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Still Life with Greek Bottle, Hand-picked Grapes and Grape Leaf (the light / the shade)

Still Life with Greek Bottle, Hand-picked Grapes and Grape Leaf (the light / the shade), 2017
Oil on linen on panel, 8” x 10” unframed, $3500

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Still Life with Red Grapes and Bowl (with Self Portrait Reflection)

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for you to see beauty here
does not mean
there is beauty in me
it means there is beauty rooted
so deep within you
you can't help but
see it everywhere
—Rupi Kaur, milk and honey (2014), photo of book page here

Related to my postings on mindful studio practice, I recommend the work of Rupi Kaur, who is a poet, artist, and performer. From her site: "As a 21-year-old university student Rupi wrote, illustrated and self-published her first poetry collection, milk and honey... [which] takes readers through a journey of the most bitter moments in life and finds sweetness in them because there is sweetness everywhere if you are just willing to look."

If you look closely, in the bowl you can see my self-portrait reflection. Here are a bunch of my paintings with self portrait reflections

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still Life with Jug, Cicada, Grapes, and Hazelnuts (the light / the shade) (2018), greek bottle, hand-picked grapes and grape leaf (the light / the shade) (2017) [painting available; also AVAILABLE AS A PRINT], Concord Grapes with Idiazabal Etxegarai (Spanish Cheese) (2017), or a bunch of my paintings of grapes.

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Still Life with Summer Peaches and Red Grapes


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(3-day auction ends at 12:30 ET on Friday, July 24)

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still Life with Red Grapes and Danish BleuStill Life with Red Grapes & Fourme d'Ambert Bleu, or a bunch of my paintings of things related to summertime.

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PRINT SALE

New prints are now available, hand signed and titled (with a white border where the signature will be), available only at my blog.

If you'd like to purchase multiple prints—add one to your cart, then click Continue shopping (top right of the cart), and come back to this page to add more.


SHIPPING

US Shipping: $14 (can combine multiple prints)
International Shipping: $33 (can combine multiple prints)

AVAILABLE PRINTS


Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment)
11"x14", signed/dated high quality archival print, $60

SIGNED PRINT:




Still Life with Copper Pot and Pears (the light, the shade)
8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $45

SIGNED PRINT:




Greek Bottle, Hand-picked Grapes and Grape Leaf (the light / the shade), Patmos, Greece
8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $45

SIGNED PRINT:



Still Life of Leaves with Three Apples, 8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $100

SIGNED PRINT:





*REFUND POLICY: As these prints will be printed by me; sorry no refunds.

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Print Sale - Details for Dec. 8th

This Sunday is my December 8th Print Sale. Subscribe to my email list to be notified the day before and the day of by entering your email above.

Three new prints will be available, hand signed and titled (with a white border where the signature will be). They will be on sale only at my blog beginning at 12noon ET on December 8th.

Here are the individual prints with prices and sizes:


Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment)
11"x14", signed/dated high quality archival print, $60


SIGNED PRINT:






Still Life with Copper Pot and Pears (the light, the shade)
8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $45


SIGNED PRINT:






Greek Bottle, Hand-picked Grapes and Grape Leaf (the light / the shade), Patmos, Greece
8"x10", signed/dated high quality archival print, $45


SIGNED PRINT:





SIGNED LIMITED EDITION PRINT of
Still Life of Leaves with Three Apples, 8x10”
Edition limited to eight (8) prints only. (1 print left)
$100 plus S&H to your location.











*REFUND POLICY: As these prints will be printed by me; sorry no refunds.

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Print Sale - Dec. 8th



Today is the 2 week countdown for my December 8th Print Release. Please subscribe to my email list to be notified the day before and the day of by entering your email above.

Three new prints will be available, hand signed and titled (with a white border where the signature will be). They will be on sale only at my blog beginning at 12noon ET on December 8th.

