Majestic Longhorns

© AnnHoffpauir

 

These fine looking longhorns were outside of Austin, TX. while my husband and I was on a trip in that area.  I wanted to paint a western scene with these longhorns in it.  I decided to put the longhorns on a slight hill to give them a more impressive look and feel.  It was a bright sunny day and I hope I captured that too.

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Summer - Longhorn

© AnnHoffpauir

 

Cattle and oil tanks and pumps are a somewhat common sight in parts of Texas. We sort of forget that it has been that way for quite some time.  This painting is a reflection of that aspect of life.

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Ann Hoffpauir-Watercolor Workshop

                                                     Painted Views Ranch

                                                24229 Stillman Valley Road

                                                     Florence, Texas 76527

 

  Painted Views Ranch is hosting a three day watercolor workshop, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 22, 23 and 24, 2015 by artist Ann Hoffpauir.

  Ann is a full-time artist from Orange, Texas who paints is a realistic style.  Her superb paintings, done in different mediums, reflect a wide range of subjects.

 

  Although she works in many mediums, in this workshop Ann will be teaching watercolors.  The pouring method will be used in the classes, making the colors liquid and pouring them onto the misted wet paper.  Watching the liquid colors mix and swirl onto the wet paper is exciting, spontaneous and colorful. 

  You too can create wonderful works of art with this method.  Come and join her for an exciting and colorful way to paint.

 

  For more information and to register for her class, email, paintedviewsranch@gmail.com.  Also visit her website, http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com.  Her blog site has a supply list available, http://annhoffpauir.blogspot.com 

 

                                         WATERCOLOR SUPPLY LIST:

 

Brushes: Round -- # 4, 6, 8, 14, 32

                Flat ------# ½”,  ¾”,  1”,  2”

 

Colors: (tubes) -----6 tubes of the primary colors from any of the following:

                                 (A warm and cool of each primary color)

                                  Suggested colors:

              Blue--------Antwerp Blue (Windsor & Newton) cool blue

                                 Prussian Blue (Windsor & Newton) cool blue

                                 Royal Blue (Holbein) warm blue

                                 Cobalt Blue – a pure blue, leans toward warm

              Yellow-----Azo Yellow Medium (Van Gogh) warm yellow

                                 Permanent Yellow Lemon (Holbein) cool yellow

                                 Hansa Yellow Light (Da Vinci) cool yellow

               Red--------Permament Red (Holbein) warm red

                                 Naphthol Red (Da Vinci) warm red

                                 Quinacridone Rose (Windsor Newton) cool red

                                 Permanent Rose, (Windsor & Newton) cool red

                                 (You can bring all your watercolors if you like, but try & have a

                                  Warm color and a cool color of each)                                                       

                                 

Paper: 2 full sheets or 4 half sheets of Arches 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper.

Palette: One large size palette, large enough to mix colors on.

Masking Fluid: a new bottle of light colored art-masking fluid (less than 2 years old)

*Other: Gatorboard or any surface for taping down watercolor paper             Masking tape (tan) or clear packing tape

             3 small dishes for making colors liquid (i.e. plastic cups from Crystal Light)

                Or Windsor Newton artist cup-6 pack, at Hobby Lobby

             Several sheets of tracing paper, size about 15” x 12” or larger

             Hair dryer (optional)

             Medium size water sprayer

             A pair of scissors

             A roll of white paper towels or box of Kleenex

             Table salt

             Old beach or bath towel (to lay under painting to absorb any runoff water)

             Note tablet, pencil, pen, eraser and also a kneaded eraser

 

 

Simple Beauty

© Ann Hoffpauir

 

This a horse painting I created from photos and reference material taken while attending a horse show.  This particular horse was performing in dressage competition.  Both rider and horse look so eloquent in their performance.  This horse begged to be painted and I think watercolor suited him very well.  http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

WHAT ! - Titmouse

© Ann Hoffpauir

 

  Here is another wildlife painting.  It is a Titmouse, probably the same one I have painted before.  I snapped a picture of this little fella in a shrub nearby.  The look on its face is what I tried to capture, hence the title of the painting.  http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com 

Ann Hoffpauir - Watercolor Workshop at Painted Views Ranch

                                                     Painted Views Ranch

                                                24229 Stillman Valley Road

                                                     Florence, Texas 76527

 

  Painted Views Ranch is hosting a three day watercolor workshop, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 22, 23 and 24, 2015 by artist Ann Hoffpauir.

