Have you ever wanted to start collecting original art but felt you couldn't afford to buy an original oil painting? Many people feel that way. That's why I offer small format paintings. Each one is an original creation, painted with as much inspiration and care as my larger works. These little gems are 6x8 inches, unframed. They are painted in oil paint and ready for you to frame. Each one is $100. They are affordable enough to buy in multiples and hang in a grouping. They are small enough to sit on a shelf, desk or mantle, yet when framed they can create a striking presence on a wall. A small format original oil painting also makes a very special gift.
Collecting Art the "Painting A Day " Way
Here's What People are Saying About Jan Blencowe's $100 Paintings...
- Daylilly Riot has arrived. I love it. Thank you. ~ Marcia
- Thanks for the painting Jan. Love it! It arrived today.~Marisa
- The crumb cake painting arrived today and I LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Thanks, Alice
- Thanks again - your beautiful pieces will be in very appreciative homes!My brother and I grew up in a house full of art - so it's very exciting to start the tradition ourselves.
Cheers, Julie - Painting has been received. Love it! Thank you,
Stic - The pine cone painting is beautiful. I am having it matted and framed. Josh
Why Buy Original Art?
- Read artist Mary Baker's excellent article "Why Buy Original Art?"
- Between the digital image revolution and the rise of high quality giclee printing more reproductions of original artwork are available than ever before. So why should you buy original art work? Click on the link above and read artist Mary Baker's article to find out why!
The inspiration for $100 Paintings
Why paint small everyday?
I began doing these small daily, (or almost daily) paintings back in January of 2005. They are a wonderful way for me to stay fresh and creative and avoid "painters block". They're also a wonderful way for people to collect original art at affordable prices. My inspiration comes from many places for these small pieces, household items that often go unnoticed but which upon closer examination have something fascinating about them either in the way of color, shape, form or texture. Little bits of the natural world like pebbles, pinecones, shells and seeds. Flowers from my garden. Sometimes a little landscape is a very satisfying image, like a small window into the wide world. Food also makes a great subject! I have many, many request for "junk food" and "dessert" paintings. Perhaps that's a good way to satisfy the craving for comfort food without the calories LOL.I find these small paintings very enjoyable to create and I think they carry with them that sense of joy and fun. I hope you enjoy them too!
Where to Buy $100 Paintings
- The Painting a Day Project
- This collection of paintings was the first painting-a-day series that I did. These small works of art vary in size from 5x7 in. to 8x10 in. They depict everyday items from home and garden. A computer mouse, a slice of canteloupe, a tea cup, a donut, a fishing lure. Most are oil paintings a few are done in casein paint. This is the collection featured in Domino Magazine. This month I've started to add new paintings to this collection, check the blog frequently as I post a new work everyday.
- The Flower-a-Day Series
- I'm an avid gardener and have large perennial gardens that I designed and installed myself. In the Spring of 2006 I began a series of floral paintings and gardenscapes. This colorful series captures the ever changing parade of blooms in my garden. All of these paintings are done in oil paint, the vast majority are 6x8 inches, a few are other sizes. In this collection you'll find fabulous peonies,roses,iris,daylilies, and
much more! - Petitescapes- small format landscapes
- This is a brand new series of small format landscape paintings. These small paintings will encompass the same themes as my larger landscape work. Salt marshes,farms,fields,woods,rocky coasts,rivers and all the beautiful,unspoiled natural places southern New England has to offer.
Painting a Day Bloggers Featured in the New York Times
- Read the NY Times Article about "painting a day" bloggers
- This article highlights the popularity of artist bloggers and their success selling small daily paintings from their blogs.
Painting a Day Bloggers Featured In USA TODAY
- Painting a Day article in USA TODAY
- This USA Today article shows just how popular the "painting a day" phenomenon has become!
Preview some $100 Paintings
Here are just a few examples of the beautiful original paintings you can purchase for only $100 !
hammonassetafternoon
goldenrod
checkerboardcake
bauerparkjoepieweed
Iris
monetminature
monet's poppies reme...
monets poppy fields
monetspoppies
poplars and poppies...
Poppiefield inspired...
poppies by the wall
Bloggers Buzz about Painting a Day Artists
- Lines & Colors by Charley Parker
- Features Duane Keiser originator of the painting a day blog.
- Lines & Colors
- Another installment in Charley Parkers exploration of artists who paint and blog everyday.
- A Look at Art and Design
- More artists who blog/a painting a day.
- Radio Free Blogistan
- More buzz about painting a day blogs.
- Articulate
- Highlighting couple more painting a day blogging artists.
- Making Mark
- Article on Why Artists blog.
- BoingBoing
- This original post catapulted Duane Keiser to fame!
- Kentucky.com
- A collage a day and other artists who have painting a day blogs.
- Kathy Davis Studio
- More blogging artists and their painting a day blogs.
- Making a Mark
- Analysis of the Painting a Day trend and internet sales and marketing for artists.
Visit "Painting a Day" a lens by Jeff Hayes
- Painting a Day
- Jeff Hayes has also put together a lens about daily painting, more info. and links to daily painters there. Check it out!
Painting a Day Article by Jeff Hayes
- Jeff hayes Painting a Day Article
- Since many Painting a Day blogging-artists sell their work through e-bay lensmaster Jeff Hayes has written an excellent article on e-bay, take a look.
Work Fresh Off the Easel
- Art & Life
- Art & Life is my painting blog. New work both large and small is posted on an almost daily basis along with commentary about my outdoor painting adventures. It's a lively place with many regular readers.There are many art related links that will take you to other wonderful and creative blogs and websites. Please stop by for a visit.
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Selling Your Work on the Internet
A Web Gallery of Your Own
- Fine Art America
- If you are looking for a place to sell your own work on the internet, would like a professional looking easy to use web gallery and would also like to have a print on demand feature, may I recommend to you Fine Art America? I have a gallery page there and they have lots of teriffic features and great tech support, plus it's FREE!
