Live Portrait Painting

I loved painting live at this large size, such a fun experience. Came close to finishing in one sitting, but it will take one or two more.  Thanks to all the friends who were able to stop by!

Melody Owens art,  live painting

Painting Live at the art show

Live painting, portrait painting by Melody Owens

Susan next to the portrait of her

UPDATE:
Here is the finished painting:

live portrait painting commission by Melody Owens

Finished portrait painting

Live Painting Party @ Honey Hair Studio

Live Painting party featuring artist Melody Owens
I will be painting live, should you be brave enough to be still for portrait painting sittings, stop by the party!

All artist friends are invited to join on a group painting!

Starts at 6:00pm Friday, January 18th.Honey Hair Studio:
120 Tustin Avenue Newport Beach ,Ca.

Hope to see you there and celebrate 12 years with Honey Hair Studio!

Another Year… Another Marilyn

Marilyn Monroe… What else needs to be said? Plenty actually, I was considering writing a “year in review” but I am an artist not a writer so I will keep it short. I want to thank all of the people in my life for their collective support making all the wonderful opportunities and travels I enjoyed in 2012 possible. Wishing you all continued success, happiness and love this New Year!

Liquid Lead Painting Melody Owens

Marilyn Monroe Painting

Special thanks to the fine art collector who purchased this painting, I love all of you collectors and friends who appreciate my art.

Angelina re-visited

While I have painted Angelina Jolie a few times, this specific painting I did some time ago was one I enjoyed yet never completely finished to my 100% satisfaction. A wonderful collector of mine inquired about Angelina paintings I’ve done, so I went searching my inventory. Naturally this painting drew me back in and reignited my enthusiasm to “add the gloss coat” so to speak on Angelina’s Lips.  Her lips being my favorite feature I emphasized them through soft focus in this painting.  Hope you enjoy this new release of Angelina’s Lips”.  The original is liquid lead style acrylic, charcoal and pencil 20″x30″ but is no longer available.   Artist Enhanced Fine Art Giclees gallery wrapped on canvas of Angelina  Jolie, “Angelina’s Lips” are available, 24″x36″ for $800 (Limited Edition) Contact me for more info on prints, other sizes also available.

Angelina Jolie's lips by Melody Owens, Liquid Lead Art of Angelina

“Angelina Jolie’s lips”

“I Love Lucy & Chocolate!” Original Oil 18×24

I love lucy and chocolate oil painting by Melody Owens

Fresh of the easel – oil portrait of Lucille Ball 18×24 Oil on canvas, Framed. – “I Love Lucy & Chocolate”. For availability & print pricing. contact me directly at melodyowensart@gmail.com or call 949-606-6633

I Love Lucy & Chocolate Original Oil Painting of Lucille Ball by Melody Owens

18×24 Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Also Available – Fine art Giclee Print on Canvas: $200
Matted 8×10 print $45

Lucy Oil Painting Progress shots

Signature “M” Fashion Figure Collection

Fashion illustration high style art collection by Melody Owens

All Limited Edition 16×20 Watercolor Giclees are $50.00ea. Email me to order with FREE shipping. *Limited time only

Fashion illustration high style art collection by Melody Owens

Currently showing at Location 1980
Stop by and check out the M collection and a great collective figure show. Set an appointment with Gallery Owner Jesse Fortune Email: jesse.fortune@gmail.com

Location 1980 Gallery
1980 Placetia
Costa Mesa, CA

As seen at Find Art Gallery

FIND Art Gallery

1640 Superior Avenue
Costa Mesa CA 92627
949-278-6702

Demonstration Paintings

I’ve recently started teaching again, photo-realism style black & white focusing mainly on reductive techniques, and it surprises me every time how addicting it can be pulling out highlight details all day.  After teaching a weekend marathon class it still wasn’t enough so I gave another artist friend of mine a full day of instruction and in doing so knocked out this small painting of Hedy Lamar.

Demonstration Painting of Hedy Lamar by Melody Owens

First Demonstration Painting of Hedy Lamar

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NY Arts Magazine Exhibition @ Broadway Gallery NYC – Featuring “Melody Owens” artworks

Pink Glam Audrey Hepburn by Melody Owens

Glamorous Audrey Hepburn Pink Glitz

Feels like time to make an artistic getaway trip to New York,  join me to see some excellent art in NYC!

ExhibitionArtists At Home & Abroad

Location: The Broadway Gallery NYC

Dates: March 15th-April 1st, 2011

Reception: Thursday, March 17th, 2011 6-8 pm

Sponsored: NY Arts Magazine & Art Fairs International.

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