  Ann is a full-time artist from Orange, Texas who paints is a realistic style.  Her superb paintings, done in different mediums, reflect a wide range of subjects.

 

  Although she works in many mediums, in this workshop Ann will be teaching watercolors.  The pouring method will be used in the classes, making the colors liquid and pouring them onto the misted wet paper.  Watching the liquid colors mix and swirl onto the wet paper is exciting, spontaneous and colorful. 

  You too can create wonderful works of art with this method.  Come and join her for an exciting and colorful way to paint.

 

  For more information and to register for her class, email, paintedviewsranch@gmail.com.  Also visit her website, http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com.  Her blog site has a supply list available, http://annhoffpauir.blogspot.com.  

 

 

                                         WATERCOLOR SUPPLY LIST:

 

Brushes: Round -- # 4, 6, 8, 14, 32

                Flat ------# ½”,  ¾”,  1”,  2”

 

Colors: (tubes) -----6 tubes of the primary colors from any of the following:

                                 (A warm and cool of each primary color)

                                  Suggested colors:

              Blue--------Antwerp Blue (Windsor & Newton) cool blue

                                 Prussian Blue (Windsor & Newton) cool blue

                                 Royal Blue (Holbein) warm blue

                                 Cobalt Blue – a pure blue, leans toward warm

              Yellow-----Azo Yellow Medium (Van Gogh) warm yellow

                                 Permanent Yellow Lemon (Holbein) cool yellow

                                 Hansa Yellow Light (Da Vinci) cool yellow

               Red--------Permament Red (Holbein) warm red

                                 Naphthol Red (Da Vinci) warm red

                                 Quinacridone Rose (Windsor Newton) cool red

                                 Permanent Rose, (Windsor & Newton) cool red

                                 (You can bring all your watercolors if you like, but try & have a

                                  Warm color and a cool color of each)                                                       

                                 

Paper: 2 full sheets or 4 half sheets of Arches 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper.

Palette: One large size palette, large enough to mix colors on.

Masking Fluid: a new bottle of light colored art-masking fluid (less than 2 years old)

*Other: Gatorboard or any surface for taping down watercolor paper             Masking tape (tan) or clear packing tape

             3 small dishes for making colors liquid (i.e. plastic cups from Crystal Light)

                Or Windsor Newton artist cup-6 pack, at Hobby Lobby

             Several sheets of tracing paper, size about 15” x 12” or larger

             Hair dryer (optional)

             Medium size water sprayer

             A pair of scissors

             A roll of white paper towels or box of Kleenex

             Table salt

             Old beach or bath towel (to lay under painting to absorb any runoff water)

             Note tablet, pencil, pen, eraser and also a kneaded eraser

 

 

Titmouse

© Ann Hoffpauir

  This little Titmouse was in a shrub near my back porch.  I like wildlife subjects to paint and one of my favorites are small song birds.  Where I live there is an abundance of wildlife.  Most of the time you just have to be patient and them, the birds and other critters will appear.  Observing them always benefits me in my artwork.   http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com    

Three Goldfish

© AnnHoffpauir

 

                                                        Three Goldfish

  Here is another of my wildlife paintings of goldfish in my series of them.  An aquarium of fresh water or salt water fish can have a mesmerizing or calming affect on a person.  Enjoy my “wildlife” painting of some goldfish.   http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com  

Goldfish

© AnnHoffpauir

 

 

  I guess you could call fish wildlife.  I haven’t ever heard of anyone domesticating a fish.  So, wildlife it will be for me.  Goldfish are popular especially for young children.  To me they are pretty subjects to paint.  There are so many kinds to paint; it takes time to choose which one.  This “wildlife” goldfish is one of a series of fish I am painting.

http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com  

Bluebird-mini watercolor

© AnnHoffpauir

 

