Ann Caudle's Almost Daily Paintings

"Settled In for the Night"

2012-01-21T17:45:00.002-06:00

Oil on Linen__________10" x 10"

Framed _________$494

"into the Sunset"

2012-01-21T17:42:00.001-06:00

Oil on Linen Panel________8" x 10"

Framed__________$395

"Carabelle Beach, FL"

2012-01-17T10:25:00.003-06:00

Oil on Linen Panel______11" x 14"

Framed_______$595

"Footprints Washed Away"

2012-01-17T10:14:00.002-06:00

Pastel on paper 9" x 12"

NFS

"Limestone Bay Trading Company"

2011-11-30T16:37:00.003-06:00

Oil on Linen __________12" x 12"

Framed_________$550

Comments are appreciated.

"Sussex Bay Australia"

2011-11-29T11:01:00.002-06:00

Oil on linen panel__________12" x 16"

Framed_________$650

Comments are appreciated.

"Smoke in the Distance"

2011-11-29T10:57:00.001-06:00

Oil on linen panel__________12" x 16"

Framed_________$650

Comments are appreciated.

"On the Patio"

2011-11-29T10:51:00.002-06:00

Oil on linen panel__________12" x 16"

Framed_________$650

Comments are appreciated.

"Little River Canyon"

2011-11-29T10:41:00.004-06:00

Pastel on paper_________6" x 8"

Unframed _________TBD$

Comments are appreciated.

"Study in Yellow and Green"

2011-10-24T15:20:00.003-05:00

Oil on Canvas Panel ________ 12" x 9"

Framed________$450

Comments are appreciated.

"Happiness is ..... A New Box of Crayons"

2011-10-24T15:16:00.003-05:00

My entry for the Dixie Girls Paint Challenge. I still get excited when I see a fresh, new box of crayons. Oh, the possibilities!

Oil on Masonite _________6" x 6"

Unframed ________$95

Comments are appreciated.

"Land Trust of North Alabama"

2011-10-03T20:04:00.010-05:00

Harvest Square Reserve, Harvest, AL

Flint River Bridge, New Market, AL

Wade Mountain Loop Trail, Madison County, AL

Three Caves #1, Huntsville, AL

I spent the past 3 days painting outside with friends to help raise funds for the Land Trust of Alabama. The land trust buys land to preserve as green space for the public. So far they have over 4000 acres in our county. My friends and I painted different parts of the land trust and the paintings will be sold in a silent auction next week. Fall is definitely here - brisk chill, but glorious sun and clear blue skies. It was fun painting with my friends as I spend so much time alone in my studio.

"Heading Home"

2011-09-02T17:36:00.003-05:00

First in a series of skies. In this one, I originally planned to to focus on the clouds, but felt the scene needed something, so I added the sailboat. I loved the red sails.

Oil on Linen Canvas_________20" x 20"

Gallery Wrap ________$975

Comments are appreciated.

"Feisty Little Crab"

2011-08-22T18:24:00.003-05:00

Fun little painting from a photo from my cousin Amy. I love painting animals.

Oil on Canvas Panel_______ 9" x 12"

Unframed _________$395

Comments are appreciated.

"Remember When We Were Young"

2011-08-16T13:47:00.004-05:00

Remember when life was simple and a day at the beach blocked out all your problems. Nothing to do but soak up the sun, play in the surf and build sand castles. Painted from one of the photos I took while exploring the Forgotten Coast of Florida. Neat place.

Oil on Linen Canvas 6" x 6"

Framed $165

Comments are appreciated.

"Hot Lips"

2011-07-17T11:28:00.003-05:00

My entry in the Dixie Girls Paint Challenge July theme "hot". It was a bit of a challenge to come up with an idea that no one else might think of. I have this wonderful little teapot that I had been planning to paint for a long time. It was fun to paint.

Oil on Linen Canvas _________10" x 10"

Unframed _________$425

Comments are appreciated.

"Mug & Cherries"

2011-07-17T11:22:00.003-05:00

Oil on Canvas Board ______8" x 8"

Unframed _______$165

Comments are appreciated.

"Girl in the Subway"

2011-07-14T15:59:00.004-05:00

This is from a photo I took a couple of years ago while on a quick trip to New York City. Trying to take inobtrusive photos in a busy subway was quite a challenge, but I always knew that this was one scene I needed to capture in pastels. So many layers. Lots of drawing and redrawing to get the perspective right. I think my next painting will be hills and clouds - no lines!

