Paintings by Wyn Easton

2011-11-26T08:34:00.000-08:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Privette's Pond"

I've painted this pond many times. What can I say? Some days are better than others. :)

2011-09-05T10:20:00.000-07:00

8x10 oil on gessoed panel "Summer Trees"

The time flew by while I was painting yesterday. The weather is starting to calm down enough to make it very enjoyable to be outside.

2011-08-22T11:28:00.000-07:00

18x24 oil on stretched canvas "Summer Day"

This is a larger version of a plein air sketch.

2011-08-22T06:31:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Durham #1"

I like painting in this older part of Durham.

2011-08-02T09:26:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Behind the Barns"

It's been a while since I've posted here. I finally have a plein air I like. :)

2011-05-28T06:25:00.000-07:00

6x8 oil on gessoed plywood "Farm Pond"

This little pond has been the subject of many of my paintings. It looks good from many angles. :)

2011-05-28T06:22:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Oakview Pond"

Found a new city park yesterday (with a little help from my friends).
There are plenty of old barns, but I couldn't get past the pond.

2011-05-07T09:02:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Barns on Jack Jones Road"

It was a beautiful day out paintings yesterday.

2011-05-07T08:56:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Topsail Island Marsh"

Thanks to Larry for letting me paint from his backyard. Nice view Larry!

2011-04-01T06:29:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on panel "Carolina Color" Spring is popping out everywhere! There is color, lots of color. Thanks for looking.

2011-03-13T14:12:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on gesso panel "Hwy 97 Vista"

I had fun outside yesterday. Yea Spring!

2011-02-07T07:33:00.000-08:00

24x18 oil on stretched canvas "Rocky Creek" - color from value

I changed a few rock shapes. The values map "ok" to the value study.

2011-02-04T09:16:00.000-08:00

16x12 oil on panel "Rocky Creek" value study

I'm working of simplifying a complicated scene. Now, on to color...

2011-01-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

22x28 oil on stretched canvas "Rooted in Rocks"

We have all had problems getting to where we are. I liked the persistance of this tree. Pushing away the stones to grow.

2011-01-10T08:57:00.000-08:00

18x24 oil on stretched canvas "Blue Ridge Pasture"

Time to stay inside and wish for warmer weather...

2010-11-10T12:49:00.000-08:00

11x14 oil on cotton duct panel "Fall Pond II"

Same pond as last post, but a different view. It was great to be outside today.

2010-11-08T11:59:00.000-08:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Fall Pond"

Fall is in full-swing here. Maybe the wind will hold off for a while. I wouldn't count on it...

2010-10-24T07:06:00.000-07:00

18x24 oil on stretched canvas "One for Janice"

Thanks for letting me paint your beautiful farm Janice.
I'll be back for sure!

2010-10-10T07:05:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on recycled linen panel "Fishing Pond"

It was wonderful being outside in this great weather we are having. I live for this time of year.

2010-10-04T05:23:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on recycled linen panel "Moore's Pond"

Wonderful weather here in Raleigh. After such a hot summer, I'm really enjoying being outside.

2010-09-27T05:57:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on panel "Clouds Over the Marsh"

Big weather changes coming, but this day was a keeper.

2010-09-13T20:33:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on gessoboard panel "Fishing Houses"

I found these little houses on the water today. They are great fun to paint.

2010-09-06T05:04:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on gesso canvas "Moore's Pond Road"

Painting outside is so much more enjoyable when you are not being baked by the sun.
Yea September!

2010-08-06T06:03:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on textured gessoboard "Morning Field"

Blazing morning Sun and a field of hay bales. Thanks for finding it, Kittie.

2010-07-26T18:21:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on textured gessoboard "Farm Pond"

Out painting with Kittie today. It got really hot out there. We quit about 11:00AM.

2010-07-22T05:11:00.000-07:00

14x11 oil on Yes panel "Tree Study"

Working on calligraphy and sky holes.

