Category: landscape
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Coyote on the Land Between the Two Rivers, Skagit and Stillaguamish
It was a still evening as the sun set over the bay on the landscape in front of my art studio, and I specifically painted this oil painting to celebrate the rare remaining coastal woods in the area that animals call home. Stanwood is the closest town to the south. We are at a crucial…
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Portugal Paintings
Terrace in the Evening, Old Walled City of Évora, Portugal, tempera on paper, Emilia Kallock, 2019
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Secret Garden Design
Even though I created this garden design painting in the states, it’s fitting I post about it now in Chile, initially inspired by the dreamy courtyard gardens at Huilquilemu – a large Spanish era colonial villa southeast of Santiago used for community festivals and currently under restoration by the local university. The garden in Chile…
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The Puzzle of Love and the Mysterious Blue Man
The Puzzle of Love and the Mysterious Blue Man, acrylic on industrial wallpaper, 47 by 53 in. Collaboration by Emilia Kallock with Verenice, 2018
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The Wish Painting, for More Love, Eco-Compassion, Forests, and Flowers
A large piece, the little heart squiggles are each representative of wonderful wishes and creations, the two figures in receptivity and gracious prayer. A giant nasturtium in the background and giant crystals of all types in the front.
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Untitled (Norwegian Gargoyles)
Untitled (Norwegian Gargoyles), charcoal and acrylic on industrial wallpaper, 68 by 53 in. Emilia Kallock 2017 Post navigation 2016 2018 Widgets •Paintings •Portraits •Bio •Contact •Press •Videos •Murals •Blog Blog at WordPress.com. • Follow <img src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?v=noscript” style=”height:0px;width:0px;overflow:hidden” alt=”” /> The central, dual walking figure in this painting represents someone learning to face deep fears, as…
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Private Mural Commission
First day of mural commission at private residence, a pastoral scene with a burro. The elderly client wanted to look out to his yard and see a Biblical scene while he exercises on his stationary bike.
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A three hour session creating the sepia layer in my first try at sfumato, an Italian renaissance painting technique that Leonardo and Rembrandt used. We’ll see where it goes from here.
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A continued focus on flowers, trees and public parks while I am here in Chile. The following watercolors are observations on the peaceful vibe always felt in the well attended plazas. I also continue fantasizing about park designs which I feel would be like 3-D painting but with living things. The Jacaranda tree and the Bougainvillea vine are…
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New tulip, still life and landscape paintings will be for sale as part of this weekend’s Greenwood Tree Co-op fundraiser. Come by for this great morning event in Mt. Vernon, WA and get some delicious pancakes too!
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This painting can hang from either of the four sides- it was painted with the intention of being viewed from the direction chosen by the viewer. Over time I’ve noticed that a percentage of my pieces fit into this category – I’ve added this symbol next to my signature to specify those that can:
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