Jan 6 Daily Paintings Evening Pastures with black angus cow and calf

Today's listing is for a 6"x6" original acrylic painting I call "Evening Pastures". I tried to capture that time of day when the light is low and everything glows. If you look closely you can see a white faced angus cow and calf in the shadows.



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Jan 5 Daily Painting Fall Farm Landscape with Red Barns, Silos and Hereford Cattle

Today's listing is for a 5x7 original acrylic painting of a fall farm scene featuring hereford cattle, red barns and silos. It represents a typical farmstead with a mix of old barns, silos, a corn crib and if I painted the rest of the farm you would probably find a modern machine shed on the property as well. I painted this as a study for a possible larger painting in the future. Keep in mind this is a small 5x7 piece of original art!

Jan 4 Painting a Day Ocean Sea Acrylic Landscape Painting $39.50 No Reserve Toni Grote

This entry is for an original 5x7 painting of a beach scene. The process behind this painting is unique. I always apply a coat of
texture...sometimes I make it smooth, sometimes I leave uneven. After I drew a line (the shoreline) I knew this had to be an
ocean scene. Once I got the land and sea painted I noticed the texture left an indentation which was a perfect size, shape and scale to put a person! That will never happen again, even if I tried. I added another little body and it turned out to look like a child playing in the sand, thus the name of the painting. Thank you and take care!

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Jan 3 Painting a Day Abstract Trees Landscape Original Acrylic Painting $39.50 No Reserve!

This listing is for a beautiful painting of a couple of trees in an
abstracted landscape 6"x6". I really love the way this painting turned
out. (I have been painting more trees so watch for my future
listings).

I am a very spiritual person and can't help putting
that element into my art. I usually don't mention anything about it but this time I scratched the word "Faith" down at the bottom. It is not real obvious but it is there. (see the closeup pic in my ebay auction, click the link below)

I guess this time of year we make new resolutions and plans to better our lives. I count on faith alot. If there is interest in these kinds of paintings I would be happy to do more such as Hope, Love, Kindness, etc...all the words that make the world go 'round.

This painting has lots of texture, interest and loads of color!SOLD

Jan 2 Daily Painting Original Acrylic Farm Barn Landscape $39.50 No Reserve!

Today's listing is for a beautiful moody farm landscape. It features reflections, a red barn, texture and interest. I have been able to paint a few of these wonderful small landscapes and will be listing them in the following days.

This is painted on gessoed masonite and is 5x7. The small size makes it perfect for gift giving and collecting.If you have any questions or comments I would be happy to hear from you.


May all your dreams come true in 2007!
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Jan 1 Daily Painting Watercolor Snowman I Personalize 4 U $14.99!

Hey I am back! I hope you all had a wonderful, safe and loving holiday season. This time of year is extra busy for everyone including me, but I was still hoping I could post a painting a day. Unfortunately it didn't happen. Oh well, that is the way it goes sometimes.

I am starting fresh again with posting on a daily basis. If you would like to get an email notice of the painting for the next day then please sign up in the box on the upper right.

Today's listing is for an ACEO (art trading card size) of a
watercolor snowman. I have left the sign blank so I can personalize it for you with your name or short saying. This painting is a tiny 2.5"x3.5" perfect for gift giving and collecting! If you would like to bid, find more snowmen, or see more samples please click here.
I have more snowmen on sale and you can also order larger ones if you like. You can visit my other blog that features my snowmen at www.snowmanfamilies.blogspot.com (you don't have to go through ebay to order).

I will be listing some more farm scenes and landscape acrylic paintings this week so please check back.

Above is a sample.

Dec 19 Daily Painting Watercolor Snowman ACEO I Personalize 4 You! $14.99 NR

I am back for a little while! I have been painting my popular snowman families and selling them locally. I usually don't have time to list on ebay during this time of year but got a few of ACEO snowmen done and will list for you.

