Sunday, September 6, 2009

Pear Sketches (NA)





Pear Sketches by Sandra Galda (NA)
Pencil on paper 2.5"x3.5"
On this Labor Day weekend just some sketches! Lots of sketches for little labor! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Red Market Pears (sold)


Red Market Pears (after greeting card art by Elizabeth Brandon, 2004)
by Sandra Galda
30"x36"
(sold)

Today's post is a painting I created while I was looking at a beautiful greeting card I own. My own version of Elizabeth Brandon's beautifully painted pears was copied in oil by me, without any artificial reproducing means-I just set the card up, looked at it, and painted it, as if it was a real still life set up. I used this exercise to learn to refine my work. Today another wonderful artist I love to follow, just happened to include such an exercise in his daily post, his name is Qiang Huang, Check out his blog (click on his name), he explains the artsit custom of painting after a famous artist for personal training. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Green Envy


Green Envy by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gessoboard
40.00+sh/h

Jones green apple soda is a favorite at my daughter's get to gethers with friends. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Time to Read (sold)


Time to Read by Sandra Galda
20"x24"
(sold)

I am posting the finished commission I worked on this summer. It is always interesting trying incorporate specific requests within a work. I am pretty happy with this one! Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Red Daisy in Pewter Vase


Red Daisy in Pewter Vase by Sandra Galda
8"x6" oil on Ray mar

Love those daises!!! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright. We will be celebrating our wedding anniversary...28 years! Ok honey, I am putting the brush down for a little bit! I'll be back painting in a couple days!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Novel Support (NA)


Novel Support by Sandra Galda (NA)
6"x8" oil on Raymar

Lots of angles and one round object. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Yellow Daisy with Granny

Yellow Daisy with Granny by Sandra Galda
5x7 oil

I am glad to get in some practice today! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Una Mela by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on gesso board
100.00

An apple for today, a simple subject. I am slowly trying to learn Italian using Rosetta Stone--hope I got the title right! I was told my dad only spoke Italian until he started kindergarten. Wish I had leaned and retained the ability to speak that language! I would love to visit Italy some day! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Power Veg

Power Veg by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso board

Everyone in our family loves to eat this vegetable. I understand it is packed with vitamins and good things. This morning as it posed for me, it looked very muscular.... I have been spending extra time enjoying activities with my family this week as the summer is waning. So much to do in such a short summer! I will be back soon. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Time for Reading (NA)


Time for Reading by Sandra Galda(NA)
12"x 9" oil on gesso board
I am reusing some of the elements I have set up for the larger commission painting, for a small daily painting today--- because the flowers are so nice! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

More Than Whole (NA)


More Than Whole by Sandra Galda (NA)
6"x6" oil on Ray mar board
100.00

Today I spent lots of time finishing a commission and did this small daily painting last. It seemed to flow faster off my brush after having tackled a large work first! It was a nice change in my work habit. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Bridesmaid Bouquet


Bridesmaid Bouquet by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Raymar
150.00

I am back from a very busy long weekend. One of our three children, a son, is now married! This painting records my daughter's bridesmaid bouquet, she enjoyed standing up for the wedding as a bridesmaid! I tried not to paint too much detail. The flowers included Hydrangea, a really fussy flower to paint because of all the smaller flowers within one flower. If interested in purchasing any of my available paintings on this blog, contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Above is a picture of my son and his wife and my husband who performed the wedding at their request! My hubby is also an ordained minister---he was a full time missionary very early in our marriage. Although for years and years he has derived his income from a secular career, he occasionally performs various church duties. He likes being bi-vocational. What an amazing wedding. Our daughter was a bridesmaid and our other son was the best man. --And I just enjoyed :)

Thursday, August 6, 2009

August Daisy

August Daisy by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Ray mar board
100.00

My daughter said, "I see you are painting one of my daisies!" She has a number of things she would like me to paint and her dasies are a fav of hers. She is also waiting for me to paint a Jones soda pop she has set aside for me.... If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Snack and Stack

Snack and Stack by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Ray mar canvas board
100.00
We found an almost complete Fiestaware styled dish set at a garage sale a month ago, and they are still stacked on my counter...I just have run out of places to put my models for painting. Now the family is using them for eating their food, they are right at hand! The blue/green cup is from that set. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright. Below is a picture of my little artist's helper....my faithful friend. When I finished todays painting, I finally noticed her under the easel-I guess she wants some attention!

Monday, August 3, 2009

Apple Companion


Apple Companion by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Ray mar board

The apple and the cherry are just hanging around! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Summer Reading (NA)

Summer Reading (detail ) by Sandra Galda
oil on canvas

Summer reading is wear its at! I am reading some of my daughter's school summer reading list, I am reading The Grapes of Wrath right now. This is a close up of the commission I am working on finishing. The digital photo is a little washed out in color. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Daisy Details (NA)


Daisy Details by Sandra Galda
(NA)

Well its a busy week in the summer! Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Strawberry Serendipity SOLD

Strawberry Serendipity by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso board
100.oo
SOLD
While looking for some flowers in our little garden, hubby found this late season strawberry! If interested in purchasing contact my email address mailto:sgalda@aol.comThanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Here is an update on a larger commission I am workin on, much more to do but I am getting there! the picture washes out some of the color and there is a glare, but you can see what I am up to!

