May 5, 2017
"FALL"
FALL
6x6" oil on wood panel
The silence was overwhelming, the colors where breath taking. I found myself walking slowly and delicately stepping not to disturb the quietness. What a beautiful planet when we stop to listen.
"APPLE BLOSSOM TIME"
BLOSSOM TIME
6x6" oil on wood panel
A fun and challenging little painting to do. I painted this alla prima "wet on wet" in one setting with oil's.
Mar 24, 2017
DELICATE BALANCE
DELICATE BALANCE
6X6" oil on wood panel
Another painting of natures wonders. It is a delicate balancing act indeed. We are all part of it and privy to witness it when we stop long enough to look. I know, all that first read the title thought I was referencing the butterfly but I meant all that is in the painting, think on this a minute... I have painted water, rain, air for the plants and the butterfly is life. Pay attention to it...
Mar 22, 2017
SIMPLICITY
"SIMPLICITY" Sold
6x6" oil on wood panel
With the first day of Spring and a new season I had to paint the innocence of dewdrops and a butterfly playing peek-a-boo. The simplicity of a moment was a must to capture in these times of a world spinning like out of imbalanced top.
Labels:
artwork,
butterfly,
dewdrops,
oil painting,
realistic,
spring time
Feb 17, 2017
"HUMPTY DUMPTY"
ALL FALL DOWN
6x6 oil on wood panel
Looking at the political landscape of this great country and wondering what will be next I thought this was apropos. Need I say more..
Feb 4, 2017
WEST COAST
WEST COAST
6X6 oil on wood panel
To drive along the coast and see the clarity is sometimes startling. On those clear days witch are meany here in Southern California is a real gift to all that stop to take it in. This was just one of those days. I really don't think I'm going to say much more. I just want to drift off in it's beauty. (SOLD)
Labels:
artwork,
illustration,
oil painting,
painting,
seascape,
west coast
"IN SHADE"
IN SHADE
6X6 oil on wood panel
It was still early morning and 90 degrees;
I wondered what the rest of the day was going to be. I could ponder this
question till the end of the day and no-mater what I would come up with, it
would mater not. Like so many things in life we have no say, it's all
what you do with at that given moment.
To cold, put a sweater on, to hot take it off. So... I took in a nice
deep breath of fresh air, walked over to this beautiful tree, and sat in its
shade and dreamed of dreams.
Labels:
art,
artwork,
contemporary art,
illustrations,
oak trees,
oil painting,
sunrise,
trees
Feb 3, 2017
PALM SPRINGS RUN
PALM SPRINGS RUN
6x6 oil on wood panel
So having to get out of town, I thought, why not get up early and do a blast out to the desert, maybe stop at the "Blue Fox" and grab some chorizo & egg's, hot coffee and see some galleries. Agreeing with myself, popped out of bed, hosed myself off and headed out to the infamies morning palm springs run..
Labels:
art,
artwork,
cars,
contemporary art,
drive,
freeways,
painting,
palm springs
Feb 2, 2017
ON TIME
ON TIME
6x6" oil on wood panel
It was around 6:40 in Laguna Nigel and I was heading North to San Louis Obispo, meet up with some friends, catch up on some good talks, good eats at "The Spoon Trade", check out the wines, all great stuff. So I was glade knowing all trains are on time.. (SOLD)
Labels:
art,
art work,
food,
illustrations,
oil painting,
realistic,
tracks,
trains
Jan 23, 2017
"AFTERNOON MIST"
AFTERNOON MIST
6x6" oil on wood panel
A place of enchantment that I had to paint. The original photo is from a Yana Capusta who is a photographer / Designer at: https://www.instagram.com/yana_capusta/
She kindly granted me permission to use her photograph as a reference for this painting.
