"By A Nose" Pastel

43x33

Pastel

Today I received an "Award of Excellence" for my pastel "By a Nose" at the exhibit reception at the York Art Association 44th annual Open Juried Exhibition from judge Jay Mckean Fisher. The exhibit runs thru December 27th.

Whitetail Buck in pastel

9x12

Pastel on Wallis

One of my favorite animals  can be one of the most difficult to capture in art. Their grace and beauty is so amazing that I am drawn to them ad I learn more ad more about them everyday.

"Black Labrador Retriever" Scratch Board Art

8x8

Sold this scratch board portrait at The Drawing Room Gallery in Gettysburg today.

"Basenji" Colored Pencil

8x11

Colored Pencil

I was awarded an "Award of Merit" for my colored pencil drawing "Basenji" today at the Hanover Area Arts Guild 46th annual Fall Show.

Red Fox with Pumpkins

12x18

Oil

I love the rich and warm colors of fall so I try to paint them as much as I can. This oil painting was really a lot of fun to paint and it is now hanging in the Drawing Room Gallery available for sale.

"Sneak Peek" Oil Painting

9x12

oil painting

Just finished this painting-in the spirit of Halloween, Does the cat know the mouse is there?

"Relics" Acrylic and Colored Pencil

 

Acrylic & Colored Pencil

22x28

Today I was awarded Second Prize in the Other Media Category at the Art Association of Harrisburg for my painting "Relics".

Bowl of Pears

9x12

Pastel

Tonight I received an Honorable Mention award for my pastel painting "Bowl of Pears" at the Keystone National Juried show in Mechanicsburg from Judge Laurin McCracken

"Spokey"

8x8

Oil on Gessoed board

This is a painting of my cat "Spokey"watching the birs at the feeder on my patio.This painting will be available Friday, September 12th in The Drawing Room Gallery at 333 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg when I am there from 2-7pm.

"Here Kitty"

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/charlotte-yealey/haley-and-the-calico-kitty/253600

This painting received "Pick of the Day" on Daily Paintworks

Horseback Tour of the Battlefield

8x10

Oil Painting

On a recent drive through the battlefield at Gettysburg, I took many photos but the reference photo I used for this painting was my all time favorite. I do not know who the people in this horseback tour are tat happened to be there that day but I thought the scene looked so peaceful. I have this on my list to do.

"Pears in a Bowl"

9x12

Pastel

Just found out my "Pears in a Bowl" was accepted into the Keystone National Juried Exhibit at the Mechanicburg Art Center in Mechanicsburg, Pa. Choosen by juror Laurin McCracken.

"Nuthatch"

8x8

Oil on board

I was surprised to see this Nuthatch at my feeder. Grabbed the camera and had to paint him. Love it when I see different birds appear right outside my kitchen window.

"Randy"

9x12

Pastel

This was an experiment in handling the same color in different subjects like the wall, cat and the piece of furniture. My reference photo was taken by Laura Nelson and posted on Paint My Photo-a website where photographers grant artist permission to use their photos for their art. I usually like to take my own reference photos but this was a fun challenge.

"The Battle"

8x10

oil painting

This painting is something I have never done before-a war scene but this is not an actual war just a re-enactment captured by a photographer friend of mine, David Churchill. When he showed me some of the photos from the re-enactment he saw, I said I was drawn to the action of the horses so he said "paint it". I used his photo for reference but changed some things and has sparked a thought to create a series of civil war horses. I will be doing my research and try this new series.

SOLD Mr. & Mrs Goldfinch

5x7

Oi on board

Sold this little painting at the grand opening of the Drawing Room Gallery in Gettysburg on July 4th.

Mr. & Mrs Goldfinch fly off to New York to a new happy home!

"Black and White Cow"

8x8

Oil Painting

This was painting #27 in my "30 Paintings in 30 Days" challenge in January. I sold this painting at the Hanover Area Arts Guild square show in June.

SOLD

"Outdoor Cafe in Annapolis"

9x12

Pastel

This is a new pastel that I just finished. It is a little bit different for me but I wanted to paint from my photo I took on a trip to Annapolis last year. I liked the colorful outdoor cafe and of course there is a dog in it. Looks like a Chow Chow.

"Pears in a Bowl"

9x12

Pastel

I just completed this pastel of pears in a bowl but always looking at ways to improve it. Even though pastels are messy, I love to watch the color pop on on the paper and form the object that is in front of me.

"Purple Iris"

12x12

oil on board

My friend gave me me some cuttings from her iris but did not tell me what color. I was so amazed when these deep purple flowers bloomed in my garden. I knew I had to paint them and this is the second one, The first was a watercolor.

Humming Bird on Geranium

4x7

Oil on board

I sold his painting a the Drawing Room Gallery to a very nice customer who purchased it for his wife for an anniversary present. I really hope she likes it.

"Sand Piper"

6x6

watercolor

I painted this sand piper from my photo that I took while visiting my sister in Florida.

I love to watch shore birds and they are interesting to paint.

SOLD

"Red Delicious"

6x8

colored pencil

Color and reflection always attract my attention in everyday life. Colored pencil allows me to capture this from life and put it on paper.

