Studio Treasures

“Studio Treasures”

A collection of some of objects that live in my studio

and inspire my imagination and make me smile. I hope to do more 

of these sort of still life paintings. I feel that they have an

architectural quality that I would like to explore.

This painting is Acrylic, 7.75” x 7.75” on watercolor paper.

Available for purchase here.

Oak Leaves and Acorn

“Oak Leaves and Acorn”

After a stormy night, this small casualty landed on my front steps.

I placed it on the morning paper, and a subject was decided. The

Richness of the color against the gray print and the organic leaf shapes

against the straight, measured gray boxes was interesting to me.

This is an Acrylic painting, 7.75” x 7.75” on watercolor paper.

Available for purchase here.

Boquet of Flowers 1

"Boquet of Flowers 1"

Acrylic on watercolor paper, 7.75" x 7.75".

Available for purchase here.

Crackers and Jelly

"Crackers and Jelly"

Home made Blueberry Jelly on Crackers, yum! This was one of several small 

paintings I did on a rainy day. I chose a few objects for the pure

joy of painting. This is Acrylic on watercolor paper. The image is 7.75" x 7.75".

Available for purchase here.

Riverside

"Riverside"

A page from my Summer Sketchbook. One of my most favorite things to 

do is to sketch along the trails and rivers in the Metro Parks. Watching

and studying the play of light on the trail and the water is a 

peaceful and meditative way to spend an afternoon. As all of my work,

 this is painted on location and from life.  It is Gouache on paper and

the image is 3.5"x 7".

It is available for purchase here.

In The Shade Beside The River

"In The Shade Beside The River"

This was my first sketch back in Ohio. I marveled

at the complementary cool shade on the shore and 

the heat of the sun on the river. This is a page

from my Summer Sketchbook. It is painted

in Gouache. The image is 3.25" x 6.25" on paper.

Available for purchase here.

The Lifeguard

"The Lifeguard"

She watches and keeps everyone safe. This is a page from my Summer Sketchbook.

Painted with Gouache, the image measures 5" x 8" on paper.

This and others are available for purchase here.

Quiet Conversation

"Quiet Conversation"

Two friends met walking on the beach. They had a conversation and then each went their seperate

way. I saw it and I sketched it. This is another page from my Summer Sketchbook. Painted from life

on Huntington Beach in Bay Village, Ohio. This is Gouache on paper, this image 

measures 4" x 7".

It will be available for purchase here.

Morning Light in the Woods

"Morning Light in the Woods"

One of my favorite places to paint, hike and think. It was a very peaceful

and beautiful mornings watching the light streak through

the woods. This is also a page from my Summer Sketchbook.

It was painte on location and from life in the Metro Parks in North Olmstead,

Ohio with Gouache. The image is 3.5" x 6.5" on paper.

This, and other sketches and paintings are available for purchase here.

Sun Baked

"Sun Baked"

Sometimes I have to look for a subject and sometimes it

appears right in front of me. This was at Huntington

Beach in Bay Village, Ohio. The color relationships are what I

found fascinating. The warm/cool contrasts and the extreme foreshortening.  This is a page from

my Summer Sketchbook. It is a Gouache painting, the image is

7.5" x 5" on paper

This and other sketches and paintings are available for purchase here.

Beach Party

"Beach Party"

We visited East Harbor State Park and there was a party going on.

The peninsula stretches out into Lake Erie with two miles

of beautiful beaches. 

I loved the bold yellow canopy this group

had as they partied.

This painting is from my Summer Sketchbook, painted on

location and from life. It is painted in gouache, the image is 

6.5" x 4" on paper.

This and other sketches and paintings can be purchased here.

Looking West

"Looking West"

Huntington Beach, Bay Village, Ohio.

 I enjoyed the shade of the trees and cliffs that line the beach as I painted

 the people and the lifeguard enjoying their day at the beach.

This is a page from my Summer Sketchbook. It is a Gouache painting,

the image is 4.75" x 7" on paper.

This is available for purchase here.

Rainbow Morning

"Rainbow Morning"

I love rainbow umbrellas on the beach.

This family set up their umbrella first thing in the morning.

This is another page from my sketchbook, painted on location, from life in gouache.

The image is 4"x 6.75" on paper.

It is available for purchase here.

An Afternoon at the Beach

"An Afternoon at the Beach"

Reading, playing, relaxing as the waves crash over the rocks and breakwall, 

it all happens during an afternoon at Huntington Beach.

This page from my sketchbook is a Gouache, 4.5"x7.25"

on paper.

 It can be purchased here

Family Beach Day

"Family Beach Day"

Gouache, 6"x5" on paper.

Another page from my summer sketchbook.