Labels:
contemporary landscape,
forest,
oil paint,
oil paintings,
oils,
tress,
wood panels
Jan 21, 2017
"COUNTRYSIDE"
COUNTRYSIDE
6x6" oil on wood panel
So the other day I'm on my Instagram when I come across a Jody Larcombe's photo's and fell in love with her photo, I asked, could I paint this, she said yes... So, today I not just painted it but streamed it on my twitch.tv/madmanschwartz where one can see this and others at:https://www.twitch.tv/madmanschwartz/v/116373964
So thank you Jody actress/photographer at: https://www.instagram.com/jodylarc/
Labels:
art work,
cloudscape,
contemporary landscape,
oil painting,
skies
Jan 16, 2017
"HELLO AGAIN"
HELLO AGAIN
6x6" oil on wood panel
It was a new day. I awoke to the
sounds of birds, crickets, the buzz of bees and the throaty call of
frogs. The sun was peeking over the ridge warming the air and land.
I looked around at all that surrounded me and thought of the years that have passed,
and wonder of what lies ahead. But for now, it is a new day for me to embrace
and give a heart felt shout and say "Hello Again."
Labels:
art work,
blue skies,
california landscapes,
oil painting,
realistic,
sunrise
Jan 14, 2017
"DRAGONFLY SUMMER"
DRAGONFLY SUMMER
6x6" oil on wood panel
I was setting quietly, my back up against a tree letting my mind float along with the slow moving waters when I suddenly realized I best take a photo of all and get back to my son.
I took one shot and one last look and a perfect picture on a dragonfly summer's day.
Dec 11, 2016
"INTO SHADOWS"
INTO SHADOWS
6x6 oil on wood panel
I stopped on this path and looked at was just ahead. The forest of trees became thick, the trees got taller. I wouldn't swear to it, but I think things got quieter. I felt myself being pulled forward. I listened to the quiet and slowly sounds of streams and birds filled the air. I smiled as I disappeared into shadows.
Labels:
art,
artwork,
forest,
illustration,
oil,
oil painting,
paths,
shadows,
tress
Dec 9, 2016
"SOUND of SILENCE"
SOUND of SILENCE
6x6" oil on wood panel
We walked for some time talking about this and that and without realizing, we began to speak softly, soon we stopped all together, words where not necessary nor did we want to disturb all that surrounded us; The gurgling of the streams, the songs of the birds, rustling of the fall leaves was all that was needed for the sound of silence. (SOLD)
Labels:
artwork,
birds,
contemporary art,
forest,
illustration,
oil painting,
trees,
water
Dec 8, 2016
"GOODBY"
GOODBY
6X6 oil on wood panel
The late afternoon sun was going down, the air was getting chilly. I bent down to feel the cool waters and was struck by the sheer beauty and stillness. Two birds glided lazily in the silence of what seemed a never ending flight. It was time for me to say goodby.
Labels:
bird,
boundary waters,
contemporary realism,
flight,
gerald schwartz artist,
lakes,
sunsets
Dec 7, 2016
Dec 1, 2016
"DREAM"
"DREAM"
6x6 oil on wood panel
Standing on the wooden walkway crossing the stream, I peered down into the cool water rippling by and the gathering of fallen leaves. The soft sounds of the water tumbling mixed with all the songs of birds made for a perfect time to stop and dream.
Nov 30, 2016
"MIRROR"
"MIRROR"
6X6inch oil on wood panel
It was mid-afternoon and I was on a walk
with my son and his daughter, (my grandchild]. It was a time to be quiet and
listen to the sounds of this most magical place. There was so much to see
that I felt I couldn't get enough to fill my eyes and mind. There where
things for me to paint with every turn of my head. So much beauty I
thought, "I will run out of time." Better get busy and
paint.... Here's the start of many more to come.
Also on www.twitch.tv/madmanschwartz
Labels:
blue skies,
lakes,
minnesota,
oil,
oil painting,
paint,
reflections,
trees,
water,
wood panels
Sep 21, 2016
DARK SKIES
DARK SKIES
6X6 oil on panel
Continuing my trip up North I was hoping to get to a motel or hotel before the sky opens up dumps. Pulling off on the side of the road I got out of my car taking in the beauty that surrounded me before the dark skies take over and the rains begin.
