A Place Like This

I'm hooked on painting these little evening sky oils. When painting them, I rely more on memory than on photographic reference, which I use only for colour, so they come off the brush more spontaneously.  They're usually 8 x 8 (203 x 203mm) and framed simply in a flat profile, 2.1" wide black frame. This piece was inspired by the miles of juniper and piňon between Sedona and Cottonwood, Arizona but it could be many places. 

This little piece is one of 8 new pieces that have just arrived at Mountain Trails Gallery in Sedona, Arizona. 

                                                                         A Place Like This

8 x 8 (203 x 203mm) oil on panel

People ask if it is a hassle to ship work to galleries in another country? Not really, because I use New Zealand Post to mail them. However there are size limits so I keep the paintings on the smaller size. I can ship larger oils but to keep shipping costs down, I paint on stretched canvas, remove the finished canvas from the stretcher bars and ship it in a tube. 

Kōrero - Little Blue Penguins.

Please click on the painting to see the full length of "Kōrero - Little Blue Penguins".

I'm back! It has been a long time since I've posted on my blog. I am long overdue for an update. I am bothered by the upsurge of AI generated 'art' that is flooding the internet, including sites such as Etsy, that has been a reputable site to buy original artwork.  So perhaps it is even more important for me to get back to posting on my blog to regularly connect with those who appreciate original art. I do not use AI to create my paintings, from conception, composition and application of the paint.

Almost fourteen years ago, I moved back to my homeland of Aotearoa New Zealand where I have been happily living in the little port-town of Opua on the Far North regioin of New Zealand's North Island. The Bay of Islands is home to Korora - the little blue penguins in this painting. They're cute little guys that come ashore at night to nest in rocky crevices, under tree roots and even under some of the buildings along the waterfront. 

I continue to paint and supply galleries both in the US and here in New Zealand. You can see more work and information on galleries on my website. 

Kōrero - Little Blue Penguins

15" x 30"  Original oil on canvas

Available at Bay of Islands Trading Company, Russell, New Zealand 

 My son, Shane Rebenschied, and I are having a two-person exhibition at Reyburn House Gallery in Whangarei, New Zealand, ending 18th December, 2022.  The exhibit can be seen online  at https://adeleearnshaw.com/collections/177621  We can ship internationally from New Zealand. Shipping is included in the price of the painting, except for the largest pieces. 

The Waterfowl Festival Virtual Gallery

 I exhibited at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland for almost thirty years. After an absence of a few years, I was invited back for the 50th anniversary...but then the pandemic happened. This year, there will be no traditional Waterfowl Festival but rather a virtual gallery. I am honoured to have three pieces in this year's gallery.

Click on the link and enter my name into search to see my oils. As these sell, I'll replace them with new pieces. Waterfowl Festival Online Gallery  If you're in the U.S. and purchase a painting, the work is already there so shipping costs will be the standard domestic shipping with Fed-ex. You will not be paying for international shipping from New Zealand to the United States.  Sizes and prices are available on the link. 

          

My son's work

My son, Shane Rebenschied, is a full-time illustrator. On January 1, 2019, he started an ambitious project to paint one 6" x 8" oil a day for the entire year. As of August 16 2019, he has not missed a day. Shane graduated in illustration from Art Center College of Design, so he is no stranger to painting, but it's been fascinating to watch his growth these past 288 days. He's not restricting himself to a specific subject matter but has painted landscapes, people, animals, seascapes, trees and plants - but lately has been painting a single item; a teacup, catsup packet or a strawberry. He posts daily on Facebook and also on Just Keep Painting.  After a week or two on his website, they're moved to his ETSY page,  They're available for US $100 each plus $10 shipping while on his own page then the price is $120 on Etsy. Check out his work. I'm blown away by his paintings!

Finders Keepers

8" x 6" oil on panel

US$100-$120 unframed

Ready for Take-off
8" x 6" oil on panel
$100-$120 unframed

"Potato Juice"
8" x 6" oil on panel
$100-$120 unframed

Tips
6" x 8" oil on panel
$100-$120 unframed

Snowy

This painting is straight off the easel so the wet painting is causing a glare. When it's dry, I'll get a better shot of it.

"Snowy"

10" x 8" oil on gessoed panel

My son's painting project

Shane is a full-time freelance illustrator. He does primarily book covers http://www.blot.com/. As most of his work is done on the computer he misses painting. On January 1 he started a project, committing to do a painting every day of 2019. So far, he has not missed a day. If that wasn't enough, he coerced his wife, Marla, into painting with him for the month of May, both painting the same subject.  Marla is an artist with fabric but had never painted before this month. She's turned out some delightful pieces. They're a mix of still life, New Zealand and American landscapes, wildlife and figurative.

Today is the last day of painting for her but Shane will continue with one painting a day for the rest of the year. His project is called, 'Just Keep Painting'. You can see (and purchase) his work here. http://www.justkeeppainting.com/  Shane's little oils are all 6" x 8" or thereabouts, unframed. They sell for US $100 each plus shipping. Marla's are US $50 each. Shane, Marla and their three kids also live in New Zealand.

"Second Cup"

8" x 6" oil on gessoed panel

by Marla Ferguson

US$ 50 plus shipping, unframed

"Delusions of Grandeur"

8" x 6" oil on gessoed panel

by Shane Rebenschied

US $100 plus shipping, unframed

To purchase, go to http://www.justkeeppainting.com/