Owner: vanVlietArt URL:http://vanVlietArt.BlogSpot.com Join Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:52:31 -0600 Rating:0 Site Description: Gordon van Vliet is a fine oil painter working from his studio in Rochester, New York. He strives to paint in a direct manner similiar to Sargent, Sorolla, Keiser, Jurick and others. van Vliet's main emphasis is painting figure and portrait work, pla Site statistics:Click here
Rest from the Hunt 2008-03-23 21:33:00 "Rest from the Hunt" was painted 10 March, 2008. I will paint from this model again. Painted from life with a fine group of artists.Charles the great hunter is weary and he escapes from danger to his dreams.22" x 11" oil on canvas. Drying. Shipped rolled and lightly varnished for protection. Signature to be added and full title, date, name on back.Available $149.00 Email me if interested.
To Lake Ontario 2008-03-25 11:48:00 From the Plein Air series, by Gordon van VlietHere is a painting offered at a special 99 cent opening price - no reserve. It was painted right here on Edgemere Drive where the inland ponds run under the road to meet the great lake.I painted this one morning in 2006 while painting with the GVPAP. It is always fun to paint with them.It is painted from life, not a photo reference. Gordon generally paints at least one painting a week and sometimes daily painting.Thank you for looking. Artist retains all copyrights of the artwork.Foreign Buyers contact us for shipping and payment options.Oil on canvas, image measures 11" x 14" with extra for stretching. BID NOW Low starting price! Will be listed in store for $100.00 if not sold by auction.Now here is the special deal. EBAY is running a Read more:Ontario
Fountain of Hope 2008-03-28 08:58:00 "Fountain
of Hope"Does she raise the light of hope for the departed... or for those who remain?It was painted during a cold morning outing with the GVPAP. I painted along with two other gals. Brilliant blue sky and glow on the snow. This fountain is a wonderful sculpture in its own right.It is painted 16" x 20" on canvas already stretched for easy standard size framing. $189.00 + $6 shipping to the USA.Foreign Buyers contact us for shipping and payment options.Artist retains all copyrights of the artwork.GVPAP recently had articles published in American Artist magazine.Prints, coffee mugs, coasters, puzzles, etc of selected artwork by Gordon van Vliet may be purchased through dA Gallery. Just click on the art you like and look in the left column at dA to see what is available and the
Under Consideration 2008-03-27 09:42:00 A painting from life done on a Wednesday night at Boxart Street Atelier. A wonderful and beautiful model.16" x 20" on canvas shipped rolled with extra edges for stretching. $100.00 + $6.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign Buyers contact us for shipping and payment options.Thank you for looking. Artist retains all copyrights of the artwork.Gordon van Vliet is a member of:Genesee Valley Plein Air PaintersNew York Figure Painters GuildDailyPainters.comvanVlietArt.DeviantArt.com
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ABS No.1 2008-03-29 07:14:00 This is the first Abstract that I am attempting. My thought on this image is a view from above the earth. Fields and smaller indications of life. Inspired by crop circles or mounds and similar contrivances.20" x 20" oil on a deep 1 1/2" gallery wrapped canvas. the design goes around the edge, so framing is not needed. I am offering this for $100.00 + $12.00 shipping to the 48 US states. Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms. Paypal accepted or credit card direct at The Framing Edge. See right side bar.Last nights show was very good. Many patrons to see the 60 or so works each by a different artist. I spoke with many people.This is an illustration piece done by Chara Dow, my niece. It was an assignment for her art classes at Monroe Community College. I like it a lot an
Orange Nail 2008-04-04 13:17:00 "Orange
Nail"I like this women standing there. I enjoy the pose, the background with its subtle, aged plaster wall look.Painted from life.Oil on an 16" x 20" canvas and stretchers.Upon request I will finish the edges in a neutral color and add hangers to make the painting displayable without the need for a frame. If you are framing this piece then it is varnished and ready to go.$129.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms.Paypal accepted (use my email address)or credit card direct at The Framing Edge.See right side bar.Some people may be interested in this photo showing the tallest (1 mile) building in the world. You may have to scroll down to see the picture that compares its hieght to NYC. You can feel proud to be taking part in its construc
He Is Not Coming 2008-04-03 21:01:00 "He Is Not Coming" is the thought going through this womens tortured mind. Stood up, empty bottle of wine, staring into space not out the window expectantly to the road. Flowers stand unaware that the scene is now ruined.Oil on an 24" x 18" canvas board.$179.00 + $12.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms.Paypal accepted (use my email address)or credit card direct at The Framing Edge.See right side bar.Also a cool video. If you like these, I may post them on occasion. Let me know.Velvet Worm Attack Beatle! Gruesome and interesting.
