Ann Buckner Paintings

2019-12-23T04:58:00.005-06:00

Aubrie's Eyes

5"x7"

Oil on Gessobord

Grape Crazy

2017-04-04T10:58:00.000-05:00

Grape Crazy

9 1/2" x 10"

Watercolor

Watercolor using cerulean, cobalt, FUB, Indanthrone, quin. red, burnt sienna, cad. yellow medium. Used a reference photo from Wet C. RIL by maritajill.

Sharon's Tulips

2017-03-12T18:13:00.000-05:00

Sharon's Tulips

Uncropped

Sharon's Tulips

Cropped

The tulips are painted from a reference photographed by Sharon. She is allergic to flowers so wanted to paint these so she could enjoy them any time.

Painted on a quarter sheet of Fabriano Aristico watercolor paper. The cropped version will fit in an 8" x 10" mat.

Note: Just realized I called these flowers poppies when they are tulips.

Cabbage - Values Challenge

2017-03-01T09:18:00.000-06:00

Cabbage

9 12" x 13"

Watercolor

February challenge at paintingfriends.com was Values. A monochromatic painting using Hookers and Sap Green.

Watercolor Landscape

2017-02-28T02:59:00.000-06:00

Hill

"5x7"

Watercolor

This was painted for a challenge at paintingfriends.com. The challenge was to paint "fog". We used a reference from pizabay called hill by unsplashl. I can tell I need "more practice".

Cynthia's Flower II

2017-02-26T13:59:00.000-06:00

Cynthia's Flower II

8"x10"

Watercolor

This second version of Cynthia's Flower was painted for a friend of mine as a "thank you. She had called about the original version but it was too large for the area where she wanted to hang it.

During my sister's cancer treatment, she would drive her to appointments and often fixed a meal for all of us. So I wanted to surprise her with this small token of our heartfelt appreciation for her kindness and friendship.

Cynthia's Flower

2017-02-25T13:51:00.000-06:00

Cynthia's Flower

1/2 sheet Watercolor

This was painted in December, 2016, from a reference photo by Cynthia, from paintingfriends.com. It now resides in Mesquite, Texas.

2016-08-21T20:08:00.000-05:00

Rockwell Lighthouse

Sitka, AK

16" x 20" Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Acrylic

Painted from a photograph taken by Sitka Realty and used with their permission.

Grand Canyon & Selfie

2015-06-03T23:34:00.001-05:00

A couple of photos taken today of the Grand Canyon. The photos do not do the immenseness justice. Also, a selfie of me and my twin; sitting on a rock. Flagstaff, AZ tomorrow and onward to Oklahoma on I-40.

Chatter Wednesday

2015-05-06T12:05:00.000-05:00

It has been awhile since I've posted and thought I would bring you all up to date of events in the last month. As you know, I've been undergoing radiation treatments; today I learned I only have nine(9) to go. Talk about a happy dance!!! I haven't been painting since I posted the Spring Thaw but hopefully my strength will soon be returning as I slowly begin to eat better. Raw throat, you know.

The other sad event was that I had to return Owain to the rescue foundation. I felt so terribly bad but just could not take proper care of him and was also afraid he would trip my 96 year old Mom. He loved to bite the trouser legs and tug, which is not good with us elder folk. Hopefully, he will find a good home with a good trainer to teach him not to bite (he bit me so many times) and to obey.

It's been a good day and hope it is for you as well.

Spring Thaw

2015-03-31T18:56:00.000-05:00

Spring Thaw

20" x 16"

Oil on Canvas

This is my rendition of Cynthia's place in Utah. I was more interested in the sage in the mid-ground area and the pond in their driveway from the snow melting. The painting will sit a couple of days so I can look at it with fresh eyes.

"Spring Thaw" Landscape Blocking In & Puppy Chatter

2015-03-21T12:23:00.000-05:00

Spring Thaw WIP

Blocking in Stage

20" x 16"

Oils on Stretched Canvas

It has been awhile since I've posted, but today I decided it was time to apply paint to canvas. I have oils that have been getting dusty and it has been pure pleasure just to move the paint on the canvas. I am trying to paint without using a medium but have to admit the paint is almost too stiff. This painting is based on a photo by Cynthia from paintingfriends.com of the "pond" in their driveway. What caught my attention was the beautiful colors in the photo, in the sage against the orangy color of the driveway pond.

The palette thus far consists of Permelba white, Mars Orange, Naples Yellow, Orange, Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue, Purple, Flesh, Alizarin Crimson, and Cadmium Red

Next, is a photo of the latest addition to our household, adopted from Paws and Hooves Rescue. Please meet Owain "Butch" MacGregor. Butch is the name my brother-in-law, Robert, decided was right for the puppy. He has all the puppy traits, mouthing, chewing, biting, playing hard, and the two other "P's" which I will leave to your imagination. Lots of cleaning up and I'm trying very hard to keep my composure when he bites so hard because he doesn't realize it is me and not a chew toy. Hopefully, this stage won't last long.

Not sure how often I will be posting over the next couple of months as I will be going through daily radiation treatments for a small tumor that was malignant. All positive thoughts, love and prayers will be greatly appreciated. I have no doubt that these treatments will do the trick and that I'll come out clean as a brand new whistle. I decided that Owain needed a home and I needed to take care of him, hence the adoption at this time.

Happy 2015

2015-01-01T07:47:00.000-06:00

Wishing each of you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2015. May you always know the joy of achievement, the art of loving and sharing, the sheer exuberance of being alive.

