On the Precipice - Acrylic Abstract Cougar Painting by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

"On the Precipice"
20" x 10"
Acrylic on Canvas

A painting of a cougar on the edge or brink of an unstable structure. Does it collapse? Will he jump? Will it all remain stable? Definitely a need to make some decisions. Do we sometimes find ourselves in this position? If you have any questions, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com

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Afternoon Delight - Acrylic Contemporary Impressionistic Still Life by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

"Afternoon Delight"

20" x 10"

Acrylic on canvas

"Afternoon Delight" was painted for Lela Stankovic's Paint and Draw Together Challenge 6....Fresh Figs. I love figs and have 3 trees in our yard. Every year for the last 5 years, I get figs, green and hard, much the size of marbles. But they never ripen for me. So, to do this challenge made me think of sitting around the pond in the afternoon, eating fresh, ripened figs and drinking champagne. This will be the closest I get to that delightful dream unless I find them at a market someplace in the area, and even that is a rarity for this area of South Central Pennsylvania. If you have any questions or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com To view more of my paintings, please visit my website at:

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Lotus and Loosestrife - Impressionistic Acrylic Plein Aire Palette Knife Landscape by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Lotus and Loosestrife
8" x 10"
Acrylic

I was painting at Wildwood Wetlands on Wednesday with our group, the Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters, to try to get the yellow lotus and purple loosestrife before they make their exit for the year. I tried another palette knife piece, a little larger this time. I'd like to go even larger, but don't know about how to handle the amount of paint I would have to put out. A lot of interested people stop to talk, and acrylics can dry on you fast, especially when there is a breeze. I've tried using the wet palette, but that can liquify my paint and I want the full body consistency for the knife work. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com If interested in viewing more of my paintings, please visit my website at:

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"Double Trouble" - Acrylic Contemporary Modern Still Life of Pears by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

"Double Trouble"

8" x 10"

Acrylic

This painting is another that I have posted before, but will be exhibiting at the Mechanicsburg Art Center for the month of August. It is a student/teacher exhibit with the main emphasis on the students showing their art. I teach private lessons for the MAC and if you are interested in something like that, contact MAC and we can set some times up at your convenience. The reception for this exhibit is today, on Artcraft Rd in Mechanicsburg, PA from 1-3 pm. They have their ice cream social today for everyone at this reception, so it is one of the yummy exhibits to attend. If in the area, drop by and enjoy! If you have any questions, please contact me at patsfineart@hotmail.com

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Golden Haze - Acrylic Nonobjective Abstract by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

" Golden Haze"

24" x 49"

Acrylic on canvas

Golden Haze is a painting that I have posted before. However, there are 3 receptions today; I have posted the one "Winery by the Woods" Soiree being held at Hunters Valley Winery today from 5 -8:00 pm in Liverpool, PA. The Golden Haze painting will be showing at the Art & Soul Gallery at the West Shore Farmer's Market in Lemoyne, PA for the month of August. Some interesting or maybe amusing facts about this painting is that it was rejected twice by the York Art Association. Once, because it was 1" too large to meet the requirements of the prospectus and once because it was too small....it needed to be 36" or larger on all sides, and of course despite the fact that it is 49" on the one side, it is still only 24" in height. A lesson to all to carefully read the prospectus. It did take an award at the Harrisburg Art Association last year, so I was happy for that. If in the area, stop by to see Lyn O'Neal the new owner of Art and Soul and have a fun time at the reception today from 11am to 2pm. If you have any questions, please contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com

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Morning At the Vineyard - Acrylic Impressionistic Plein Air Landscape Painting by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Morning at the Vineyard
6" x 6"
Acrylic
SOLD

This painting was done on site at Hunters Valley Winery in Liverpool, PA It will be one of the paintings I will have in the "Winery by the Woods" Soiree held by the winery to benefit the Art Association of Harrisburg. This event will be held on Saturday, August 7 from 5 pm to 8 pm. The Billies will perform on guitar, keyboard, percussion and vocals. 6 other artists, including Stephen Wetzel, Jon Tritt, Cathy Mabius, Madeline Reiley, Robert Hughes, and Ralph Hocker, will also be exhibiting their works. Tickets can be purchased at the winery for $35 or at the door for $40. Tickets can also be purchased on line at http://www.artassocofhbg.com/ To view more of my paintings, please visit my website at:

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Vineyard Vista IV - Acrylic Impressionistic Plein Air Landscape by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Vineyard Vista IV

6" x 15" UF

10" x 20" F

Acrylic on Paper

This painting was done on site at Hunters Valley Winery in Liverpool, PA It will be one of the paintings I will have in the "Winery by the Woods" Soiree held by the winery to benefit the Art Association of Harrisburg. This event will be held on Saturday, August 7 from 5 pm to 8 pm. The Billies will perform on guitar, keyboard, percussion and vocals. 6 other artists, including Stephen Wetzel, Jon Tritt, Cathy Mabius, Madeline Reiley, Robert Hughes, and Ralph Hocker, will also be exhibiting their works. Tickets can be purchased at the winery for $35 or at the door for $40. Tickets can also be purchased on line at http://www.artassocofhbg.com/ Please join us for this very special event! To see more of my work, both abstract and representational, please visit my website at:

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After the Rain - Acrylic Plein Air Impressionistic Farm Landscape by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

After the Rain
14" x 18"
Acrylic on Board

This painting was painted plein air on the Hertzler Farm off Locust Point Road in Mechanicsburg, PA. The farm's wet, puddled lane caught my eye. Off to the right, in a view not shown, were a herd of cows. A newborn calf had gotten away from his mom, and somehow through the electric fence, and 2 of our brave and compassionate artists attempted to reunite this calf with her mom. A kodak moment in it's own right and making memories. When the owner arrived, we made sure to alert him to the predicament that the calf found itself in. So, we left assured that the little one would be looked after. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com If interested in viewing more of my works, both representational and abstract, please visit my website at:

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Trout Run Wetlands - Acrylic Palette Knife Impressionistic Plein Air Landscape by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Trout Run Wetlands

6" x 8"

Acrylic on Canvas

This painting was done plein air at Trout Run Wetlands off Stumpstown Road in Mechanicsburg, PA. It was one of those "hot" days and the humidity and air was thick, even in the morning. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com If you are interested in viewing more of my paintings, both abstract and representational, visit my website

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Baby Duck - Acrylic Representational Impressionistic Painting of Water Fowl by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Baby Duck

8 x 10

Acrylic

This painting was done for Lela Stankovic's challenge for July. Some areas of learning or practice was the water waves, reflections, and texture. The photo looked simple, but it had a lot of those challenging areas. To see more of these baby duck renditions, visit Lela's Paint and Draw Together Blogspot. To see more of my paintings, both representational and abstract, please stop in and visit my website at:

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Seahorse - Acrylic Objective Abstract Painting by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Seahorse

6" x 4"

Acrylic on canvas

This painting will be on exhibit the month of July at the Charley Krone Gallery located on the 2nd floor of the New Cumberland Library. This is one of 26 paintings for my "Animals, Birds, and Butterflies" Exhibit. I thought it would be interesting to gather and exhibit my animal paintings, whether they are the main subject of the painting, or just included in the painting. If in the area, stop in and visit the exhibit. Again, it is located on the 2nd floor of the New Cumberland Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland, PA. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com If interested in viewing more of my paintings, please visit my website at:

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Girl With Cat - Oil Portrait of Girl And Cat by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Girl With Cat

10" x 8"

Oil

This painting will be on exhibit the month of July in the Charley Krone Gallery located on the 2nd floor of the New Cumberland Library. This is one of 26 paintings for my "Animals, Birds, and Butterflies" Exhibit. I thought it would be interesting to gather and exhibit my animal paintings, whether they are the main subject of the painting, or just included in the painting. This is a portrait painting inspired by photograph of a teacher's granddaughter. If in the area, stop in and visit the exhibit. Again, it is located on the 2nd floor of the New Cumberland Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland, PA. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com If interested in viewing more of my paintings, both abstract and representational, please visit my website at:

