New Sketch in the making

I am now creating a new sketch that will eventually be a large vertical Pastel Painting. So far I have been working on this sketch for two weeks now.  This new Floral painting will have a white rose, white daisies and small white trumpet flowers as the featured spotlight grouping.

The upper right section of the painting where the overlapping white daisy petals will be against the light background is where I begin drawing today. This white on white area is very difficult to draw and paint. There has to be subtle shading to distinguish between the forms and the background. However, once thought out and drawn in, the transparencies in this painting are going to be beautiful.

I figure another week to draw all the details in the sketch for this painting. Then I transfer this sketch to heavy acid-free water color paper that will be mounted on acid free foam core as my working surface for my Pastel Painting.

Finally, I can begin painting. To spend this much time on a painting my inspiration has to be a very strong one.   The inspiration for this painting was the natural arrangement I created that I could not look away from.  The way the flowers twist and turned left me breathless with the loveliness of these living beauties.  Now they will live on with all their majesty in my painting. But, do expect to see this large piece finished before four months for the layering of the pastel takes time to achieve the forever beauty that I feel.

I will periodically update with this blog with pictures of this new painting as it progresses.  I have been working on paintings in my Floral Collection for over ten years and my newest Pastel Painting is “Romancing the Rose” seen here is all it’s glory. To view the other very special Floral paintings and Unique Enhanced Giclee Paintings visit my website.

I wish I could paint faster but I guess it’s just not in the cards for me.

L.A. CLINE

www.LACfineart.com

LAC@LACfineart.com

“Romancing the Rose” Pastel Painting by Artist, L.A. CLINE

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Enhanced Fine Art Giclee Painting by L.A. CLINE

When Spring is about to change our world, I think of the day I saw the most beautiful bright sun-kissed Yellow Cattleya Orchid. This incredible flower stood 10½” high and was truly magnificent. It was so bright I could see the Yellow color from about 100 feet away. This was a magical moment for me and something I had to paint.

I was very surprised to see this Orchid that was in full bloom planted in an old pot under a tree with other empty pots. I started painting as close as I could to the orchid as not to disturb or move it. If you look at the painting, the dark green background symbolizes the dark area where this beautiful orchid was placed. There also an indication in the painting that there was a white plastic holder leaning against the bloom. The pink/orange part of the orchid allowed the orchid to bellow out with an even more vivid light yellow that at times had a translucent shimmer which made it even look brighter. The painting reflects the very same vivid yellow with the undeniable fantastic and beautiful shimmer that changes colors during the different lights of day.

Floral paintings are a breath of fresh air. Mother Nature gives us the beauty of our world and if we surround our environment with flowers and their painted images the energy of this beauty makes anywhere a wonderful place to be.

I have developed a process to make Giclee prints closely replicate the actual original painting by supervising the process and using the proper heavy acid-free cotton paper that the acid-free inks will adhere to giving the best representation of the painting. Since there is only one original I have come up with an idea to actually take the pastel I work with and enhance the paper Giclee by hand. Giclee prints are made to order and then each one is embellished by me, by hand to enhance each print to its finest quality. By taking the time to enhance each one individually each Giclee painting becomes a one-of-a-kind work of art since no two can be exactly the same.

“Bellissima” Giclee Embellished Painting Framed in heavy wooden Gold Leaf Frame,
Artist L.A. CLINE

Framing is such a personal thing and that is why I send the prints embellished, mounted but unframed. This Giclee Painting “Bellissima” was a part of the Floral Collection that was exhibited in Neiman Marcus, Fort Lauderdale at their “Trend Event”. I framed “Bellissima” with a modern solid wood gold leaf frame with museum glass measuring
18 1/2″X 22 1/2″ however, this Cattleya Orchid Giclee painting would also look great within a traditional frame.

When you receive your print a certificate and framing instructions for your framer will be included. Create your own style or if you like the frame seen here please contact me and I will make you one of your own. Check out the matching Stationery!

For more information email me at lac@lacfineart.com, or call 954-850-1056.

L.A. CLINE
Master Pastel Artist

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Flowers in Paradise Pastel Painting, by
Master Pastel Artist,
L.A. CLINE

As an Artist, I am always looking for that beautiful inspiration to create another painting. Finding what you think is beautiful for a painting comes as a thought or vision that is undeniable and must be expressed. It is something you cannot get out of your mind. These types of aesthetic inspirations are very hard to find.

There are so many different styles of art and what is beautiful to one is not to another. Not everyone sees beauty the same way that is what makes art so very interesting and personal. Beauty and art is a reflection of your personal taste.

If you are drawn to a painting and would miss seeing the painting, you have made a personal emotional connection with the painting. Your space is your most personal part of your life. You live, work and relax in your home or office and it should reflect and be filled with images that bring you happiness.

If you see a painting in a gallery or if you are working with the artist, request information or a letter from the artist that explains the point of view of why this was such an important image to paint. Once I bought I piece in California, and I asked the artist to write me some of his thoughts about the painting. When I received the letter, it brought me so much joy to read about the back story.