Friday, July 24, 2009

Two Against One SOLD


Two Against One by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso board
100.00
SOLD
I love the acid green with the burgandy reds in this image! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Butter Up

Butter Up by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gessoboard


There is nothing like cooking with real butter. The butter dish is an old garage sale find. It has a silver cover. I probably should paint it with the cover on sometime! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Fragrance Sample


Fragrance Sample by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Raymor
100.00

If you have been visiting this blog you probably already know roses are my favorite flower. This little orangy/red tea rose puts out the best fragrance of all the roses in my yard! I wish my cologne smelled like this....does anyone know of a really good rose perfume? If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Apple Games

Apple Games by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Raymor
100.00

Apples are always fun to paint. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Summer Snackin' (NA)

Summer Snackin' by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gessobord
(SOLD)

Nothing like some fresh fruit in summer! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Monday, July 13, 2009

In Process--large painting


Here is a section of the large painting I am working on--a commission. Check back later--I may have a small finished daily painting done. Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Forty Winks

Forty Winks by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso board


The cherries are terrific right now in the grocery store! The stone in the middle is the only bad thing about cherries. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Fruited Amenity


Fruited Amenity by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Raymor
100.00

Some just seem to have it soft! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Fruit and Flowers

Fruit and Flowers by Sandra Galda
6"x6" oil on Gessobord
100.00
These flowers are some of our favorites this year, African Daisies and what I think is Bachelor's buttons. I could be wrong on the names, but I do like them! Although it is raining again today, we have had sunshine over the weekend and the flowers are benefitting! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

In progress: Shopping List


In Progress: Shopping List by Sandra Galda
32"x36" oil on stretched canvas

Had a nice Fourth of July weekend and a chance to continue working on this large work. I hope to post a small work tomorrow. This larger canvas requires a bit more work, especially at the teacup and spoon area, but I can see it is nearing a conclusion. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Garden Fireworks


Garden Fireworks by Sandra Galda
7"x5" oil on gesso board
Here is more yellow and orange to look at since there is no sunshine. We have another gray, stormy, rainy day here again in the Northeast. This must be an all time record rainfall. It is fun to find a few exuberant flowers still showing up! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Orange Daisy in Green Bottle


Orange Daisy in Green Bottle by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on Gesso Board
100.00
Well the rain is still coming down here and no sunshine can be expected anytime soon. I guess I will have to just look at other orange and yellow things.... my summer vacationing daughter thinks the mall is very colorful......... If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Shopping List (NA)


Shopping List by Sandra Galda (NA)
32"x36" oil on streched canvas

This is a larger painting I am working on, and on, and on..... I am pushing hard to finish this one to free up my larger easel. The cup and list are needing much more work..actually I see it all needs more work. I love to make a list each day of what I hope to accomplish. Lists are quiet taskmasters. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Small Orange Daisy


Small Orange Daisy by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso board
100.00

We have had so much rain here that most of the flowers seem to be on strike. These orange dasies are still going strong! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Friday, June 26, 2009

English Daisies in Glass Vase

English Daisies in Glass Vase by Sandra Galda
7"x5" oil on Gesso Board

I turned the painting upside down to double check the symmetry of the vase and found that method to be very effective in helping me to correct my tendency to paint objects slightly tilted. I think I will keep using that method! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

That Something Extra (NA)

That Something Extra by Sandra Galda (NA)
5"x7" oil on Gesso board
100.00

I bought these pears a few days ago and they are still not ready to eat, so I keep painting them. I wonder if putting them in a brown paper bag will speed up their ripening? If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Hardroll and Fruit II

Hardroll and Fruit II by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso board
100.00

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Monday, June 22, 2009

Pear Parley

Pear Parley by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso bord
100.00

I have returned from a wonderful weekend wedding shower for my son and his beautiful fiance. I am a little rusty with painting now, but really enjoyed swinging the brush today! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Hardroll and Fruit


Hardroll and Fruit by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso bord
100.00

If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Kiwi and Cherry


Kiwi and Cherry by Sandra Galda
5"x7" oil on Gesso bord

These two types of fruit are mouthwatering, and I think I will serve them to the family..I didnt get any paint on them, really! If interested in purchasing this painting, contact my email sgalda@aol.com Tell me what you think, leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Three Roses in Green Vase


Three Roses in Green Vase by Sandra Galda
8"x6" oil on Raymor board

My favorite, roses! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Small Vase with Yellow

Small Vase with Yellow by Sandra Galda
7"x5" oil on Gesso board
I tried to keep the most saturated color on the flower. It is raining out again, but after sending time painting this yellow flower it seems I have had some sunshine! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Sweet Roses

Sweet Roses by Sandra Galda
8"x6" oil on Raymor canvas board

I love the roses growing in my yard! If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Notebook and Tea

Notebook and Tea by Sandra Galda
5"x5" oil on Gessoboard
Graduation Day by Sandra Galda (NFS)
Pencil on paper

Notebook and Tea above my small work for today and below is a special little sketch I made one year ago today in my sketching notebook while graduating! If interested in purchasing my art contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings and artwork by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Spring Rosebud

Spring Rosebud by Sandra Galda
4"x4" oil on gesso board
Did this small exercise while cooking a shrimp dinner. I do believe that picking up that paintbrush each day will yield a development in my art, even if the day is so busy I do not get to work on my bigger paintings, but only complete one small work. Today was one such day- I finally drove down and brought my thesis to the bindery --one copy for the library and one for my shelf! If interested in purchasing any of my art on this blog, contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Strawberry Scamper

Strawberry Scamper by Sandra Galda
5"x5" oil on gesso board
The sun made its appearance this past weekend and we worked in the garden. We have a healthy little patch of strawberry plants and look foward to its produce. I used grocerystore strawberries for today's painting. If interested in purchasing contact my email address sgalda@aol.com Thanks for looking, tell me what you think-leave a comment! Paintings by Sandra Galda are copyright.