Winter Morning, and some kids Art, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Winter Morning, 2014, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on canvas, 5"x7"

 

Chillin'?  A rude joke when the temperatures are hovering around zero and just the thought of a wind chill gives goose bumps.  What ever happened to January thaw? 

 

My sweet little niece sent me a wonderful snowman, just in case there wasn't enough snow in Florida for me to make my own.  He's a real cutie, just like Elizabeth! 

 

 

My granddaughter, a little older, is also pretty sure it doesn't snow on Marco.  She also knows it's the dry season, but sent me this umbrella just in case. 

 

 

  I was delighted to receive both piece and will treasure them.  Thanks, kids!  

 

Close to the Land, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Close to the Land, 2014, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on board, 5"x7"

 

 

 

Belated Happy New Year to you!

 

Usually I have everything in place to start fresh on January first.  Not this year.  This year I'm running a bit behind.  Oh, I'll catch up.  In the meantime, please bear with me! 





Snowman #12, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Snowman #12, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

SOLD

 

 

 

This little guy loves birdsong, so he'll travel across the pond and live in an English garden.

 These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #11, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Snowman #11, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

 SOLD

Have you completed your holiday decorating?  This little snowman wants to help. 

These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #10, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Snowman #10, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

SOLD 

Every year there's one who just doesn't fit the mold.  A tropical Santa.  Someone will find him just right for them! 

These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #9, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

 

Snowman #9, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

SOLD

 

 

 

Today's snowman is going to Spain.  Not sure how much snow he'll see in Madrid!   

These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #8, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Snowman #8, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

 SOLD

Hat's off to you today! 

 These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #7, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

 

Snowman #7, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

SOLD

 

 

 

Today's snowman was purchased by a matchmaking couple  as a "female" half of a more masculine snowman purchased from me last year .  Hope they'll get along. 

These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #6, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Snowman #6, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

 

 

This snowman is cozy and warm in a purple hat and a big smile on his face!

 These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #5, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

 

Snowman #5, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

SOLD

 

 

 

Charity Snowman, sold online for a Shalin Liu benefit.  Did you bid? 

 These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #4, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Snowman #4, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 6"x6"

SOLD

 

 

Christmas Carols are such a great part of the holidays!  Most of you will know all the words to at least a few.  A singing snowman is a bit unusual, and this one is ready to go to a good home.

 These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #3, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Snowman #3, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

SOLD

 

 

Did you know that each snowflake has a unique and individual shape?  Can it really be true?  This Snowman wants to know!  He's going to live in the Boston area and will se plenty of snow! 

 These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #2, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Snowman #2, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7""

SOLD 

So glad I don't have to deal with snow, especially driving.  This snowman doesn't seem to mind at all.

These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a gold wood easel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island after November 28, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Snowman #1, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Snowman #1, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 6"x6"

 

 

Snowmen!

 

Yes, it's that time of year again. Snowmen!

While I'm very glad to be away from the cold north wind this time of year, in late fall, early winter I take a break painting my beloved Everglades and return to my native New England roots with a series of Snowmen paintings as my small dailies.

These are one of a kind, limited edition Snowman, each one signed and dated, and created just for you with love. They come with a goldor bambooeasel for display on a table to brighten your home and make you smile. They are a perfect gift for a beloved child or grandchild, for the person who has everything, as a housewarming gift or as a treat to yourself and can be shipped to you for a small extra charge.

You'll hear a little more about them on my blog. This year's crop of Snowmen will be available in the studio/gallery on Marco Island, and through my Daily Paintworks gallery . They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Don't wait!

Thank you for your continued support!  I wish you safe travel, lots of warm family joy, and a very Happy Thanksgiving. 

 

Facing the Modern, and Scented Beauty, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Scented Beauty, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 5"x7"

 

When deciding what art exhibitions I could fit in on a recent visit short visit to London, I found a great tool to let me know what was available.  At the top of Katherine Tyrrell's terrific art blog, Making a Mark, among many other useful categories was one for major exhibitions in London for 2013. 

 

My first choice was Facing the Modern, The Portrait in Vienna, 1900, at the National Gallery.  You might think it an odd choice for a landscape painter, but I found the exhibition well worth the visit.  To my knowledge I had not seen an original painting by artist Egon Schiele.  I found the brushwork vigorous and exciting on the surface of the canvas, impossible to appreciate fully in a flat image.  I also wanted to see another painting by artist Gustav Klimt and was rewarded with a portrait of Amalie Zuckerandl.  It was a great lesson in delightful and useful pattern that so beautifully set off the figure. 