Every painting has a back story. For example the painting you see here, “Flowers in Paradise” was created because of something I saw in Ocala Florida. I was meeting with a client who owned a race horse ranch and on my way home I saw an Equestrian Competition and went in as one of the spectators. I saw these incredible groomed horses and riders along with the most beautiful groomed course with pristine white jumping fences. The last fence was the highest with three tiers and each of the side posts where adorned with the most beautiful flowers I had ever seen in nature. So I started sketching. When I returned to my studio and started to paint, I thought of the Venetian painters in history the way they highlighted their florals with a black background. In honor of their work, I used a deep royal blue that brought this gorgeous combination of flowers to sparkle with beauty and a more contemporary flair.

I love creating Art and I want to bring out the beauty in this world. I am very thankful to the undeniable spirit world that allows me and other artists to translate beautiful thoughts into works of Art.

L.A. CLINE, LACfineart.com

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The start of a New Pastel Painting, “Romancing the Rose

Here’s a Selfie of me just beginning this new Pastel Painting. It is going to be a large and very brightly colored work of Art measuring right now at 32″X 28″. I say that because I never know just what happens as I create a painting. Sometimes the size changes and I decide to add more and sometimes I need to reduce an area.

Besides the dynamic bright red rose in the center there are flowers all around in Bright Purple with Yellow centers and red berries too. To make this painting even more exciting there will be a Monarch Butterfly and maybe another type of butterfly. I am not sure yet. However I have planned to put in Bumble Bee’s and a lady bug.

This painting is all about the beauty of our world. The world we should protect and enjoy forever more.

So you will have to keep touching base with my blog and see this masterpiece develop before your eyes!!!!

L.A. CLINE

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Canvas Giclee enhanced with oil with wrap around design by L.A. CLINE

The technology of Giclee printing accurately duplicates all the tonalities of the Original Paintings. That is why Master Pastel Artist, L.A. CLINE uses these high quality prints and then adds a second step and embellishes each Giclee with layers of pastel to look like the original Pastel Painting. This Artist’s touch gives each Giclee its One-of-a-Kind status. Once enhanced the Giclee becomes a Giclee painting a work unto its own so each client can have their own creation.

Sometimes clients request certain colors to be emphasized which give the piece a different dimension yet still in keeping with the original. It’s great that each client can have their own special work of art with each piece looking like the Original Pastel Painting.

The Giclee’s that Artist L.A. CLINE enhances are both Stretched Canvas Giclees enhanced with layers of oil and Fine Art Heavy Cotton Water Color Paper Giclees that are mounted on Acid Free foam core enhanced with layers of pastel.

Framed Giclee Painting, One-of-a-Kind embellished with Pastel by L.A. CLINE

The Floral collection is a great place to start when you look at the site, “Flowers in Paradise”, “Hidden Beauty”, “Bellissima” and “Wandering Impatiens” are in the Fine Art Store for your viewing. You can also personally see this beautiful collection that is now being exhibited at the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Neiman Marcus, 2nd Floor in Gift Galleries. Their are other frames available. For a personal consultation please call 954-850-1056 to set up your own appointment to meet with L.A. CLINE and see the collection up close and personal.

There is always that very special person every season you want to find a perfect loving gift for the Holiday Season. Any piece from this collection of these beautiful original Giclee Paintings would be a genuine One-of-a-Kind gift of love.

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L.A. Cline, Sketch for
“Enchanting Bloom”
Pastel Painting

Why do people become Artists? Out of all of the career choices out there, why do some people feel they must create art as a profession? Certainly, there are safer, more financially predictable ways to make a living. What exactly is it that drives a person to make this “unpractical” life choice?

The passionate need to express one’s self, experiences, opinions and visions can manifest itself in many ways. While we are born with this need and taught by parents, teachers and others as children, it is the few of us who fight to keep and develop the skills as an artist. It seems as though as soon as we begin our lives as artists, those of us who choose to keep, harbor, nourish and hone the inner artist are often thought of as flighty dreamers. Yet the reality is, few people live with the kind of passion, dedication, integrity, and commitment that gives persistence and will to believe you are truly born an Artist.

The artist feels a marrow-deep need to document the legacy of being alive in this era, in this place, in this moment. The artist needs you to see the things that you are overlooking in your daily routine of “living.” The artist grabs you by the shoulders, stops you in your tracks, or alternatively shakes you out of your hypnosis to remind you that once the imagination is revealed it creates the wonderful world of Art.

Art dares you to feel the emotions you’ve been suppressing in favor of the passion and persistence that it takes to see through completing a creation. The artist is the brave soul who takes this challenge, to deliver to you this wake-up call with vulnerable abandon. The Artist is patient soul who is willing to spend months or even years to create a document of a single moment in time that says, “This is what it was like to be alive.” This may be a subtle expression of beauty that takes your breath away, or a loud and desperate cry for understanding that knocks the wind out of you.

