“Naturally Shy” contemporary rabbit painting

© Carolee Clark, “Naturally Shy,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″ x .75″

“Naturally Shy”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″ x .75″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Contemporary animal painting of rabbits “Animal Attraction”

© Carolee Clark, “Animal Attraction,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

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

The reference photograph for this painting was provided by Helen Russell. Thank you Helen!

“This Place is Hoppin,” contemporary painting of a rabbit and news of show at “Out on a Limb Gallery” in Eugene, OR

© Carolee Clark, “This Place is Hoppin,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“This Place is Hoppin”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Art Reception alert … in Eugene Oregon this coming Friday! If you are in the area, please come and see me and Donna Beverly (she is pictured below at “Out on a Limb Gallery,” along with Cedar the sweet dog, admiring one of the Caradon’s

“OUT ON A LIMB” Gallery, Eugene, OR
Reception Jan. 3, First Friday Art Walk
5:30 – 8:30 pm
January 1 – 31, 2014

191 E. Broadway, Eugene, OR ~ between Dalia’s and Footwise
Hours: Wed. – Sat. 11 – 5 pm, Sun. 9 am – 3 pm

© Carolee Clark, “Out on a Limb Gallery”

and here is another photo of the show:

© Carolee Clark, “Out on a Limb Gallery”

“Curiouser and Curiouser,” expressionistic rabbit painting

© Carolee Clark, “Curiouser and Curiouser,” acrylic, 10″ x 10″

“Curiouser and Curiouser”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

The sketch for the painting is below. The photograph from which I worked was generously supplied by Helen Russell.  Thanks again Helen!

© Carolee Clark

“Nuzzling,” contemporary expressionistic painting of rabbits

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

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

The sketch for the painting is below. The photograph from which I worked was generously supplied by Helen Russell.

© Carolee Clark, sketch for painting titled “Nuzzling”

“Hunkered Down,” expressionistic rabbit painting

© Carolee Clark, “Hunkered Down,” 10″ x 10″, acrylic

“Hunkered Down”     sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

The reference photo was taken by Helen Russell who generously allowed me to paint from it.

“Tilly,” expressionistic painting of a Belgain Hare

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

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

The reference photo was kindly given to me by Helen Russell.

“Shy Concealment,” expressionistic rabbit painting

© Carolee Clark, “Shy Concealment,” 10″ x 10″, acrylic

“Shy Concealment”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Daily Painting, “Leyla,” contemporary abstracted Belgian Hare painting

© Carolee Clark, "Leyla," 10" x 10", acrylic

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

I enjoy doing these abstracted animal paintings but the only ready subjects I have are cows and cats.  The photo that I worked from for this Belgian Hare was from Matt (I don’t know if he wants his last name mentioned so I won’t add it to protect his privacy).

I’ve been trying to take some more bird photographs without much luck.  I never seem to have my camera when the birds are around, and then if I have my camera, the birds aren’t there!

If you have a good, high resolution photograph of an animal (bird, rabbit, dog …) that you have taken and would give your permission for me to paint, I would love to see it!

 

Daily Painting, “The Rabbit Splendid,” contemporary abstracted Belgian Hare

© Carolee Clark, "The Rabbit Splendid," 10" x 10", acrylic

“The Rabbit Splendid”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Daily Painting, “Among the Grasses,” contemporary abstracted rabbit

© Carolee Clark, "Among the Grasses," 10" x 10", acrylic

“Among the Grasses”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Permission given by Adamantios on Wikimedia Commons to use reference photo.

Daily Painting, “Sweet Silent Type,” contemporary abstracted Belgian Hare

© Carolee Clark, "Sweet Silent Type," 10" x 10", acrylic

“Sweet Silent Type”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This is my nod to Valentine’s Day.  Cheers!

Daily Painting, “Becoming Real,” contemporary abstracted rabbit

© Carolee Clark, "Becoming Real," 10" x 10", acrylic

“Becoming Real”   sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This work was painted on the day of the birth of Bennet … happy birthday Bennet.  I wish you joy, peace and good health.  I certainly know that you have the love of your family.

Cindy named this painting in honor of the “Velveteen Rabbit” a heart-warming story.

Permission given by Masteruk on Wikimedia Commons to use reference photo.

Daily Painting, “Hop Down,” contemporary abstracted rabbit (Holland Lop)

© Carolee Clark, "Hop Down," 10" x 10", acrylic

“Hop Down”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This painting is of a little rabbit called the Holland Lop.  They are adorable and remind me of a stuffed toy, but not one that is easy to paint 🙂

Daily Painting, “Rabbit Royalty,” contemporary abstracted rabbit (Belgian Hare)

© Carolee Clark, "Rabbit Royalty," 10" x 10", acrylic

“Rabbit Royalty”    sold 
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Daily Painting – “Rabbit Bedding” – contemporary abstracted rabbit

© Carolee Clark, "Rabbit Bedding," 10" x 10", acrylic

“Rabbit Bedding”   sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

Daily Painting – “Hop out of Bed” – contemporary abstracted Belgian Hare

© Carolee Clark, "Hop out of Bed," 10" x 10", acrylic

“Hop out of Bed”    sold
by Carolee Clark
10″ x 10″
acrylic on wrapped canvas

This is another Belgian Hare done from a friend’s reference photo.  I don’t think the flash went off so the front of the hare was all in shadow.  I hope that I managed to get the look of her legs and front.  I love that these photos were taken inside on the bed.  To me, it shows that this little one is loved and spoiled.