"Peaceful Pasture" Oil Painting

8x10

Oil

Fresh off my easel is this oil painting of a steer and her calf alone in a field. My reference photo was the basis of this painting which was taken on a friends farm near Hunterstown many years ago. Since I was raised on a farm,  I get excited when I can visit a farm to take pictures for painting references.

Dylan and his Water Gun

8x11

acrylic

My grandson, Dylan, was very serious about his water gun when he was little. He is now 10 years old and is now very serious about racing and football.

"Peach Rose" Watercolor

7x9

watercolor on Arches

This is the first rose I ever painted in watercolors. I really need a lot more practice in watercolors.

The Drawing Room Gallery

 The Drawing Room Gallery at 333 Baltimore Street Gettysburg will be open April 17th at 11:00 am which will be the beginning of a new venture for me and 5 other artists. Amy Lindenberger, Larry Lerew, Diane Lordon, Claire Cornell and Sarah Frotscher.  We will be selling original art, reproductions and cards. If you are in Gettysburg, please stop by.

"Four Rescues" wins Honorable Mention

 I just received notification that my Colored Pencil drawing "Four Rescues" was accepted and received Honorable Mention in the Spring Open Juried Exhibition at the Art School and Gallery in Mechanicsburg.

My acrylic and colored pencil painting was also accepted into the show.

"Grazing" Oil Painting

8x8

Oil on board

Just off my easel! I love painting horses and this mother and baby belong to the Hanover Shoe Farms. It is that time of year when you drive by the fields of mothers and babies and I have to stop and take pictures for future paintings.

"Yellow Gold" Oil on board

4x6

Oil on board

I am in a spring flower painting frenzy lately! I just can not wait to see these beautiful flowers appear in my garden so I am glad I took plenty of photos over the years so that I can paint them in the colder months. The reference photo I took of these dafodills had the warm colors of the mulch in the background which really made the yellow flowers stand out. Hope you enjoy them!

7x10

Colored Pencil

Just had to draw one of my Junco visitors even though I call them snowbirds. 7x10 Colored Pencil on Arches paper.

Narcissus 5x7 Oil Painting

5x7

Oil

Narcissus 5x7 Oil painting NEW - I am so looking forward to these flowers popping up in the flower bed next to our driveway. When I see them, I know that spring is here.

"Scottish Deerhound" Colored Pencil by Charlotte Yealey

9x9

Colored Pencil

My scottish deerhound drawing received Daily Paintworks "Pick of the Day".

"Freedom" Colored Pencil and Pastel Portrait

10x15

Colored Pencil & Pastel

Freedom is a Borzoi that belongs to my friends Martine and Stewart. He is a special boy.

"Pink Tulips" 8x14 colored pencil

8x14

Colored pencil on Bristol

My pink tulips bloomed! Not on my garden but in my studio. It was a nice change to work on something for spring.

Black Face Sheep awarded "Pick of the Day" on Daily Paint Works

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/charlotte-yealey/black-face-sheep-profile/203053

Work in progress

Colored Pencil work in progress.

I am like everyone, am so sick of winter. So I had to start a spring project so there is hope for warmer days ahead. As I look out at my snow covered flower beds, it is hard to imagine my pink tulips are going to come back again.

"Justice"

10x13

Colored pencil

Justice is a Borzoi owned by Kath LaBarre Lucy who took the reference photo for this drawing.


SOLD!

Painted Stork - Colored Pencil

7x11

colored pencil

This painted stork I met in Florida at Disney Animal Kingdom. So beautiful that I had to do a colored pencil portrait of him or her since there is no difference in feather coloring between the male and female.

Mini Bunny Oil Painting

2.5x3 Oil 
I am still painting and this is my latest. I long for the site of one of these guys in a plush green lawn on a warm day so I painted this mini painting of a bunny. It measures 2.5x3 and is framed. This little painting is for sale for $50- just message me.

CPSA Explore This 10

Colored Pencil Society of America - Explore This 10 Exihibit is now online. Here is the link to see my portrait of "LuLu"
http://www.cpsa.org/view-explore-this-10

Collage of 30 Paintings

January 2014

30 Paintings in 30 Days

with Leslie Saenta

 

#30 Traveler and Willow 8x10 Watercolor

8x10

Watercolor

Painting#30 Traveler and Willow 8x10 watercolor. This challenge has taught me that each painting I do is is a learning experience even though I have been painting a long time. Watercolor is not a medium I do often but I will keep trying to master this wet medium. My reference photo for this one was taken by Wendy Erdman and the subject is two of her beautiful Borzoi.

#29 Packer 4x6 Colored Pencil

4x6

Colored Pencil

SOLD!

This is Packer a  colored pencil painting in memory of this dearly departed greyhound who is greatly missed by his owner Randy DeBrauwere.

#28 Rocky 8x10 colored pencil

8x10

Colored Pencil

SOLD!
 

Painting #28 Rocky 8x10 colored pencil. This is the 3rd Rocky in my challenge but this guy is very special because he is owned by Danielle and Dylan(my daughter and grandson). He would never sit still for a portrait and I am lucky that he sat still for a reference photo.