Young Women Study 2008-04-02 11:08:00 "Young WomenStudy
", by Gordon van Vliet16" x 20" oil on canvas stretched.$100.00 + $12.00 shipping to the 48 US states.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms.Paypal accepted (use my email address)or credit card direct at The Framing Edge.See right side bar.I loved painting this model. Her expression and attitude. Lovely girl.I returned from Canada Monday night. We celebrated my Uncle and Aunt's 50th wedding anniversary. It was so good to see so many Dutch relatives. Some even came from DenHam, OV, The Netherlands, where my mom lived prior to 1953. The house she lived in is linked with a photo map. Way back the home built right next to the street was also connected to the barn. Once when I visited in the early 1970's a pregnant cow was in a stall right next to the bathroom.
Fire Out West 2008-04-05 09:55:00 "Fire Out West" is one of the few palette knife paintings I have done. This one is quite colorful and there are many qualities I like. The glow of fire beyond the mountain and the reflected light.It is oil on cardboard mounted on foam core. Measures 12" x 17 1/2". If you are framing this piece then it is varnished and ready to go. $100.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.Or buy it custom framed in a an elegant 3/4" satin black wood frame with backing, hangers etc. $133.oo + $10.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms.Paypal accepted (use my email address)or credit card direct at The Framing Edge.See right side bar.I you are feeling a little sad at work or down in the mouth, try this kit.
Waiting 2008-04-07 17:12:00 "Waiting
", Gordon van Vliet is an image constructed when a niece Chara came to pose for myself and a group of friends. In it you can sense the patience or endurance. Waiting for the painters to finish or her friend to arrive doesn't really matter. The rest is the same. I love those blue jeans!It is oil on canvas, stretched and ready for a standard frame. Measures 16" x 20". This piece then it is varnished and ready to go. $149.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.I can ship it framed in a simple black framing for $182.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms.Paypal accepted (use my email address)or credit card direct at The Framing Edge.See right side bar."6 to 4 Kiwi", by Christian D. Kolupski is a wonderful painting, oil on an 1/8" wood panel 7" x 5"
Then He Understood - Detail 2008-04-08 21:50:00 "Then He Understood
" -Detail
, by Gordon van VlietThe moment of understanding leaves a bittersweet (crooked) smile. Beginning to understand deceit on the old frontier.This is a detail from a 16" x 20" figure study. If interested it can be shipped complete or cropped and re-stretched in the portrait size you see (probably 8" x 10"). Oil on canvas, I will add varnish and signature.Without frame - $149.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.I can ship it framed in a simple black framing for $182.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms.Paypal accepted (use my email address)or credit card direct at The Framing Edge.See right side bar."Bit if Me, Bit of You" by Christian D. KolupskiGarlic metaphor for relationships is oil on an 1/8" wood panel 7" x 5" and is avai
Snail No. 2 2008-04-10 20:27:00 "Snail No 2." by Gordon van VlietSnail above and below is oil on canvas with ample material for stretching or hard mounting 6" x 6" and is available through my shop.This piece then it is varnished and ready to go. $100.00 + $6.00 shipping to the USA.I can ship it framed in a simple black framing for $133.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms.Paypal accepted (use my email address)or credit card direct at The Framing Edge.See right side bar."Pepper on Agate" by Christian D. KolupskiThis delicious and exotic painting is served oil on board 10"" x 8" ready for standard framing and is available through my shop.This piece then it is varnished and ready to go. $149.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.I can ship it framed in a simple black framing for $182.00 +