This original watercolor is 2.5"x3.5" and is ready to be personalized with your requests. I can put first names at the base of the snowmen and a last name or short saying in the sign. Please click on the link to the right that goes to my snowman blog to see samples of many more snowmen and check out how I personalize them.

I hope to be listing more snowmen in the future. If you would like to read more about my snowmen or bid on this aceo then please click here.

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Dec 10 Kids Building Snowman Original Painting Oak Quartersawn Frame

Today's listing is for a fun original acrylic painting on some antique tin framed with a quality custom made quartersawn oak frame. I have a limited supply of this vintage tin so each piece that is painted on will be signed and numbered.

This painting features a couple of kids building a snowman. They are hard to see in this pic but if you click on the link below you can see a closeup pic.

I experimented with warm colors in trying to convey a snow scene. It is a bit unusual but I like it, I hope you do too!

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Nov 29 Daily Painting Textured Farm Scene 5x7 GREAT GIFT!

Today's listing is for a bright beautiful acrylic on masonite farm landscape scene.












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Nov 26 Daily Painting Original Cherries on Vintage Tin

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend!

Today's daily painting is for one of my original vintage tin paintings. I have about 1000 pieces of this old ceiling tin and will be numbering each piece as a limited edition.

This piece is FRAMED with a custom black frame, finished back and ready to hang on the wall. I have more painted tin in my ebay store.


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Nov 15 Daily Painting Folk Art Poppies Pears and Craftsman's Vase

Gee, sorry I forgot to post on my blog yesterday! I can't believe it..I did list a painting on ebay but it isn't on this blog. Check out my auctions to find it!

Today's entry is for a colorful folk art-style original painting. It is 8x10 and painted on canvas. The sides are painted and it is ready to hang.






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Nov 13 Daily Painting Folk Art Martini Shaker, Glasses with Lemons

Today 's listing is for a fun folk art style original painting of a martini shaker, glasses and lemons. This would be the PERFECT gift for the person who loves martini's!

This painting is an 8x10 original acrylic on canvas. I will be listing 2 more folk art style paintings in the next two days.

Nov 12 Daily Painting Black Angus Cattle Herd Pasture Scene

Today's listing is for a beautiful small landscape of a herd of black angus cattle. Look closely for the texture and deep colors. This is a size of 5x7 and is an original acrylic on masonite.








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Nov 11 Daily Painting Hereford Cows in Pasture

I was out of town this weekend so missed a day of posting.

Today's listing is for a small landscape painting of hereford cows grazing in a pasture. The painting has lots of texture and interest in a small 5x7 format.






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Nov 9 Daily Painting Ocean Sea Landscape

Today's listing is for a beautiful ocean landscape. It has lots of texture and color in this small 5x7 size. It is an original acrylic on masonite painting, perfect for gift giving or collecting!









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Nov 8 Daily Painting Original Vintage Santa Ho Ho Ho!

SOLD! Today's listing is for an original acrylic painting of one of my vintage snowman figures. My mom had one growing up so of course I collected a few once I got older. If you would like to see a close up pic, find more of my awesome art or bid

Nov 6 Daily Painting Vintage Green Handled Cookie Cutter

Today's entry is for an acrylic painting of a green handled vintage cookie cutter. I love antiques and collectibles and will often use them as subject matter. This painting is a small 4"x4".







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Nov 5 Daily Painting Hereford Cow with Attitude 4"x4"

Todays listing is for a small painting of a big cow with attitude to match! This is a small acrylic painting 4"x4" on gallery wrap canvas. It's depth is 1.5" and would sit perfectly where ever you decide to put it. It would also make a wonderful gift for the cattleman or someone who collects cows.


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Nov 4 Daily Painting Red Pear 5x7 Oil

Today's listing is for an oil painting on masonite 5x7.
Thanks for looking!











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Nov 2 Daily Painting Original Oil Draft Horse

Today's listing is for a black draft horse. I see this draft horse every year at a local thresher bee, he is one of my favorites. He is always dressed ready to work in his worn harness, quite a contrast to the shiny tack and groomed horses you see in parades.