"COOLING CALM"

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 Looking at the finished painting  all I could think of was what a beautiful blue sky and how calming and inviting it was. I used warm and cool blues with hot highlights of the sun rays breaking the edges of the cloud. The ocean looks on fire and yet the mood overall is cool and calming . 
By Doug Carter 5 X 7 oil painting.

"WARMER THOUGHTS "

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Now to a much warmer feeling landscape. The sky is glowing and yet the clouds are still casting bluer undertones. You know I like pushing the colors and here that's what I have done. Warmer thought 6 X 6. 

"DAZE"

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Earth Sky and Clouds you would think easy enough right .? Wrong, separate OK together complex. I think this one works well because of the complex differences. Worked hard on the calm blue sky and the contrast of the glowing red clouds and earth. Almost abstract yet realism great mix of the both.

"OPEN FIELD"

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"Open Field" I like this title because the the view is open to all however  it was posted no trespassing. This brings me to a question does the title on the painting matter. I say this because I was first going to call this piece "No Access". However I have heard comments about the titles of painting that seemed to bother ? confuse the viewer. So Does that really matter to you?
Well back to the painting this view went on for ever it seemed. The spot just was so calming and relaxing I really enjoyed it. The other calming effect was all the blues war and cool and of course the breeze that afternoon was delightful.

By Doug Carter, " Open Field " 8 X 6 oil painting.www.facebook.com/dougcarterartist@dougcarterartist

My Art Story

My Art story: 

It's my wife's fault,

 I say that because she's the one who signed me up for art lessons one year for my birthday.

She's also the one that reminded me of my mom's talent and how I sketched and painted as a kid. I was even more surprise one day at a local fair that I sold one of my pieces of artwork for $300. My Art career has taken off since then, winning local art shows and selling my art all over the United States . I have my wife to thank for this career and I thank God for her encouragement.

"STATELY IMPRESSION"

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"STATELY IMPRESSION"
  I liked how the large oak was covering everything, and  to paint it in such a way that it was in the painting yet not the focus. The bed of Tulips is what caught my eye peaking out from under the shadow of the red bush . I just wanted to share this treasure of a find with you.

"Lakes Edge"

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Running through town heading to Edom Texas almost missed this one. A beautiful spot that came right up to the road. I call this one " Lakes edge" with a thick layer of water lilies and a great view in the background. showed lots of color and depth. 6X6 Oil Painting on Gesso Hard Board.
 It's so good to be painting again makes the whole world come alive with all the possibilities.

"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. 

SWAN GLITTER SOLD

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Grand Daughter wanted to feed the ducks so we went to the local lake. Found sum ducks however they weren't interested in us at all. We has a half loaf of bread and tried the best we could. Decided to explore and went to the marina there we found Geese and swans another words the grand daughter jack pot. This was one of the painting so far from that adventure. 6 X 6 Hard board.   Swan Glitter by Doug Carter,.

"AZALEA'S " SOLD

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We are very blessed this year in East Texas to actually have the Azaleas blooming during the Azalea trails week. Captures these in a lawn just as the light was breaking through to light them up as if they where on stage. Wanted to share this experience with you to enjoy.

"RESTING " SOLD

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I know nothing about tractors if you could help with a make and model.I Thanks in advance., However I know a painting sitting in the sun when I see one. So this one is for your farming pleasure.
By Doug Carter,. Fine art 5 X 7, Oil Painting.

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

HAT TREE. SOLD

Here's something you don't see painted every day. Hat Rack full of family favorites ready for the next outing. Was thinking about the opportunity to paint all theses different colors and styles all at once. Changed some of the hat colors to protect the innocent no just to have better color harmony. Ant thought comment feel free.

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.
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"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 .

 Skyscape # 8 of 12.

Thank You So Much

What a busy week in the Art studio. Shipped out 8 new painting all over the country. I just want to thank everyone who has purchased a original oil painting from me . It is a blessing and honor to know they all have new homes. Check them out at www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/doug-carter-1896/artwork

"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 .