"STILL RESTING"

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I see these cars and trucks just sitting in the fields of East Texas. I'm attracted to them because I know there is a story about each of them. Sometimes I can just imagine and wounder. Where they have been and what have they seen in there day.
I also enjoy painting them in the raw will the rust and ware and tare of life. I also hear story's from the people who buy them and they often say this reminds me of ___________   fill in the blank. or this was just like the family car or my dad had one he just loved. I would very much like to hear your story if you willing to share. Side note I have no idea of the make and model or year could you help me.
'Still Resting" By Doug Carter, 8 X 10 Oil painting .

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Good Morning, I hope you are able to listen to our show this morning at 8AM. If you are long distance check us out online at KTBB.com / streaming is said to be tricky wireless. We are talking about art, so plug in and stay tuned! ACET = Art Connection East Texas. This was a blast and who thought you how easy it was to talk about ART for an hour. Enjoyed every moment let me know what you think.?

"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

ARIZONA BLUE. SOLD

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I only have a few more reference photo's left from my Arizona trip. I will make the best of the last few and enjoy every moment of it. The Arizona Blue painting has finally set the stage for something allot more cooler.
This is when all the action begins and the dessert come alive . I feel like this has a beauty all to itself very glad I painted this one. I want to thank everyone again for the responses and the support.
By Artist Doug Carter, Oil Painting 5 X 7 on board.
Skyscape # 10 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.

" 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. 

" ORANGE you cute ". SOLD

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Doug Carter Artist, "ORANGE you cute " 5 X 7 oil painting.
You can tell by going back a few years how far my still life painting have progressed. I painted this from a set up of the same items I painted a few years ago. You certainly can tell the difference. Had a great Thanksgiving day with the arrival the day before of a new grand baby Layten Blue Carter She is beautiful. Hope your holiday where grand as well.

"UPWARD" SOLD

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Doug Carter Artist, 7 X 5 Fine art " UPWARD "

Reaching upward away from the heat . Yet with such heights and beauty reaching for the sky.

I feel there are all kinds of beautiful gems of color hidden in each of these painting. If art was a mood this painting is full of it.

    

"Desert Trail ". SOLD

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Doug Carter Artist, Desert Trail 5 X 7.
You have to be there and see it for yourself. There is just unimaginable beauty in the desert landscape. I was amazed and how it moves you and tells a story . So many colors in the sand and the shadows. I have allot of painting all this week from this area.

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STILL LIFE PAINTING is an important part in my workshops.I did this still life demo yesterday to start  my Amarillo workshop.I still have in my ear,what my former teacher Sergei Bongart said:"If you can paint still life's,than you can paint everything." It's just a good way for the students to jump right away into the colors.Starting a workshop with landscape painting,can be more discouraging ,because in a landscape the colors are not always bright right in front of your nose,so you need to be more courageous to exaggerate and stressing your phantasies. But if you come home first day with a colorful painting,that gives you selfconfidence to attack the landscape the next day with a little bit more zest.
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" 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.

MOONLIGHT" SOLD

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Artist Doug Carter,. MOONLIGHT 5 X 7.Oil Painting,.
This subject of the moon seems to be quite interesting. On the night of the Blood moon there was overcast in Texas . I was wanting to catch a view of it , they say it won't happen again till 2033. So here is a view the next night with a clear sky. I will say it is a super sized moon for sure. What do you think await your comments . Thanks for checking out my Blog.

" GOODMORNING". SOLD

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Artist Doug Carter, 8 X 10 " GOODMORNING "
All I can Say is yes it is the sun is shining the birds are singing life is sooogood. Have a great day today. Make someone smile,.

" Full ". SOLD

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Doug Carter Artist,. 7 X 5 " Full "

This side of the painting seems calmer and softer and cooler in temp . So once again the combo of the two create the fire and ice theme I love so well. 

" VIEW " SOLD

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Doug Carter The Artist,. 7 X 5 " View "
 I'm going to let the painting speak for itself. Love to hear what it says to you as well.

" SKY WAY " SOLD

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Doug Carter Artist, " Sky Way " Oil painting board 5 X 7.,
Summer clouds and windy days the things painting are made of. The light is breaking through and the clouds are passing buy. This was a very fun day of painting wish you were there to watch.

" DON'T TOUCH ". SOLD

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Artist Doug Carter, " Don't Touch " 5 X 7 Oil painting.,

Trying to loosen up and yet nail the form and colors . Cactus is one of the things that are mysterious and yet beautiful to paint. Wanted a colorful expression of that feeling in this painting. 

FALL TRAILS. SOLD

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Doug Carter, Artist, 7 X 5 Oil  Painting,
 I have taken the same scene and painted this one called " Fall Trails" and have also done one called "Summer Trails".  I haven't done a spring or winter one yet do you think I should.?