Photographs that display my Paintings in a Room Setting - what do you think?

I have been working on photographs that display my paintings in a room setting. This is for display purposes only, the painting may not be to scale. But I think it shows a viewer how a painting may look up on a wall in a room that is all decorated. I may include these types of views on my website www.pjcookartist.com for displaying different paintings in various rooms. What do you think? Is this something that helps you see how a painting could look in your house?
Thanks, PJ Cook

Still Life Oil Painting Finished

This is a large oil painting on canvas that I have just finished. I like to paint lily's, it is one of my favorite flowers. I'm thinking of "Ambience" as the title. The size of the painting is 24" x 30".

I will have this painting on display at the Old Saybrook Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend located at the town green. The show is Sat and Sun July 25 and 26, 10 to 5pm.

Sketching Flowers Outdoors

I bring a sketch pad with me whenever I travel on the weekend or even around town. I have a small sketch pad 5" x 7" that I use a flair type pen and then I add a watercolor wash to the pen drawing. Besides being fun it is great practice and will improve your drawing and observation skills.

The sketch on the left was done on acid free foam board. I like foam board because it is light weight but stiff enough for painting on without any support underneath. I first made a sketch in pencil and then painted in watercolor. I added a bumble bee because there were several flying around the flowers.

Sketching is also good for previewing compositions for a more detailed painting done later, either on location or in your studio.

Decorative Bar Stool - hand painted blue beach scene

I have finished the acrylic painting on this bar stool. The legs have the same white wash wood grain effect as the beach path scene that I painted first. That bar stool can be seen in the previous post. I have the thick protective finish on the top so it is very durable.

Price: $349.
plus shipping

If you would like to purchase a bar stool contact me by email at pj@pjcookartist.com

Update: beach painting on chair project.

The seascape painting on a chair project is progressing. I am continuing to add layers of acrylic paint to my chair. In this photo I have my palette and paints and the chair all on my desktop. Sometimes I paint with the chair here or on the floor it depends what section I am working on.

The sand will probably take the most time to paint because I want all the footprints in the sand receding towards the water. This should create depth to the painting. I am planning to paint the rest of the chair with a gloss white paint in the areas without the artwork. It's coming along and I should be finishing up in a few days.




I have a art show next weekend here in Old Lyme, CT. It is the Expressions Art Show and I have participated for several years now. It is at Lyme Art Association and many artists fill the gallery walls with their art for sale. The proceeds for the sale of the artwork go towards non-profit organizations and are listed on the postcard. I have included all the details for the show and I hope to see you there!
Thanks,
PJ Cook
pjcookartist.com

Next Step In Seascape Painting on a wood Chair

I have started painting with acrylic paint on the chair. My initial goal is to layout the composition and see how it looks on the chair. I will continue to add layers to build up the paint while adjusting the values as I go along. To add some bright colors I may paint a beach umbrella, beach chair, towels, beach ball etc. I have painted a nice beach umbrella in watercolor in the past. View the painting "Dog Day Afternoon" it can be viewed at my website on the gallery page in shore scenes at pjcookartist.com
I could add a similar umbrella to the chair painting. Does anyone have any ideas? Comment with any suggestions for adding something colorful to the beach painting.

Thanks, and check back for my next painting update.
P.J. Cook

New Seascape Sketch from P.J Cook!

My idea for painting a scene on a wood chair is a seascape. The chair will be sold at auction to the highest bidder. Read my previous post for auction details. The chair will look great in a beach cottage.

The scene will be the view walking towards the beach on a path through the sand dunes. The path is surrounded by sand dune fences with the shadows coming from the fence across the footprints in the sand. The ocean will be at the end of the path with a few puffy clouds and maybe a few birds and a sailboat in the distance.

I will need to design a piece of wood that will be attached to the back of the chair. Then I will paint the scene on the wood. I want to be able to still sit in the chair so my wood back will be sturdy. The painting on the seat of the chair is the beach sand with footprints going towards the water. I will work from the seascape sketch to layout the painting on the chair.

Look for my next post later this week for a photo of the wood back to be attached to the chair. Follow along with my project!