Figurative painting in oils of a group of men sitting at a round table drinking tea by Russian artist Abram Arkhipov
A "loose" painting looks effortless, but it's often far more difficult to achieve than a photo realistic painting.
"The Tea Party”
• Abram Arkhipov
• Oil on Canvas
• 79 x 131 cm
• 1919
#ARTTIPS - Let the nature of oil paint create textures without over rendering. Painting light over dark quickly gives the essence of natural textures.
1911 portrait painting in oils by Russian artist Nicolai Fechin of his future wife, Alexandra Belkovitch
In 1911, Nicolai Fechin painted this portrait of 18-year-old Alexandra Belkovitch, the daughter of the director of the Kazan School of Art, where Fechin taught for a decade.
"Alexandra Belkovitch"
• Nicolai Fechin
• Oil on Canvas
• 1911
• Permanent Collection of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
Portrait painting in oils of a red male cardinal bird on a tree branch by American artist Patrick Saunders
Artist friends, a spot just opened in my second sold out Associated Women in the Arts painting workshop April 18th - 20th in Louisiana. Go here to grab it before this Baton Rouge class sells out again. patricksaunders.com/painting_wit...
“Messenger”
• Oil on Linen
• 9 " x 12”
• Private Collection
Plein air painting in oils by Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla of the opening procession of a bull fight in an arena in Seville, Spain, one of 14 panels in his Vision of Spain masterpiece
Detail of a plein air painting in oils by Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla of the opening procession of a bull fight in an arena in Seville, Spain, one of 14 panels in his Vision of Spain masterpiece
Detail of a plein air painting in oils by Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla of the opening procession of a bull fight in an arena in Seville, Spain, one of 14 panels in his Vision of Spain masterpiece
I find this large mural by Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library so inspiring on a number of levels.
"Sevilla. Los toreros"
• Joaquín Sorolla
• Oil on Canvas
• 1915
• 11.5' x 90.9”
Painting photos by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
Floral painting in oils of a field of purple, pink, red, and burgundy tulips by American artist Patrick Saunders
Artist friends, my June floral workshop at the Conroe Art League sold out fast - a 2nd class was just added in July, & is already half full. Go here for more information, and to register: patricksaunders.com/dynamic_flor...
“Strength In Numbers”
• Oil on Linen
• 15” x 30"
• Private Collection
A figurative painting in oils by American artist N.C. Wyeth of a Native American man in a canoe floating down a river in the shadow of a rocky canyon, part of a five-piece series Wyeth created for Outing Magazine. A second detail image of the painting was included to show the manner in which the paint was applied.
A figurative painting in oils by American artist N.C. Wyeth of a Native American man in a canoe floating down a river in the shadow of a rocky canyon, part of a five-piece series Wyeth created for Outing Magazine. A second detail image of the painting was included to show the manner in which the paint was applied.
Here's a painting by the great American artist N.C. Wyeth that blurs the line between illustration and art.
"In the Crystal Depths"
• N.C. Wyeth
• Oil on Canvas
• 1906
• 38"x26"
Painting photos by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
Cityscape in oils of a sunrise view on a narrow, steep street facing Templo de Santo Domingo in San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico by American artist Patrick Saunders
Artist friends, most of my 2026 workshops are already sold out, but my spring class at the Booth Art Academy in Georgia still has a few spots left: patricksaunders.com/classes_pain...
“Ascending Towards Templo de Santo Domingo”
• Oil on Linen
• 24” x 30”
• Private Collection
Somewhat abstract landscape painting in oils of some aspen trees by Russian artist Nicolai Fechin
Here's a landscape painting by Nicolai Fechin that I had never before seen in person or in any form of reproduction.
"Landscape with Aspen Trees"
• Nicolai Fechin
• Oil on Canvas
• Undated
• Private Collection
Painting photo by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
Landscape painting in oils of sunrise on a stand of Aspen trees near Telluride, Colorado by American artist Patrick Saunders
My thanks to a San Antonio collector for purchasing one of my favorite landscape paintings. I was really happy to see it go home with a fellow artist.
“Western Slope"
• Oil on Linen
• 18” x 24”
• Private Collection
Landscape painting in oils of a stand of cenizos, esperanzas and pride of barbados bushes by American artist Patrick Saunders
My latest painting might strike a chord with gardeners.
“Wildscape”
• Oil on Linen
• 24” x 24”
• Available at www.PatrickSaunders.com
Painting and reference photos by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
Landscape painting in oils of a sunny winter day on the horse barn of a New Mexico ranch with snow on the ground and mountain peaks in the background, and some horses waiting near the barn gate by American artist E. Martin Hennings, part of the permanent collection of the Denver Art Museum
This piece by American artist E. Martin Hennings hits on a number of levels.
"Winter in New Mexico"
• E. Martin Hennings
• Oil on Canvas
• 25.25" x 30.25"
• c. 1925
• Permanent collection of the @denverartmuseum.bsky.social
Painting photo by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
Two-hour pet portrait demonstration in oils of a collie dog by American painter Patrick Saunders for a painting workshop at Hill Country Council for the Arts
My demonstration this morning on the last day of my painting workshop for the Hill Country Council for the Arts. Accuracy in drawing is key in any portrait, whether it's a person or an animal.
"Happy Dog Study"
• Oil on Linen
• 12” x 16”
• 2 Hours
Floral demonstration in oils of gerbera daisies by American artist Patrick Saunders for a painting workshop at the Hill Country Council for the Arts
My floral demonstration from life this morning on day two of my painting workshop at the Hill Country Council for the arts.
