Winter’s Days Work 7 x 5 Watercolor
Her painted pony 7 x 5 Watercolor
One horse town 7 x 5 Watercolor
Debbie Flood
by Debbie Flood
The Studio of Debbie Flood is very proud to announce that the Watercolor Painting The climb has won the President’s Award at the International Museum of Art, Sun Bowl Exhibit 2011 in El Paso, Texas.
The Sun Bowl Exhibit is an Annual International juried competition, this year juried by Tim Gallegly, Nationally known artist.
This is the second year that Debbie has had work accepted in this prestigious Museum Exhibit and Sale.
The Sun Bowl is the Southwest's longest running art exhibit. Originally dubbed the Sun Carnival Art Exhibit at its inception in 1949, the International Museum of Art continues the long El Paso tradition of the integration of artistic and athletic excellence.
Each year, the International Museum of Art sponsors the Sun Bowl Art Exhibit, a juried competition featuring the top artists from all over the country. The exhibit is held in conjunction with the Sun Bowl festivities, and typically runs from November to December. Check our calendar for exact dates.
Since the International Museum of Art is along the Sun Bowl Parade route and houses the Sun Bowl sponsor parade viewing party, this exhibit provides an opportunity for all involved in the Sun Bowl festivities to see this yearly show.
This year the Exhibit runs November 5 – December 31, 2011
While the Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is on display, the public is welcome to come and view the works at this, the Southwest’s largest juried art exhibit. All items on display in the exhibit are available for purchase and selected items are also available in our online store.
Other works of Debbie’s that are hanging in this Exhibit include the Grumpy Draft Pictured below:
And Rumbles in the sky pictured below.
We wish to thank everyone who follows and supports the Art of Debbie Flood. Without all of you, these milestones would not be possible.
~Debbie Flood
The lower photo shows the progress from Sunday and Monday.
The top photo shows today’s progress. Today I worked on the rider’s face. Strangely enough, he came out looking like Kenny Rodgers, or Santa Clause! ha ha…pick one! I would rather not think of Santa Clause going after Moon-Shine…ha ha, so I shall pick it to be Kenny Rodgers. I mean, after all, he did play the Gambler, and sang a few of those ‘tough’ songs.
Other areas I worked on were the rider’s jacket, and down the left leg and stirrup. I am having such fun with this painting!
Today, I went and took care of my Print Proofs at the printer’s. Three new paintings are ready for print orders. The proofs look wonderful! We are all set to start the Limited Edition Run of 50 and also, I am introducing Original Hand Painted Prints! These Prints are 100% Archival, printed on Arches Velvet Watercolor Paper. A nice heavy paper too. I hand paint with my watercolors into the print. It creates a nice rich glow, that cannot be achieved by printing alone. These prints are a little more expensive to purchase, but so worth it! They come with a Certificate of Authenticity, so you know you are getting a genuine Debbie Flood Original Hand Painted Print. They are also hand signed by the Artist.
New Release Prints available are:
If you are interested in Framing, Please contact the Studio for price quotes and also shipping quotes. All Prints will be double matted in an off white mat with either a wood or metal frame, decided by the Customer at the time of ordering.
Paypal is accepted and encouraged, but the Studio also accepts Personal Checks as well as Money Orders and Bank Checks.
Down Payments and Monthly Payment Plans are also available.
Please Allow 3-4 weeks for Delivery of your un-framed Print in the USA.
Allow 6-8 Weeks for Delivery of a Framed Print in the USA.
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you, and to help you add to your collection, or to start your new Debbie Flood Collections.
I finished two watercolors, since I last posted.
This one is Canyon shadows, 16 x 16 inches square on 300lb Arches Watercolor Paper.
During my trips out West, I saw a lot of different rock formations, and the shadows became spirits of the west, to me. Large birds of prey would fly over-head and their shadows would flicker across the ground, rocks, and on me. When I started this painting, I didn’t have a thought about those shadows, until I got a little more into the painting, and I realized what was spooking the horse and making the young Cowgirl look quickly. This shadow of the Eagle coasts across the canyon and soars up across the horse and rider. I could have worked up more detail in the background and brought you along on my exact journey, but because I see so many different things in this painting, I decided to stop here, and let you ‘see’ what might be there, for spirits, feelings, and shapes. Enjoy.
I want to thank Darren Corson, for the use of his gorgeous Eagle in flight photograph, for the shape of this Eagle shadow.
Minor adjustments 15 x 18 Watercolor on 300lb Arches paper.
This New Mexico Watercolor painting is finally finished. This one is headed to the Photographer and Printer Tomorrow. If you are interested in a Limited Edition Print of 50, let me know. The prints will be the same size as the original on velvet Watercolor paper with a one inch white border. $100.00 USD.
This painting is of the Tour Guide that took me and a few others out on a Horse back ride in the forests and Mountains of Angel Fire, New Mexico. I just love the land out there, and the horses were great!
I hope you enjoy these two paintings, and if you are interested in purchasing, as always, you can send me an email. I’d love to hear from you.
Have a great week.
~Debbie
American Honey:
Grumpy Draft:
For more Prints, visit the website of Debbie Flood.
BOOK SALE!!
Children and their 4-Legged Friends, A Series of Watercolor Paintings and Poems by Debbie Flood.
This is the 1st book to go to print by Debbie Flood.
There are a few books left in the studio and they are now on sale.
Soft Cover Sale Price: $27.95
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket: $38.95
Shipping is separate.
Contact debflood@debfloodart.com
Two versions of the Waiting on a Prayer Watercolor is now available as a Holiday Greeting Card.
Merry Christmas version: Click here to order this Card from the Fine Art America Website.
and the Spanish Feliz Navidad version: Click here to order this card from the Fine Art America Website.
The Copyright mark does not appear on the actual card.
These cards are a lovely 5 x 7 on heavy paper that is glossy. They also come with envelopes.
I’ve already ordered my box of cards! I can’t wait to see them and start sending them out to family!
You may customize the inside, with your own words, or leave them blank!
Happy Holidays!
Debbie Flood
