"Morning Mood" by Jack Providenti

"Morning Mood"

by

Jack Providenti

20 x 24 inches

oil on canvas

I am forever fascinated with the changing colors of sunrise downtown at the St Petersburg Marina. This is my third painting of the many moods that occur there just after daybreak.     Web Site

Sandpipers At Sunset by Jack Providenti

"Sandpipers At Sunset"

by

Jack Providenti

12 x 24 inches

oil on canvas

I painted a small 5 x 7 inch study of this a few months ago, and today I finished this larger version. Here on Florida's Gulf Coast it's common for people to gather and watch a sunset.....a ceremony that possibly started  with Sandpipers?

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"Beachwalk" by Jack Providenti

"Beachwalk"

by

Jack Providenti

16 x 20 inches

oil on canvas

Sometimes portraying the play of light and shadow on the beach is similar to painting snow. This scene is early morning, Sunset Beach on Treasure Island,Fl.

"Daydreaming" by Jack Providenti

"Daydreaming"

by

Jack Providenti

11 x 14 inches, oil on board

The early morning light cast a blue shadow,and here was this guy, framed by sea oats, looking out at the gulf. "Daydreaming" seemed an appropriate title.

Tropical Daybreak

"Tropical Daybreak"

by

Jack Providenti

16 x 20 oil on canvas

I got to the beach before dawn and walked around while waiting for daylight. I took lots of pictures of that twilight time before the sun actually shows up...this painting is from one of those pictures.

"Luigi" by Jack Providenti

"Luigi"

by

Jack Providenti

oil on canvas, 18 x 24 inches

Just finished this portrait of  Luigi...a Golden Retriever. It was commissioned by an old friend from my grammar school & high school days.There were a few photos to choose from for reference, and I recommended this one because I felt it contributed to his looking rather noble.

Autumn in the Plaza

"Autumn In The Plaza"

by

Jack Providenti

5" x 7"

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

This is a commissioned piece...The Plaza in downtown Santa Fe during the early days of fall. It was a quiet afternoon, just cool enough to feel like Autumn. The greens, pinks & near-orange colors inspired me to paint it.

Old World Fishing by Jack Providenti

"Old World Fishing"

by

Jack Providenti

16 x 20 inches

oil on canvas

The story behind this painting: It is a copy of a very old painting that I bought at a flea market many years ago. I had it appraised, and the most they could determine is that it was most likely a scene from Sicily. The original was accidentally destroyed ( that's another story) and I was feeling a huge loss, so I painted my own version of it!

Walk On The Beach At Dawn by Jack Providenti

"Walk On The Beach At Dawn"

impressionism

by

Jack Providenti

11" x 14" oil on gallery wrapped canvas

The second of three paintings depicting the break of dawn on Sunset Beach in Treasure Island Florida. This simple composition presented the challenge of portraying the interplays of early sunlight and shadows.

"Dawn On The Beach" by Jack Providenti

"Dawn On The Beach"

impressionism

by 

Jack Providenti

11" x 14",oil on canvas

I arrived before dawn...waited for the sun, then roamed the beach at Treasure Island taking pictures for subjects to paint. This is one of three paintings from that magic morning. In painting it, I applied techniques of "juxtaposing" colors, which consists of applying warm colors next to cool, and brushstrokes of direct compliments next to each other.impressionistic beach paintings

"Boats At Vinoy Park" by Jack Providenti

"Boats At Vinoy Park"

by

Jack Providenti

5" x 5" oil on canvas

This might be the smallest painting I've ever done. It's from a photo I took earlier this year. Painting small pieces is a good discipline to help focus on mood and composition rather spending too much time on details. Vinoy Park is in St. Petersburg, FL.

"Before The Storm" by Jack Providenti

"Before The Storm"

St Petersburg Marina, St Pete, FL

by

Jack Providenti

16" x 20"

oil on canvas

It was a sunny, calm day at the marina when suddenly a group of storm clouds blew in. Within a few minutes the temperature dropped and strong winds began to rock the sailboats while dark, threatening clouds blew in. I snapped a few pictures and created this painting from one of them. The wind created patterns in the water which inspired me to paint the scene.sailboats paintings

"Robin's Point" Cape Cod

" Robin's Point" Cape Cod

circa 1971

by

Jack Providenti

16" x 20 " acrylic on Illustration board

This is a plein air painting that I did 41 yrs ago! It was right after I quit art school ( Newark School of Fine & Industrial Art) to live in a tent in Brewster, Cape Cod, MA. I quit school because I wanted to paint rather than study the array of only somewhat related courses. I have since traveled many miles and worked at various vocations while painting occasionally as a hobby. In 1997 I returned to painting as a full time career.

"Hello Mr. Pelican" by Jack Providenti

"Hello Mr Pelican"

by

Jack Providenti

5" x 7" oil on canvas

I just painted this from a photo I took earlier this year. This Pelican was exceptionally friendly, and as I painted a scene from across the inlet, he kind of just stood there watching me!

"Yavapi Point, Grand Canyon" by Jack Providenti

"Yavapi" Point, Grand Canyon"

by

Jack Providenti

11" x 14" oil on board

This was my second painting done at Yavapie point. The first was a camping trip 2 yrs ago. I love the pastel haze of the canyon in the distance. the grand canyon paintings

"Moran Point, Grand Canyon" by Jack Providenti

"Moran Point, Grand Canyon"

by

Jack Providenti

11" x 14" oil on board

I just spent a week camping at the Grand Canyon where I did some sketches, watercolors & oil paintings. This one was done at Moran Point. I was standing about 3 ft from the edge while painting it.

"Western Moonrise"

"Western Moonrise"

by

Jack Providenti

11 x 14 inches

oil on board

The prairies and mountains of New Mexico recently set the stage for this enchanting mood. I can imagine a few cowboys sitting around their campfire after the doggies retire and singing about "Moonlight Ladies". For this painting I applied a few thin layers with lots of medium in order to get that soft, rosy blue glow behind the prairie.