Umbrella Party #DebbiSmithRourke #beachseries

 © 2017 Debbi Smith Rourke

Umbrella Party 10"x10"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

$275 unframed + sh/h
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A fun 10"x10" from my series of beach paintings. I'm always drawn to umbrellas -- the way they catch and reflect the light, show the battering winds, cast strong shadows and shelter beach lovers. Here they are having fun all on their own. #contemporaryart #Austinfineartist #SouthPadrepainting #oilpainting #blueumbrellas

Glacier Bay #GlacierBayart #DebbiSmithRourke

© 2017 Debbi Smith Rourke

Glacier Bay 10"x10"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

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My husband and I recently took a trip to Alaska, including a 3-day land tour and 7-day cruise. One of our cruise days was spent in the glorious Glacier Bay National Park - a water park! We saw two amazing glaciers and other remarkable sights. This was inspired by an image I took near South Marble Island. Think this is part of the north end of South Marble Island but can't be positive. These colors inspired me to use my swirly, thick-paint palette knife technique. Each locale inspires me in different ways. Stay tuned for more great images inspired by my land and sea trips. #Alaskafineart #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #Texasartist #AustinFineArtist #oilpainting #paletteknifepainting

Moraine Lake ©DSR #DebbiSmithRourke #abstractoilpainting

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Moraine Lake 24"x24"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
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This is another new abstract inspired by nature images by Austin-based photographer Jack Marshall. His Moraine Lake image, shot in Canada, is below. See more of our latest collaborative efforts in "Nature Interpreted" in Austin now through Feb. 27 at Bruegger's Bagels (3267 Bee Caves @ Walsh Tarlton, SW corner). Swing by our Art Reception Saturday morning Jan. 23 from 10AM - noon - we'll have bagels and cream cheese, brandy milk punch and apple cider! Can't wait to start off the year with our friends and supporters! Happy 2016!

"Moraine Lake" photograph by Jack Marshalls

After the Storm ©

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke 

After the Storm 30"x24"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

$1300 Available via ArtfulGalleries.com

My next exhibit titled "Nature Interpreted" starts Jan. 3 at Bruegger's Bagels in Westlake Hills (ATX). I'll be exhibiting works along with photographer Jack Marshall. His stunning images have inspired me to paint a new round of abstracted landscapes. I'm finally hitting my stride with these new works so come see them all (3267 Bee Caves Rd at Walsh Tarlton — SW corner). Join us for our Art Reception, Saturday morning Jan. 23 from 10 AM - noon - we'll have bagels and cream cheese, brandy milk punch and apple cider! 

Gondola ©DSR #sidexside #venicepainting

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Gondola 11"x14" 

Oil on canvas, framed in black float frame

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This painting of Venice is part of my "Nature Interpreted" exhibit with nature photographer Jack Marshall now on display at Bruegger's Bagels in Westlake, ATX, through Feb. 27 — 3267 Bee Caves Road at Walsh Tarlton (SW corner).

Bending Bloom ©DSR #sidexside #DebbiSmithRourke #abstractart

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Bending Bloom  24"x24"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
$1050 + sh/h
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This is one of my favorite works from this year's September exhibit at Old Bakery and Emporium. I'm having such fun trying a variety of abstraction approaches and techniques. 

BTW, we had a fabulous opening reception Friday night!! 

Thanks to all who came by to support us.

 

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

Now it's one of my favorite paintings.

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.

Canyon Lake #canyonlake #DSRlatestlandscape

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Canyon Lake 8"x10"

Oil on canvas board 

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I have been admiring some photos I took several years ago at our friends' home on Canyon Lake. I was considering painting a very large abstract from them. But first, thought it best to do a smaller version. I just LOVE what emerged. Using the palette knife and some brush work, adding just the right amount of texture and movement, lights and darks, mixing the perfect shades of colors and knowing when to stop....ahh, I think I may have finally learned a few things. :-) Love it when it comes together so nicely. And now, I'm occasionally adding some environment images. Enjoy! 

Mayan Breeze #mayanbreeze #anotherpalmtree

©2015 Debbi Smith Rourke

Mayan Breeze 11"x14" 
Oil on panel. Framed size: 12"x15"
$425 unframed / $525 framed 
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Here is one more palm tree painting in my beach series. This one is a horizontal version. I love painting beach scenes of my favorite spot on the Mayan Riviera, especially when we are experiencing cold temps in Austin! Wish I were on the beach!

