Painting Small Impressions

Chickadee Meet Up

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:01:00 +0000

Even in cold weather, these little Chickadee's seem to be having a good time meeting up. They flit around, hide in the underbrush, and don't seem terribly bothered by the cold. It was fun to paint this sweet thing which is now for sale in my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings. He was created on a 4x5 inch canvas panel with professional grade oil paints. He can be viewed or purchased at this link.

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Time for Sunshine

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:37:00 +0000

The little snow storm that happened in the Northwest turned into a big one. It is Friday and I finally left the house today after a week of snow and ice. Though our weather might be the norm in winter for other parts of the country, this part of the world is never prepared for snow. With only twenty snow plows in the entire county, side streets never get cleaned and we slip around or stay home. The best part of getting snowed in is that I spent a lot of time in my studio. This little 6x6 inch painting provided the sunshine I longed for while stranded in the house. It is for sale in my Etsy shop and can be viewed or purchased at this link. It has two companions that are also available. Visit here and here to view them in the shop or make a purchase.

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Snow Crow

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:58:00 +0000

The snow continues to pile up and I am happy to have a nice warm home from which to watch. The crows that live in the neighborhood don't have it quite so nice. They must be shivering in their nests. I only get brief glimpses of them when there is a pause in the flurries and they venture out for an abandoned scrap of food. It is these brave little creatures that inspired this painting and its companion, both of which are for sale in my Etsy Shop. Click here to view or purchase this one or click here to view or purchase his companion. Both are 4x6 inches on canvas panels. They were fun to paint as I watched the storm outside and felt grateful that I'm not a crow in winter.

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Winter Storm

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:43:00 +0000

It has arrived--the first winter storm of the year. In the Northwest, we only have snow a couple of times of year. Because we are not used to it, everyone panics. Schools close down, people stay home, and life moves very slow until the roads clear again. So, I am enjoying the slow down, painting, and relaxing while the snow piles up and the news channels broadcast every fender bender and slip and slide episode that occurs. This little painting is a tribute to our first winter storm. It is 5x7 inches on a canvas panel and can be purchased at my Etsy shop. Visit this link to view it in the shop or make a purchase.

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Bird Watching

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:36:00 +0000

Recently I painted a series of little seagull paintings. This is one of four. They were fun to paint on little 4x4 inch canvas panels. I am amazed at how many different kinds of seagulls populate the beaches here in the Northwest. Since I am not a bird watcher, I don't know how to identify different varieties, but it was great fun to paint them. One of the four has already SOLD, but this one and another of the series are both for sale at my Etsy shop along with some of my other small paintings of birds and animals. Click here to view this painting in the the shop or make a purchase. I will be adding the fourth, and final painting in the series, so check the shop often for updates and new paintings.

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Strawberry

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:04:00 +0000

A little berry for the day! I had a good time painting this colorful fruit. It looks simple, but getting all those seeds and the reflected light provided quite a little challenge. The painting is for sale in my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings, along with some of my other small paintings of fruit and kitchen art. Click here to view it in the shop or make a purchase.

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Lemonade

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:29:00 +0000

Happy 2012! The plan was to take any lemons from 2011 and make something really sweet--something like this little painting. It is 5x7 inches on a canvas panel and was for sale at my Etsy Shop. It has SOLD, but there are many other small paintings of fruits. Visit these two links to see more: Tropical Fruit Paintings and other Small Fruit Paintings.

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After the Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:38:00 +0000

Now that Christmas has passed and visitors have gone home, I've finally had some time to get back to painting. Today's painting is 5x7 inches on a canvas panel. It is for sale in my Etsy Shop and can be viewed or purchased by clicking this link.

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Holiday Fruit

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:20:00 +0000

It is that time of year when these little cuties are on tables everywhere. Their bright color makes them delightful to paint. Along with some of my other small tropical fruit paintings, they are for sale at my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings. The painting is a 5x7 inch oil painting on a canvas panel. Click this link to view them in the shop or make a purchase.