I have been painting miniature works for the last several days.  I chose to do a series of the song birds around my home.  This stiff lookin' little bird is an Eastern Bluebird.  Maybe he sees a cat nearby and he is on alert.  Whatever it is, he's ready...!

http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com 

White Pelicans

© AnnHoffpauir

 

I was in Rockport, TX. when I painted these large white Pelicans.  It was a beautiful day when I saw them and their reflections caught my eye.  The Gulf Coast is a haven for many species of birds.  A great place to paint too.  http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com 

Ann Hoffpauir - Watercolor Workshop

Blue Crab

                                                     Painted Views Ranch

                                                24229 Stillman Valley Road

                                                     Florence, Texas 76527

 

  Painted Views Ranch is hosting a three day watercolor workshop, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 22, 23 and 24, 2015 by artist Ann Hoffpauir.

  Ann is a full-time artist from Orange, Texas who paints is a realistic style.  Her superb paintings, done in different mediums, reflect a wide range of subjects.

 

  Although she works in many mediums, in this workshop Ann will be teaching watercolors.  The pouring method will be used in the classes, making the colors liquid and pouring them onto the misted wet paper.  Watching the liquid colors mix and swirl onto the wet paper is exciting, spontaneous and colorful. 

  You too can create wonderful works of art with this method.  Come and join her for an exciting and colorful way to paint.

 

  For more information and to register for her class, email, paintedviewsranch@gmail.com.  Also visit her website, http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com.  Her blog site has a supply list available.

 

 

 

                                         WATERCOLOR SUPPLY LIST:

 

Brushes: Round -- # 4, 6, 8, 14, 32

                Flat ------# ½”,  ¾”,  1”,  2”

 

Colors: (tubes) -----6 tubes of the primary colors from any of the following:

                                 (A warm and cool of each primary color)

                                  Suggested colors:

              Blue--------Antwerp Blue (Windsor & Newton) cool blue

                                 Prussian Blue (Windsor & Newton) cool blue

                                 Royal Blue (Holbein) warm blue

                                 Cobalt Blue – a pure blue, leans toward warm

              Yellow-----Azo Yellow Medium (Van Gogh) warm yellow

                                 Permanent Yellow Lemon (Holbein) cool yellow

                                 Hansa Yellow Light (Da Vinci) cool yellow

               Red--------Permament Red (Holbein) warm red

                                 Naphthol Red (Da Vinci) warm red

                                 Quinacridone Rose (Windsor Newton) cool red

                                 Permanent Rose, (Windsor & Newton) cool red

                                 (You can bring all your watercolors if you like, but try & have a

                                  Warm color and a cool color of each)                                                       

                                 

Paper: 2 full sheets or 4 half sheets of Arches 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper.

Palette: One large size palette, large enough to mix colors on.

Masking Fluid: a new bottle of light colored art-masking fluid (less than 2 years old)

*Other: Gatorboard or any surface for taping down watercolor paper             Masking tape (tan) or clear packing tape

             3 small dishes for making colors liquid (i.e. plastic cups from Crystal Light)

                Or Windsor Newton artist cup-6 pack, at Hobby Lobby

             Several sheets of tracing paper, size about 15” x 12” or larger

             Hair dryer (optional)

             Medium size water sprayer

             A pair of scissors

             A roll of white paper towels or box of Kleenex

             Table salt

             Old beach or bath towel (to lay under painting to absorb any runoff water)

             Note tablet, pencil, pen, eraser and also a kneaded eraser

 

 

Blue Skies

© AnnHoffpauir

 

This old barn has been painted by me several times.  It is about a 20 minute drive from my home.  An older, really slim cowboy owns the place.  He owns quite a few cattle and I have had the privilege to to paint them.  Only they must have been in the barn, cause I didn't see'em that day.  The day was beautiful and bright, great for a western painting.

http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com 

Sunflower Charm

© AnnHoffpauir

 

Sunflowers, third time is a charm.  Third day of the demonstration for the watercolor class.  Everyone in the class so enjoyed painting the sunflowers.  The use of the gauze and other materials some used for theirs made for some happy results.  Like I said before, sunflowers can make you happy.