I shared the shaded part of the beach with a family and 

they became the subjects of my painting. As usual, this was painted 

from life on Huntington Beach in Bay Village, Ohio.

It will be available for purchase here.

Lifeguard

"Lifeguard"

Gouache, 6.75" x 4" on paper.

This is a page from my sketchbook. I am drawn to the architecture

of the lifeguard chairs, nothing is more iconic of summer at the beach.

This is at Huntington Beach in Bay Village, Ohio.
This sketch will be available for purchase tomorrow.

Beach Searcher

I observed a boy searching the waters edge for shells and stones. 

This is a page from my sketchbook. It is gouache, 4" x 7.25" on paper.
It is available for purchase here.

Beach Day

Beach Day -  Gouache, approx. 4" x 7.25" on  5.75" x 8.5" water color paper.

Four people enjoying a beautiful warm day at the beach. This is a page from my sketchbook.
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City in the Distance

"City in the Distance"

7x7 gouache on watercolor paper.

This is a view of Cleveland looking east from Huntington Beach

in Bay Village, Ohio. It will be available  for sale on Tuesday, September 11 at:

Daily PaintWorks

Huntington Beach

 Huntington Beach, Bay Village - 8x10 Gouache on watercolor paper.
This painting is available,
here 

Paintings from my August trip to Ohio for Grace's 

2nd birthday.

Last Three in Ohio - © Christopher Greco

The last three paintings in Ohio for awhile. I am off on a new adventure soon...stay tuned.

These paintings are, two 9x12 and one 12x12 oil on canvas panel.

"Mid Day, North Fairfield" - © Chris Greco

"Mid Day, North Fairfield"

12x12" oil on canvas panel.

This is the first of two paintings from last Sunday.

A very pleasant day and a very much needed change from Saturday's drama in Leroy Township.

We met two very nice people, Ruth and Earl from the North Fairfield Museum and learned a little bit of the history of the town and it's connection to the people and towns in our own home state.

"Erie Beach", "The Danger In Leroy Township" - © Chris Greco

"Erie Beach"

12x12 oil on canvas panel.

On Saturday morning we drove out to Erie, PA and stopped at this small beach to sketch.

 "The Danger In Leroy Township"

9x12 oil on canvas panel.

On Saturday afternoon we stopped in Leroy and drove through Indian Point Park in search of 

a subject to paint.

As we drove down the gravel road (Indian Point Road) and came out of the park I saw  this appealing

scene and thought it would be fun to paint. About 40 minutes into my sketch a big red truck

came roaring down the road from the farm up ahead. The driver screeched to a halt next to us

and proceeded to threaten me, implying that he had a weapon and that the road and the side of the road was private property and I had to leave immediately.  I think the photo my wife took of me painting, clearly shows that I am in line with the utility poles which is public land, NOT private property. Btw, for those that live out there, the truck had a NOVAK LANDSCAPING sign on it.  We called the Lake County Sheriff's office...they declined to come out. Apparently threatening two people on the side of a public road is okay out there.

My advice; Avoid Leroy Township and don't expect the Lake County Sheriff to help 

you if you are threatened or in danger.

I'm not even going to get into the trucks that crept up on us from behind or followed us back to the highway...

Two sketches from August 16 - © Christopher Greco

"Sunday in Oberlin"

8x10 oil on canvas panel.

"In the Company of Pine Cones"

8x10 oil on canvas panel.

An interesting day of painting. It started at a lake near Wellington. A beautiful morning and a nice shady spot under the pines. After the first sketch, we decided to drive over to Oberlin. We stopped for gas and then noticed a plume of black smoke...there was a barn on fire about 200 yards away!  We watched the firemen for a few minutes and then continued our trip. Oberlin is a pretty town but we encountered an unusually high number of jack asses. A very  obnoxious and rude college girl in a Ben Franklin store and several car stereo sound systems that were so loud they bordered on a "assault" They "music" was offensive and hardly more than a collection of every four letter word they could think of.  Lastly, a car parked a few feet from us threw a firecracker out the window. As a plein air painter, I have encountered all manner of jerks while on my painting expeditions, this was a first.
My advice to other painters, visit Wellington. It is a beautiful small town.
The Dog Tracks restaurant is great, the waitresses are the best and there is an abundance of subject matter. On the other hand, Oberlin is pretty but not worth it if it requires dealing with so many ass holes.

"Clague House" - © Christopher Greco

"Clague House"

8x10 oil on canvas.

I had 30 minutes of painting before the sun had settled to low. I picked this subject for the reflected light and color on the brick wall and under the eaves...and it was peaceful.

"Lake Erie Weekend" sketches - © Christopher Greco

"Lake Erie Weekend sketches"

8x10, 8x8 oil on canvas panels.

