Saturday, May 16, 2009

Oh...To Wander


A painting of a prairie in Socorro County, New Mexico. Socorro got its name in 1598 from explorer Juan de Onate, whose tired and hungry men were given food and shelter by the Piro Indians. "socorro" means "help", or "succor" in Spanish.

I was inspired to simply wander into the vastness of this area....and created a painting in the medium of pastels for you to wander into this open range. This is a framed piece on hardboard, 23"x35".

Reproductions of this painting are available. Note cards are 6 for $14.00. Reproductions start at $12.00 each ( 8"x10"). You can order by contacting me at fineartjp@aol.com To see more paintings and note cards visit my art gallery: http://www.jackprovidentiart.com/

Friday, May 8, 2009

Sea Oats At Pass-A-Grille Beach, St Petersburg, Florida


According to legend, Pass-A-Grille derives it's name from the French Passe aux Grillers. In 1857, John Gomez, self styled "last of the Pirates" began bringing excursionists here from Tampa.

Home of the popular Don Ceaser Hotel, Pass-A Grille Beach is now a popular vacation spot. I painted this scene using pastels during a quiet morning on the beach.
Reproductions of this painting are available. Note cards are 6 for $14.00. Reproductions start at $12.00 each ( 8"x10"). You can order by contacting me at fineartjp@aol.com To see more paintings and note cards visit my art gallery: www.jackprovidentiart.com

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Ralston Creek # 2

The first documented discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountain Region was by Lewis Ralston in 1850. Ralston Creek is now a popular trail for hiking, jogging and bicycling. This is my second painting of Ralston Creek done after a morning of shooting photos on a wintry Colorado day. It is an 8"x10" oil on canvas in an ornate silver frame.

Reproductions of this painting are also available. Note cards are 6 for $14.00. Reproductions start at $12.00 each ( 8"x10"). You can order by contacting me at fineartjp@aol.com To see more paintings and note cards visit my art gallery: http://www.jackprovidentiart.com/




Sunrise on Lake Euphala

Lake Euphala is Oklahoma's largest, covering 102,000 acres and 600 miles of shoreline. The surrounding area has a colorful history, recalling such notorious characters as Belle Starr and the James-Younger gang. It was originally home to the Creek Indian Nation.

This painting captured a dramatic moment after a night of storms. It is 20"x30", oil on canvas.

Reproductions of this painting are also available. Note cards are 6 for $14.00. Reproductions start at $12.00 each ( 8"x10"). You can order by contacting me at fineartjp@aol.com To see more paintings and note cards visit my art gallery: http://www.jackprovidentiart.com/

Still Sunrise

St Petersburg Marina sits on the western neck of Old Tampa Bay. With a colorful history that includes the Seminole Indians as well as the famous pirate, Gaspirilla, this area has been inhabited for over 12000 years

This painting ( 8"x10"oil on canvas) is from a photo that I took at the break of dawn on a still, hot, and humid summer morning...thus the name "Still Sunrise". The original has been sold but reproductions are available. Note cards are 6 for $14.00. Reproductions start at $12.00 each ( 8"x10"). You can order by contacting me at fineartjp@aol.com To see more paintings and note cards visit my art gallery: http://www.jackprovidentiart.com/

Stream's End At Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the middle of the bustling city of St Petersburg, Florida. The Garden contains over 500 species of tropical & subtropical plants amidst pools and cascading waterfalls.I was inspired by the abundance of light reflecting from the glossy tropical leaves and the sparkling stream. The painting is 8"x10" oil on board in an ornate gold frame.

Reproductions of this painting are also available. Note cards are 6 for $14.00. Reproductions start at $12.00 each ( 8"x10"). You can order by contacting me at fineartjp@aol.com To see more paintings and note cards visit my art gallery: http://www.jackprovidentiart.com/


Oregon Seagulls, Lincoln City

Lincoln City is a resort town on the Northern Oregon Coast. Formally named "Cutler City", it was received, in 1930, from Chief "Charley" DeFoe of the Siletz Native Americans, part of the present day Confederated Tribes of the Saletz who own and operate the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City.

The rolling fog and remoteness of the coast created a sort of mystical atmosphere that inspired me to paint this. This is a 24"x30" oil on canvas. The painting has been sold, but reproductions are available. Note cards are 6 for $14.00. Reproductions start at $12.00 each ( 8"x10"). You can order by contacting me at fineartjp@aol.com To see more paintings and note cards visit my art gallery: http://www.jackprovidentiart.com/

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Sunlit Path At Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the middle of the bustling city of St Petersburg, Florida. The Garden contains over 500 species of tropical & subtropical plants amidst pools and cascading waterfalls.

This was my second painting of the garden. I was inspired by the abundance of light reflecting from the glossy tropical leaves. The painting has been sold, but reproductions are available. Note cards are 6 for $14.00. Reproductions start at $12.00 each ( 8"x10"). You can order by contacting me at fineartjp@aol.com To see more paintings and note cards visit my art gallery: www.jackprovidentiart.com

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Ralston Creek, Arvada, Colorado


The first documented discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountain Region was by Lewis Ralston in 1850. Ralston Creek is now a popular trail for hiking, jogging and bicycling. This was painted after a morning of shooting photos on a wintry Colorado day. It is 8"x10" oil on canvas in an ornate silver frame.
Reproductions of this painting are available. Note cards are 6 for $14.00. Reproductions start at $12.00 each ( 8"x10"). You can order by contacting me at fineartjp@aol.com To see more paintings and note cards visit my art gallery: http://www.jackprovidentiart.com/