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Sunflower Burst

© AnnHoffpauir

 

Another sunflower demonstration for the class the next day.  I used the medical gauze again in this watercolor for the center of the flower.  I am really starting to like that stuff.  Sunflowers are wonderful subjects for keeping me in a looser style.

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Sunflower Splash

© AnnHoffpauir

 

I painted these sunflowers as a class demonstration using medical gauze to create a textured imprint for the centers in this watercolor.  Sunflowers are a wonderful sunny flower to use in paintings.  I don't know about you, but they can brighten my day.  My style is much looser in this painting which I really enjoyed.

http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com   

Blue Crab

© AnnHoffpauir

 

Blue Crabs are common in the Gulf Coast.  My family and I went crabbing a lot when I was younger.  We had a good time trying to see which one of us could catch the most.  Now I take pictures of someone's else that has caught'em, less likely to get pinched too...! 

http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

September's Song

© AnnHoffpauir

 

                                                  September’s Song

 A trip to Colorado resulted in this landscape oil painting.  Every turn driving in the mountains is a different view.  All the views are breath taking in the vast landscape.  This is the western landscape at it's finest.   We didn’t see any wildlife except for a chipmunk or two.  I was hoping see an elk or moose or some other large wildlife in the Colorado Rockies.  I could have painted one in this painting but, I will paint another landscape later and put wildlife in it.

http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com 

A Pause That Refreshes

© AnnHoffpauir

 

 

A western painting with three good looking horses.  A Texas scene that would relate to ranch life and working cattle or horses alongside some tough cowboys.  It could be a hot day on a ranch in a western state where these horses needed to cool down a bit with some refreshing water.  This painting is size 36x18 painted on canvas panel. http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Bird Bath-Carolina Wren

© AnnHoffpauir

 

This little fella, a Carolina Wren, had just finished taking a bath.  He flew into a shrub close by and I was able to observe him.  His feathers were all askew making him look scruffy.  I placed him into the landscape with just a twig he is resting on, to not take away from his bath pose.  This painting is a miniature watercolor, 5x5.

http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

 

Eastern Bluebird - Female

© AnnHoffpauir

A little female Eastern bluebird that lives in one of several bluebird houses on our property. I call them their little condos. I also painted the "condos" the primary colors red, yellow and blue. The bluebirds seem to like the red and yellow one's the most. Actually it takes the female bluebird a few days to make up her mind which one she likes the most. I know, typical female even in the bird world. This is the fourth in my series of painting song birds. This painting also went to the Texas Bluebird Society auction. For more of my bird and wildlife paintings check out my website at http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Orange Angel Fish

© AnnHoffpauir

An Orange Angel Fish is the third in a series of paintings of salt water fish.  These paintings are very exciting to paint because of letting the paint follow the wet misted paper.  I used negative painting in the coral again as in the last two Angel fish.  Enjoy.  Visit me at http://WWW.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Yellow Angel Fish

© AnnHoffpauir

Another Angel fish.  I may do a series of these type fish.  Salt water fish are very beautiful to paint especially in watercolor.  The colors seem to mix themselves on the misted paper.  I used a lot of negative shapes to create the coral in this painting as I did in a previous Angel fish painting.

http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Blue Angel Fish

© AnnHoffpauir

This Blue Angel Fish was painted for a friend that wanted something that would fit in her beach house.  Salt water fish would fit that description.  Angel Fish are very pretty and colorful.  This painting is done in watercolor with a lot of negative painting to create the coral.  I will be posting more soon.  Visit my website at http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Anticipation-Great Egret

© AnnHoffpauir

I think this is such a stately looking bird, the great egret.  They always look so pristine, must be from all that preening.  The male and female each take care of the nest and when the eggs hatch, they both that care of the food too.  The egret and the cypress tree is taken from a photo I took in a nature garden here in south Texas.  The gardens are named Shangri La.  It is well known so, if you get a chance to visit there and want to take photos of Egrets, Ibis, Great blue Heron, Cormorants, Swallow tailed Kites and several other species of birds, check out their website.  This painting is a watercolor done on 3oo# paper.  Please take a look at my website for more wildlife paintings http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com 

Watercolor Workshop by Ann Hoffpauir

Attention: painting artists!