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Winter Pears

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:32:00 +0000

Today's 6x8 inch painting was inspired by a couple of golden pears. It is wonderful that such delightful fruit is available when the weather is cold. Their sweetness brings a taste of sunshine to a cold winter's day. The painting can be purchased or viewed in my Etsy Shop at this link.

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A Little Winter Sunshine

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:39:00 +0000

With the cold weather in full force, I dug around in my collection of bright, sunny paintings and found this 9x12 inch oil painting that I created last summer when the weather was warm and flowers bloomed in the backyard. It is now for sale at my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings. Like most of my paintings, it was created with artist grade oil paints on a gallery-wrapped canvas. Staples are on the back, so it can be hung with or without a frame. I hope someone who is longing for some sunshine will purchase it and make their home a little brighter. Click here to view it in the shop or make a purchase. This link will take you to the shop where you can view some of my other tropical fruit paintings.

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Winter Chill

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:40:00 +0000

Cold, cold, cold. It is here for a while, so chilly landscapes are finding their way to my canvases. Though beautiful, the water is ready to shock anyone who might accidentally dip their foot. This painting of a mountain creek is for sale at my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings. Click here to view it or make a purchase. You can also view my other landscape paintings at this link or this one.

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On a Country Road

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:25:00 +0000

Although I've been riding my bicycle during the winter months, nothing beats riding in the warmth of the summer sun. I'm getting tired of the cold, the three shirts, the two pairs of socks, and the double layer of pants. It is only when painting that my imagination takes me to those warm weather rides that I'm missing. This 8x10 inch oil painting, created when I was longing for warmth, is for sale at my Etsy Shop, Painting Small Impressions. Click here to view it in the shop or make a purchase.

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Red is the Color!

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:47:00 +0000

The holidays are so busy, I've had trouble keeping up with postings. Luckily, painting has still been on-going. With the season in mind, red is the color I've had my eye on. This little red pepper decided to go along with my desire for red and dressed appropriately. She is for sale and can be viewed or purchased here, or you can view all of my paintings for sale at this link.

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End of the Season

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:47:00 +0000

This year was an amazing year for growing tomatoes. Here it is almost December and my crop of Sweet 100's is finally at an end. Every year I plant two or three of these prolific producers. Once they start producing clumps of sweet little fruits, they keep it up until the weather calls it to a close. Mid-October is usually the end of the season when the weather starts to get cold and sharp rains split the fruit, but this year they held on until about a week ago. Heavy rain and cold mornings called an end to our party. This little 5x7 inch oil painting pays tribute to these wonderful plants. This painting has SOLD, but you can visit my Etsy Shop to view more of my small fruit paintings.

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Farm Dreams

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:05:00 +0000

Recently I've been reading about the disappearance of family farms in America. As a life-long suburban dweller, I finally recognize why so many people like paintings of farm land and barns. We want to pretend that somewhere an idyllic family farm is ready to supply an escape from our hectic modern lives. We want to believe that some day we will be able to raise our own food and our own livestock. It is a nice dream. It makes me happy to paint barns, farms, and freshly turned fields that will help to fuel our fantasies of a quaint agrarian society. For anyone who would like to plant a piece of this dream in their home or office, this little 5x7 inch oil painting can be purchased from my online art gallery, Small Impressions Paintings. Visit here to view the painting in the gallery or make a purchase.

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Suspicious Crow

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:08:00 +0000

He looks suspicious. I'm sure he's done something illegal--something like theft--something he doesn't want anyone to notice. At least, that's how these fellows tend to look when they stop by my backyard. This painting was inspired by a crow standing knee deep in dried grass and looking like the guilty animal he is. The painting is 6x6 inches on a gessoed hardboard panel. It has SOLD, but other paintings of crows are available in my Etsty Shop, Small Impressions Painting. Click this link to see my paintings of birds and animals.

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Golden Days

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:46:00 +0000

Most of these lovely golden trees have disappeared for this year. Wind, rain, and now the threat of snow have obliterated the lovely color of fall and all that is left is a fond memory of crisp golden days. This little painting is for sale in my Etsy Shop. Click here to view it in the shop or make a purchase.