Pastel on Pastelbord_______24" x 18"

Framed_________$1450

Comments are appreciated.

"Tropical Breeze"

2011-07-10T17:47:00.005-05:00

A little painting done with a palette knife. I wanted to use up some left over paint and try out some new palette knives. I still have a lot to learn, but I did use up the paint.

Oil on linen canvas________5" x 7"

Framed________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Crystal on Ice"

2011-06-11T09:51:00.003-05:00

My entry for the "sparkle" theme of the Dixie Girls Paint Challenge. This image was painted from 3 different photos I took while arranging the still life set up. When people ask me how long it took to paint the painting, do they think about how long I spent prepping before I ever got started?

Oil on Masonite _____6" x 6"

Unframed_____ $115

Comments are appreciated.

"Fishing Anyone?"

2011-05-19T12:56:00.002-05:00

I love painting anything on the water. This painting is all about the reflections.

6" x 12"___________Oil on Canvas

Unframed Gallery Wrap___$295

Comments are appreicated.

"Surf's Up"

2011-05-14T17:38:00.005-05:00

Another scene from Florida's Forgotten Coast - Mexico Beach. It was a warm sunny day at the beach. The sun felt great. So many people and scenes to paint. Can't wait to go back.

Palette Knife Oil on masonite________6" x 6"

Unframed_________ SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Oyster Boat 242, Eastpoint, FL"

2011-05-11T12:45:00.003-05:00

Scene from a recent trip to the "Forgotten Coast" of Florida. This oyster boat in Eastpoint, FL was one of many that dotted the coastline. Fishermen from Eastpoint harvest 10% of the U. S. oysters each year. We certainly sampled our share while visiting there. I love all the local restaurants and the absence of high rises and chains.

9" x 12"______Oil on Linen Panel

Framed_______$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Farm in the Hills"

2011-04-19T13:18:00.005-05:00

Just finished another one. 2/3 palette knife, 1/3 brush. Still trying to get the hang of using a palette knife. Not as easy as I thought it would be, but I'll keep trying. This is a scene from Cashiers, NC.

Oil on canvas______10" x 10"

Framed_______$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Bald Point State Park, FL"

2011-04-16T18:24:00.008-05:00

Scene from the Bald Point State Park along Florida's forgotten coast. I have so many photos I can't decide which to paint next.

Oil on linen______9" x 12"

Framed_______$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Peggy's Treasures"

2011-04-10T09:44:00.004-05:00

Commission delivered. This was a real challenge for me. I'm so happy that I stuck with it and the results pleased the client and the family that received the portrait as a gift. I'm never happier than when I'm challenged with something new.

"Gliding At Low Level"

2011-03-26T10:23:00.006-05:00

Another attempt at using a palette knife. I still have a lot to learn. Had to resort to the brush for finishing details.

Oil on linen canvas_____10" x 10"

Framed________$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Quiet in the Cove"

2011-02-12T17:57:00.005-06:00

First painting of the new year. I'm planning to focus on learning to use the palette knife and stop diddling with details. Hopefully the weather will be warm enough this coming week to get back into my studio. Painting in the livingroom is not the same. I miss all my "stuff".

Oil on linen canvas_____10" x 10"

Framed________$495

Comments are appreciated.

"U. G. White Mercantile, Athens, AL"

2010-11-01T17:18:00.008-05:00

Painted plein air on the Courthouse Square in Athens, Alabama. Many small towns still have stores in operation that we remember from our childhood. Slick, modern mega stores have none of the charm and personal attention that you get in places like this.

Oil on linen panel_____9" x 12"

Framed________$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Austin"

2010-09-26T17:20:00.002-05:00

This is a study that I painted in preparation for a group portrait of 3 little boys.

Oil on Linen______16" x 12"

Unframed______NFS

Comments are appreciated.

"Just Drifing By"

2010-09-20T12:15:00.005-05:00

I love pelicans. I can watch them all day for entertainment. Those are shadows on the water - not oil. Just in case you are wondering!

Oil on linen canvas______10" x 10"

Framed________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Around the Bend"

2010-09-12T20:30:00.011-05:00

Fall is in the air. Warm sunlight and brilliant colors in the leaves. My favorite time of year to paint.

