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Digital Downloads for Valentines Day

2012-01-22T23:12:00.000-08:00

This Valentines Day, show your friends how much you care with original art nouveau-inspired Victorian Zombie Valentines.

You'll get a digital download sheet of 5 original illustrations that you can print over and over. Digital downloads are a very green way of sharing art - it's print on demand, and there are no shipping costs or wait times. (Plus, it's sort of fun, and extremely affordable.)

Click here to go to the digital download page...

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New Paintings on Wood

2012-01-06T08:44:00.000-08:00

I just love the look of oil paint on wood. The grain shows through in places, and looks so warm and subtle.

"Postcards From Heck" is a series I'm working on of small paintings on wood, based on nightmares, creepy crawlies, and other things that simply thrill the fear centers. They'll be available soon as prints. One of the most common ways people describe my work is "creepy," so I thought, why not, let's do his thing. :-) I hope you enjoy them.

Postcard from Heck - "Too Dark to Understand, Too Fast to Avoid"

oil on wood, 5 x 9"

Postcard from Heck - "Angry Birds"
5 x 3" oil on wood

Postcard from Heck - "Both Quick Slice"
5 x 3" oil on wood

"All Our Wants Reordered"
9 x 9, oil on wood

"Outside One Then Two" (In progress)
18 x 24", oil on wood

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Two New Workshops - Alla Prima and Achieving Realism

2011-12-14T13:06:00.000-08:00

I am offering two workshops in early 2012. They'll be very goal-oriented with step-by-step demonstrations and coaching, so space will be limited to only five students. Given at my home studio in Aurora, IL.

BONUS - Take both workshops and save 30%.

ALLA PRIMA WORKSHOP
"Alla Prima" means starting and finishing a painting in one session. Often the paintings are characterized by visible brushwork and a sense of bravura. I'll demonstrate my method for creating small, impactful paintings in a single session (4-6 hours.) We will explore composition, lighting, drawing, and oil paint handling techniques that give excellent results. Examples of alla prima paintings are below.
Saturday and Sunday, January 14 and 15, 9am - 4pm. Lunch will be provided. $180 per person.

Or, save almost 30% by signing up for both workshops by clicking here ($250, a savings of $110) :

ACHIEVING REALISM WORKSHOP
There are many keys to creating a sense of "realism" in a painting, but the effects are profound. It takes a decisive and reliable technique to accomplish effects that make people say, "wow that looks like a photograph." I'll demonstrate my techniques for achieving realism in oils and walk you though the same process step-by-step. We will discuss composition, drawing, layering, mediums and surfaces, and oil-painting techniques that lend themselves best to producing realism.
Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19, 9am to 4pm. Lunch will be provided. $180 per person.

Or, save almost 30% by signing up for both workshops by clicking here ($250, a savings of $110) :

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Painted Pendants Update

2011-12-01T09:59:00.001-08:00

I've added three new pendants to the collection, this time focusing on eyes. With the realism and the natural skin tones, these make really striking necklaces - almost like it's part of you. It's thrillingly weird. :-) Click here to see them on Etsy.

I've almost got the commissions done too. If you want a personal portrait on a pendant - now's the time to email me for a commission. They do take a little time so any new commissions have to be started before Dec 15 to ship in time for Christmas. lisagloria@gmail.com

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Etsy Shop Updated for Christmas

2011-11-25T13:22:00.001-08:00

Shopping today? I just updated my Etsy shop - please enjoy! :-) Happy holidays!

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The Food Show

2011-11-20T12:08:00.001-08:00

The show opens today at 33 W New York St, Aurora IL. I'm so excited - the works look beautiful together. Brian Busch is a wonderful talent and I think we covered all the "Food" bases, including paintings of food, about food, about taste, eating, and even a couple figure paintings of goddesses related to food production: Ceres (grain, childbirth) and Diana (the hunt).

The show runs until January, so please do stop by if you have a chance!

Here's a link to a Facebook photo gallery: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241349152595631.62675.168388046558409&type=3&l=191378ed95

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Still Life with Fork and Hornets, Pinot Noir, The Food Show,

2011-11-10T16:30:00.001-08:00

Still Life with Fork and Hornets, 16 x 12, Oil on linen. This work will be featured in the Food Show, opening Nov 20 in Aurora IL.

Pinot Noir, 5 x 7", oil on panel

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The Food Show, Nov 20, Deer Skull

2011-11-08T15:25:00.000-08:00

I'm curating a show for my friend Brian Busch and I to show new works. It opens November 20 at 33 W New York Street, Aurora. I'll post pictures here as I have them. Here's one of the first pieces: "Deer Skull," 12 x 18" oil on linen.

Framed and available for purchase, please contact me at lisagloria@gmail.com for information.

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Orchids in a Pot

2011-09-27T12:11:00.000-07:00

A pot of white orchids on a piano top.

Orchids in Pot
6 x 6" oil on linen
SOLD
To watch it being painted on Youtube, click here:

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Don't Worry, Be Happy

2011-09-23T10:49:00.000-07:00

Yep, this is our happy, simple life. I finally got my girls to record a song with me. It's pretty happy, so I wanted to share it with you all..... hope you like it!

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Painting on Silver - Chickadee

2011-09-21T12:54:00.000-07:00

The Black Capped Chickadee, oil on silver platter, 12.5" round

NEW: Click here for purchase information on small works.