Labels:
art,
california landscapes,
contemporary oil paintings,
rain
Sep 20, 2016
APPROACHING
APPROACHING
6X6 oil on panel
It was up north on a cloudy weekend when I spotted this meadow of deep burnt umber's mixed with golden shades. All supporting a gathering of rumbling clouds and the approach of rains to come. Yet unfazed, the grazing went on without a care, I thought to myself, could I do that, could I be unfazed by what might be approaching. (SOLD)
Labels:
big clouds,
cattle,
contemporary art,
landscapes,
oil painting
Sep 1, 2016
HOMEWARD
"HOMEWARD"
6X6" oil on panel
Heading south trying to catch the sun as it slowly sinks behind the clouds and eventually giving way to night my mind drifts to all that has taken place. Like the setting sun and the beginning of the new day that will fallow, I too look forward to new beginnings as well, I do indeed
Aug 22, 2016
BRACKISH WATERS
BRACKISH WATERS
6x6" oil on panel
The sun was setting as I raced to find parking in order to find parking and walk down to the water. This place is back-bay in Newport Beach with up scale homes that surround this most beautiful place. I had to sneak in just to get the shot. There is a price to see beauty, a price to see brackish water.
Labels:
back waters,
blue skies,
california,
clouds,
contemporary art,
newport beach,
palm trees,
realism,
water
Aug 16, 2016
PARTY LINE
"PARTY LINE"
6X6" oil on panel
At one time way before tweeting, texting, deleting, Instagram, streaming, blogging and, and, and.... There were "telephones", some with long tangled wires, some had, if you got fancy the curly wire at the end of your receiver that one had to wipe down from sticky hands.
Well! at that time, while talking on your "telephone" you would realize you where not alone... It was the age of saying to a total stranger, "Sorry", "Can you hang up now!" or "I was talking first". Ah Yes!... The "Party Line".
FIRST DAY
(Sold) "FIRST DAY"
6X6 oil on panel
It was early morning and still dark and yet! like clockwork, one can hear the school bus rumbling somewhere in the neighborhood. It was the signal of the end of summer and the beginning of a school year. There were going to be new friends, teachers, games and a new beginning to that very first day.
Labels:
art,
artist gerald schwartz,
artwork,
bus,
contemporary art,
headlights,
nighttime,
oil painting,
school bus,
stop signs
Aug 8, 2016
HELLO EVENING
HELLO EVENING
6X6 oil on panel
With evening approaching and a day field with lunch with friends, post-office, looking in on a few galleries, banking.... I know what your thinking... This guy is busy... But the truth is... I was just heading back into Laguna and took this shot and said to self.. #PaintThis
Aug 7, 2016
"SUNDOWN"
SUNDOWN
6x6 oil on panel
With the sun setting on the boundary waters a quiet fell over the lands. After a time, new sounds came into play, frogs, owls, crickets, buzz of mosquitoes the scurrying of small night life all adding to the music of the night. It was time to set up camp, make some hot coffee and dream.
Aug 3, 2016
"HUSH"
Newer version, I warmed the sky and dropped that same pink into the lower corners adding to the overall feeling.
HUSH
I had been walking for sometime, gingerly being careful not to disturb the underbrush or step on a new seedling that might one day become... The air was still, soft sounds of unseen birds called out musical notes. Well, on this very fine day I stumbled out from the underbrush on to this most delicate of ponds. I found myself slowing down my movement not to brake the silence. Stopping my walk, I sat down letting the hush fall on me like a soft blanket.
Aug 1, 2016
"A QUIET MEADOW"
A QUIET MEADOW
6X6 oil on panel
For me, I needed to just get away from the noise, people, sights and sounds of it all. I have been in an amazing art show with great artists that I can talk with about what it is like to do what we do. I play a card game with two wonderful artists and another I get to jab humor with along with great texting back and forth with. But I still wanted to find a place to just get into me, so after a long hike I found a perfect little spot. My very own quiet meadow to lie-down in and dream.
Jul 26, 2016
"STOP!"
"STOP!"
6x6 oil on panel
With the evening approaching the sky bathed everything with a soft pinkish glow. I found myself a place to eat, grabbed a room and settled in.
