The Elegance Of Lichen, Revisited

Branching with the grace of trees; sparkling with the light of stars; spreading with the hope of life; imbued with the energy of Creation; pastel-colored like fairies and rainbows. What am I talking about? LICHEN, of course!

Welcome to my "Garden of Earthy Delights!" Here are some recent macro shots of majestic trees whose bark presents a cornucopia of smaller lifeforms. They represent a microcosm of organic form that rivals the beauty of any flower garden. Form, color, infinite configurations: the peaceful symbiosis of bark, moss, insects, and lichen defy the hungry eye to ignore them. At first glance you might feel these shots are redundant, but if you look closely, you'll see a great variety of abstract compositions!

I LOVE photographing lichen. I think that some of my Abstract Expressionist paintings reflect my fascination with the kind of bursting forth of life force reflected in the orderly disorder of lichen!

If these images awaken your sense of wonder and you'd like to view more of them, please visit my "Living Surface" Gallery at Imagekind.

NOTE: Please click on any image to see the enlarged version.

All images and text copyright Lynda Lehmann. All rights reserved.

If you would like to view my art or make a purchase, please visit Lynda Lehmann Painting and Photography or my gallery at Imagekind, where you can choose from several sizes and paper types or buy my prints plain or matted and framed.

Original oil painting, Still life, Blue Vase

Blue Vase is available on my website. 14 x 18 inches, $595.00

You can purchase my oil paintings and studies on my website . Visit my blog to see life in and around the beautiful Texas Hill Country. I love our flora and fauna and love to share it with you!

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Jean

Jean Levert Hood - Texas Hill Country Painter

Digital Dandelion Haiku

The 4th in my series, this features my original Haiku and digital art.
This is now available in 2 sizes of posters and on several other products at my Zazzle store and will soon be available as prints in my Etsy shop.

Abstract, With the Wind

With the Wind, abstract in oil:


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This oil abstract reminds me of the wind. I love the swirl of colors in this piece.

© 2009 Jean Levert Hood

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Tranquil

This mixed media canvas painting is entitled 'Tranquil' , measures 5" x 5" x 1+ 1/2" .
The work is lightly glazed with a soft gloss artist's varnish to seal and protect.

Sides are fully painted in a toning rich,creamy lime as part of the work so a frame is not necessary.
A lovely calm little piece which would look adorable with any decor,vintage or contemporary.

A very attractive addition to your own or a loved one's art collection.
Currently available for sale HERE
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~ Commissions are also welcome! ~

Where My Heart Loves to Wander

Little Secrets of the Forest

The Forest Primeval

Lichen Puzzle

Rugged Terrain

Expectant, I break with the path to enter the forest gate. I know I have a pact with the forest, under whose canopy, worlds open. Engrossed by sweet, green-tinted shade spangled with glimmers of sunlight, my senses tingle. Wide-eyed I stand, compelled by the richness of possibility: here in the world of shadows and translucence, anything is possible.

I move on. The woods close around me and beckon me further. The sound of my tread is its own music as my feet pad over gnarled roots, soft beds of moss, and the tough flanks of boulders.

I feel the stretch of my calves and hear also, the rhythm of my breathing; only the murmur of the trees is more compelling. I bathe in green splendor, glad for a moment of reverie.

Here in the forest I own myself, I am fully and freely me. The covenant is with the Life Force. And I drink at its fount.

Life looms larger. More real than real, this arbor now--heaving in sync with the wind that enters its vaulted, verdant halls.

Dark hollows quiver with guarded truths, the quiet symbiosis of their parts to the whole. Wholly holy, in tune with itself, integrated and diverse, at rest in activity, steadfast but quick in growth and new life, the forest sings to me in a crescendo of beauty.

And I applaud with my soul.

Lichen Painting

All images and text c Lynda Lehmann. If you would like to view more of my art or make a purchase, please visit Lynda Lehmann Painting and Photography or my gallery at Imagekind, where you can choose from several sizes and paper types or buy my prints plain or matted and framed.

I'm Up Here

Here it is, finished! My husband came up with the title, I'm Up Here, and we decided to take out the post on the left side. Planning on posting it on etsy tomorrow.
I posted the cougar painting (entitled Watching) from the last post on etsy today. I still need to get these newest paintings on my website. There is always so much to do!

Pomegranates Oil Painting

Pomegranates is my new oil painting.