Oil on linen canvas______10" x 10"

Framed________$475

Comments are appreciated.

"Cotton Pickin' Time"

2010-09-07T14:47:00.004-05:00

High cotton in New Market, Alabama. Typical scene right now. Even though it is still hot outside, cotton picking time reminds me that fall and cooler weather will be here before long.

Oil on linen canvas________10" x 10"

Framed________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Boiled Peanuts"

2010-08-19T11:58:00.004-05:00

Latest pastel painting from a photo I took about 5 years ago near Waynesville, NC. Everything about the scene speaks of the South. Sadly this location is now abandoned.

Pastel on Pastelbord _______18" x 24"
Framed__________$1450

Comments are appreciated.

"Fine Day at the Farm"

2010-08-06T17:54:00.004-05:00

This little scene was painted last April in Franklin, TN. It was one of my early efforts in painting with a limited palatte - ultramarine blue, cadmium red deep, cadmium yellow deep and white. I truly amazes me the range of colors possible with these 4 paints.

Oil on linen panel__________9" x 12"

Framed__________$525

Comments are appreciated.

"Boat Dock on Lake Glenville, NC"

2010-08-06T12:16:00.004-05:00

Scene from the path to the boat dock behind the home of my hosts during the Arts on the Green Plein Air Paintout in July. Gentle breezes and temps in the high 70's high in the mountains of North Carolina. It was a lovely place to stay for a week. I painted this as a Thank You gift for my hosts.

Oil on masonite________8" x 8"

Framed________NFS

Comments are appreciated.

"Lunch Time at Stillwater Farm"

2010-07-16T14:18:00.006-05:00

View from Stillwater Farm in Cashiers, NC. Draft horses, miniature horses and burros are raised here. They even developed a new breed of draft horse - the "Gypsy Vanner". The problem with animals ( and children) is that they can't stay still!

Oil on Linen _________ 9" x 12"

Framed ___________$525

Comments are appreciated.

"It's All Down Hill From Here"

2010-07-16T14:06:00.004-05:00

This is a scene from the 2nd tee at Mountain Top Country Club in Cashiers, NC. This is my first golf course painting. This painting sold 3 hours after I finished it. I wish all my paintings sold so fast! The course is high up in the mountains. My painting buddy Bill Farnsworth and I had some exciting times in the golf cart going to and from the painting site. Every hill is steep! I can't imagine walking this course.

Oil on Linen Panel _______12" x 9"

Framed_________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"High Hampton Inn in Cashiers, NC"

2010-07-13T20:03:00.005-05:00

The second painting in 2 days - for me that is a lot. I usually have so many interruptions that it is difficult to find the time to paint on 2 consecutive days. The weather here in Cashiers is perfect and with such scenery it's hard to choose what to paint next.

Oil on linen panel _______9" x 12"

Framed _________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

Catelin's Cove, Lake Glenville, Cashires, NC

2010-07-12T20:46:00.005-05:00

My first painting during the "Arts on the Green" Invitational Plein Air Paintout in Cashiers, NC. The scenery here is incredible - everywhere you look. Today we had thunderstorms, but most artists finished their paintings. Everyday will be a new location and new adventure.

Oil on linen panel______9" x 12"

Framed________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Left Out to Graze"

2010-06-30T08:34:00.005-05:00

I was able to paint this old truck courtesy of photographer Bill Wilson. The truck reminds me of "Mater" from the "Cars" movie. I tried to see if I could paint it start to finish in 2 hours -- I couldn't, but I did finish it in one day. I'm picking up speed though.

Oil on linen panel _______9" x 12"

Framed_________$525

Comments are appreciated.

"Tidepools in the Mist"

2010-06-28T17:00:00.007-05:00

I started this last February and when I finished it, I put it in a silver frame with linen liner. I just wasn't satisfied with it until my husband suggested putting it in a darker frame. What a difference a frame makes!

Oil on linen panel________12" x 16"

Framed__________$625

Comments are appreciated.

"LLL Ranch, Franklin, TN"

2010-06-28T12:31:00.003-05:00

I painted this scene along with some friends on a very hot summer day at a ranch near Franklin, TN. There were actually some cattle wading in the water to cool off, but they kept moving so I left them out. I might add them later from some of my photos. It was 97°F when I finally quit painting on the picture.