I will email my mailing list on December 5th with images, prices, and sizes:
  • Still Life with Cherries, Silver Bowl, and Dutch Cheese (present moment)
  • Still Life with Copper Pot and Pears (the light, the shade)
  • Greek Bottle, Hand-picked Grapes and Grape Leaf (the light / the shade), Patmos, Greece

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Still Life with Dragonfly and Green Grapes (+ "to enjoy with clear wonder")



I have the best family and friends who are always giving (loaning!) me awesome still life subjects like this dragonfly in perfect condition. If you're curious, dragonfly symbolism relates to wisdom of change, transformation, adaptability in life and learning through experience. It is a symbol of joy and lightness, and having a deep connection with your thoughts and emotions. Dragonflies can remind us to bring lightness and joy into life -- shining our true colors.

Related to my writings on mindful studio practice and posts about "seeing":

"...There is an ignorance that is best described as an unknowing or what Keats called a ‘negative capability’, the ability to see without trying to analyze or explain, to enjoy with clear wonder. It is the unknowing that we practice in meditation when we lay aside solutions to problems that arise... or bright ideas that we want to grab and remember or fantasies we want to indulge. In this apparent ignorance we enter true knowing. In this apparent, wasteful loss we discover that what we lose comes round again." ~Laurence Freeman OSB

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still Life with Jug, Cicada, Grapes, and Hazelnuts (the light / the shade), PB & J, redux, or a bunch of my paintings of insects.

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Still Life with Grapes, Peach, and Drop Vase


Still Life with Grapes, Peach, and Drop Vase
oil on linen on panel, 2019, 5.5"x8"
Buy It Now or Make Offer

This painting is available for a buy now/make offer price because it is larger than my typical auction paintings. Framing is available upon request after auction closes.

If you look closely, you can see my reflection in the vase. Here are a bunch of my paintings with self portrait reflections.

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Still Life with Pear, Black Grapes, and Handmade Cup, 6x8”


Private Collection

Last month, I was a visiting artist at the renowned Academy of Realist Art in Boston. This painting is another one of my demo paintings from the three-day seminar. The group of painters who attended the seminar was just awesome.

If you're interested, here are two more reviews from painters who attended:

"This was the most fun I've had in a long time! Abbey was so kind and thoughtful in her one-on-one comments. As a beginner, I was charmed and surprised by it all. After seeing how Abbey works, I have more confidence that I can do something good, too. I had only worked with acrylics before, and working with oils for the first time was rewarding. I saw that it's good to take time and work slowly, thoughtfully -- think about what you are doing before rushing in. I discovered the benefits of mixing colors carefully and working in layers, starting with the darkest values first. It was a revelation that you could do so many strokes with just one brush. And the smallest touch of paint can make all the difference in the world." ~BK

"Best class I have ever taken. Abbey is very generous in sharing her ideas, knowledge and experience. I haven’t painted a complete painting for a number of years…was feeling rusty. I knew there would be a lot of more experienced painters. I never really used oil paints and was unsure of the media. I especially like the demonstration in the morning and painting in the afternoon. I
learned a lot from listening and watching Abbey. Overall, don’t hesitate [to study with Abbey], you won’t will feel intimidated, or inadequate….she is very welcoming, and supportive of all levels." ~MAS

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Thanks in advance,

Golden Series: Four Peaches, Cherries, and Grapes


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The deadline to register for my August 4th painting seminar in East Boothbay, Maine, is this Wednesday, July 25. Click here for information and registration onlineYou can also call 207-633-6849 or email info@gleasonfineart.com to register. To read reviews of my workshops, click here.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Golden Series: Peach, Pear, Five Blackberries, Bleu Cheese, or my other paintings in my Golden Series.

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Thanks in advance,

Still Life with Jug, Cicada, Grapes, and Hazelnuts (the light / the shade)


Still Life with Jug, Cicada, Grapes, and Hazelnuts (the light / the shade)
oil on linen on panel, 2018, 11"x14"
$5300 / sold

Detail view
One of the most prominently featured insects in Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance painting was the cicada -- as a symbol of prayer, sanctuary and hope. Also, the hazelnut was seen, by the Greeks and Romans, as a symbol of peace and health.

If you enjoy this painting, you might also enjoy other paintings from my the light / the shade series.

