Contemporary Artists of Arizona

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Beach and Ocean Paintings, "Shadowed Sand Dune," by Amy Whitehouse

12" x 12" Oil, $250

Fascinated as I am with the many colors of sand

when shadowed,

I never tire of expressing this loveliness with paint on canvas.

The bright sun and contrasting dark shadows cast by clouds

provide the painting's focus.

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Friday, September 14, 2018

Contemporary Beach Scene, "Reflection," by Amy Whitehouse

5.9" x 11.8" Watercolor, $95

The pristine beach in northeast Florida

with its beautiful reflections

is Paradise to me.

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Friday, September 7, 2018

Beach and Ocean Painting, "Florida-Georgia Line," by Amy Whitehouse

Oil, 6"x8" $95

This realistic seascape oil painting depicts a view of

Cumberland Island, GA,

from the vantage point of the northernmost part of

Fernandina Beach, FL.

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Beach Walk, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Amy Whitehouse

Oil, 6" x 6" $95

Currently I'm on my five-week painting retreat

at a private beach in Florida.

I'm painting daily and collecting photos

for studio work in the coming year.

The sea oats are a protected plant here,

and their waving in the breeze mesmerizes and soothes.

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Calm After The Storm, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Amy Whitehouse

6" x 8" Acrylic, $125

Once again, it has been a long time since I've posted. My new job as Art teacher to Kindergarteners, and First, Second, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Graders,

has filled my weeks.

It is gratifying work if demanding.

This past week, as one little second grade boy was working,

he said,

"This is the best art project ever!"

That did my heart good.

This morning I'm trying to make sense of the clutter in my studio.

I am reposting this little painting as it's one of my favorites,

and it reminds me to do my own Art

for the good of me.

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Monday, August 3, 2015

Beach, Contemporary Seascape Paintings by Amy Whitehouse

18" x 24", Oil, $800

As you know, I could paint the ocean and the beach everyday,

and not get tired of the subject.

Especially when it's 108 degrees outside as it is now, here in the desert.

As I prepare for my new position as Art Teacher for grades K-2 and 6-8

YIKES

I haven't had as much time to paint.

But this is my latest, and I'm pretty happy with it.

I can almost feel the powdery sand all over my feet,

and almost hear the comforting sound of the surf.

If interested in purchasing this painting.

please let me know.

amy.whitehouse@me.com

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Sunday, July 5, 2015

Hawaii Dreams, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Amy Whitehouse

11" x 14" Acrylic on W/C Paper, $125

100+ degree weather makes me yearn for tropical climes all the more.

Can't think of a more ideal place than Hawaii.

This painting started as a monoprint,

painting with brush and palette knife followed,

and it just looked like Hawaii when I finished it.

I want to jump into the surf right about now.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Storm Clouds Over Sea, Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

36" x 48" Oil Painting, $800

Lots of texture, expressive brushstrokes, 1.5" sides

painted in same colors, ready to hang.

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Friday, April 4, 2014

Cloudscape, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

12" x 16", Oil, $350

Painting 43 of CHALLENGE 56

Fighting some "writer's block" this past week

with my art, but finally finished one.

What I like about this beach painting

is the glittering light on the sand

which has filtered through the heavy clouds

and invites the viewer to take a walk.

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Beach Day, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

20" x 24", Oil, $800

Painting 34 of CHALLENGE 56

Countless layers of paint make up this scene, as did

countless compositions.

Four days of painting, scraping, paper-towelling,

lightly adding layers, and ever so slightly tweaking,

and finally I think I found the stopping point.

I wanted to show the reflection of the sky on the wet sand,

as well as the grasses on the border of the beach.

And I wanted to achieve some abstraction

while developing a softer beach scene.

Lastly, I worked for color harmony.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Solitude, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

12" x 16", Oil, $500

Painting 36 of CHALLENGE 56

Another fun one to create, what's better than sitting

at the edge of the surf?

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Daybreak, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

9" x 12", Oil, $400

Painting 32 of CHALLENGE 56

Anticipating my upcoming trip to Florida,

I am decidedly excited about getting to "my" beach.

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Saturday, March 8, 2014

California Coast, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

12" x 16", Oil, $500

Painting 31 of CHALLENGE 56

A great painting day for me after teaching my morning painting class,

I was pleased to finish two beach scenes this afternoon.

I hope you can feel the cool damp sand of the California beach as you

walk along under the clouds....

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Ocean Love, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

12" x 24"x 1.5", Mixed Media, $500

Painting 27 for CHALLENGE 56

This mixed media painting of the ocean was a real joy to put together.

I started planning it last weekend, and just had a blast

finishing it up today.

The 1.5" sides of the canvas are painted blue,

and ready to hang.

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Heading South, Beach and Figure Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

20" x 20" x 1.5", Oil, $400

Painting 17 of CHALLENGE 56

Wanting to give the sense of low tide and a big beach,

I enjoyed adding a very abstract area to this painting.

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Reflection, Beach and Figure Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

9" x 12", Oil, $250

Painting 13 of CHALLENGE 56

56 Paintings in 28 Days

YIKES! I'm a little behind in my challenge.

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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Atlantic Breaking, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

12" x 24", Oil, $300

Painting 12 of Challenge 56

When painting the ocean, I feel I'm there.

Having grown up in Florida, I continue to thrill to

spending time on the beaches there.

I have painted en plein aire on beaches,

but the images are imprinted on my mind.

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Saturday, February 8, 2014

Pacific Fisherman, Beach and Figure Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse

10" x 30", Oil, $300

Painting 10 of CHALLENGE 56

56 Paintings in February!

Although I'm a little behind in my 2 paintings/day goal,

I am enjoying painting more than ever, and feel I"m in a groove.

And of course that's the point more than numbers.

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