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Monday, December 31, 2007

Green Key Beach by Jenna Star




Green Key. Painted in plein air at the beach. I was impressed by the colors and reflections in the low tide that day. The beach was nearly empty except for a few of us painters out there trying to capture its beauty.



Green Key, 9x12" Oil on hardwood panel. $250.



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Sunday, November 18, 2007

Snowy Egret, Pastel by Jenna Star

A snowy egret searches the shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico near sunset. These egrets have black legs and bright yellow feet. I think one of the most amazing things about Florida is the great variety of birds here. And if you know me at all, you know I love birds.
Sorry for the long lag between my art postings recently. I've moved and am going through all the extra work that entails. Still painting often, but getting them up on the internet has dropped way back.
If you'd like to purchase this, or any of my paintings, you can pay by credit card through my Paypal account. Email me at jennalovesparrots@yahoo.com and I will send out the information to you. This pastel painting is about 8x10" and $50 unframed.

Sunday, November 04, 2007

Great White Egret by Jenna Star

A Great White Egret looks over a salty marsh, searching for his next meal. Click on button below to purchase, or contact me at jennalovesparrots@yahoo.com. Thanks for visiting!
















Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Estuary, Oil, 9x12

A great blue heron stands near mangroves in an estuary leading to the Gulf of Mexico.

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Path, Pastel, 9x12" by Jenna Star

Pastel painting of drive near Clearwater Library. Path, Pastel, 9x12"
$100.00
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Monday, September 03, 2007

Egrets

I painted this along the edge of a bayou that leads out to the Gulf of Mexico.

Egrets, Oil, 11x14" $300. You can buy it through Paypal by clicking the button below. Thanks for visiting!

















Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Tree by Bay

I painted this looking northwest along Tampa Bay.


Oil on 8x10" canvas, with 1 1/2" deep edge also painted. $200.00.


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Monday, August 13, 2007

Country Store

" Country Store" by Jenna Star. This store is one of the many restored old Florida buildings that are a part of Heritage Village in Largo. I've spent a lot of time painting there. I painted this on site a few months back, but was never happy with the sitting figure. I put the painting away for a while and recently got it out and touched up the man again. I like it now.

"Country Store" 9x12", Oil

$300.00.

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Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Palm by the Bay

Palm by the Bay by Jenna Star

I painted this view in Phillipe Park, looking south across Tampa Bay. It was a really hot day. I found a spot of shade and breeze, set up my gear, and got into the zone. I am inspired by nature and that is where I find peace.

Palm by the Bay, Oil, 11x14"
$300.00
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Sunday, July 29, 2007

Roseate Spoonbills, Pastel, by Jenna Star



Two roseate spoonbills graze along a mangrove bayou on the west coast of Florida. I have only seen spoonbills twice in the three years I've been here. They are becoming more and more uncommon. When I heard there were some nearby, I rode my bicycle there and took some photos. I painted the bayou en plein air, and added the spoonbills later from my photo.

Roseate Spoonbills, Pastel, 9x12"
$200.00
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Saturday, July 21, 2007

Four Trees

Four Trees by Jenna Star

This is a pastel I did near Lake Tarpon. Most of it was done in plein air, but it got so hot and humid I finished it later in my studio. It is getting very uncomfortable out now -- well it is July in west Florida after all! Always trying to find places that have a sea breeze and shade......

Four Trees

Pastel, 12x15" $300.

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Saturday, July 14, 2007

Lake View

Lake View by Jenna Star

Painted en plein air on the shore of Lake Tarpon.


Lake View, Oil on Canvas, 8x10, $200.
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Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Pelicans of St. Petersburg

Pelicans of St. Petersburg-- by Jenna*
I painted this view looking north along the harbor and bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. These two brown pelicans swam, dived and totally entertained me for several hours as I painted.

