painting directly from nature
Trains, Planes & Automobiles
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n their search for beauty among unexpected painting subjects, artists wander around airports, under railroad trestles, into junkyards, and around abandoned vehicles. They consider these subjects in terms of both abstract elements — shapes, values, colors, and edges — and realistic content. We offer a sample of paintings of trains, planes, and automobiles as identified and presented by outstanding artists from around the country.
Bug Light Tim Horn 2014, oil, 16 x 20 in. Private collection Plein air
At Kelly Bean Silas Thompson 2016, oil, 8 x 16 in. Collection the artist Plein air
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In the Morning Sun Teresa Dong 2016, oil, 16 x 20 in. Collection the artist Studio
All Steamed Up Stewart White 2015, watercolor, 12 x 15 in. Private collection Plein air
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Travelall Suzie Baker 2016, oil, 12 x 12 in. Collection the artist Plein air
Southern Yum Kathie Odom 2015, oil, 10 x 20 in. Collection the artist Plein air
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Early Train Lori Putnam 2016, oil, 28 x 46 in. Collection the artist Studio
Night Bus Doug Dawson 2015, pastel, 15 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. Collection the artist Plein air
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Sky Watcher Lon Brauer 2016, oil, 16 x 12 in. Collection the artist Plein air
Green Truck Kate Starling 2016, oil, 12 x 16 in. Collection the artist Plein air
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