Oil on Linen panel________9" x 12"

Framed________$395

Comments are appreciated.

"Swapping the News"

2010-06-21T15:42:00.005-05:00

After a recent painting trip to Courtland, AL, I finally got around to painting this scene on the town square that I photographed on a previous trip.

Oil on linen canvas panel_______9" x 12"

Framed________$395

Comments are appreciated.

"Little Red Caboose Chug Chug"

2010-06-07T18:46:00.004-05:00

The last time I painted this caboose from Courtland, AL it quickly sold, so I decided to paint it again. It also quickly sold. Maybe I should paint more trains!

Oil on Linen panel______9" x 12"

Framed______ SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"San Juan Island Lighthouse, WA"

2010-05-28T09:56:00.005-05:00

Oil on Linen Panel______12" x 16"

Framed__________$625

"Monte Sano State Park"

2010-05-28T09:51:00.004-05:00

Pastel on Velour Mat Board ____10" x 8"

Framed_________$495

"Portals at Vizcaya"

2010-03-28T14:15:00.005-05:00

This is a scene from the mansion "Vizcaya" in Miami, FL. The massive gardens surrounding the house were often separated by stone walls. The gardens were all in bloom while we were visiting. Each portal revealed new surprises. This painting was an experiment of painting with a very limited palette - cadmium yellow medium, cadmium red dark, ultramarine blue and white. I was amazed as the color range I was able to achieve. It will certainly make plein air painting easier if I don't have to lug around dozens of paint tubes. Dealing with weather and bugs is challenge enough!

Oil on canvas panel _______ 14" x 11"

Framed________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Low Tide"

2010-03-19T14:51:00.004-05:00

Peaceful and relaxing is the feel I was striving for. Cool colors reinforce the feeling. Just enough warm colors for contrast. Painting the ropes and masts gave me fits though. It is hard to do on a painting this size.

Oil on linen panel 16" x 20"

Framed_______$1050

Comments are appreciated.

"Secret Hideaway"

2010-02-07T12:11:00.004-06:00

Peaceful getaway. A change from my recent palette knife work.

Oil on canvas panel_____12" x 16"

Framed _____$650

Comments are appreciated.

"Cerulean Skies"

2010-01-14T15:12:00.003-06:00

Another in my palette knife series. I really enjoy the energy and the texture I can create in a painting. I use significantly more paint with this technique, but clean up is a breeze! Just wipe off the palette knives. My goal this year is to complete a painting a week. So far I'm on track (just barely).

Oil on canvas panel_____9" x 12"

Framed_______$395

Comments are appreciated.

"Autumn Splendor #2"

2010-01-07T17:16:00.006-06:00

My first painting of the new year. Using a canvas with a failed painting, I got out my palette knife and globs of paint and went to work. This is a variation of an earlier painting. It is a great way to use left over paint on my palette.

Oil on canvas _______11" x 14"

Framed _____$525

Comments are appreciated.

"Gourds A Plenty"

2009-12-18T15:25:00.006-06:00

In this painting I tried a new canvas - clear primed linen. I sprayed it with fixative and tried to execute it in pastels. The surface didn't grab the pastels like I was used to. I just couldn't get clean edges on my gourds. I sprayed it again - this time with retouch varnish. I left the background like it was and painted over the gourds with oils. I liked my set up and I was determined to make it work. I mounted the painting in a dark frame with a white linen liner. I'm finally pleased with the results.

Oil and pastel on linen________ 8" x 20"

Framed _______$595

Comments are appreciated.

"Coosa River in the Fall"

2009-11-13T20:53:00.004-06:00

Well, all I can say for my first day of plein air painting in a while is that I learned a lot and I need a lot more practice. The scene I painted is a section of the Coosa River in northeast Alabama. There is still some color in the trees. The weather couldn't have been any better. We start painting again at 8 tomorrow morning. Way too early for me, but I will manage.

Oil on canvas panel____9" x 12"
Framed______SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Festival Girl"

2009-11-08T15:33:00.004-06:00

Another of my recent attempts with pastels for portraits. I'm finding that I really enjoy working with skin tones though trying to find just the right shade of pastel can be daunting. The stick visual color is not necessarily what you expect when you apply it to paper next to other colors. There is a lot of trial and error. Now I want to see what I can do with oils.