Oil on Canvas, 11x14"
$300-
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Thursday, June 21, 2007

Back at the Ranch

Back at the Ranch

Oil on Canvas, 9x12

$200



I painted this one mostly on location at a friend's ranch in Florida. The air was very heavy and sticky and we were hoping for rain after a long dry period here. Thunder and lightening came along and I packed up, but no significant rainfall came that day. I finished this in the studio later.



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Friday, June 08, 2007

Late Day on the Canal, Oil, 9x12

I painted these cheerful little houses from my backyard. It was late in the day and I was struck by the way the sun shone between them. They are located on a deep canal that runs out to the Gulf of Mexico. It has always been a dream of mine to live in a little cottage by the sea and I am grateful every time I look out and see the water. I know I am lucky to be here.



Late Day on the Canal

Oil on Canvas, 9x12"

$250.00



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Friday, June 01, 2007

Beach Palms, Oil on Canvas, 9x12

I painted this en plein air on a hot muggy day. Fortunately there are usually nice winds blowing along this beach in St. Petersburg so that really helps with the comfort factor. I like the subtle lights in this scene.



Beach Palms

Oil on Canvas, 9x12"

$250.00



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Saturday, May 26, 2007

Front Porch, Oil, 8x10

Painted en plein air at Heritage Village. A woman sits weaving on the front porch of a narrow little house in the Florida woods.



Front Porch, Oil on Canvas, 8x10"

$100



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Saturday, May 19, 2007

Old Caboose, Oil, 8x10

This caboose sits on on an old track in the woods in Heritage Village. I painted it there. It reminds me of my grandpa who used to work for a railroad in the Midwest. It's also just the right color for a caboose.



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"Old Caboose" Oil on Canvas, 8x10" $100.00

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Sunday, May 13, 2007

Palms and Pines, Oil, 8x10

A trail in Florida woodlands.

Palms and Pines, Oil on Canvas, 8x10"
$100 (includes shipping & handling)

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Monday, May 07, 2007

Osprey's Nest, Oil, 9x12

There are many osprey nests here on the Gulf Coast. Some are built on top of tall electrical poles or towers along the roads. This one is on Honeymoon Island, a haven for birds and nature. It's one of my favorite places to paint. The ospreys here find dead trees with no blocking foliage around, to build their large nests. Sometimes an immature bald eagle (all brown)will fly up to check them out, and the ospreys shriek and chase him away.

"Osprey's Nest"
Oil on Canvas, 9x12" $125

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Springtime at the Ranch, 11x14, Oil on Canvas

I painted this on location (en plein air) at a ranch in west-central Florida.

"Springtime at the Ranch"
11x14" Oil on Canvas, $250

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Monday, April 23, 2007

Cabin in the Woods, Oil on Canvas, 8x10


Paint in plein air at Heritage Village.
"Cabin in the Woods" Oil on Canvas
8x10" $100.
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Friday, April 20, 2007

Village Street, Oil on Canvas, 11x14

I painted these colorful houses during the Concorso Rapido -- a one day paintout competition in Dunedin FL. I enjoyed the whole day of painting on the street and the event was well organized and a lot of fun. It was a warm spring day with a cooling breeze. And most exciting for me was that I won 2nd Prize for this painting!

"Village Street" Oil on Canvas, 11x14"
$300.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

On Osprey Trail, Oil on Canvas, 8x10


I painted this on a path of the Osprey Trail on Honeymoon Island Florida.
On Osprey Trail, Oil on Canvas, 8x10"
$100, includes shipping and handling.
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Friday, April 13, 2007

Inlet, Oil on Canvas, 9x12

An inlet to the Gulf of Mexico, painted in plein air.

"Inlet" 9x12" Oil on Canvas,
$125

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Monday, April 09, 2007

Botanical Gate, Oil on canvas, 8x10


I painted this view while at the Botanical Garden in Largo. The gigantic plant on the left is a type of bird of paradise that gets light green and yellow flowers.
Botanical Gate, 8x10 inches, Oil on Canvas
Painting extends around edges; $100 includes shipping & handling.
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