Happy Thanksgiving! Eggplant by Sandra Galda

Happy Thanksgiving! I am busy with family so have not posted much this week. If interested in purchasing this or any of my available art on this blog, contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

update on in process large landscape: by Sandra Galda

Saturday Drive by Sandra Galda

5'x6' oil on canvas

This has been my project today...no small painting. Wow this may take till next year to finish! The three photos above are of course of the same painting in process taken today. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Baseball II by Sandra Galda (SOLD)

Baseball II by Sandra Galda

8"x10" oil on gessoboard

SOLD

Another of this popular ball. This was done much looser and faster than the previous, but it has its own lively, sketchy feel. If interested in purchasing any available image on this blog, contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

In Process: large landscape by Sandra Galda

Here is a shot of my ongoing work on a much neglected landscape--I stand right on that chair and paint it while it hangs. This behemoth needs sooooo much work...it really is my large exercise in "cutting my teeth" on landscape. When I really get into it, I take the monster down and put in on my oak easel. It is 50 x60 inches..I stretched it for one of my art classes at Harvard and have since over painted it with this scene in progress. I rarely paint landscapes now, my agenda is to paint daily and still life just seems to be the best way for me to learn fast and paint daily--right in my home. I few years ago I painted a number of huge landscapes for theater sets. I have also done much smaller landscape paintings in the past. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

"Spotlight on Baseball" by Sandra Galda SOLD

"Spotlight on Baseball" by Sandra Galda

8"x10" oil on gessoboard

commission: SOLD

Such fun to paint this one. The owner wanted a very limited palette and specified this arrangement! Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

"Dad's Shaving Brush" by Sandra Galda

"Dad's Shaving Brush" by Sandra Galda

6"x6" oil on raymar canvasboard

This is my dad's shaving brush, part of a set that includes a matching cup. The foaming soap is still in it, even though he has been gone 13 years now. I keep it in my bathroom cupboard to remind me of him! Thought I should include it today to complement yesterday's post of my mom's German mementos-she has been gone 20 years this December. Holidays, though special, have never been the same without them! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

I recieved an award from Linda Hunt.

Seven non-art related facts about me:

-I try to workout 5 days a week (30-40min) with aerobic weightlifting tapes, started in 1997!

-I love my two nearly human dogs

-I could live in art museums

-If I was not an artist I would be an interior decorator, I love fabric, furniture...........

-I read the Bible each day :)

-Hate that I live so far from extended family

-Love all the exciting things to do in Boston.

Seven artists I am currently enjoying and visiting more often:

http://frankordaz.blogspot.com/

http://stapletonkearns.blogspot.com/

http://miniaturemasterpieces.blogspot.com/

http://michaelnaples.blogspot.com/

http://ryanstudio.blogspot.com/

http://carolmarine.blogspot.com/

http://joyargentopaintingaday.blogspot.com/

Completed: "Bear Story" by Sandra Galda

"Bear Story" by Sandra Galda

16"x20" oil on masonite

I am showing you the finished "Bear Story" today. If you are interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

"Eighty Calories" by Sandra Galda

"Eighty Calories" by Sandra Galda

6"x6" oil on raymar

A fav fruit in our home. So healthy! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

"Aspire" by Sandra Galda

"Aspire" by Sandra Galda

6"x6" oil on Raymar canvas board

A dark and mysterious pear painting :) If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Suppression by Sandra Galda

Suppression by Sandra Galda

6"x6" oil on Raymar board

It seems the bananas are keeping that plum from rolling into danger! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

In process: Spotlight on Baseball by Sandra Galda

In process: Spotlight on Baseball by Sandra Galda

8"x10" oil

(commission)

This is a commission in the works but I wanted to show you what I am up to lately! I love working in a subdued palette. I still have lots to do on this painting. It will be a Red Sox baseball. Check back! If interested in purchasing any of my available art on this blog, contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Baseball Oil Sketch by Sandra Galda