Photo reference credit: Dan Wolaver, used with permission.

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Painting on Silver - Rooster, Tilapia

2011-09-19T15:03:00.000-07:00

I don't know if I can capture how luminous and striking a painting on silver is, but I hope you can imagine. Not to mention, of course, the cheeky attitude.

Java Rooster

12" round

Oil on silver platter

Tilapia

10 x 6 1/2" oval

Oil on silver platter

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Figure Painting demo Part 4

2011-09-08T18:43:00.000-07:00

Here she comes, getting to look like a real painting over here. That's nice. Also - next time I think I want to paint 10 toes and 5 fingers in about 4 square inches - somebody remind me I don't wanna, ok? ;-)

Please subscribe to the Youtube channel to get updates when the next installments are out, and every time you click Like or share or comment, Youtube thinks nice thoughts about me. And I would like that. So thanks!

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Painted Pendant Portrait Commission

2011-09-07T12:07:00.000-07:00

Ariana's mother commissioned this pendant for her 21st birthday. Delivered today, and she loves it. If you would like to commission a pendant in time for the holidays please email me asap. I can only take a few commissions due to time constraints, so let me know.

1 x 1 3/8", oil and resin on porcelain.

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Small Skull

2011-08-29T17:12:00.000-07:00

A small pig skull, 6 x 6 alla prima from life:

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Figure Painting Demo, Part 3

2011-08-25T08:20:00.000-07:00

Update on "EO, Seated." This is the Color Poster stage. This stage of the painting I have the hardest time with. Even though I've done it so many times that I know it will work out well, the dramatic change and weird color noise until the end of the session make it very difficult to follow through. Sometimes this is called "the Uglies."

I've done lots of alla prima videos, and that's a lot like saying, Hey Rocky, watch me pull this rabbit outta my hat. But the actual process for a "real" gallery painting is much longer and, well, tedious. Though it does look pretty snappy at 16x speed. :-)

Enjoy! And if you like the music, please subscribe to my music channel.

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White Shell

2011-08-16T18:00:00.000-07:00

You know how sometimes you get a mental image, and then endeavor to accomplish whatever that is, and then about half way through you look around and go, "whoa, I'm not sure I can do this." This is that painting.

I won't go into it - if you're a painter then I know you know what this painting entailed, but I wasn't sure non-painters were going to get just why I spent months on something so... simple. But then I posted it on Facebook, and oh wow, everybody got it. So thanks! I hope you all get it.

White Shell, 12 x 9
Oil on linen
Contact Tidewater Gallery for sales information

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Figure Painting Demo, Part 1 & 2

2011-08-16T17:51:00.000-07:00

Demonstration in progress... EO, Seated. I'll make a vide of each step and put it on Youtube, which will probably end up being 45 minutes or so of time lapse.

The music was composed and performed by The Kevin Trudo, a good friend. Please go download a song or two (or the whole EP) if you like them at http://thekevintrudo.bandcamp.com

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New video - Emma Sketch in oil

2011-07-09T14:21:00.000-07:00

New painting, anda new video. Emma Sketch, 9 x 12, oil on linen:

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Self portrait 2011

2011-06-10T12:40:00.000-07:00

While you're here, please click to like me on Facebook. Thanks. ;-)

Self portrait 2011, ink and charcoal on arches, 22 x 30

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New Paintings, Flower Workshop

2011-05-20T06:31:00.000-07:00

Two new paintings are going out this week. Please contact Tidewater Gallery in Swansboro NC for more information.

After Abbott Handerson Thayer's Angel, 11 x 14", oil on linen

Sweet Pea Bush Bough, 14 x 11, oil on linen

Last chance to sign up for the Flower workshop... 3 days of intensive training in a small group setting. We'll go through the whole process, start to finish, of creating realistic and meaningful flower paintings. May 27-29, downtown Aurora. Click here to sign up.

One last thing... I have a new blog for my music. http://kharmadoll.blogspot.com/ Please go there and subscribe if you like it. Thanks. ;-)

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New Workshops at the studio

2011-03-13T12:16:00.000-07:00

Carol Marine is coming to Aurora! Register now for her 5-day intensive painting-a-day workshop. Special early registration discount ends May 13.

I am offering a floral painting workshop the last weekend in May. Join me for 3 days of flowers, stems, leaves, and vases, the real tips and tricks of the trade.

http://workshops.7weststudio.com

Carol Marine http://carolmarine.com

Lisa Gloria alla prima sketch

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Work in progress - Thayer's Angel

2011-03-12T15:00:00.000-08:00

The underpainting. 11 x 14, oil on linen. Abbott Handerson Thayer's "Angel". Thayer was an interesting dude.

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Alla Prima Fisher Price Fire Truck

2011-03-12T09:08:00.000-08:00

David Lewis of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum asked me to do a painting of a toy, in conjunction with sixtybones.com 's Molded Heroes show, opening April 9. They even loaned me a toy - and it's so cute. My brother had one just like it when we were kids. The lil dude in front bouces up and down when you roll it, and turns his head. And the bell rings. Adorable.

Here's the pic:

It's up for auction right now, with proceeds to benefit the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Click here to bid: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180638497781&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT.

And here it is being made. Enjoy...

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Video Demo - Hanging small paintings

2011-02-25T14:14:00.000-08:00

I have a LOT of small paintings that were in a stack (eek) for a while, but now they're on the wall. Here's a video on how to do it:

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