Pastel on pastel paper _______ 14" x 11"

Framed _______ NFS

Comments are appreciated.

"Life is Good"

2009-11-04T14:15:00.016-06:00

A progress painting in pastel. Looking for a change from landscapes and still life, I attemped a portrait in pastels. This is a work in progress.

Pastel on pastel paper _______14" X 11"

Framed________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Autumn Splendor"

2009-10-29T14:22:00.007-05:00

I decided to break out of my comfort zone and try a painting with a palette knife for a change. I used gobs of paint - lots of paint! This one will take a long time to dry. It was fun using bold gestures to go with the energy of the warm colors. You can almost feel the wind blowing the leaves off the trees.

Oil on linen_____8" x 20"

Currently unframed_____SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Morning Mist on the Lake"

2009-09-21T11:43:00.007-05:00

I tried to capture the mood of the scene of early morning mist using a limited palette of Indigo, Cobalt Blue, Burnt Sienna, Indian Red and White. Working small gives me more freedom to experiment in case the painting doesn't work out. I think I will keep this one.

Oil on Gessobord_____8" x 8"

Framed______$295

Comments are appreciated.

"Old Truck and Barn"

2009-08-22T14:19:00.005-05:00

After about two months, I have finally found my way back to my easel! Taking care of my new gallery among other things really is time consuming - leaving me too tired to paint in the evening. I started this one a while back but never found the time to finish it. It felt so good to fit it into a frame. This scene is typical north Alabama. As the city of Huntsville grows though, these farms are disappearing and turning into subdivisions. The first thing they do is plow down the trees!

Oil on canvas panel 16" x 20"

Framed_____SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Studio 100 Fine Art Gallery"

2009-07-25T13:11:00.003-05:00

My gallery at its new location is now OPEN and ready for business. We only had 6 weeks to finalize the design, get bids and get the interior built out and moved from our old location. Nerve wracking, frustrating, messy, but we did it. We had a successful night during the Summer Gallery Tour on July 23rd. Lots of new patrons. It doesn't hurt that we are next door to a popular pizzaria and gelati shop. If you are in Huntsville, AL please stop by. We are located at 117 North Side Square. (256) 539-5845.

"Wild Billy Kirk"

2009-06-29T18:05:00.010-05:00

A long time teacher and friend died recently. He was a special person who made a big impact on me and my painting. He died soon after he had a painting accepted in the Oil Painters of America national exhibit this year. He was so excited and I was proud of him. He loved western painting and went to reenactment events for resource material. This pastel painting is of him in his cowboy garb.

Pastel on velour mat board 24" x 18"
Framed _____$1450

Comments are appreciated.

"Santa Cruz by the Bay"

2009-06-20T13:40:00.012-05:00

My daughter used to live in Santa Cruz, CA and this is a scene that was a block or two from her house. I understand why it was so hard for her to return to northern Alabama. The ocean has a mysterious pull.

Pastel on pastel paper 11" x 14"
Framed _____ SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Flowers and Cherries"

2009-05-30T18:15:00.013-05:00

Pastel still life. Switching from oils is a bit of a stretch, but I love them both. Even though I have hundreds of pastel sticks, finding just the right color can be challenging. This forces me to be creative by applying the color in different ways to get the effect I want.

Pastel on pastelbord 24" x 18"

Framed $1450

Comments are appreciated.

"Fairy Tale Dreams"

2009-05-27T05:42:00.006-05:00

This pastel was recently accepted into the 2009 Southeastern Pastel Society Juried Exhibit in Athens, Georgia. This is truly a pastel painting and not a drawing. I sculpted the shapes of the fabric with the sides of the pastel sticks and thoroughly enjoyed the process. I've been away from pastels for a while, but have missed them. I've got several more pieces planned.

Pastel on pastelbord 18" x 24"

Framed $1450

Comments are appreciated.

"Study in Yellow & Blue"

2009-05-18T15:39:00.006-05:00

After painting something very detailed, I decided to have fun with my paints and paint something more loose and sketchy. I had fun globbing on the paint! It was a nice change from my previous painting.

Oil on wood panel 10" x 10"

Framed SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"New York City Red Hots"

2009-05-10T15:44:00.005-05:00

Just finished! I normally don't post my paintings in a frame, but I was anxious to see how it would look. It is easier to tell if it is finished or not with a frame or mat. This scene is from a recent visit to NYC with some friends who were giving us a tour. I was intrigued by the colorful hot dog stands that seemed to be everywhere.

Oil on canvas 16" x 20"

Framed $950

Comments are appreciated.

"Old Country Church, Bethel, TN"

2009-05-06T10:51:00.004-05:00

Plein air painting from recent workshop in central Tennessee west of Nashville. It was an overcast day, threatening to rain. Luckily we were able to paint under a covered pavillion.

Oil on canvas panel 9" x 12"

Framed $375

Comments are appreciated.

"Nashville Farmer's Market"

2009-04-30T05:08:00.004-05:00

Another of my plein air workshop paintings. We traveled to the Nashville Farmer's Market which is a wonderful place to visit. As it turned out, it was a great place to be for outdoor painting since it is covered and we had a tremendous rain storm pass through while we were there. It was difficult to decide what to paint - every direction was a feast of color. The vendors seemed to enjoy having artists paint their booths.

Oil on canvas panel 12" x 9"

Framed $375

Comments are appreciated.

"Reed's Produce & Garden Center"

2009-04-28T21:24:00.005-05:00

This is my first painting this week from a plein air workshop I am participating in in Franklin, TN. It was a cloudy day, but the bright flowers could not be dimmed. I'm still travel weary from my trip to Reston, VA, but I persevered and finished the painting. The garden center is lively with patrons, but sadly will be gone soon due to the city's plan for "progress".

Oil on canvas panel 9" x 12"

Framed $375

Comments are appreciated.

"Quick Portrait Sketch"

2009-04-25T07:41:00.003-05:00

I am in Reston, VA right now attending a Portrait Conference. I took part in a quick drawing class and was reminded how important drawing on a regular basis is to painters. My sketch pad that I grabbed for the trip had drawings dated 2001.

Graphite sketch on Strathmore paper

NFS

Comments are appreciated.

"Lonely Little Boat"

2009-04-20T14:12:00.014-05:00

One last painting before I go on the road - first to Washington, DC and then to a plein air painting workshop in Franklin, TN. I'm both excited and stressed - I hate packing and living out of a suitcase. I love to go new places and see, taste and feel new things. I also enjoy the people I meet along the way. I hope the weather cooperates.

Oil on masonite 6" x 6"

Framed SOLD

Comments are Appreciated.

"Just Picked"

2009-04-16T16:38:00.006-05:00

Another of one of my favorite themes - peaches. I've been struggling along on a larger piece that seems destined to never be completed, so took a break and painted something I knew I could finish in a reasonable time - only 2 painting sessions.

Oil on wood panel 8 " x 8"

Framed SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Fruitful Bounty"

2009-04-11T13:02:00.004-05:00

Luscious fruit and the bold colors of the table linens drew me to this picture. The warm, bright colors remind me of summer meals on the patio with friends and a cool glass of wine.

Pastel on pastel paper 12" x 16"
Framed $525

Comments are appreciated.

"Can't Tie Me Down"

2009-04-03T17:00:00.005-05:00

This isn't a recent painting, but one I did while in art school many years ago. A bit of beginner's luck I guess. It is very popular when I display in my gallery. It is not for sale, but I do make high quality prints on matte photo paper (13" x 19"). My kids are already fighting over who will get the original when I croak!

Unframed prints available

11.75" x 17.75" actual image size

$65 plus shipping

"Pitcher with Forsythia"

2009-03-27T10:50:00.006-05:00

Spring time is slowly arriving and I needed a break from 2 large paintings that I am working on, so decided to paint something that I could finish in one sitting. I need closure sometimes.

Oil on masonite _______6" x 6"

Unframed _______SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Wading Beauties"

2009-03-22T09:22:00.005-05:00

Just west of the Ft. Lauderdale airport in Florida are the Flamingo Gardens which is actually a rehab/rescue site for wild birds. The gracefulness of the flamingos and their lucious pink feathers were a pleasure to paint. My biggest challenge was capturing their reflections in the water.

Pastel 24" x 18"

Framed $1450

Comments are appreciated.

"Coneflowers in the Sun"

2009-03-15T09:50:00.006-05:00

These flowers with their bright yellow and blue remind me that this dreary, rainy winter won't last forever. Each flower seems to have its own personality, which is why this was fun (or at least interesting!) to paint. Sometimes I would get confused as to which flower I was looking at.