Finally a chance to paint this summer. Three are from above the beach in Bay Village and one is from Vermillion. 

"April Chatter Over Stony Ways" - © Christopher Greco

"April Chatter Over Stony Ways"

9x12" oil on masonite panel.

A most awkward, uncomfortable position for painting. The ground was soft and on an incline, with a willow immediately behind me. I usually stand at the easel but with branches at head height it made more sense to sit under them. I was too far into the painting when I realized one side of my camp stool was sinking into the mud. As quickly as I painted, there were lots of aches and pains by the time I got home. The title comes from the poem
THE BROOK
by: Alfred Lord Tennyson

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"Another Spring In Frostville" - © Christopher Greco

"Another Spring In Frostville"

16x20" oil on canvas.

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"Down Stream, Towards The Light" - © Christopher Greco

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"Down Stream, Towards The Light"

8x10 oil on canvas panel.

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"A Spring Stream Is Born To Run" - © Christopher Greco

 -The Sale/Auction/Make an Offer-

This week 4/5 - 4/11 all proceeds will be gifted to McKenzie Walker

 in honor of her dad Bob.

Bob was a star in the world of animation and a treasured friend and mentor at

Walt Disney Feature Animation. His sudden passing has left all of us shocked

and saddened. The loss of a little girls dad is most tragic. Please help if you can.

If you see any (available) painting on this blog that interests you, make a purchase or make an offer.

At the end of this week (4/12) we will forward all proceeds to Mckenzie Walker in care of

her mom, Darsey. 

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"A Spring Stream Is Born To Run"

10x8" oil on canvas panel.

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"Easter At Rose Hill" - © Christopher Greco

"Easter At Rose Hill"

12x9" oil on Arches paper.
The success of the auction for Bob Walkers daughter has encouraged me to expand the auction and open it up to any and all available paintings on my blog...there are probably 500 available paintings and sketches for sale through PayPal but we are open to any and all offers. All (100 %) of the proceeds will be sent to Mckenzie Walker (7 yrs old) in care of her mom, Darsey Fogg Warham.

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"Fairview Hospital From The Metro Park" - © Christopher Greco

"Fairview Hospital From The Metro Park"

9x12" oil on Arches paper.

"A Fallen Friend" - © Chris Greco - SOLD

The auction for this painting has ended. The winning bid was $750.00.

I would like to offer all of the proceeds of any painting purchased this week to be added to this. You can click on the PayPal button or email an offer to kathigreco@gmail.com

Thank you for your generosity and Happy Easter.

 

 

"A Fallen Friend"

11x14" oil on Arches paper.

The world lost a talented artist and film director and a friend to many. A little girl lost her dad and that is all I can think of today.

If you are interested in this painting please email your bid to;

kathigreco@gmail.com

The proceeds of this painting will be given to McKenzie Walker in honor of her dad Bob.

Bidding ends at midnight, Saturday April 4, 2015

"Marsh Madness 1 and 2" - © Chris Greco 2015

 "Marsh Madness 1"

12x9" oil on Arches Oil Paper.

I like this paper. It took me a few tries to get used to it but I think it is a nice alternative 

surface and the price is right.

"Marsh Madness 2"

9x7" oil on illustration board.

I prepared a bunch of boards for a "Brother Bear" painting/workshop/research trip we took to Wyoming about 13 or 14 years ago...I still had a few that had never been used.

I believe in planning ahead and... I rarely ever throw anything away.

"A Walk In March" - "Reclining On The Bank" - © Chris Greco

 "A Walk In March"

40x30" oil on Canvas.

I began this in early March. I don't think I'm done with it yet but it's time to let it rest. I'll look at it again in a few weeks or so and see how I feel about it then.

"Reclining On The Bank"

9x12 oil on masonite panel.

A quick sketch on a sunny but chilly afternoon.

"March, Distant Ice" and "A Patch Of Snow Across The River" - © Chris Greco

"March, Distant Ice"

12x9" oil on Arches Paper

"A Patch of Snow Across the River"

12x9" oil on Arches Paper.

March is often overcast gray, wet, cold and muddy in Ohio as it was on this day. There was a little bit of sun in the morning but it didn't last. I find it very difficult to paint.

Saturday and Sunday Sketches - © Chris Greco

Saturday and Sunday Sketches

approx. 7x9" oil on board.

Enjoying and watching and sketching the snow melt after a very harsh winter.

Mystic Tea and Flowers - © Christopher Greco - SOLD

"Mystic Tea and Flowers"

8x10" oil on Arches paper.

Winterior - © 2014 Christopher Greco

"Winterior"

12x9" oil on Arches paper.

A cold and gray winters day, viewed from a comfortable interior.

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