Painted Views Ranch

24229 Stillman Vally Road, Florence, TX. 76527

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 22nd, 23rd and 24th.

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Ann Hoffpauir is a full-time artist from Orange, Texas who paints in a realistic style. Her superb paintings, done in different mediums, reflect a wide range of subjects.  She knows when she has hit the mark when there’s a balance between moods, look and feel.

 

Although she works in many mediums, in this workshop Ann will be teaching watercolors, because she finds the spontaneous qualities of watercolors lend themselves very well to a fresh painterly approach, allowing the painting as a whole to engage the viewer as it conveys a sense of mystery and beauty.

 

To see more of her art visit: http://artworkbyann.com

 

For more information or to register for her class, email paintedviewsranch@gmail.com

 

Eastern Bluebird-Male

© AnnHoffpauir

The Eastern Bluebird is one of the sweetest little birds that are around my home.  The male bluebird is very caring to the female bluebird and later to their baby chicks.  They often have two broods in one season.  It is interesting to watch how the bluebird pair interact with each other and their babies.  This particular painting is going to the Texas Bluebird Society for their auction.  This painting of a songbird is one of a series I am planning on creating.  For more bird paintings and wildlife paintings please visit my website at http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

American Goldfinch

© AnnHoffpauir

The American Goldfinch is one of many song birds or yard birds, that travel through our property every spring and fall.  I didn't realize how many different species of birds came our way until I took the time to really look.  We have this one, the Goldfinch, Warblers, Eastern Bluebirds and Cardinals just to name a few.  I am planning to paint a series of birds, songs birds first.  Later, birds of prey and more water birds.  If you especially like a particular bird leave me a note and I will paint it and post it.  Visit my website to view more wildlife at http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Lazy Afternoon-Longhorns

© AnnHoffpauir

These three longhorns were in a pasture just taking in the warm sunshine on a early fall day outside of Austin, Texas.  It was a lazy afternoon that day.  These majestic animals always fit the western landscape so very well.  Cattle, cowboys and horses

are the main thing I think of about Texas.  This oil painting is size 14x18.  For more of my western art visit my website http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Domino-Longhorn

© AnnHoffpauir

I can see how this Longhorn aquired it's name.  Some things just naturally can name themselves.  Cattle are just a few creatures that fit that discription.  How many of you have seen a cow or horse for that matter, and the name fit?  The same can be said for cowboys.  For more western, longhorn or equine art, visit my website http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Painter-Longhorn

 

© AnnHoffpauir

This Longhorn is one of the best looking one's I have seen. They are all pretty but there are exceptions. This one is still kinda young and has a while to go to achieve the long

horns we associate them with. The eyes on this fella is what caught my attention. My dad had longhorns when I was young. I miss them both. Please visit my website for more western art, http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Flamingos

 

 

The zoo is a wonderful place to get reference material for wildlife of all kinds.  These flamingos are at the Houston Zoo.  I like to go there at different times of the year.  The habitat changes and so do the animals for the coming seasons.  I really liked these flamingos with their contrasting colors of the background and reflecting light from the water.  For more of my wildlife paintings of song birds or waterbirds please visit my website

http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

Baby Girl and Player-Longhorns

© AnnHoffpauir

This painting is a continuation of the previous painting, They Call Me Coach.  The couple that owns the Longhorn cattle, he being a football coach,  have named some of the calves after the sport of football.  I think that is cool, two fine activities that in a way compliment each other.  Bulls, bullheaded, strength, ornery, ah just to name a few.  This painting is a 6x8 oil and is sold.  For more of my western and equine art visit my website http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com

 

They Call Me Coach

© AnnHoffpauir

The title of this painting may sound a little strange.  Usually there is a reason for such things.  So, here is the story about the title of this painting.  The wife of the couple that owns this bull bought it as a surprise for him.  He always said how much he liked Longhorn cattle.  Wished he had some Longhorns of his own someday.  Well, she surprised him alright, on his birthday one year.  And you ask, "where did the name come from"?  Her husband happens to be the headcoach of the football team at their high school.  Since then they have raised several Longhorns and many of them were given names relating to the sport of football.  Check out my website for more western, equine and Longhorn paintings.  Visit my website, http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com