Saturday, December 30, 2017

Storm Clouds, Contemporary Seascape Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


6"x8" Oil $95

The ocean, the clouds, the breaking waves -
all are endlessly fascinating and soothing to me.
Living here in the desert, missing the coast
every day,
it helps to paint and "be there"
if only in my imagination.

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Friday, December 29, 2017

Angels, Contemporary Religious Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


24" x 30" Oil and Gold Leaf, $700

The colors of Catalonia definitely inspired
this painting as did the Basilica Familia Sagrada.

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Winter Bouquet, Winter Flowers by Amy Whitehouse


Oil, 8" x 10" $95

After a trip to Barcelona and the holidays,
I'm finally back to painting and posting.
Today I painted for several hours
and found I was drawn to colors from Catalonia.
Big brushstrokes and thick paint
make up this small still life.

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Sunday, November 26, 2017

New Mexico Drive, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


11" x 14" Oil, $150

Inspired by my recent cross-country drive from Florida to Arizona,
the New Mexico landscape always grabs me.

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Sunday, November 19, 2017

Moonlit Tree, Holiday Paintings by Amy Whitehous




8"x10" Acrylic, Sold


1.5" Sides are painted, this is ready to display 
on a kitchen counter, bookcase, mantle:
instant holiday decor!

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Monday, November 13, 2017

Fall Trees in Snow, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Amy Whitehous



5" x 7" Acrylic, $95 + shipping
Framed $135 + shipping

Vibrant colors for a Fall/Winter scene
are achieved with acrylic paint straight out of the tube.
This painting is on an ampersand board so is ready to display
on a tabletop easel or propped against a stack of books.

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Saturday, November 11, 2017

Autumn, Acrylic Miniature Contemporary Landscape Painting


4.25" x 5.5" Acrylic on Paper, $30

This miniature painting could be framed for a tabletop or,
with a wide mat, for a wall.
Miniatures are a great way to add to your original art collection.
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving, Contemporary Still Life Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


12" x 16" Oil, $95 + shipping

Plump, happy pumpkins like this remind me
of Cinderella's coach.
Searching for various values of orange
was fun, and adding a surprise collage element
even more so.

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Today's Flowers, Contemporary Watercolor Florals by Amy Whitehouse


  1. 5" x 7" Watercolor on Yupo $50
Sometimes I just want to do something really different.
Watercolor paint on Yupo paper is the answer.
One must let go of all ideas of control.
I like the way these abstract sunflowers turned out.

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Currently I'm having a 7-Day Studio Sale
to earn money for new art supplies.
Today's selections include the one above as well as:


and


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Saturday, October 21, 2017

Ocean Breeze, Watercolor Seascape Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


6.5" x 5" Watercolor $75

I spent September of 2017 at the beach painting in watercolors,
and find myself returning to gentle images and soft painting strokes.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017

Happy Flowers, Contemporary Floral Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


8" x 10" Oil, $150

These sunflowers were painted with
oil sticks (pure pigment) and 
traditional oil paint.
The R&F oil sticks give
the saturated color like nothing else.

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Friday, October 13, 2017

Ponte Vedra, Watercolor Beach Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


4" x 10" Watercolor, $75 + shipping

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is another
 gorgeous and favorite beach. I have
quite the collection of sharks' teeth that 
I've found there over the years.

As for the painting,
I intentionally wanted to keep this
beachscape simple and on the abstract side.
I like the viewer to participate in the artwork.

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Afternoon Delight, Beach Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


4" x 10" Watercolor
$75 + shipping

Now that I'm back in the Valley of the Sun
these beach images seem dream-like.

Working on 300 lb. watercolor paper,
my objective was to paint JUST enough, i.e.,
the right strokes,  the right shapes,
the right ratio of water to pigment.
And find a pleasing composition and "feel."
This one hit it for me.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Florida Sunrise



5" x 7" Watercolor on Yupo

Having spent a month at the beach during September
I have plenty of inspiration for paintings.
If you know me, you know my passion
for all things beach and ocean.
Of course this scene could be Oregon
or California or Virginia Beach or anywhere.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Florida Palms


5.25" x 3.75" Watercolor, $50
These palms represent a goal 
to strike a balance 
between realism and abstraction.
Painted on Yupo paper
this miniature can be
magnified with a wide mat.

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Monday, October 9, 2017

Dreams, Beach Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


5" x 7" Watercolor, $75

Painting with watercolor on Yupo paper
was a brand new experience for me.
I had the good fortune to spend a month
in Fernandina Beach, FL, this past September.
I took watercolors on this trip since
they're easier to transport than oils,
and,
I wanted to explore watercolor techniques.

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Monday, July 10, 2017

Aglow, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


8" x 10" Oil, $175

The reflection on water fascinates me.
It mesmerizes me much like the tide.

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Saturday, July 8, 2017

Somewhere, Contemporary Abstract Landscapes by Amy Whitehouse


9" x 12" Oil

Inspired by a photo taken by Grant Ferguson in Montana,
this painting came together thoughtfully, stroke by stroke.
I'm pleased with the abstract/representational tension,
as well as the feeling of mist.
This could be anywhere, so I titled it, "Somewhere."