There is a huge risk factor that drives the Artist to commit to this life. It is a vision in our dreams that radiates from your heart that even though it is a huge gamble you believe it must be created. So we as Artists gamble even in the midst of all the other art in the world that my art will be noticed because I believe in the impossible and believe I have to create.

L.A. Cline
Master Pastel Artist
LAC@LACfineart.com
www.LACfineart.com

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“Keeping Close” – Framed Fine Art Stretched Canvas Reproduction

The Holidays are less than four months away. This year seems to have flown by. It is time to start considering gifts for family members, friends and co-workers. Though, what do you give that one person in your life that seems to have it all? L.A. Cline, Master Pastel Artist is here to help with over 30 years of fine art experience as displayed in the many facets of the Artist’s pastel paintings. What better way to give this person a unique art piece for the home, office, or yacht created by L.A. Cline! You can focus on any of their favorites in the art piece, such as: animals, people, and places. This will be sure to make their memory last forever. Your gift will be their favorite since it has a personal touch.

Another great gift to consider is L.A. Cline’s invitation to all new and existing clientele to sign-up and join the VIP Fine Art Club. The VIP Fine Art Club extends the world of special offers and fine art by L.A. Cline to all the fine art collectors. L.A. Cline would love you to be apart of her club, in which she can get to know you and your interests a little more. L.A. Cline will touch base with you and will send hand-made cards for special events and the holidays, not to mention you receive the perks and great deals within the Fine Art Store available to VIP Members only! You and your friend can join together and be on the exclusive list. Membership is Free!!!

Examples of the fine art giclees available to the VIP Fine Art Club are pictured. More similar giclees are on their way.  Each of these art pieces come with museum-quality glass and framed. They are ready to be displayed and add an extra breath of life to any space. Choose your favorite image and join the VIP Fine Art Club.

VIP Fine Art Club Exclusive Art Pieces

The piece above is a small edition of only two. Small editions of two are rare and exciting since there are only two, once they are gone, they usually are brought back only with special request. This one is a Fine Art Giclee Canvas Reproduction of a painting created by L.A. Cline entitled, “Keeping Close”. The frame is a wooden frame with elaborate cut work in gold. The piece measures 14 1/2 X 16 1/2.

This pastel portrait was created capturing the mare and her foal together. It depicts the Mother and Baby’s relationship to one another. The Mother is supporting her three and a half week foal as he is having trouble balancing with his knobby knees.

Notice, that L.A. Cline was standing in the pen with the horses for the painting. Normally you see the fence in front of the horses. Both the Artist and the horses had to become comfortable with each other so the sketch for the painting could be created. Along with each piece comes a free packet of five matching Fine Art Note Cards!

The piece is regularly priced at $550 – VIP Fine Art Club Members $350

Free shipping in the Continental United States. If you are outside this area please contact the Artist for shipping rates.

“Wandering Impatiens” – Framed Fine Art Stretched Canvas Reproduction

This wonderful piece pictured above is also a new addition to the L.A. Cline VIP Fine Art Club measuring 16″X 22 1/2″. Wandering Impatiens is a spectacular vision of Pink, Fushia and White flowers with a Green leafy background surrounded by a burnished golden wooden frame. The image is a canvas Giclee Reproduction of the Original painting by L.A. Cline. Along with each piece comes a free packet of five matching Fine Art Note Cards!

The Wandering Impatiens is regularly priced at $700 – VIP Fine Art Club Members $500

Free Shipping in the Continental United States. If you are outside this area please contact the Artist for shipping rates.

Contact L.A. Cline today and sign up for the VIP Fine Art Club before the Holidays!

ABOUT THE ARTIST

L.A. Cline, has been a Master Pastel Artist for over thirty years commissioned to create Custom Fine Art Pastel paintings that include; Corporate, Government, Family, Pet and Memorial Portrait paintings. The Artist has also created a collection of Nature Paintings that include; Landscape, Floral and Wildlife paintings available as
Fine Art Giclee reproductions in the on-line Fine Art Store. In addition, L.A. Cline has an online gallery of Sports, Athletes and Entertainment paintings.

The Sports Collection has been featured on ABC’s Channel 10, South Florida Sun Life Football Stadium and the BB&T Hockey Arena in Florida. The Artist is also a member of the Pastel Society of America, New York City.

L.A. Cline’s Corporate Portraits are on permanent display in Courthouses. Two Giclee Reproductions of Corporate Memorial Paintings of Judge Aronovitz & Judge Thomas are at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC, in their American Art and Portrait Gallery Library, “Living Artists File”. This file can be viewed by the public to learn about our American Heroes and the Artists that created their image. This file also allows visitors to see the Artists’ works as a recommendation for future commissions.

L.A. Cline captures the essence of the subject that the client adores bringing each legacy masterpiece to a breath-taking conclusion.

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