Melody Cleary Oregon Artist blog - Landscape and Abstract Paintings - Melody Cleary Fine Art

From Small to Big Substrates

7/10/2019

It can be a challenge to enlarge a favorite small format image onto a bigger substrate.
Here the 8x8" canvas had some texture from crafted acrylic tissue paper
collage pieces. I was able to skim paint across those hills and valleys and
leave a nice abstract image with ease. The larger 30x30 canvas had virtually no
texture like that so I'm using a palette knife and loose strokes to create some visual
texture. I think it's working.

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Midwinter's Fire - SOLD

2/27/2019

Midwinter's Fire, 15 x 30 x 1.5 acrylic on canvas SOLD

One of my favorites! Thank you to my collector!

Prints available - see the Prints page.

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Work in Progress - Constrained Palette

1/24/2018

12 x 16 x 1.5 acrylic on canvas

I am part of a large group of artists worldwide who are participating in a Studio Journey with
artist Nancy Hillis. It's all about working abstractly utilizing constraints to increase experimentation
and discovery. Here, I've chosen to constrain my palette and Nancy has guided us
in discovering new hues and tones by adding black and/or white. It's a wonderful, self-paced
journey and I'm thrilled to be part of it. I welcome your comments!

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Pardon for my absence

1/6/2018

I haven't posted since October due to neck/arm issues again....and well, the holidays when I get little art accomplished. November began with me joining artist Nancy Hillis' Studio Journey online workshop to help keep my hand in in a small way. It's all about ABSTRACTS!! Each month we are given her 'bundle' or talks, demos, and study exercises focusing on working loose and unplanned....intuitively. And making your own unique marks....love the mark making. Good for me that one can go at their own pace.

Here are some examples of my experimentation.

So bear with me while I continue pacing myself and experimenting. Comments on my studies above are welcome.

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New Abstract Paintings on Paper, in process

5/14/2017

I feel these are a good start. Time to let them rest and ponder the final strokes. I love the color Celadon and
all of the different shades of green that can be achieved by color mixing. These are
11x15" each.

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Go to my PRINTS page to explore the print images available for purchase,

Winter Begins #3 - 11 x 15 Contemporary Landscape

3/5/2017

Winter Begins #3 © Melody Cleary 2017

A larger mixed media inspired by a previous piece posted earlier. 11 x 15 on watercolor paper.

$150

Email me with inquiries.

Prints available. Go to my PRINTS page.

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Recent sales - contemporary abstract painting

2/25/2017

"Revealed". 10 x 10 inch mixed media on canvas. © Melody Cleary

Need a print? This image is available at my Fine Art America page.

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Recent sales - abstract paintings

2/6/2017

Treasure #1 and #2 sold today. They are 10 x 10 inch canvases with acrylic and mixed papers.

Need a print? These images are available at my Fine Art America page.

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"Winter Begins" Small Abstract Landscape Nature Paintings

12/23/2016

"Winter Begins 1" © Melody Cleary. Appx 5.5 x 7.5"

"Winter Begins 2" © Melody Cleary. Appx 5.5 x 7.5"

2hese mixed media paintings are on watercolor paper that's been mounted to an 8x10 stretched
canvas, painted black, so there are black borders around the images. No glass! They are varnished
and ready to hang.

$100 each. plus shipping

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New Landscape Painting in process (continued)

12/7/2016

Ah! There we go! Yesterdays reds looked 'blah' and today's work appears so much better. Quite a mixture of crimson, magenta, orange, and some white. More work to be done, overall. Thanks for looking.

Comments welcome!

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