“Homeward” contemporary figure painting of a woman on a bike

“Homeward,” 7″ x 5″, watercolor on paper

“Homeward”    sold
by Carolee Clark
7″ x 5″
watercolor on paper

Contemporary floral painting “Joys of Summer”

© Carolee Clark, “Joys of Summer,” acrylic, 12″ x 12″ x 1.5″

“Joys of Summer”    sold
by Carolee Clark
12″ x 12″ x 1.5″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Our outdoor painting group “Vistas & Vineyards” has started up again with our annual trip to Garland Nursery in Corvallis, Oregon. There is always so much to choose from to paint here, but I settled on some pots of flowers and a steel bike “planter.” The temperature was cool but it felt great to be outside to paint again.

Contemporary figure painting with bicycles “New Friends”

© Carolee Clark, “New Friends,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“New Friends” sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″ x 3/4″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Contemporary figure painting of a woman on a bicycle “Cycling Chic”

© Carolee Clark, “Cycling Chic,” acrylic, 28″ x 22″ x 1.5″

“Cycling Chic”
by Carolee Clark
28″ x 22″ x 1.5″
acrylic on wrapped canvas
$1075 (plus $65 shipping and handling within the US)

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© Carolee Clark, “Cycling Chic”

Contemporary figure painting, woman on a bicycle, “Jam Packed”

© Carolee Clark, “Jam Packed,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Jam Packed”  sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″ x 3/4″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Contemporary figure painting of woman on bicycle with a dog “Drafting”

© Carolee Clark, “Drafting,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Drafting”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″ x 3/4″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Drafting is a technique that cyclists use to lessen the effects of the wind.  If one rides directly behind or behind and slightly to the side, one can save a lot of energy.  I figure that this dog is doing it instinctively.

“Stop and Smell the Roses,” contemporary figure painting of woman and bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “Stop & Smell the Roses,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Stop & Smell the Roses”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″ x 3/4″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This painting is a submission for the Virtual Paint Out blog. The area of concentration this month is Slovenia.

“Flower Wagon,” contemporary urban scene painting with figures and flowers

© Carolee Clark, “Flower Wagon,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Flower Wagon”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″ x 3/4″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

“2nd & Monroe,” contemporary urban scene with bicycles & figure

© Carolee Clark, “2nd & Monroe,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″ x 3/4″

“2nd & Monroe”     sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″ x 3/4″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

The Art Guild to which I am a member issued a challenge to express an image of downtown Corvallis on 2nd between Madison & Monroe.  Last week I went downtown.  There was a fiercely cold wind and I had a bunch of other errands to do so took only about four photos but I did see these bikes so my decision was easy.  We will be showing these paintings, drawings or other expressions at the meeting on Monday.

“A Quick Glance,” contemporary figure painting of a woman on a bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “A Quick Glance,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“A Quick Glance”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″ x 3/4″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This painting is a submission for the Virtual Paint Out blog. Their area of concentration this month is Cape Cod.

“Zippin,” contemporary figure painting, study for larger work

© Carolee Clark, “Zippin,” acrylic, 11 x 14 x 3/4″

“Zippin”    sold
by Carolee Clark
11″ x 14″ x 3/4″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This painting is a study for a larger work. It is bigger than my usual study size but is still on the 3/4″ thick wrapped canvas.

“Fun in the Sun,” contemporary figure painting of a woman on a bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “Fun in the Sun,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Fun in the Sun”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

“Taking the Scenic Route,” contemporary figure painting of a woman on a bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “Taking the Scenic Route,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Taking the Scenic Route”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

“Ride for Fun,” contemporary figure painting of a woman on a bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “Ride for Fun,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Ride for Fun”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

It has been so windy around here lately.  I find myself painting things that show that windiness.

“Happiness is a Tailwind,” contemporary whimsical figure painting of a woman on a bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “Happiness is a Tailwind,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Happiness is a Tailwind”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

“Basic Transportation Fancified,” contemporary figure painting of a woman on a bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “Basic Transportation Fancified,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Basic Transportation Fancified”  sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This painting is a submission for the Virtual Paint Out blog. Their area of concentration this month is Vilnuis, Lithuania.

“Boardwalk Activities,” contemporary figure painting of woman on a bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “Boardwalk Activities,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Boardwalk Activities”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This painting is a submission for the Virtual Paint Out blog. Their area of concentration this month is Valparaiso, Chile.

“A Fine Summer’s Day,” contemporary figure painting of a woman on a bicycle with a dog

© Carolee Clark, “A Fine Summer’s Day,” 24″ x 18″, acrylic on wrapped canvas (1.5″)

“A Fine Summer’s Day”    sold
by Carolee Clark
24″ x 18″
acrylic on wrapped canvas (1.5″)

“Not a Word Kid,” a whimsical figure painting of a woman, bicycle and dogs

© Carolee Clark, “Not a Word Kid,” 10″ x 10″, acrylic

“Not a Word Kid”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This painting is a submission for the Virtual Paint Out blog. Their area of concentration this month is Slovakia.  I thought I would add the link to the actual Google Street View scene that I used to show you what I did with the information.

Click here to see the actual place on Google Street View.  You can see that I used the bicycle, the basket, part of the man’s pose including his right arm and left leg and shoe.  I changed his sex.  I changed his left arm position as it looked like he was picking his nose, changed the package in the basket to a large dog and added a smaller dog looking at him.  I removed all the background including the second person except for a little of the curb.  I was trying for a little humor as the title of the painting hopefully suggests.

“Special Delivery,” contemporary painting of a woman on a bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “Special Delivery,” 10″ x 10″, acrylic

“Special Delivery”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

“Breezy Biking,” contemporary figure painting of woman on bicycle

© Carolee Clark, “Breezy Biking,” 10″ x10″, acrylic

“Breezy Biking”  sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Daily Painting, “All Full Up,” contemporary bicycle painting

© Carolee Clark, “All Full Up,” 10″ x 10″, acrylic

“All Full Up”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Daily Painting, “A Pleasant Afternoon,” contemporary figure painting in a rural setting

© Carolee Clark, “A Pleasant Afternoon,” 10″ x 10″, acrylic

“A Pleasant Afternoon”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This painting is a submission for the Virtual Paint Out blog. Their area of concentration this month is Latvia.

Daily Painting, “Eyes on the Road,” female cyclist with flowers

© Carolee Clark, “Eyes on the Road,” 10″ x 10″, acrylic

“Eyes on the Road”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This painting is a submission for the Virtual Paint Out blog. Their area of concentration this month is Jerusalem.

Daily Painting, “Hello Little Guy,” painting of woman on a bicycle with a dog

© Carolee Clark, “Hello Little Guy,” 10″ x 10″, acrylic

“Hello Little Guy”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas