Author Archives: schaeferart2
Koi at Garfield Park
Watercolor on Arches Hot Press Paper(7.5” x 9.5”) I photographed the koi at Garfield Conservatory in Chicago many years ago and have wanted to paint them for some time. I found the ripples they made in the water very interesting.
Koi at Garfield Park
Watercolor on Arches Hot Press Paper(7.5” x 9.5”) I photographed the koi at Garfield Conservatory in Chicago many years ago and have wanted to paint them for some time. I found the ripples they made in the water very interesting.
White Peony
Watercolor on Arches Hot Press Paper (7.5” x 9.5”) Another flower for the wall.
Purple Rose of Sharon
Watercolor on Arches Hot Press Paper (7.5” x 9.5”) Some Rose of Sharon from my yard. I had a spot on a wall calling for flowers.
Purple Rose of Sharon
Watercolor on Arches Hot Press Paper (7.5” x 9.5”) Some Rose of Sharon from my yard. I had a spot on a wall calling for flowers.
Blue Heron Liftoff
Oil on Canvas (20″x20″) It can be very difficult to get a good image of a blue heron just taking off; one has to be ready and it is a moving target. I had help with this one. Painting it
Blue Heron Liftoff
Oil on Canvas (20″x20″) It can be very difficult to get a good image of a blue heron just taking off; one has to be ready and it is a moving target. I had help with this one. Painting it
Purple Irises
Watercolor on Arches hot press board (10.5”x13.5”) More Irises, these from my friend’s garden in Martha’s Vineyard.
Purple Irises
Watercolor on Arches hot press board (10.5”x13.5”) More Irises, these from my friend’s garden in Martha’s Vineyard.
Roussillon in Provence
Oil on Canvas(12”x16”) Last year we spent two weeks in Provence visiting several of the hill towns while there including Roussillon. The reddish earthy color of the buildings in Roussillon is very interesting.
Roussillon in Provence
Oil on Canvas(12”x16”) Last year we spent two weeks in Provence visiting several of the hill towns while there including Roussillon. The reddish earthy color of the buildings in Roussillon is very interesting.
Under Full Sail
Oil on Canvas (16”x20”) This painting is my first attempt at cubism. This painting won 1st place in the Oil Media category at the 2022 AllIsland Art Show.
Under Full Sail
Oil on Canvas (16”x20”) This painting is my first attempt at cubism. This painting won 1st place in the Oil Media category at the 2022 AllIsland Art Show.
White Peony
Oil on Canvas (12”x12”) A white peony from my Martha’s Vineyard garden.

