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Larry’s Finnish Sauna Landscape | Barbara Haviland – Blog This is an artist’s friend sauna in the woods.  I asked him if I could paint it and he gave his permission. Thanks Larry. I love how the light plays across the cabin.  It is available for purchase here on my web site.  Title Larry’s FinishContinue reading “Larry’s Finnish Sauna Landscape | Barbara Haviland – Blog”

Shadow’s Yard with Turkeys | Barbara Haviland – Blog This oil painting was recently revisisted to add the turkeys. One morning while visiting the Shadow’s in Montana, we woke to find a yard full of wild turkeys. Such a site for me. I was so excited and took lots of photos. I painted the sceneContinue reading “Shadow’s Yard with Turkeys | Barbara Haviland – Blog”

White on White DPW Challenge | Barbara Haviland – Blog This White on White oil painting is part of the Daily art challenge on Daily paint Works site.  I like to do the challenges as they keep you learning.  The painting is on a canvas panel  that I make. Title  White on White Medium oilsContinue reading “White on White DPW Challenge | Barbara Haviland – Blog”

Kiskadee bird framed oil painting by Barbara Haviland | Barbara Haviland – Blog The Great Kiskadee, Pitangus sulphuratus, is a passerine bird. It is a large tyrant flycatcher; sometimes its genus Pitangus is considered monotypic, with the Lesser Kiskadee (P. lictor) separated in Philohydor.It breeds in open woodland with some tall trees, including cultivation andContinue reading “Kiskadee bird framed oil painting by Barbara Haviland | Barbara Haviland – Blog”

Koi Fish and White Lotus Flower | Barbara Haviland – Blog The painting was done from my photos taken at the campus of UT.. The painting measures 24″x18″ and is signed by me.  It is done with rich oils .   Title  Koi Fish and White Lotus Flower            Medium oils on canvas panel            Size Continue reading “Koi Fish and White Lotus Flower | Barbara Haviland – Blog”

Camps Along the Bayou landscape in oils by Barbara Haviland | Barbara Haviland – Blog Camps Along the Bayou    It can be found under River and Bayou paintings. I love to do this kind of landscape. To me it is so peaceful and serene. Please feel free to post a comment if you likeContinue reading “Camps Along the Bayou landscape in oils by Barbara Haviland | Barbara Haviland – Blog”

Abstract Calla Lilies on Red | Barbara Haviland – Blog This painting of calla lilies was done completely with a painting knife. The paint is thick and has tons of texture. The sides of the canvas are painted too. The background is done in reds and siena. The painting comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.Continue reading “Abstract Calla Lilies on Red | Barbara Haviland – Blog”