2010-07-18T11:10:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on textured gessoboard "Fallow Fields"

It was a cool day. I caught this view from a nice shaddy stop.

2010-07-12T09:06:00.000-07:00

12x16 oil on Yes panel "Rural Route"

Lots of people driving by wondering what I was doing. Sometimes I wonder myself. :)

2010-07-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on textured gessoboard "White House"

Good strong contrast today. Plenty of sunshine.

2010-07-07T12:20:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on textured gessoboard "Morning Barns"

I'm having the best time painting this row of barns. I was out early this morning with my friend Jean. We met Jackie Thompson. He has a huge farm that we visited after painting. He invited us back any time. Thanks Jackie!

2010-07-04T08:24:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on textured gessoboard "Tobacco Rows"

For some reason they leave wide rows every so often in the tobacco fields. Maybe for the harvester?

2010-07-02T06:35:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil oil textured gessoboard "The Corner of the Pond"

This little pond is getting closer to the city all the time...

2010-06-27T04:39:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on textured gessoboard "Hay Barns"

The owner of these barns stopped by while I was painting. We decided it was too hot to be outside. :)

2010-06-21T10:07:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on textured gessoboard "Two Barns"

I started early today. I was home by 11:00AM but it was still very hot out there.
Maybe I'll try late day painting...

2010-06-20T17:01:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on "enhanced texture" gessoboard "Little Farm Pond"

It was a hot one today. Too hot for June.

2010-06-13T06:04:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on "enhanced texture" gessoboard "Rolling Fields"

I went back to the Pearce farm yesterday. Thanks again to Dana for letting me paint there.
I like painting out of the back of my truck. It is easy to set-up and tear-down. The hotter it gets, the more I appreciate a quick get away.

2010-06-07T15:10:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on "enhanced texture" gessoboard "Pearce Farm"

I met Dana Pearce today. She was kind enough to let me paint on her property. Thanks Dana!

2010-06-07T15:03:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on "enhanced textured" gessoboard "Frazier's Out-buildings"

I finally painted this little group of buildings I've seen for a long time.

2010-05-31T05:52:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on "texture enhanced" gessoboard "The Golden Hour"

I almost stayed home yesterday. I'm glad I went out. That last light before and just after sunset is special.

2010-05-30T07:25:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on "texture enhanced" gessoboard "Across the Dell"

Another great day to be outside painting.

The enhanced texture is from the extra gesso I added to the painting surface. The support now grabs the paint better and allows me to paint over areas easier (without making mud).

2010-05-23T05:33:00.000-07:00

8x10 oil on gessoboard "Raleigh Rose Garden"

I've been there a dozen (pun intended) times. This time I actually painted the roses.

2010-05-10T10:30:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Morning Field"

It's much cooler here in Raleigh. I really enjoyed being outside with long sleeves and long shadows.

2010-05-06T19:58:00.000-07:00

8x10 oil on gessoboard "Or Cut Bait"

Fishing on the rocks.

2010-05-06T13:42:00.000-07:00

10x8 oil on gessoboard "One Last Cast"

Another one of my fishing series.

2010-05-06T13:38:00.000-07:00

8x10 oil on gessoboard "Pickin The Spot"

One of a series of fishing figures I'm working on.

2010-04-10T07:51:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canas panel "The Shallow End"

It is a great time to be outside painting.

2010-04-05T12:48:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "White House II"

The pine pollen is crazy right now. It looks like green smoke coming off of the trees.

This house is in the NC historical records.

2010-04-04T09:59:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Fence Row"

The farmers are plowing the fields and getting ready to plant. The vibrant colors and great contrast is everywhere!

2010-04-02T08:53:00.000-07:00

12x16 oil on DOP linen panel "Spring Greens"

The trees are really popping here in Raleigh. It's great to spend a day outside.

2010-03-28T06:28:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on DOP linen panel 'Late Day Pond"

Daylight savings time...love it!

2010-03-25T12:26:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Barn Repairs"

I cut my time a little close on this one. I might have done a little more, with more time.
Or, maybe it kept me from screwing it up. :)

2010-03-25T12:23:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "White House"

Working on edges, and different ways to apply paint...