Oil on canvas 12" x 16"

Framed $625

Comments are appreciated.

"Along the Bayou"

2009-03-08T10:11:00.009-05:00

I love painting water. I think it is a primal thing with me. Until I was 18 I always lived within a mile of the coast - somewhere. Water can be so many colors - it is hard to believe it is a clear substance. With pastels I can layer the colors and still see colors underneath.

14" x 11" Pastel on pastelboard

Framed _____SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Pretty in Pink Paperweights"

2009-02-26T16:07:00.008-06:00

This is the 2nd in my current paperweight series. Trying to capture the detail of the paperweights as well as the glass proved to be quite a challenge for me. I had to push myself to keep at it. My eyes rebelled! There is a lot to be said for photo-realistic paintings, but I think I will do something a bit more stylized next. Something with a 1" brush!

Oil on masonite 8" x 8"

Framed $295

Comments are appreciated.

"Signs of Spring"

2009-02-20T09:08:00.004-06:00

This is a scene from Bellingrath Gardens near Mobile, AL. It was late March and the azaleas were not quite in bloom yet. This made me focus on other flowers that I would have otherwise overlook. This pastel is currently hanging in the Huntsville Museum of Art as part of the museum "Rhapsody in Blue" Art Gala and Auction.

Pastel on pastel paper 19" x 25"

Framed $1125

Comments are appreciated.

"Autumn Brilliance"

2009-02-14T13:55:00.003-06:00

I decided to dust off my pastels before I forget how to use them. This little piece was painted on one of my favorite surfaces - velour mat board. I liked pushing the colors to their limits - I've so many delicious colors that it is a shame not to use them all. I want the viewer to be aware that this is a painting and not a photograph. I love the energy of the colors.

Pastel on velour mat board 8" x 10"

Framed $295

Comments are appreciated.

"Australian Paperweight"

2009-02-08T09:23:00.010-06:00

This paperweight is one of many in my collection, but I think it is my favorite. I brought it home from a trip to Australia. The paperweight seemed to capture the intense colors of a country with practically no air pollution! It is like seeing with new eyes. The challenge of this painting was to see if I could capture the shiny, reflective surface of the glass.

Oil on masonite 8" x 8"

Framed $295

Comments are appreciated.

"Harvest Time"

2009-02-05T09:15:00.008-06:00

Autumn brings warm, golden colors to the vineyards. I painted this pastel on velour mat board and it gave the image a pleasing soft texture.

Pastel on velour mat board 5" x 7"
Framed SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Sand Castle"

2009-01-29T16:09:00.006-06:00

My granddaughter and I went walking through the state park close to my house. She stopped to notice some busy ants on the ground. She decided that they needed a house! It has been a joy watching her observe life and grow and to be able to record that path with my painting.

Oil on masonite 6" x 6"

Framed SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Onion & Scallions"

2009-01-26T16:07:00.007-06:00

In an effort to paint more, I set up this little still life of onions - one of my favorite foods. As usual it took me much longer to paint than expected. Luckily I photograph my still life setups and paint from my laptop - otherwise the onions would not have looked this fresh when I completed the painting!

Oil on masonite 8" x 8"

Framed_____SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"A Stroll Through Provence"

2009-01-23T14:47:00.005-06:00

While I usually paint in either oils or pastel, I occasionally return to watercolors. This scene in Dieulefit, France shows the typical profusion of flowers that seem to grace every doorstep and flower box.

Watercolor on paper 16" x 12"

Framed SOLD

"Streets of Provence"

2009-01-19T14:31:00.005-06:00

One of the many things that I love about travelling around Europe is all the flowers everywhere. Flowers are planted everywhere with joy and abandon. Flowers so uplift the spirits! This scene is from southern Provence. I can't wait to go back.

Oil on masonite 8" x 8"

Framed SOLD

"Proud Billy"

2009-01-12T17:31:00.007-06:00

While driving around New Hope, AL early one morning looking for things to paint, I came across a field full of goats. This billy goat was standing off to one side surveying the activity. I just liked his pose. I enjoyed modeling his body with my paint.