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Friday, July 7, 2017

Solitude 2, Seascape and Figurative Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


9" x 12" x 1.5" Oil,  $200

With painted edges this one is ready to hang as is.
The subject of a solitary person looking out over the sea
is a favorite of mine.
I long to be there especially on this day of 114 degree heat
in the Valley of the Sun.
Painting the cooling colors of the sea and the shadows on land
transport me to an ever-enthralling place.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Pitcher with Flowers, Floral Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


22" x 30" Oil, $700

This painting evolved as I added texture and touches of
brightness to finish it off.
I  hope it finds its forever home.
LMK if it's yours!


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Monday, June 26, 2017

Beach Sunset Sky, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Amy Whitehouse

11" x 14" Oil, $300

Dreaming of ocean sunsets during our
Phoenix heat wave.
It's been as high as 122 degrees:
simply too hot.

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Sunday, May 21, 2017

Water Light, Ocean Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


6"x6" Oil on Paper, $90

I'm enjoying painting these little pieces.
This oil painting is on heavy paper.
My objective is to have the viewer get "lost"
in the possibilities.

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Untitled, Abstract Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


6" x 6" Oil on Paper, $90

Still chasing after that mysterious place 
where representation meets abstraction.
And enjoying the chase immensely.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Anemone, Contemporary Floral Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


8" x 10" Oil on Canvas Panel, $100

Seeking energy and beauty and motion
with this one. I've decided to drop my prices 
for awhile so I can buy more paint!

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Friday, April 7, 2017


Oil, 8" x 10" $175

I painted this in layers of oil paint, and finished it
with pure pigment oil sticks. They are creamy and 
saturated, but they take awhile to dry.
I love the texture and the richness of the colors.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Bud, Contemporary Floral Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


8" x 10" Oil, $150

Dancing petals and hints of beauty to come,
I hope you find this piece energetic yet soothing 
at the same time.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017


6" x 8" Oil, $75

Seeking an energetic image of spring,
I coaxed this one out of the shadows.

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Spring, Contemporary Floral Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


8" x 10", Oil, $150

Using live flowers and photographs as
jumping off places,
I'm painting intuitively
seeking gesture and voice
through line and color.
Some of the flowers are dream-like.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Springtime, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


6" x 6" Oil on Paper, $95

Layers of acrylic paint gradually produced
this image of springtime. It could be land or it could be water.

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

Wake Up, Contemporary Still Life Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


7" x 7" Oil $95

I wanted to do a simple painting
with a little sparkle to it.
I titled it "Wake Up" because
the cup of coffee has been finished, 
and the colors are bright.

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Friday, March 17, 2017

Mexican Rose, Contemporary Floral Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


6"x 6" Oil on Paper, $65

The muse of Mexico continues to inspire me,
as have roses blooming in my backyard.

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Saturday, March 11, 2017


8"x8" Oil on Paper

Roses are blooming in my backyard 
and their structure and colors have captured me.
When I was little I'd help my dad
tend to the roses and we'd try to 
memorize the name of each one.

I think the hints of blue and the neutral background set this one off.

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Mexico Muse, Contemporary Floral Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


24" x 30" Oil, $600

The colors of San Miguel de Allende captured me on my
recent trip there to attend a writers' conference. 
The sumptuousness and richness
was alluring and peaceful at the same time.
I was inspired to use royal blue, magenta,
fucshia, gold, and greens on a large canvas.

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

Wander, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


24"x 30" $700

Lately I've been thinking about how much 
we all need to wander more.
Being bombarded by disturbing news 'round the clock,
our minds need some space.
A cool forest comes to mind.

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Blustery, Seascape Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


Oil, 6" x 8"
$100

"Blustery" attempts to capture the split second of time
when the wind blows the surf spray even higher than usual.
The colors are chosen to represent joy and freedom.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Desert in Spring, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


12" x 16" Oil, $185

Roses are blooming in my backyard, and before we know it,
the whole desert will be in bloom.
I have loved the Arizona desert since arriving here 23 years ago.
And nothing beats the Spring blooms. These barrel cacti are just about to bud.

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Friday, January 13, 2017

Red Chair, Contemporary Paintings by Amy Whitehouse


9" x 12" Oil, $175

It was so satisfying creating this red chair. 
I picture it in sumptuous velvet
inviting me to,
"Come, sit."

When I miss the ocean and can't get there, I paint the beach.
When I want to reupholster an old piece, and can't,
I paint a newly upholstered chair.

Painting = Happiness

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Thursday, January 12, 2017


16" x 20" Oil and Pumice, $500

I'm back to the easel after holiday celebrations.
Feels so good to get paint under my fingernails again.

Sunflowers = Happiness.
Painted 1.5" Sides - Ready to Hang
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Take Time to Play

Oil on Canvas, 30" x 24" Blues and Greens go so well together, don't they? This painting depicts a playful attitude - at least...