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Thanks in advance,


P.S. Tomorrow morning, I'll be announcing registration information for my August 4th workshop in beautiful East Boothbay, Maine.

P.P.S. My August 18-20 painting seminar at the Academy of Realist Art in Boston is FULL, but they are accepting a wait list, just FYI.

Muscat Grapes



“The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.”
—Galileo Galilei

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see a bunch of my paintings of grapes.

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greek bottle, hand-picked grapes and grape leaf (the light / the shade) (+ new seminar at Academy of Realist Art, Boston)


greek bottle, hand-picked grapes and grape leaf (the light / the shade)
oil on linen on panel, 2017, 8"x10"
AVAILABLE - Contact me at abbeyryan@gmail.com for purchase information

It's a great honor to announce that my 3-day August 18-20 painting seminar at the Academy of Realist Art in Boston just opened for registration. Space is limited to 12. Register today to reserve your spot. I was invited to be a visiting artist at the Academy of Realist Art, Boston, which is a renowned art school that teaches traditional art techniques in drawing and painting, using a curriculum that is modeled after 19th century French old masters' academies. It is located in the historic Leather District of Boston, one block from South Station. Read more here.

If you're interested, these are some reviews of my past seminars, these photos give a glimpse into them, and this short film is about my approach to teaching.

I've posted about it this week a few times, and will share more in the coming days: if you enjoy this painting, you may also like to read more about my upcoming the light / the shade exhibition at Arcadia University, or see other paintings from my the light / the shade series.

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Thanks in advance,

Concord Grapes with Idiazabal Etxegarai (Spanish Cheese)


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I'm going to be moving my studio in early December. I'll share more details soon. Also, I'm overdue to post about my recent workshop at the Peto Museum. There are a few spots open in my Nov 11-12 workshop at Artists of Yardley. Register here.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Still Life with Fig and Concord Grapes No. 2, Still life with Seckel Pear, Glass Bottle, & Concord Grapes, Still life with John F. Peto's Copper Jug, Clementine, and Concord Grapes, or a bunch of my paintings of concord grapes.

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Best,

Golden Series: Bosc Pear, Concord Grapes, Idiazabal Etxegarai (Spanish Cheese), Knife, and Italian Plums


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24-hour auction ends at 7:30PM EST on Tues, Oct 17

This is the 14th painting in my Golden Series. The pear and concord grapes came from my in-laws' beautiful farmer's market in Fairport, NY. Also, I'm always grateful to our local co-op for working with local farmers to offer the beautiful fruit I often paint, and this painting especially was inspired by Weaver's Way Co-op.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see Golden Series: Blueberries, Plums, Fig, Peach, and Champagne Grapes (with a description of my Golden Series).

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Thanks in advance,

Hanging Red Grapes (+ Vasari POV blog)



If you're interested, Vasari has a new resource for artists and art collectors: Vasari Paint POV. You can also read my Thoughts on Paint.

If you enjoy this painting, you may also like to see a bunch of my paintings of grapes.

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Best,

Concord Grapes on Marble (+ the Muddied Meaning of ‘Mindfulness’)


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If you visit my blog regularly, you know that I often write or share about things like mindful practice in the studio. "The Muddied Meaning of ‘Mindfulness’" is an interesting article by Virginia Heffernan about recent uses of terms like "mindful" and "mindfulness" in Western culture. [Read article]

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Best,

Still Life with Silver Cup, Red Pear, & Two Muscat Grapes (Live Demo Painting)


Still Life with Silver Cup, Red Pear, and Two Muscat Grapes
6x8 inches, oil on linen on panel, 1 April 2016
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(larger than typical auction paintings; auction includes several detail and framed views)

Today's painting (and my live demo) honors the memory of my friend, Jami. All proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Jami Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship at Arcadia. Read more. Also, if you look closely, there's one of my self portrait of sorts down the middle of the cup's reflections.

If you're interested, I posted many photos from the event (and check back because I'll be adding more), and I invite you to watch the 2 minute time lapse of my live demo:


Video and Photo Credit: Denise Henhoeffer, Arcadia University

To purchase my work, view my Current Auctions and All Available Paintings.

Best,