Work-in-Progress. "Moon Shadows" companion to "Blue Gardenia" commission.

Large florals are my favorite subject.  This commission is a joy to paint.
Both pieces are oil on canvas 38 x 38"     www.dianemorganpaints.com

Car Commission Two Mini Coopers oil on canvas

The red Mini was the first Mini Cooper they owned.  Purchased while living in the US.  They moved to Canada and the white convertible is the most recent purchase.  This commission is a little history of their life and Mini Cooper collection.   Oil on canvas 6 x 8"   Commissions welcome in both oil and watercolor starting at $500.  www.dianemorganpaints.com

Always look for "The Silver Lining" oil on canvas

This has always been one of my favorites scenes to paint....an apple orchard in Washington State. From sunrise to sunset the beautiful changes in the landscape and clouds are an artist's dream.   Oil on canvas 12 x 12"
http://dianemorganfineart.com/works/2110424/silver-lining

"Martini Sunrise" accidental idea

Not tequila sunrise, but  “Martini Sunrise.”  

I inadvertently leaned my martini painting up against a recent landscape. Top half is an oil; bottom a watercolor.  I thought …….hmmmmmm…… I might have something here.  I think I will have to paint this combo.

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Verbena Path. Demo from Friday's oil class

Oil on canvas board 12" x 12"
http://dianemorganfineart.com/works/1600379/verbena-path-at-the-living-desert

Wash at Point Happy. Demo from oil class at Venus Studios Art Center

Oil on canvas.  12"x12"   
Oil/Acrylic classes every Monday evening and Friday morning
at Venus Studios Art Supply.  See my website for schedule. http://dianemorganfineart.com/works/1595291/oil-acrylic-class-monday-october-27-600-pm-830pm

To purchase
http://dianemorganfineart.com/works/1595293/wash-at-point-happy

"Martini Mates" oil on canvas. Palm Springs Art Museum 99 Bucks fundraiser

"Martini Mates" oil on canvas  5" x 7"
One of my submissions for the 99 bucks fund-raiser at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Shhhhh don't tell anyone. You're not supposed to know who painted what. 

Here’s how it works.  You can preview work at

 http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/99-bucks.html?page=1 

432 artists have turned in art already.  Mine will be turned in next week when they are dry.

This years event is April 12, 2014 at 4:30 at the Riviera Palm Springs Hotel, Grand Ballroom. When the doors open there is a mad dash to purchase these little gems and to hopefully snag one by someone famous. Whatever remains from April 12 will be available for sale through this site for $99 (plus shipping). Please, no inquiries until May 1st 2014

New Gallery at The River Rancho Mirage

In order to fill a few vacancies at the The River shopping center, the City of Rancho Mirage is sponsoring free galleries for local artists. I am in this gallery February through March. What a fantastic opportunity. So thrilled.
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Oil demo at Venus Studios Artwalk and Artists Council opening reception

"Rainy Day Rose" revisited....watercolor to oil.  My demo at last Friday night's Artwalk and Palm Springs Museum Artists Council opening reception at Venus Studios Art Supply

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"Rosy Glow" demo from oil painting class

"Rosy Glow"  8" x 10" oil on canvas.  

Demo from Friday's oil class at Venus Studios.  www.dianemorganpaints.com

"La Quinta Clouds" oil on canvas

Oil on Canvas 8" x 10"  Demo from Friday's oil class at Venus Studios Art Supply, Palm Desert, CA  www.dianemorganpaints.com 

"Midnight Sun" oil on canvas

I had so much fun painting this in watercolor that I decided to paint it again in oil.  Oil on canvas 8" x 10"
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"Sun Strokes" oil demo from Friday's class

"Sun Strokes"  8" x 10" oil on canvas.  Demo from class at Venus Studios Art Supply,  Friday, November 1st.   www.dianemorganpaints.com

Watercolor and Oil classes resume next week

No class today because I was taking down the Rancho Mirage Library Show.  Great fun!  Six whole months.  So grateful for the opportunity.  Classes resume next week.

"Surface Tension" watercolor 22" x 30"  SOLD

http://dianemorganpaints.com/collections/43797

Two art receptions for Diane Morgan

Come see 30 of my paintings and ME at the Rancho Mirage Library Wednesday, September 25th 4:30-6:00 PM.  

If you can't make it Wednesday stop by 

IncredibleArtist.com Gallery in Cathedral City, CA  

Thursday, September 26th 3:00-6:00PM.  

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"Just Glorious" selected for Palm Springs Art Museum exhibition at Saguaro Hotel

My painting "Just Glorious" (oil 48" x 60") has been selected for exhibition in the Palm Springs Art Museum's Artists Council presentation at the Saguaro Hotel. Each month, October through April, two ACE artists will be featured at the hotel with a reception held on the first Wednesday of each month. Just Glorious will be on display for the month of December.

Fear of a blank canvas

Has anyone every been frightened by one of these....a blank canvas?  Can be pretty intimidating at times.  How about when you've got a group of people standing behind you waiting for you to create a masterpiece!
This will eventually become a bouquet of sunflowers.  Very work-in-progress at the moment.

Rose of a Different Color. Oil vs watercolor demo

I finally finished the watercolor version of the rose from last week's class.  The oil is 6" x 8" on canvas.  The watercolor is 10" x 12" on Arches 300# cold press.  I won't be able to do the comparison painting of oil vs watercolor for a couple weeks.  I will only be doing watercolor until mid January. Next week, besides Saturday's watercolor class, I will be doing two demos....one for an art group and another for the grand opening of the local art supply store where my classes are held.  Lots of prep work to do.  Gonna be a busy week.

Paintings available for purchase at http://www.dailypainters.com/artists/artist_gallery/2361/Diane-Morgan

"Good as Gold" oil on canvas

6" x 8" oil on gallery-wrap canvas.  Unframed.  Looks good hanging as is, or on a small easel.   SOLD
www.dianemorganpaints.com/collections/11930

You're Invited. An Artist Reception

Over 70 pieces of my work in both oil and watercolor were on display at El Paseo Bank for the reception.  Exhibit continues through November 9th.  And, everything is for sale of course.
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