Wildflower Field Study

©Debbi Smith Rourke

Wildflower Field Study  8x10"

Pastel on paper
NFS

This is a small pastel study I did in preparation for a full size 24x36" pastel I am working on as a commission for a dear friend. The Wallace sand paper that is the base of the actual commission piece is now being permanently dry mounted to the foam core, so I will be able to start the final work in a few days! Yea! 

Zilker Garden Gazebo

© Debbi Smith Rourke

Zilker Garden Gazebo 

24x18 - Original sold.

 Giclee print of pastel: $275 unframed + $15 sh/h

Framed giclee print with mat and glass 34x28: $425 + sh/h.

For local pick-up of this framed print, contact me.

This is an image of a pastel I painted in 2007 that is part of my Side by Side series with Bill Oakey. The original sold to some dear friends with a special connection to this gazebo. However, I am pleased to have a giclee print (on thick archival paper) that looks amazingly like an original, framed, on exhibit and available at the Authenticity Gallery at 910 Congress Avenue here in Austin. My 6 Side by Side works and 6 food paintings there are up through this Friday. We take the well received exhibit down Saturday May 7. Hope you get a change to see it!!! Authenticity is a lovely space and I'm so thrilled to be there! 

Thanks Mom and Dad / Italian Villa

I just discovered the 30 Thanks Gratitude Adventure or #30thanks started by Marissa Bracke. How inspiring. As today is Nov. 10, I am starting with what she suggests for today which is thanking a parent. Boy, I have two wonderful parents and am so blessed to have had their constant, steady love and guidance throughout my life. And particularly their devotion to and care of one another as an example of how to live a beautiful and happy life. This photo was taken at their home on Thanksgiving day 2 years ago - how appropriate. Look forward to celebrating again with them this year. 

© Debbi Smith Rourke

Italian Villa 17x23.5" unframed. 

Pastel on paper. 27x33.5" framed in black with white matte, UV glass.
$675 + tax (TX only) + $35 shipping.

OK - for an art image. This is a pastel I did 4 years ago from a photo Mom and Dad took on on of their many trips - this one to Italy. I have it hanging in my home and so enjoy it. So thanks again Mom and Dad for getting out and seeing the world and then sharing your photos with me for my art adventures. This has been a fun exercise!! Let's see what tomorrow brings.

Alaskan Reflections #1

© Debbi Smith Rourke

Alaskan Reflections #1   11x14" giclee print on paper

16x20 matted. $155 matted + tax (TX only) + $16 sh/h.

Due to snow (for 10 minutes), and freezing temps in Austin, I couldn't make it to the First Friday reception for my solo show in San Antonio. :(   But enjoyed the comfy, cozy night in. Will reschedule a reception soon. The C4 Workspace does not have a Jan. artist so looks like I may have my 20 paintings down there for 2 months!! Woohoo. Today I attended the artists' reception @ the First Presbyterian church on Mesa where I have 6 paintings up thru mid Jan. Sold one! (Lake Travis 10 x 10" - blog Jan. 7 posting).  With the holidays and lots of new biz clients in my communications biz, I'm not painting as much.  But billing like crazy. Yeah!! Love looking at other artists work online to stay inspired. Love Lisa Daria's colors - check her out!!! Happy December. So much going on. My husband is making chili as I write. Too cool.

Nova Scotia Lighthouse

© Debbi Smith Rourke

Nova Scotia Lighthouse - SOLD.

17.5" x 23.5" pastel on paper. 

Here's a better photo of this pastel. It sold to Bill Oakey who took the photograph I painted from. Thanks, Bill. :)

Pedernales Falls

© Debbi Smith Rourke

Pedernales Falls  23.5" x 17.5" 

Pastel on paper. 33" x 27.5" framed with mat and glass.

$650 + tax (TX only) + shipping/handling. 

I created this from a photograph a friend took at Pedernales Falls State Park. I loved the image and enhanced the colors with my preferred color palette - at lease that was my intent. You can't really see the pink accent marks much in this photo unless you enlarge it. After having record heat this year, this image is very refreshing to me. Also, it's  not over worked. Knew when to stop this time. That's a HUGE lesson for me!

Nova Scotia Lighthouse /pastel

© Debbi Smith Rourke

Nova Scotia Lighthouse 17.5" x 23.5" 

Pastel on paper. SOLD

This is my interpretation of a photograph taken by Bill Oakey. We are working together again on our "Side by Side" series of works - my painting and drawing interpretations of his fave photos. Rare for me to have the light value as the dominant value but interesting. I also chose to do a split complimentary of red, yellow green and blue green rather than the very blue and gray and red photo - which is lovely on it's own but wanted to change it up. 

Alaskan Reflections

©2007 Debbi Smith Rourke

Alaskan Reflections 24 x 36"

Pastel on paper. Framed size: 31" x 43" 

$1000 framed

Framed in 3" wide gold frame, with glass!

Contact me for purchase and local pick-up.

Giclee prints available. Contant me for sizes/pricing.

This pastel is framed in a lovely gold frame with UV glass and no mat. I had the image scanned so hope to have some giclee prints made. 

Ceramic Cup on Doily

© Debbi Smith Rourke

Ceramic Cup on Doily  10.5 x 8.5" 

Pastel on paper. NFS.

I did this little pastel still life in Dianne Grammer's class in 2005. It was a subject she set up, but I chose the composition. I must admit, she did help me with the values of the shadow. I love it!  I am keeping this one for myself.  Now for news on the home front: I am finally getting to my studio to organize it and get it operational. It will indeed take a couple of days until I can paint, but at least I've made it into this room now that the upstairs is organized! So, look for more new works to come. Thanks!