2010-03-06T05:53:00.000-08:00

8x10 graphite pencil "Lesson 114"

There are 127 lessons in J. D. Hardings "Lessons on Drawing" book. I'm having so much fun now. I'll hate to see them end.

2010-01-10T09:25:00.000-08:00

Taking a break from painting, believe it or not, to try and get better at it.
Stay tuned...

Spring will come; with it,
the Sun, the hope, the day,
the joy to say,
"I look forward to shadows
and deep within, the mystery that follows."

2009-11-25T06:28:00.000-08:00

11x14 oil on DOP linen panel "Pete's Place"

I had a very enjoyable day painting and enjoying the warm weather. Thanks to Peter for letting me paint on his beautiful property.

2009-11-08T05:06:00.000-08:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "The Road by the Tracks"

I had to stop and try to catch the light on these trees.

2009-10-02T11:02:00.000-07:00

18x24 oil on stretched canvas "Say Cheese!"

I took several pictures of these young cows earlier this Summer. These looked like they were
ready to have their picture taken.

2009-09-21T17:12:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on DOP linen panel "Randy's Red Barns"

Great weather these days. I'm working on painting buildings.

2009-07-19T08:46:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on panel 'Brian Bailey's Pasture"

These scenes are numerous in the area I was staying. A real painter's paradise.

2009-07-19T08:44:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on panel "J.C. Woody's Pasture"

A very pretty road-side pasture.

2009-07-19T08:38:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on panel "Knob Hill"

Painting in the North Carolina mountains.

2009-07-19T08:34:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on panel 'Blue Ridge View"

I kept looking for the bull they told me was "somewhere" behind me. :O

2009-07-19T08:27:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on panel "The Toe River"

The next several paintings are from my trip to the NC mountains.
Thanks to Holly, Linda, and all the friendly folks that live in the hills.

2009-07-10T05:02:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on panel "Bumper Crop"

The tabacco is getting just the right amount of sun and rain. This field has yet to be "topped".

2009-06-26T14:10:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Early Morning Tabacco"

The shadow pattern changed about ten minutes into this painting. I'm glad I locked it in first thing.

2009-06-22T04:22:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Morning Pond"

I made a bunch of canvas panels a few days ago. I'm enjoying painting on them.
That double oil primed linen is great to paint on.

2009-06-20T10:20:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Jack Jones Road"

I got out earlier today. It's going to be 100 degrees today so I was glad to be finished early. This one seems to work well. I guess it is that early morning light. Good stuff.

2009-06-17T08:44:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Sunny Afternoon"

What I remember about this day is being bitten by something on my arm that felt like a needle sticking me. I think they are called "noseems". They are very small bugs, but they sure pack a wallop. Where did I put that "Off"???

2009-06-08T06:45:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Summer Clouds"

The little house was covered with vines and trees. I think it would like to be more like the painting.

2009-06-08T06:37:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on stretched canvas "New Crop"

Tabacco plants grow very fast here. The fields aren't as big as they once were, but there are still plenty of them.

2009-05-25T06:24:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Baa, Ram, Ewe"

I like the rim lighting on this one.

2009-05-22T05:16:00.000-07:00

12x16 oil on canvas panel "Perry's Lake"

This little lake is still trying to recover from Hurricane Fran which came through the area in '96.

2009-05-16T05:30:00.000-07:00

14x11 oil on canvas panel "Hay Field Road"

This one was a excercise in getting things to stand up and lay down.

2009-05-16T05:26:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Mr Jone's Barns"

Mr Jones showed me his rebuilt tractors and a rebuilt '37 Chevy. Very cool stuff.

2009-05-08T05:35:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on stretched canvas "Carolina Afternoon"

There were great clouds floating around yesterday.

2009-04-28T06:44:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Backwoods Pond"

Everette Perry was kind enough to let me paint on his property. Thanks Kirt for
introducing me to Everette!