The above painting was given in a Christmas Card Exchange to Peg in Florida. She was my Splash! roommate and was so enjoyable to be around. Our Splash! get together is in August each year but is always subject to change, depending on everyone's schedule. Such a great way to meet other artists and share our passion for painting.

Taylor Finished?

2014-10-30T10:36:00.003-05:00

I'm going to let this rest for a couple of days and look at it with fresh eyes. I may do more to the shirt but I kind of like the texture. This painting was photographed outside in the shade around 10:15 a.m.

Taylor, In Progress

2014-10-29T12:00:00.000-05:00

This acrylic painting of Taylor is painted on 300lb watercolor paper. I still have to work on some values and her eyes. There may be more definition needed with her mouth as well. I think the shapes are fairly accurate and this looks like Taylor at a younger age. Below are the two paintings side by side as they may be matted and framed this way.

Taylor, 2nd Sketch

2014-10-11T10:58:00.000-05:00

This is a younger version of Taylor and again, it isn't quite right, especially around the eyes. Will keep trying until I get a sketch that I feel is paintable. I'm close with this one as far as size and shape of the face. I also like her hair in the reference photo and the way it came out here. Now to get her eyes and mouth corrected so that the sketch looks like Taylor.

Taylor Sketch Rework

2014-10-11T07:45:00.000-05:00

I've been working on the original sketch of Taylor, modifying facial features. It is beginning to look more like her but not quite there yet.

Sketch of Taylor

2014-10-06T11:31:00.003-05:00

To familiarize myself with my niece Taylor's features before painting, this started as a quick sketch but kept having to erase and redo. Taylor is a lovely young lady with the cutest dimples and I want to do her justice.

Celebrating Robert's Birthday

2014-10-04T10:42:00.001-05:00

Today is my brother-in-law's birthday so i did a quick sketch of him from a photo of him fixing my screen door. We all wish you the happiest of birthday's and are thankful you are a part of our family.

Bryan Kids

2014-09-30T15:26:00.000-05:00

It has only taken almost two years to complete this painting. It is a birthday present for my twin, of her four grandchildren that live in California. Have one more grandchild to go then her present will be complete, hooray. Of course, this is subject to her approval, so there may still be changes. It is painted on a half sheet (15" X 22") Fabriano Aristico watercolor paper.

Geraniums

2014-09-22T13:48:00.000-05:00

The photo doesn't look exactly like the painting but it is close. Kay, perhaps in time, I might "get" this. Thanks for the instruction and the photos.

Kay's Geraniums WIP Splash IV

2014-09-21T18:36:00.001-05:00

I made a start today, painting the geraniums demo'd by Kay Smith at Splash IV. She made it look so easy of course. :) The main thing to remember is slow down, look, look again then paint. I forget that most of the time. The painting is on Fabriano Aristico Soft Press paper, size 15" x 22". I don't normally paint this large and I'm enjoying it. Thanks Kay for doing the demo and so patiently answering questions. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you paint.

Splash IV Old Man Portrait

2014-09-16T22:41:00.005-05:00

Think I'm calling this one finished even though there are problems with the right ear (viewer's left) and perhaps the angle of edge of the face. It is painted on a quarter sheet Fabriano Aristico soft press paper. I believe the reference photo was from Paint My Photo but I'm just not sure on that. It was wonderful practice and I learned a lot painting this one. Thanks Stephie.

Splash IV Portrait 2 WIP

2014-09-15T12:17:00.001-05:00

This painting was started at Indian Rocks Beach. I can't remember where the reference photo is from. If I find the information, I'll be sure to post it. I had added Pebeo drawing gum to the beard, brows and by the ears, then painted a combination of blues in the background and across areas of his face. This weekend I began laying in skin tones and bringing those tones down into his garments. Still a lot to be done but just had to post that "hooray", I'm painting!!

Both me and the kitten are doing fine. My forearm looks normal except for two puncture marks and a tiny bit of redness. I'm so thankful it wasn't worse.

Splash IV Workshop Paintings, Day 1 and Day 2

2014-09-06T19:43:00.000-05:00

The first photo shows my painting of a street in Lewistown, MT. Wyna from Painting Friends did a demo of the photo she provided and we followed as best we could. The first photo shows I didn't get a lot painted during Splash.

This next photo shows how much more was completed after I arrived home. That is really a two way street but I made it a one-way because I couldn't get my vehicles to look right. Have to do these things on the fly to make it work, yes?

We also practiced figures. Note the horizon line drawn across the paper and how the eyes are level with the horizon line

This photo of the child shows how the painting looked when I left Splash. I was so unhappy with it. I'm not sure where the reference photo came from. It was provided by our demonstrator, Stephie, who did a terrific job painting this little girl.

These next two photos, taken today, are actually the same photo except the second one has been adjusted using Photoshop. I was so unhappy with the little girl's skin that I wet down her face and lifted/blended where I could. It isn't a lot better but there are less hard edges which helps to keep her age to child level.

This pear painting was done after watching a Jacqueline Gnott video. I didn't go as dark or black in the background on this one but do want to try a painting that has that dark drama she is so good at creating.

I also caught a cold this week so have been sketching a bit. I've been practicing holding the pencil a certain way, drawing thick and thin lines as well as drawing circles. The object is to practice holding the pencil a certain way until it becomes an unconscious habit. The first guy is just a figment of my imagination while the second figure is my attempt at drawing Tom Colicchio of Top Chef. I will use him again as a reference because he has an interesting face.

That has been my week of painting and sketching. I have an old man, a floral and an animal still to paint from the week at Splash. Hope you will stay tuned.