The Suit 2008-04-11 21:11:00 "The Suit" by Gordon van Vliet, a study sketch after Vetriano's, "Angel"I love Vettriano's simple, bold style. Here is a small copy sketch done today. Measures 6x6 oil on canvas. I plan on doing more of these. The sparkles are the light bouncing off the wet paint.If you don't know Jack Vettriano is a contempory Scottish painter. Some hate him and some love his work. I admire his sensitivity to his subject and the deftness of his handling the medium. Jack like to finish his work in one day, often a long day."Snack for School" by Christian D. KolupskiBetter than Twinkies for the kiddies. Served oil on board 10"" x 8" ready for standard framing and is available through my shop.This piece then it is varnished and ready to go. $149.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.I can ship it framed in
An Amusing Level 2008-04-13 20:05:00 "An Amusing Level" by Gordon van VlietRelaxed, hanging out and amused at life as it passes. Available oil on stretched canvas 16" x 20" and available through my shop. Note, this photo is substantially washed out at bottom. Much richer in life. I will try and get a better photo.Without frame - $149.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.I can ship it framed in a simple black framing for $182.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms.Paypal accepted (use my email address)or credit card direct at The Framing Edge.See right side bar.Prints, gifts available at dA"Health and Wealth Lie Within" by Christian D. KolupskiThe richest thing in life is life, health. Garlic is a treasure for us all. Available oil on board 10"" x 8" ready for standard framing and is avai
Watching Waiting 2008-04-13 08:07:00 "Watching
, Waiting
" by Gordon van VlietShe watches him wondering what he is like and what might be. Available oil on canvas with ample material for stretching or hard mounting 5" x 7" and is available through my shop.This piece is varnished and ready to go. $100.00 + $6.00 shipping to the USA.I can ship it framed in a simple black framing for $133.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms.Paypal accepted (use my email address)or credit card direct at The Framing Edge.See right side bar.Prints, gifts available at dA"Have You Lost Your Mittens?" by Christian D. KolupskiA red onion with garlic, the onion whiskers brought to mind this child's poem. Available oil on board 10"" x 8" ready for standard framing and is available through my shop.This piece then
Rocky 2008-04-14 21:38:00 "Rocky
" by Gordon van VlietThis painting is mark reverso, : Rocky found in Grimes Glen, New York May 1985. Here he is shown enjoying a cigar.He was painted in my old workshop setting. A wine tap was used for the cigar prop.In 1985 I was hiking with a friend when I stopped to look in the stream. Four feet down, through crystal clear water was Rocky, begging to be brought home. He has been a companion ever since.Available oil on board 12" x 15 1/4"" through my shop.Framed in natural pine by artist. $165.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms. Paypal accepted (use my email address) or credit card direct at The Framing Edge. See right side bar."Through a Glass Dimly" by Christian D. KolupskiDo we see clearly with unobstructed vision, or do we perce
Old Smoke House 2008-04-26 16:51:00 "Old SmokeHouse
" by Gordon van VlietI painted the other day with Josi Etter behind Shoen Place at the Pittsford Farms Dairy, 44 North Main Street, Pittsford, New York. This is perhaps the first warm week of the year and all the greens are coming in on the trees and fields.The proprietor was generous enough to let us paint for a few hours.Here are some links of interest about this wonderful place.Link 1, Link 2, Link 3, Link 4Available oil on board 14" x 11" through my shop. $129.00 + $10.00 shipping to the USA.I can ship it framed in a simple black framing for $162.00 + $12.00 shipping to the USA.Foreign or overseas buyers email me for terms. Paypal accepted (use my email address) or credit card direct at The Framing Edge. See right side bar.I saw an ad today in which they used Ben F