Baseball Oil Sketch by Sandra Galda

6"x8" oil on Raymar canvas board

This was a fun fast sketch. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Glare Sketch by Sandra Galda

Glare Sketch by Sandra Galda

pencil on paper

approx. 3"x5"

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Masquerade by Sandra Galda

Masquerade by Sandra Galda

4"x4" oil on gessoboard

So fun. My kids enjoyed this one. My whole family just loves the Marx Brothers....this mask makes you look and even act, like Grocho Marx.... If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Bust Sketches

Male Bust Sketch by Sandra Galda

pencil on paper

approx. 3"x5"

Female Bust Sketch by Sandra Galda

pencil on paper

approx 3"x5"

Just a sketches today. Wednesday I had a wonderful visit with an amazing artist many of you already know. Stapleton Kearns is in my opinion, destined to be a legendary artist whose art will be held in museum collections- that is, those museums which treasure contemporary traditional realism. His landscape painting style is if I remember his term correctly, traditional realism. He is a wonderful teacher and he blogs some of the most concisely and amusingly written information every fine art painter needs to know. What a genius painter. I am so happy to have met him.

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Pear Positioned

Pear Positioned by Sandra Galda

6"x8" oil on Raymar canvas board

Did this at the oil class yesterday offered by Ron Straka. He gave me some much needed critique on my work. My shadows have tended to be too cool and need warmth and a closer attention to including the local color of the surfaces my shadows rest on. I now have some great ideas from Ron how to remedy this. My shadows are a bit warmer and more correct here dont you think? If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Sunday Sketches

Male Head Sketches by Sandra Galda

3"x5" approx. pencil on paper

Sunday sketches today! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Bear Story by Sandra Galda

Bear Story by Sandra Galda
16"x20" oil on masonite

Worked on this today to bring it to near completion. I posted this when I first started it a few weeks ago. Never got back to finish it till now. The items are commemorate my 50% German heritage. Next I will have to paint Italian items! The bear and the tea set were my Grandmother's. Will try to get a better photo. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Sketches

Avocado Sketch by Sandra Galda

Crayola Sketch by Sandra Galda

Just a couple of sketches today. Our old, sick, Persian cat had to be put to sleep after a few very hard days of severely declining health. It is hard to paint when sniffing and tearing up! She was the best kitty! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Blue Plate Special by Sandra Galda

Blue Plate Special by Sandra Galda

6x8 inch oil on raymar canvas board

Did this while visiting with Grammy! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Salt Shaker by Sandra Galda

Salt Shaker by Sandra Galda

4"x4" oil on gessoboard

We have been enjoying a nice visit from my hubby's mom, watching movies, eating, and viewing the fall leaves! Yesterday we drove by the shaker museum and community in NH, which sparked the idea for today's subject! :) If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Baby Pumpkin Blanket

Baby Pumpkin Blanket by Sandra Galda

4"x4" oil on gesso board

This baby pumpkin sure looks cozy. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

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Cup O'Lantern

Cup O'Lantern by Sandra Galda

4"x4" oil on gessobaord

$50. + shipping/handling

I bet it would be hard to carve a small pumpkin like this one but it sure would look cute! I am back to painting after a really nice weekend with family! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

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Digital Doodles

I miss painting these last few days, but we have our wonderful son and his sweet wife with us for the long weekend. I lew of painting I tried my hand at doodling with digital. I havent done this in a long while and it is really fun. I will be back painting soon. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Jar and Pears (pencil sketch)

Jar and Pears (sketch)

approx. 3"x5" pencil on paper

Drawing and painting always my favorite type of art....and here is more drawing! I will be probably not be post much for almost a week..our son and his wife are spending the long upcoming weekend with us! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Jailed Pear (pencil sketch) and Memoir II (pencil sketch)