 

I took away a sense of history, an appreciation for both line and color in portraits, and an awareness that seeing this exhibition will enrich my own work in ways that I could not have anticipated. 

 

Could Scented Beauty, painted before I left, be considered a portrait of a rose? 

Robert Genn, and Evening Vigil, painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Evening Vigil, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on canvas, 20"x16"

 

I've never met artist Robert Genn, but he's come twice a week for coffee in the morning for several years now.  We're close.  He's dear to me.  When he wrote his blog post "the bomb" tears came to my eyes.  I can't imaging losing him.  

 

He's one of those men who, at least publicly, lives a life of grace.  Articulate and funny, full of wisdom, with an abiding understand of what matters at the heart of life, he's maneuvered me through many of the intricacies of becoming a better painter and all the while, a better person, too. 

 

I know someone diagnosed with his disease who got a reprieve, and wish this deeply for Robert.  In the meantime, my prayers will be with him as he takes a journey into the unknown, one we all must take in turn. 

 

Best wishes, Robert, however the circle turns. 

 

 

Autumn Mood by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Autumn Mood, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

oil on board, 7"x5"

 

I'm in an Autumn frame of mind. There's definitely a chill in the air this morning.    The coolness is welcome after the abundant rains of summer and high humidity with little relief. A change in the weather might prompt a change in energy levels.  Fall is a great time to paint en plein air, or to just take a walk in nature to absorb inspiration. 

 

Thanks to all of you who supported me by coming to the 20 year anniversary of my painting the Everglades.  It was a great party, and YOU made it so.  It's always so nice to see you, and to hear about your travels and your families.  Each of you means so much to me.  If you weren't able to come, just stop in when you are on Marco and I'll have a special little gift for you.   

 

I've had a busy week couple of weeks, working to finish up a couple of commissions, and starting some new things.  I also finished painting a bowl for the Chamber of Commerce's "Souper Bowls."  The event, which will benefit scholarships for Marco kids isn't till February, but getting the bowls painted and glaze-fired takes time.  We're passing around the little pill vials of paint, too.  You'll be able to purchase your choice of bowl and enjoy soup made by local restaurant at Mackle Park on the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday.  Wish I had thought to take a "pre-fired" photo! 

 

 

An anniversary invitation by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Celebrate 2013 ( SOLD)

Please join artist Jo-Ann Sanborn
and
CELEBRATE!

20 years painting the Everglades and Marco Island !
One year Studio/Gallery anniversary !

with an

 

Open Studio Party
Thursday, October 17, 2013

5:30-7:30

Refreshments!

Give-aways! Fun!!

 

Hope you can come! 

Coastal View, painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Coastal View, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on canvas, 24"x20"

 

Paths leading to the gulf are always a favorite subject.  In today's painting I've left out a couple of buildings that encroach on the natural view, and included just the tall palms and the beautiful sky.  Later on this day there was a downpour, but by then I was safely home. 

 

I painting this location a few years ago, and found that it was pretty much the same, except that the palms had grown even taller.  I'll go back again after a while, its such a pretty scene. 

Portrait of a Palm, daily painting by Everglades Artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Portrait, 2013, JoAnn Sanborn

oil on board, 7"x5"

 

It might interest you to see the progression of  a daily painting.  The one above is the final product, signed and ready to be framed for sale in the studio and shown in my gallery at Daily Paintworks.  It is a painting of a single Everglades palm, worked in oil on board over several hours, each time refined until I was happy with the outcome.  

 

I thought I might be done when I finished the second version, but analysis showed it needed more work.  The lack of a light source weakens the whole, so in the final version shadows added beneath the canopy add dimension, and the grasses are integrated and balanced with the canopy.  As you move down the page you will see the progression from the bottom up.   

 

In this second pass, color is added to the grasses and canopy.  Compliments of purple and yellow add a little zing to the ground, while adding some color character and adding connection between the grass and the tree.

My goal was to portray a single palm to show it's character, without the distractions of my usual mantra of palms, water, prairie.  The palm was placed on the canvas with intent to ensure the edges form interesting and varied negative spaces to move your eye around the palm.  At this point the greenery of the palm and the grasses have no real connection and the painting lacks a definable color strategy.