“Dancing Daisies Study”
• Oil on Linen
• 12” x 12”
• 1 Hour, 45 Minutes
• SOLD
80-minute landscape demonstration in oils of a stormy sky rolling in over a ranch in Bosque County, Texas by American artist Patrick Saunders for a painting workshop at Hill Country Council for the Arts
My 80-minute landscape demonstration this morning on the first day of my painting workshop at the Hill Country Council for the Arts in Boerne, Texas..
“Storm Rollin’ In”
• Landscape Study
• Oil on Linen
• 12" x16"
• 80 Minutes
Landscape painting in oils of a rural snowfall on fields and stands of trees by American artist Willard Leroy Metcalf, part of the permanent collection of the de Young Museum in San Francisco
This week, many of us can relate to the feeling that this painting by American artist Willard Metcalf expresses.
"The Winter's Festival"
• Willard Leroy Metcalf
• Oil on Canvas
• 26" x 29"
• 1913
• Permanent Collection of the de Young Museum
Plein air landscape painting in oils of sunrise on boats in a marina on Tilghman Island in Maryland by American artist Patrick Saunders
Is it better to create paintings from life or from photo reference? A subject of seemingly perpetual debate. I discuss the benefits and drawbacks of both in my latest art newsletter - sign up for it at PatrickSaunders.com.
"Knapps Narrows Shine”
• Oil on Linen
• 14" x 18”
• Private Collection
Playful portrait painting oils of a young brunette woman by Russian painter Nicolai Fechin
Here's another rarely seen piece by Nicolai Fechin that is part of the current exhibition at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman, Oklahoma.
"Portrait of Ksenia Pankratova"
• Nicolai Fechin
• Oil on Canvas
• 9.5" x 8.5"
• ca. 1925
Painting photo by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
90-minute portrait study in oils of an adult male with a white beard and ponytail by American artist Patrick Saunders, from an open model session at the Coppini Academy of Fine Art
My 90-minute portrait study last night at a Coppini Academy of Fine Art open model session. I painted thicker and quicker on this one, letting the paint texture add character to the face.
“Portrait Study”
• Oil on Linen
• 11” x 14”
• 90 Minutes
Painting photo by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
Plein air watercolor by American artist John Singer Sargent of his sister Emily, Jane de Glehn, and Dolores Carmona painting outdoors in a close group at the Generalife Gardens in Spain, from the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Musem of Art in New York
I often find I can learn as much about oil painting from a watercolor as I can from an oil painting, and this work by John Singer Sargent is no exception.
"In the Generalife"
• John Singer Sargent
• Watercolor, wax crayon, graphite on paper
• 1912
• 14 3/4" x 17 7/8"
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
Landscape painting in oils of coastal Cypress trees at Point Lobos in Monterey, California by Russian artist Nicolai Fechin
I don't believe this piece by Nicolai Fechin has been exhibited publicly in 40 years, so it was a real treat to see in person at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman, OK.
"Point Lobos"
• Nicolai Fechin
• Oil on Canvas
• 20" x 24"
• ca. 1925
Painting photo by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
Watercolor painting of a white drake duck in a field of daisies by Scottish artist Joseph Crawhall III at the National Galleries of Scotland.
This week's #MuseumTourTuesday is a painting by Scottish artist Joseph Crawhall from the permanent collection of the @nationalgalleries.bsky.social .
"The White Drake"
• Joseph Crawhall III
• Watercolor and Gouache on Linen
• 1895
• 40.70 x 57.10 cm
Portrait painting in oils of two small white poodle dogs with pompom tails standing on their hind legs on a pink couch with their front paws against a window staring out in excitement at their humans’ arrival home by American artist Patrick Saunders
Artist friends, most of my 2026 painting workshops are already sold out, but if you want to paint with me next year, my spring Booth Art Academy class in Georgia still has some openings: patricksaunders.com/classes_pain...
“Anticipation”
• Oil on Canvas
• 18” x 22"
• Private Collection
Portrait study in oils of a Mexican cowboy in a hat by Russian artist Nicolai Fechin
This week's #MuseumTourTuesday features two more pieces from the exhibition "Nicolai Fechin: An Artistic Journey" that I had not seen in person prior to this show.
"Mexican Cowboy"
• Nicolai Fechin
• Oil on Canvas
• Not Dated
• Private Collection
Floral painting in oils of a white rose by American artist Patrick Saunders
White elements are often darker and filled with more color than you might think. Read my latest art newsletter for some things to consider when painting white subject matter. Sign up at the link in the comments.
"Paper Lantern"
• Oil on Linen
• 9" x 12"
• Private Collection
Portrait painting in oils of Lucy Freeman by British artist John Stanton Ward
This week's #MuseumTourTuesday is a portrait by British artist John Stanton Ward.
"Miss Lucy Freeman"
• John Stanton Ward
• Oil on Canvas
• 1968
• 76 x 50.5cm
• Private Collection
75-minute portrait study in oils of a young woman with long brown hair by American artist Patrick Saunders
I enjoyed an open model session last night at the Coppini Academy of Fine Art. This was a quick one in just over an hour.
“Jacqueline Portrait Study”
• Oil on Linen
• 11” x 14”
• 75 Minutes
Painting photo by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
Portrait painting in oils by Russian artist Nicolai Fechin of his daughter Eya
This week's #MuseumTourTuesday is just one of the great pieces from the exhibition "Nicolai Fechin: An Artistic Journey" at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.
"Portrait of Eya"
• Nicolai Fechin
• Oil on Canvas
• Not Dated
Painting photo by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
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"Ayamonte. La pesca del atún" by Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla, one of 14 panels in his Vision of Spain at the Hispanic Society in New York
This week's #MuseumTourTuesday is another large mural by Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library.
"Ayamonte. La pesca del atún"
• Joaquín Sorolla
• Oil on Canvas
• 1919
• 11.4' x 15.9'
Painting photo by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social