Jailed Pear (pencil sketch) by Sandra Galda

approx. 3"x5" pencil on paper

Memoir II (pencil sketch) by Sandra Galda

approx. 3"x5" pencil on paper

Its been one of those days! We live in New England...where the fall colors are happenin'! I have some out of town guests arriving soon and I am pretty busy so just two sketches today, unless I finish a painting tonight! I love drawing! Pears are always near and dear and the "Memoir" is a theme I love to repeat. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

ClosR Widget

Honey Bear by Sandra Galda

Honey Bear by Sandra Galda

4"x4" oil on gesso board

Here we are with another type of bear! Did this smaller daily painting quick and will resume working on the teddy bear and beer stein larger painting. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Beer Stein detail

Beer Stein detail by Sandra Galda

detail of 16"x20" oil on masonite

I worked a while on this is portion of the larger work I am painting. It seems so appropriate for Oktoberfest season! Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

In Process: Bear Story

In Process: Bear Story by Sandra Galda

16"x20" oil on masonite

I started this painting today with the idea of commemorating my German heritage. It is enjoyable to paint beautiful and sentimental objects. The German bear, possibly a Steiff bear, is pretty old as is the teacup. They belonged to my grandmother, then my mother, and now they are entrusted to me. I have lots more work to do on this one, check back! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button if included in this post. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Anjou by Sandra Galda

detail

detail

Anjou by Sandra Galda

16"x20" oil on gessoboard

I painted another pear themed painting at my husband's request. I included some details in this post. I started it Saturday late afternoon and finished it last night, tried to keep it loose and fun. There is some glare on the image. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Red Pear (NA)

Red Pear by Sandra Galda

(NA)

Pears are so friendly to paint! This is a portion of a larger work. I started it late in the evening, and I am not done so check back! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Bottle and Pear

Bottle and Pear by Sandra Galda

4"x4" oil on gesso board

$50

This is one of several pears that have been modeling for a larger still life I am painting. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use the PayPal button below. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

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In process painting: Tea and Read by Sandra Galda

In process painting: Tea and Read by Sandra Galda

16"x20" oil on canvas

Detail, Tea and Read

This is not finished and this is only a portion of the painting :) but I wanted to show you what I am up to! I have been working furiously the last couple days on this one. It is a composition based on a recent work of mine. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Late Summer Rose

Late Summer Rose by Sandra Galda

4"x4" oil on gessoboard

Sorry I caught the clip in this evening painting, hope to show a better exposure photo tomorrow without the clip! This is one of the only roses blooming in our late summer yard. We did not get lush flower growth this year because of all the rainfall. I have hopes for next summer and I am thinking extra doses of miracle grow.... If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

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Minute Figure Sketches

Minute figure sketches by Sandra Galda

4"x6" graphite on paper

I sketch each week, pencil drawing is probably my favorite media besides oil painting. Just a few sketches today because I am working on another bigger painting and didnt get to take a picture of it tonight in time to post. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Squash Preparation

Squash Preparation by Sandra Galda

11"x14" approx. oil on masonite

This is pretty much done now. I see areas that I could still work on further, now that I have taken a picture and posted. I may continue with this later. There is a time at the end of a large painting where I find myself putting in highlights, dark notes, and adjusting details. It is sort of like putting on earrings. These details really finish an outfit...I mean a painting! So fun. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

First Fall Apple

First Fall Apple by Sandra Galda

6"x8" oil on Ray Mar board

$100

This apple is right from one of our three apple trees we have in our front yard. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button below. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

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Matches

Matches by Sandra Galda
4"x6" oil on canvas board

$50.

This was fun to paint. If interested in purchasing, contact my email address sgalda@aol.com or use PayPal button below. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

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In Process: Squash Prep

In Process: Squash Prep by Sandra Galda

11"x14" (approx.)

Almost done with this. The little bottle on the left is not visible yet.... I think I better hurry up on this--my veggie set up is starting to shrivel, the flower is exhausted, and the radish looks like a raisin! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

In Process--Squash Prep

In Process-Squash Prep by Sandra Galda

11"x14" approx.

Still working on this one, this image is only a portion of the larger work. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.