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Windbreak

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:45:00 +0000

This weekend was the first winter storm of the season. With a lot of wind and rain, I am reminded of the windbreaks of rural America, designed to slow down the gush of a wind. This little 5x7 inch oil painting inspired by a country windbreak is for sale at my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings. Click here to view it in the shop or make a purchase.

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Blue Skies

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:06:00 +0000

When I painted this 6x8 inch oil painting, blue skies were dominating my thoughts. Big blue skies and warm weather sound so inviting on cool November days. My dreams are of leaving the cold, dampness of the Northwest and heading to a warm place where the skies are blue and I don't need a raincoat. The painting is for sale at my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings, and can be viewed or purchased by clicking here.

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Waiting for Paint to Dry

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:01:00 +0000

It is clear that the cool damp weather has arrived. It took almost two weeks for the paint to dry on this 8x10 inch oil painting. Oil paint is naturally slow to dry, but when winter arrives, it feels like forever. There is quite a bit of heavily textured paint on the autumn trees, nevertheless, I am impatient. Now that it is finally dry, I've listed the painting for sale at my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings. Click here to view it in the shop or make a purchase.

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Autumn Hike

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:56:00 +0000

A crispy autumn hike inspired this 5x7 inch oil painting. There is nothing like a sunny day in October to get a person out of the house and breathing deep. Fresh air and the smell of pine are reminders that the clouds and rain are not forever. The painting can be purchased at Small Impressions Paintings on Etsy. Visit this link to view it in the shop or make a purchase.

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Roosting in the Hen House

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:57:00 +0000

Often, when a painting isn't turning out the way I like, I'll wipe it off the canvas and set the canvas aside. The wipe off leaves color, but not any discernible image. When it dries, into a bin it goes. I have a box of canvases that have the residue of an unsuccessful paintings. The funny thing is, days later, when the canvas is dry, that left over color provides me with some crazy, abstract inspiration. This little 6x6 inch painting is the result of some of that kind of inspiration. I can't remember what was originally painted on the canvas, but the wipe out left a beautiful dark red, a wonderful color for the deep recesses of a happy little chicken coop and a pair of roosting fowl. I am happy with the resurrection and have placed the painting for sale in my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings. It can be viewed in the shop or purchased at this link.

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Up the Hill on a Bicycle

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:04:00 +0000

Finally, my house is in order after several weeks of chaos. The carpets are new, the studio is organized, and I spent the morning enjoying peace, quiet, and paint. The result is today's little 5x7 inch oil painting that was inspired by one of my favorite bicycle rides. In Point Defiance Park at the North End of Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington is where one will find this magnificent ride. The road through the park is one way and the speed limit for automobiles is 25 miles an hour. The foliage is beautiful and old growth trees line the scenic path. Puget Sound viewpoints are sprinkled along the way and rolling hills create a wonderful challenge. This little painting is based on the first part of the trip through the park's Five-mile Drive. When traveled by car, it seems like a slight incline, but on a bicycle, it feels a lot longer and steeper. Some of the friends I ride with call it "The Monster," but I've grown to love this fun little challenge. Slipping into the low gear, keeping a steady pace, and looking for landmarks that signal progress has made this pathway one I love. The tree in this painting is one of my beloved landmarks. It signals the halfway point on the trek up the hill. Visit my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings and where it can be purchased or viewed in the shop. Click this link to view it.

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Studio Blues

noreply@blogger.com (Nancy Merkle) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:45:00 +0000

It has been a week since I have been able to set foot in my studio. I'm getting the no-paint blues. We are putting new carpet in the house which has caused considerable upheaval. The living room is finished, but my entire studio is stacked in the front room. Paintings are piled everywhere. In spite of a lack of room for painting, I haven't stopped the movement of paintings into my Etsy Shop, Small Impressions Paintings. This painting is 11x14 inches, was completed in oil, and can be viewed or purchased by clicking here. I'm hoping this blue painting will help cure my no-paint blues and get that darned carpet installed a little faster.

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