It measures 14 inches tall by 11 inches wide and is available on my web site for $395.00. (Remember that the prices on my website include shipping and insurance.) I love painting fruit, but by now I'm sure you've figured out that whatever I'm painting at the moment is my favorite! Yes, I simply can't help it.

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Jean

Cougar Painting

I sketched this newest painting out last night out on the deck, it was such a beautiful evening. This morning, before I even went online I started painting. I actually remembered to take a pic of it before I finished.

It is pretty well finished. I will probably add a few touches here and there. The reference photo was taken by my brother-in-law, Curt Reimer on a recent trip to Como Park Zoo. Take a bow Curt! It sure is true, that the better the reference photo, the better the painting.
For those of you who are old enough, remember the zoos back in the 1960's and early 70's? What a difference. I remember when the big animals were kept in small barred cages lined up in a row. I love how they make their habitats more natural for the animals now.

I also sketched out this giraffe I am planning on painting next. They are both 8x10's. This one on canvas board, the Cougar is on stretched canvas.
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Until next time,
stay safe!

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Rose, Original Watercolour by Madelaine Fedorowich

Finished and now back to the birds. I have a couple of birds on the go and have my eyes on another floral painting in the future. Enjoy! This painting can be purchased through my etsy store and more paintings can be seen on my blog.


Rose
4" x 6" Watercolour
© 2009

Hibiscus

This morning it was so beautiful outside that I decided to paint my hibiscus plant that is sitting on my deck. I sadly have to admit that this is the first time I've painted outside without using a photo for reference. Which means this is my first plein air painting, and I loved it! The paint is still wet, that's why there's a glare. It is a 4x4 inch oil on stretched canvas.
Once the paint is dry I will post it for sale at my etsy store, where you can find other paintings, aceo's, pendants and magnets.

I will also be listing it on my website.
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New accessories store on etsy!

Lots of new fabric flower ring designs currently available now in my new etsy store vividspirit.etsy.com
Lots of new colours for summer coming soon!

Nonsense! She Thought - Art Doll canvas

Created in a whimsical style,on 5" x 7% canvas,this piece is entitled 'Nonsense! She Thought' and includes collaged script,inks,paints, fibers and one of my own beautiful handmade clay face cabs.
Sides are fully painted as a part of the work so there is no need for a frame-hang it as soon as it arrives!
The work is glazed with a soft matt varnish to enhance,seal and protect.

A very characterful and textured piece,this would make an interesting addition to any art collection and is currently available for sale PLEASE CLICK HERE for more details

Captured Moment, Original Watercolour by Madelaine Fedorowich

I've started a new series of 100 Birds in One Year challenge and this is bird number four. To view the other birds or to purchase visit my blog or my etsy store.



Captured Moment
4" x 6" Watercolour
Photo Reference kindly provided by Alan and Elaine Wilson
© 2009

Teasel # 4 New Painting For Sale!

This piece is entitled 'Teasel #4 ' and measures 12" x 6" x 1+ 1/2"
The work is lightly glazed with a soft gloss artist's varnish to seal and protect.
Sides are fully painted soft black as part of the work so a frame is not necessary.
This is a wonderfully calm piece and would compliment any decor beautifully.
A truly special addition to your own or a loved one's art collection.
Please do check out my other listings for further works in this popular series ~ Commissions are also welcome!
Signed and dated on the reverse.

This piece is currently available for sale -PLEASE CLICK HERE for more views and further details!

Purple Heron Painting

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Purple Heron is available here in my Etsy Store!

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Jean Levert Hood

Fauve Fantasy Floral

Fauve Fantasy Floral

Aa original acrylic painting from my Fauve Floral Series Series.
Size 20" x 16"

For Sale on etsy

censorship

a little piece of performance art on censorship
I decided actually speaking would dilute the concept.
I'm not really naked, but many of my nude paintings have been censored so the imagery was important to me. I used quotes of people for more brilliant than I am , and chose the ones I felt best expressed my opinions.
The quotes come from: http://www.quotegarden.com/
The music comes from:http://ccmixter.org/files/mullion/2 1043

Cenizo in bloom!

The Cenizo is blooming! Cenizo, or Sagebrush is painted in oil, it's 9 inches tall by 12 inches wide, and still wet on the easel. I wanted to capture the wet look between the rains, with some of the dead grasses we have due to the drought.

Jean

Jean Levert Hood