2009-04-28T06:42:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on stretched canvas "Red Barn"

This barn jumped out at me when I first saw it. I went back to paint it the next day.

2009-04-15T11:49:00.000-07:00

14x11 oil on canvas panel "Between Showers"

I was able to get this one done just before I was chased off by the rain.

2009-04-09T07:05:00.000-07:00

12x9 oil on canvas panel "Courtland Drive"

I painted with Martin Chadwick yesterday. This view is just outside of his house.
The tree-lined streets in the older parts of Raleigh are fun to paint.

2009-04-07T08:23:00.000-07:00

8x10 oil n canvas panel "Clouds I"

The clouds are the stars of this one.

2009-04-07T08:20:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Spring Clouds II"

The Spring colors in the trees look a little like Fall colors.

2009-04-07T08:16:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Spring Clouds III"

This spot is behind the old "Shuckers" resturant on Capitol Blvd.

2009-04-07T08:13:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "New Mowed Lawn"

The colors of the grasses caught my eye.

2009-04-05T11:51:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Kirt's Farm"

I met Kirt Duke and his Mom yesterday. They were kind enough to let me paint on their land.
You never know who or what you'll run into when you are out painting. This was a most
enjoyable day.

2009-03-30T07:32:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Mill Dam Waterfall"

My wife calls this one a "guy" painting.

2009-03-30T07:29:00.000-07:00

18x24 oil on stretched canvas "Billowing Clouds"

Working on clouds.

2009-03-24T08:42:00.000-07:00

11x14 oil on canvas panel "Older Raleigh"

I found an out of the way place to park and paint yesterday. I've been waiting for these warm Spring days.

2009-03-23T08:39:00.000-07:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Little Barn"

Spring is here. The trees are budding and the temps. are in the 70s. It was great to be outside.

2009-02-24T11:24:00.000-08:00

18x24 oil on stretched canvas "Brass Pot and Peppers"

Another from my E-Class still life course. Many corrections done after the first version.

2009-02-24T11:20:00.000-08:00

16x20 oil on stretched canvas "Ceramics"

This was one of the subject of my still life E-Class. It took several tries to get the shadows on the wall right.

2009-01-25T05:12:00.000-08:00

18x24 oil on stretched canvvas "Italian Fishing Village"

Another from my E-Class.

2009-01-22T15:26:00.000-08:00

16x20 oil on stretched canvas "Church in Twilight"

Another from my E-class. I've been workin' really hard folks. Learning is hard
for an old guy :)

2009-01-19T10:10:00.000-08:00

18x24 oil on stretched canvas "Carolina Country Road"

The sky needs a little work. Otherwise I'm happy with it.

2009-01-19T10:07:00.000-08:00

18x24 oil on canvas "Grand Canyon Shadows"

This is from an E-Class I took two weeks ago. I have a few things to correct.

2008-12-31T07:02:00.001-08:00

9x12 oil on canvas panel "Back-lit Pond"

The rim lighting caught my eye. This is my last entry for '08. Many people will remember
'08 as a bad year. Not me. It has been a very good year for me.

2008-12-26T10:43:00.000-08:00

6x8 oil on canvas "Neuse River Study"

It's has been too long since I've been out painting. I went up to the Neuse to try a close-up view.

2008-11-18T07:20:00.000-08:00

12x24 oil on gessoboard panel "Fall Colors"

A group of us went to the Nature park and painted this pond.

2008-11-18T07:16:00.000-08:00

12x24 oil on gessoboard panel "Barns"

It was a great day to be outside painting.

2008-11-03T04:54:00.000-08:00

12x24 oil on gessoboard panel "Aiken's Pond / Fall"

Here is one more done on a wide format panel. It took a while to paint. The scene changed so it was hard not to chase the light.

2008-11-02T05:23:00.000-08:00

12x24 oil on gessoboard panel "Holden Dairy Pond"

Trying a wide format again. I like the way it allows me to show the rolling hills of this scene.