Wednesday, December 30, 2009

"Granny Smith on Purple"


"Granny Smith on Purple" by Sandra Galda


My daughter in law and I both painted green apples today. 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.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

"Back to Work" by Sandra Galda (SOLD)


"Back to Work" by Sandra Galda
8"x10" oil on gessoboard
(SOLD)
Hope everyone had a good Christmas and holiday, here is a commission I recently finished. 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.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

"Get a Grip"

Get a Grip by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on raymar

The idea to paint a stack of cups has its influence from some recent work from artist Carol Marine, who I loooooove. I am excited to be enrolled in one of her workshops again this coming year! I have not posted too much lately due to commission work. 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.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

"Keep the Beat"


"Keep the Beat" by Sandra Galda
8"x10" oil on gesso board

I heard on our classical radio station that it is Beethoven's birthday! This old Seth Thomas metronome sits near our baby grand as our daughter practices her piano ...an hour each weekday! This is her tenth year of lessons and she plays terrific! 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.

Monday, December 14, 2009

"Teacup, Spoon and Fruit"


"Teacup, Spoon and Fruit" by Sandra Galda
6"x6" raymar

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

"Green Bowl with Fruit" SOLD


"Green Bowl and Fruit" by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil
SOLD

This pic was taken outside in a snow storm! The cherry is artificial--a wooden one--but it still had the power to instigate hunger! 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.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Pineapple and Apple by Sandra Galda

Pineapple and Apple by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Gessoboard

This pineapple is still around from Thanksgiving...we just had too much food here. Our computer is broke and I have been using an elf sized laptop...hard to type. Posting images is not as easy this way... 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.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Red Daisy in Green Bottle by Sandra Galda (sold)

Red Daisy in Green Bottle by Sandra Galda
(sold)

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Monday, November 30, 2009

"Radish" by Sandra Galda

"Radish" by Sandra Galda
4x4 inch oil on gessoboard

I am posting this small image-painted a while ago- because I am busy working on the very large landscape, posted a few days ago. 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.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving! "Eggplant" by Sandra Galda


"Eggplant" by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gessoboard
Happy Thanksgiving! I am busy with family (of course..) 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.

Monday, November 23, 2009

update on in process large landscape: by Sandra Galda (NA)




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.

Friday, November 20, 2009

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.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

"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.

Monday, November 16, 2009

"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:

Saturday, November 14, 2009

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.

Friday, November 13, 2009

"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.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

"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.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Suppression by Sandra Galda SOLD


Suppression by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Raymar board
SOLD
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.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

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.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

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.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Glare Sketch by Sandra Galda (NA)

Glare Sketch by Sandra Galda (NA)
pencil on paper
approx. 3"x5"


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Friday, October 30, 2009

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 (NA)

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.  (NA) 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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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Pear Positioned (NA)


Pear Positioned by Sandra Galda (NA)
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, October 25, 2009

Sunday Sketches (NA)



Male Head Sketches by Sandra Galda (NA)
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.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Bear Story by Sandra Galda (NA)


Bear Story by Sandra Galda (NA)
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.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Sketches (NA)


Avocado Sketch by Sandra Galda (NA)



Crayola Sketch by Sandra Galda (NA)


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.



Monday, October 19, 2009

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.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Salt Shaker by Sandra Galda (SOLD)


Salt Shaker by Sandra Galda (SOLD)
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.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Baby Pumpkin Blanket

Baby Pumpkin Blanket by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso board
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Cup O'Lantern


Cup O'Lantern by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gessobaord


 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.




Saturday, October 10, 2009

Digital Doodles (NA)



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. (NA) 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.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Jar and Pears (pencil sketch) (NA)


Jar and Pears (sketch) (NA)
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.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

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

Jailed Pear (pencil sketch) by Sandra Galda (NA)
approx. 3"x5" pencil on paper


Memoir II (pencil sketch) by Sandra Galda (NA)
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.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

ClosR Widget

Saturday, October 3, 2009

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.

Friday, October 2, 2009

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.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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.