Into the Leaves © #abstractoil #smallwork #sidexside

©2014 Debbi Smith Rourke

Into the Leaves  10"x8" 

Oil on canvas board 
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This painting is a Daily Paintworks Facebook picks of the day today / Labor Day! Yay!
Hope you'll come by our "Side by Side Exhibit" artists reception this Friday at Old Bakery and Emporium (10th and Congress) from 5 - 7 pm. You'll see this work and the photograph by Bill Oakey that inspired this abstract. Well, here you go....Thought you'd love to see my inspiration whether you can come or not.

"Aqua Spring" © #AbstractPainting "AustinAbstractArtist #TealAbstract

©2014 Debbi Smith Rourke

Aqua Spring 10"x8"

Oil on canvas panel / unframed
$250 + sh/h in US
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While I painted this last weekend, I had the idea for a series of teal-dominant abstracts many months ago. Teals, grays and a splash of contrast color, anywhere from mustard yellow and poppy to purple. Having fun. Look for more to come. Palette knife strokes and brushwork abound. Zing!

Take a Load Off ©

©2014 Debbi Smith Rourke

Take a Load Off  8"x10"

Oil on canvas panel / unframed

$250 unframed + sh/h in US
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I painted this almost two weeks ago and am finally posting. I love deck chairs and beautiful outdoor furniture. These colors, thick juicy paint and the cozy chair just make me smile. The colors are kind of peppermint-y, don't you think?

West Austin View ©

©2014 Debbi Smith Rourke

West Austin View 24"x24"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
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This is an enlargement of one of my favorite 12"x12" paintings. It's a simplified view of Lake Austin looking west. I am enjoying focusing on shapes, forms, color and texture.

Coffee Time ©

©2014 Debbi Smith Rourke

Coffee Time 10"x8"

Oil on canvas panel / unframed

$250 + $25 sh/h in Contiguous US
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I started this painting over a year ago and set it aside. I took it to my Sandy Ostrau workshop and added more layers of color and texture. Now I love it. Everybody needs a little coffee time, right?

Teal Hills © / In-Home Studio Holiday Sale

©2013 Debbi Smith Rourke

Teal Hills 24"x 24"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
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I am enjoying painting abstracted landscape imagery, particularly of Lake Austin. Unexpected surprises arise when I explore techniques such as multiple layers, interesting new color mixes and a variety of textures.

This Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14th, I am hosting a Holiday Art Sale in my home and home studio. Email, text or FB message me for my address. The inside of our home is decked out for the season and my paintings are hanging throughout the house — an homage to myself! If you are in Austin, pop by! 

Home Studio in NW Austin

Friday, 12/13: Noon to 5 pm

Saturday, 12/14: 11am to 5 pm

Mom's Mum ©

©2013 Debbi Smith Rourke

"Mom's Mum" 10"x8"

Oil on canvas panel / framed in gold plein air frame
NFS

I painted this from a flower arrangement my mom created. She brought me some flowers  and then graciously arranged them beautifully in several different vases to set around my home. This was a very dramatic view of a mum in a white pitcher. It became the still life for my first painting class for adults. Yah! Love this split-complementary color scheme. I just had to paint it myself using the palette knife. Thanks for the inspiration, Mom! xoxo

The Dance ©

©2013 Debbi Smith Rourke

The Dance 30"x24"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
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After I painted "Summit" in a 7x5" format, I decided it was a perfect study for a larger work. So I created this 30x24" piece. It has a good bit of influence from the study, yet it seemed to take on a bit more of an entangled dance rhythm of two entities or figures rather than appearing as a single figure reaching a summit. Thus the new name. Hope you enjoy. This is one of my favorite color combinations. Available in my home studio for viewing. I am also happy to send additional photos.

Summit ©

©2013 Debbi Smith Rourke

Summit  7"x5"

Oil on canvas board

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I love to create abstracts out of the cool, sophisticated colors I discover at the end of a day of painting. This is one of those wonderful combinations of colors and shapes that seems to create itself. Love these colors!!!!!