52 Pieces

Blue (Week 41, 2009)

THIS WEEK'S ORIGINAL PIECE:

"Blue" by Renee Coates.  Oil on canvas, 6" x 6".
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Mauna Kea Mama (Week 40, 2009)

THIS WEEK'S ORIGINAL PIECE:

"Mauna Kea Mama" by Renee Coates.  Oil on canvas, 6" x 6".
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King of the Road (Week 39, 2009)

THIS WEEK'S ORIGINAL PIECE:

"King of the Road" by Renee Coates.  Oil on canvas, 6" x 6".
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The Good Life (Week 38, 2009)

THIS WEEK'S ORIGINAL PIECE:

"The Good Life" by Renee Coates.  Oil on canvas, 6" x 6".
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Piece 30 (2008)

Fresh off the easel! 

These two cows finish up July's pasture theme... "Piece 30" was a lot of fun to paint.  I used some extra texture in the grass, and a pastel color palette.  I like the contrasting body language of each cow, with one grazing and one looking into the distance.  There's a ying and yang to them, yet they seem to fit together. 

I look forward to next Sunday when I'll introduce a brand new theme for the month of August!  See you then...

"Piece 30 (2008)" by Renee Coates.  Oil painting on canvas.  6" x 6".

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Piece 29 (2008)

Happy Sunday everyone... The response to 52 Pieces has been great, and I appreciate all the enthusiasm.  Make sure you subscribe to 52 Pieces, so you can get each week's painting delivered to your inbox... don't miss out! 

Every week I feel like I'm posting my new favorite.   Below you will find the latest original artwork, "Piece 29", a lone cow grazing in a tropical paradise.  I think the unexpected jolt of red in the palette is an interesting contrast against the silhouette of the cow.

As we move towards August, I'm contemplating next month's theme.  Keep an eye out for something fragrant...

"Piece 29 (2008)" by Renee Coates.  Oil painting on canvas.  6" x 6".

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Piece 28 (2008)

I've been very inspired by cows lately, so it's looking like July might be dedicated to les bovines.  But for those who are not cow-crazy, patience my friends... I am changing themes from month to month.  Below is this week's brand new original painting, "Piece 28".  I have also posted my inspiration for this whimsical painting, a photo taken in Hana by my Dad.  Enjoy!

"Piece 28 (2008)" by Renee Coates.  Oil painting on canvas.  6" x 6".

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This week's inspiration:

Photo courtesy of Kevin Coates

The savvy viewer has probably seen this cow make a cameo or two in my previous "Hana Ranch" series. 

Piece 27 (2008)

I grew up near Hana Ranch on Maui, so I love painting cows!  These guys are kicking off July as "Piece 27".  Make sure to check back next week for a new original painting!

"Piece 27 (2008)" by Renee Coates.  Oil painting on canvas. 6" x 6"

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