,

MORNING SUN. SOLD

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Captured the sun just breaking the horizon. Was heading out early without my paints took a quick photo reference. With my creative eye and lighting of the dark shadows and toning down the sky came up with this gem.
Morning Sun  By Artist Doug Carter,. Oil Painting 7 X 5.
Skyscape # 12 of 12.

"WINDY"

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Painting the skyscape series has been very exciting it could go on forever. I wanted to capture the movement in the sky with this one. If you listen you can almost hear the wind whipping through the trees. Nature is such beauty all by itself and painting it is endless.
By Artist Doug Carter,. 7 X 5 Gesso board. Oil Painting.

Skyscape # 11 of 12

"CACTUS SKY". SOLD

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I  live in East Texas however there are few cactus here not like the ones they have in Arizona. I was amazed at the size and shapes of all the different kinds. Also the mountain ranges surrounding you as we travel through the national park.Keeping with my theme of fire and ice as the sun is trying to break through the cloudy sky above. Lots to see and look at as we journeyed for miles once in a wile you would see and roadrunner or rabbit a few birds.  Painted by Artist Doug Carter,. Oil Painting 7 X 5 .

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"COTTON SKY" SOLD

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Sky's are the most fascinating to paint they change all the time and the values are so subtle to capture. We have some beautiful sky's in Texas and these clouds caught my eye. Doug Carter Artist, 7 X 5 Oil Painting.
Skyscape  # 7 of  12 .

"BREAKING SKY" SOLD

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Is it a hot one or cold day coming time will tell all. This is #3/6 sky paintings I have done. It shows just enough fire to make you wounder and just enough ice to cool it down. I have a few more drying and will let you see ASAP. Look up and see the world around you and the beauty of this day. By Artist Doug Carter,. Breaking Sky 7 X 5 Oil Painting.
Skyscape # 5 of 12.

'REFLECTING" SOLD

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Lets take a journey on this calm lake just for a moment. Can you feel the wind hear the quiet sounds of creatures the splash of a fish near by. Its quite refreshing to paint a calming picture as this. May bee I should have called this painting  " Calming " I will save that for the next painting. I do appreciate you taking a peak enjoy the rest of the day." Refreshing By Artist Doug Carter 7 X 5 Gesso board.Oil painting.
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" CLASSIC " SOLD

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Painting something indoors where its warmer and still allot of fun. The name comes from the style of fine art still life. Trying to use a combo of clay, metal and vegetable/ fruit. Painting to ensure the layers of the object flow and recede in placement. Always a challenge and enjoy how this one turned out. 

" JAMMING ". SOLD

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There is nothing like music to bring in the new year, that made me think of this painting. Jamming with a old school base was wonderful to listen to. I could tell he went to another world as he closed his eyes and was just taken away the sound..
" Jamming " 7 X 5 Oil Painting by artist Doug Carter.

" Merry Christmas " SOLD

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Can't say enough about this past year and how thankful I am for you. Enjoy the time with family and friends and if your without them know that God comforts those who seek him.

" Merry Christmas " 7 X 5 Oil Painting. I have painted summer and fall of this area now winter. However I will tell you its 70 + degrees out and the snow is not there. It helps to have an artistic license to paint what you want and not the actual . That may be why I enjoy this so much. Merry Merry Christmas to all.

" BUG SHACK" SOLD

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Doug Carter Artist,.Fine Art " Bug Shack " 7 X 5 Board,.

This is a Snow Cone shack that has a rainbow painted bug as advertisement. Well it worked because it certainly caught my eye in a big way. The trick with this painting was to decide what to add and take out of the painting. I loved the shack and loved the Volkswagen couldn't make a decision. So as you can see I decided a little of both would work. Next was the value decisions the back side of the shack was to dark so I had to change it and give a little depth. May have painted the trees in the background to warm as well . I still want  to paint the bug by itself with all the colors going in and out of shadow quite the challenge. This is what I love about painting, each one brings new opportunities and challenges. You painters out there let me know what is your hardest challenge to paint. 

" DRIFTING " SOLD

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Doug Carter Artist,. " Drifting " 7 X 5 Oil Painting.,
The sky was competing with the landscape today . I'm not sure who won they both where brilliant today.
Sometimes simple and clean can be breathtaking. Your the judge .

" COASTING " SOLD

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Doug Carter Artist.,  " Coasting " Fine Art 5 X 7,.

Thank you Lord for the beauty of the shore. Why are we so attracted to the coast it must be wired somehow in our souls., it must be natures way of refreshing us inwardly. You stare for hours at the design and the beauty of the sky and the sound of the breaking waves. This image is just a reference point to the real thing. Hope it puts a smile on your face today.. 

" SEEING RED " SOLD

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Doug Carter Artist,. 7 X 5 Seeing Red.,
Couple a years back painted this still life and when i was done made a few photos,. Of Different poses i really like this painting wanted to give it another shot. Painting glass water and sky one of life's mysteries i enjoy attempting.