"SNOWBOUND"
"SNOWBOUND"
6X6 oil on panel
Not sure of how much further I could go, I pulled I finely found a motel and was just able to park and check-in. With the trip coming to a stop I turned to look out of the lobby window I thought, "WOW!" I'm without a doubt "Snowbound"
Labels:
artist gerald schwartz,
cars,
contemporary art,
headlights,
hotels,
motels,
nightfall,
oil paintings,
original art,
snow,
snowfall
Jun 19, 2016
BEND
BEND
6X6" oil on panel
A place in Oregon called Bend. This photo was sent to me just days ago and I thought, I'm going to paint this. Knowing the person that sent it and the scene, Felling a correlation between the two it was an easy decision to make it work..
This will be at the Festival of Arts this summer in Laguna Beach,CA
Labels:
artist gerald schwartz,
Bend Oregon,
farmlands,
landscape,
oil on panel,
oil painting,
wine
Jun 18, 2016
SOUND OF SILENCE
SOUNDS OF SILENCE
6x6 oil on panel
It was still early as the sun peeked through the trees. My fishing buddy, a master bass fishermen guided his bass boat quietly and smoothly along. It was mornings like this that we barely spoke a word. Talking seemed out of place so we would look at one another and smile in agreement at the beauty that was all around us. We became part of the sound of silence.
This painting will be at this summers Festival of arts in Laguna Beach CA
Jun 8, 2016
ETHEREAL MOMENT
ETHEREAL MOMENT
6x6" oil on panel
I had to return, I needed to be here, how could I not revisit this place of magic. I'm not sure how long I just stood watching the shadows move across the ground, behind the trees and past and through me. Time stopped and it was truly welcoming as I did not want this ethereal moment to end. (SOLD)
This painting will be at this summers Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach CA
Jun 7, 2016
ENDLESS
ENDLESS
6X6inch oil on panel
With the weather warming and no rain insight it was easy to just float along, feel the rhythm of each wave and let my mind slowly dissolve into what became an endless day.
Jun 3, 2016
SOFT CLOUDS
SOFT CLOUDS
6x6 oil on panel
It was such a wonderfully clear day, so I had to get out and just walk. The weather was perfect, I had water and a protein bar and I journeyed out. I was about an hour into the walk when I heard distant rumblings. Looking up when I got to a clearing I could see big beautiful clouds coming in. I'm thinking, its time to head on out of here. I looked back and the hills and mountains as the cloud cover rolled over them like a soft white blanket. It rained all day.
This and other works can be seen at this summers Festival of Art
May 29, 2016
"MORNING GLARE"
MORNING GLARE
6X6 oil on panel
Still blurred eyed from the night before I made my way to my car. The sun was casting a painful glare as I worked on remembering how to get back home after a fun night of food, wine and friends. So I flipped my shades on and headed South to the 405. L.A is crazy but that's why I love it. (SOLD)
This is for this summers show at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach.
May 25, 2016
"FRANK'S"
FRANK'S LIQUOR
6x6 oil on panel
So, around 2am my are eyes open and I'm wide awake. I walk over to the the fridge and it's empty, of course what else would it be. See, I was just passing through this little town and thought I would stop at the first hotel and get some shut eye, but now I'm wide awake and thinking, a little nightcap would work. I mosey over to the window and look out onto a darkened street and the one place that's open is "Frank's", lucky me!
This will be in this summers Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach CA
May 24, 2016
"CLOUD COVER"
CLOUD COVER
6X6 oil
Loving the city as I do this was a no brainier to want to paint. It is a culmination of several photos all introduced to each other to make one painting. Like meeting new people to make a party, all have to get along and complement one another. I am posting this framed as most of my small works will be for this years summer Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach CA.
(SOLD)
For info purchasing this or any of my works GoTo:geraldschwartz3@gmil.com
May 15, 2016
"THE GETAWAY"
"the getaway"
6x6 oil on panel
So, I'm out and about looking for that
moment that I can say, “YES” that’s what I want to paint. Well, talk
about timing, there it was, the subject I love to paint, an
“Airstream”. What could be better?
I could hear talking and the sound of some good jazz coming from it. Just then a young couple stepped out and
waved a friendly hello. There were introductions all the way around, a
hot cup of coffee and a mix of good conversation. I found out this was their
“getaway”, how perfect is that? I met nice people, got the photo for the
next painting and the title all in one place. (SOLD)
Another for the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach CA this summer
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