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.