Oil on canvas panel______ 16" x 12"

Framed ______SOLD

"Home Tweet Home"

2009-01-09T08:58:00.010-06:00

I spotted this trio of bird houses in a garden nearby. It was a warm, sunny day and birds were everywhere. I tried using both brush and palette knife to capture the the warmth of the sun as well as the lush foliage.

Oil 12" x 16"

Framed______ SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Peaches & Honey"

2008-12-14T13:38:00.005-06:00

The peaches look almost real in this little pastel. I like to use velour mat board for pastels when I want a soft, fuzzy texture. It is also great for portraits.

Pastel on velour mat board 8" x 10"

Framed $295

Comments are appreciated.

"Toby Wan Kanobi"

2008-11-28T16:28:00.005-06:00

This is probably my last post for a while. I'm in the hospital recovering from major unexpected abdominal surgery. I'm in lots of pain. Please keep in touch. -- Ann C.

Oil on masonite 8" x 8"

Framed $240

"Little Ducks All In A Row"

2008-11-20T13:29:00.004-06:00

While working on some larger works, this was a labor of love. My 8-year old granddaughter asked if I would paint something for her. I decided to paint one of her old toys. Using some tiny (1.5" x 3.5") stretched canvas which I had never tried before, I expected to whip it out in no time. I now have a new appreciation for miniaturists!

Oil on canvas 1.5" x 3.5"

Unframed NFS

Comments are appreciated.

Faulkner's Dogwood

2008-11-14T12:08:00.005-06:00

During a spring visit to Oxford, MS, azaleas, wisteria and other flowers covered the town. The pink dogwood was in peak bloom when I took this picture in front of William Faulkner's home. The backlighting through the trees added to the interest of the scene. I was drawn to the light and shadows.

Oil on canvas 12" x 16"

Framed $475

Comments are appreciated.

"Out on a Limb"

2008-11-06T10:27:00.006-06:00

I love dragonflies - the irridescent colors and the fact that their favorite food is mosquitoes! Painting on a 6" x 6" panel required my tiniest paint brushes. It was almost more like drawing than painting.

Oil on museum board 6" x 6"

Framed SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Faulkner's Driveway"

2008-11-03T09:51:00.004-06:00

Another in my Oxford, MS series. I had just finished touring William Faulkner's home and as I stood on the door step I saw this scene. Pathways are a reoccuring theme in my paintings. I guess my desire to explore new places - to find surprises around the corner - pulls me in that direction. A friend once noted that my favorite place to visit always seemed to be my most recent.

Oil on canvas panel 16" X 12"

Framed SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"A Fine Pear"

2008-10-31T15:11:00.003-05:00

Another play on words. A little trickier to paint than I expected, but I liked the color combination.

Oil on masonite 8" x 8"

Framed $240

Comments are appreciated.

"Town Square, Oxford, MS"

2008-10-28T07:35:00.007-05:00

A friend and I spent a week wandering around the town of Oxford, Mississippi home to the University of Mississippi and William Faulkner. While most of the scenes I painted were in oils, I decided to capture the town square in pastels. After many starts and stops, I finally finished the scene. One of the reasons that I wanted to remember the view was all the great restaurants that surround the square. We had some memorable suppers.

Pastel on pastel paper 23" x 31"

Framed $1795

Prints available

Contact ann@anncaudle.com

"Three of a Kind"

2008-10-25T16:08:00.007-05:00

I love the variety of these three tomatoes. I'm going to miss their lush fresh taste as the end of the season approaches.

Oil on masonite 6" x 6"

Framed SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Tea and Biscotti"

2008-10-21T16:24:00.007-05:00

My Russian great-grandmother used to drink tea out of a glass like this one and I like to eat biscotti with tea, so I thought that they would make a good combination. I tried to capture the varied textures of the velvet background, the shiny metal and glass and the flowers. The flowers were the hardest part due to the narrow range of color. There is a nice contrast between the impasto flowers and the smooth vase.

Oil on canvas 12" x 16"

Framed SOLD

Comments are appreicated.

"The End of the Line"

2008-10-14T10:25:00.004-05:00

On a recent plein air paintout, I spotted this scene that was too good to pass up. Cabooses are practically a thing of the past. I stopped immediately to capture this remnant of times gone by. The sun was warm with a touch of fall in the air. I enjoy capturing scenes of common locales that people often take for granted.

Oil on canvas panel 8" x 10"

Framed SOLD

Comments are appreciated.