Bull Creek Impressions ©DSR #abstractoilpainting

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Bull Creek Impressions 30"x24" 

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

$1300 + sh/h
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The last of my new abstracts inspired by nature images by photographer Jack Marshall. See all the works in our recent collaboration in "Nature Interpreted" now through Feb. 27 at Bruegger's Bagels  in Austin/Westlake (3267 Bee Caves @ Walsh Tarlton, SW corner). Join us for our Art Opening, Saturday morn Jan. 23, 10am-noon. We'll have yummy bagels and cream cheese, brandy milk punch and apple cider to keep you warm and cozy! Can't wait to see you. #DebbiSmithRourke #austinartist #austinabstractart #austinfineart #supportart

Orange Reflections ©DSR #sidexside #debbismithrourke

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Orange Reflections 12"x12"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

$400 + sh/h 
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This painting is part of my "Nature Interpreted" exhibit with photographer Jack Marshall now on display at Bruegger's Bagels in Westlake, ATX through Feb. 27. BTW, my workshops with Sandy Ostrau really have influenced my painting. Check out her work when you have a chance. #natureinterpreted #abstractoilpainting #abstractedlandscape #orange

"Adock's Garden II" ©DSR #sidexside2015 #DebbiSmithRourke

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Adock's Garden II

24"x24" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
$1050 + sh/h 
Available via ArtfulGalleries.com

I painted this for my September exhibit at the Old Bakery and Emporium. 

Now it's one of my favorite paintings.

Hill Country Colors © #sidexside2015 #sidebyside2015

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Hill Country Colors  16"x16"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
Exhibited in national abstract show: Energy and Stillness
Available via ArtfulGalleries.com

This painting was inspired by the colors of the Texas Hill Country in the spring. Enjoy!

Five x Seven 2015 #5x7austin2015

©2013 Debbi Smith Rourke

 The Summit 7"x5"

Oil on canvas board

SOLD 

Finally getting some pics up from the always-fabulous Five x Seven exhibit and party that benefits The Contemporary Austin. The 2015 event was held in late February and I was thrilled to be one of hundreds of participating artists who donated their 5x7" creations. In doing so, we contribute to a wonderful museum, AND find new collectors! 

If you've never been, it's quite an unique and fun event. Art collectors and artists mingle and engage all evening. The work is displayed with the artist's name on the back (I painted over this signature before donating it), so you don't know who the artists are. There's an hour or two to view all the work as you enjoy amazing cocktails and foodie-good noshes. Each 5x7 work has a numbered tag. At 8pm a buzzer sounds and everyone goes running to pull the tag for their favorite artwork. I was so excited my little painting was claimed right after the buzzer. Sweet! 

My painting is right over my head. 

Hope to see you next year!

Tears of Joy © #DSRabstract #abstractoilpainting #Tearsofjoy

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Tears of Joy 6"x6"

Oil on canvas board
$170 unframed + $13 sh/h in Continental US
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Having fun finding environment images for my paintings. The color correction is truest on the large image of the artwork itself at the top of this post. This little painting has several layers of paint from different sessions, always using the sophisticated colors that emerge after a day of painting. Also loving painting wet paint into wet paint using the palette knife.

Emerging Spring © #emergingspring #DSRabstract

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Emerging Spring 36"x48"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

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I named this latest 3'x4' abstract Emerging Spring because it felt like the earth was busily and happily churning new life energy and then spewing it out as glorious young foliage. My color palette for this abstract painting is one of my favorites. I adore teal, lime green and rusty reds with golds, plus the more ethereal muted tones of each.  Then I found the perfect setting for the painting. LOVE IT! Now "Emerging Spring" is ready to reside in a new home just like this one. Contact me if you are interested in collecting this piece, prefer local pick up, or want to come to my studio to see it. Always an important step.

Thank You for 2014! #happynewyear #debbismithrourke

Thank you all for helping make 2014 a banner year for my art endeavors. The paintings below are just some that sold or were commissioned over the last year. The increased interest, commissions and sales were delightful and mean so much. I so appreciate my collectors! And supporters!

Wishing you inspiration, fulfillment, health and joy throughout 2015.

With gratitude!
Debbi  

 

Cedar in Tall Grasses  8"x10"

 

Cloudcroft Spring  8x10"

The Dance 30"x24"

Early Morning Lake View / Vertical 40"x30"

Tropical Breeze 16"x12"

Into the Leaves 10x8"

 

Lake Shore  8x10"  

Garden Tour 5"x7" 

Mount Bonnell Bend  5"x7" 

Thoughtful Girl 16"x16"

 Trial Islands  8"x10"

Inspired Dream

© Debbi Smith Rourke

Inspired Dream  30" x 24" 

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas 
SOLD

Canvas prints are available in a variety of sizes.

Contact me if interested in prints.

I envisioned these colors in an abstract form a couple of years ago when I wasn't even painting abstract images yet. So instead, back then, I painted a still life of lime green grapes on white dishes with a teal background. Nice painting that sits in my bar. So thrilled to finally be painting abstracts and executing my night time inspirations. It truly was an inspired dream! Think I'll keep doing these abstracts. They are quite fun and bring out my free spirit.  :)