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Sycamores & Wild Irises - Acrylic Plein Air Landscape Wildwood Wetlands by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Sycamores & Wild Irises

12" & 6"

Acrylic

This painting was done plein air at Wildwood Sanctuary off Industrial Road, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The wild irises were in bloom; the water lilies were just starting to think about opening. I couldn't help zeroing in on the bark on the sycamores and the wild yellow irises that sat around the tree trunks at the water's edge. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com. If interested in viewing more of my paintings, both abstract and representational, please visit my website at:

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Lake's Reflections - Acrylic Landscape Lake Aquitaine Painting by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Lake's Reflections

9" x 12"

Acrylic

This painting was done for Lela Stankovic's "Reflections" Challenge. It is a photo she took of Lake Aquitaine in Canada where she spends a lot of time photographing nature. To see more paintings of "reflections" visit her blogspot at http://www.paintanddrawtogether.blogspot.com/ If you have any questions regarding this painting, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com To view more of my paintings, both representational and abstract, please visit my website at:

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Morning's Glow - Impressionistic Animal Landscape Oil Painting by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Morning's Glow

11" x 14"

Oil on linen canvas

SOLD

This painting will be on exhibit the month of July in the Charley Krone Gallery located on the 2nd floor of the New Cumberland Library. This is one of 26 paintings for my "Animals, Birds, and Butterflies" Exhibit. I thought it would be interesting to gather and exhibit my animal paintings, whether they are the main subject of the painting, or just included in the painting. This is a landscape painting inspired by painting plein air on a sheep farm in York, Pennsylvania. The painting needed some punch, so gave it a "morning glow". If in the area, stop in and visit the exhibit. Again, it is located on the 2nd floor of the New Cumberland Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland, PA. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com To view more of my paintings, please drop in to visit my website at:

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Blue Bottle and Ladles - Acrylic Still Life on Canvas by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Blue Bottle and Ladles

25" x 12"

Acrylic on canvas

This painting was done for James Parker's June challenge Reflections. To see more paintings of reflections, be sure to visit his blogspot Windows To The Words Art. If you have any questions about this painting, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com. To see more of my work, visit my website and blogspot at:

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Mule Deer Buck - Acrylic Wildlife Animal Painting on Board by Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Mule Deer Buck

12" x 16"

Acrylic on Board

This painting was done from a photograph posted on Gary Keimig's Wilderness Art Challenge Blogspot. I did "flip" Gary's photograph so the deer is walking from left to right in my painting.

The mule deer are named for their unusually large ears, but they resemble mules in no other way. It was interesting to do research and read about the differences between a mule deer and a whitetail deer. The "muleys" are less adaptable and remain more of a wilderness species. Mule deer seldom raise their shorter, ropelike tails, which are dull white with black tips. And, the main beams of their antlers each branch into two beams, each then branching again. There are a lot more differences, but too many to name them all in this blogspot. However, enjoy the painting and be sure to visit Gary's blogspot for more paintings of the mule deer.

If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com If you wish to view more of my work, both representational and abstract, visit by website at:

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Willow Park - Acrylic Representational Impressionistic Plein Air Landscape by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Willow Park

12" x 6"

Acrylic on canvas

SOLD

This painting was started plein aire in Willow Park, Camp Hill, PA and finished in the studio from a reference photo that I took at that time. There wasn't much sun, so when it did peak its head, I snapped quickly and was able to catch the only 2 seconds of sun that shined that day. This painting will be showing at Art & Soul Gallery on Friday where I will be demonstrating some of the techniques of plein aire painting. If in the area, drop in and say HI and look around the gallery. It is located on the 2nd floor of the West Shore Farmer's Market at 900 Market Street in Lemoyne, PA. I will be there approximately from 10:00 to 2:00. If you have any questions or wish to purchase this painting, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com or stop in to Art & Soul Gallery. If you wish to see more of my paintings, both representational and abstract, please visit my website at:

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One More To Go - Acrylic Impressionistic Representational Painting of Strawberry and Mouse by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

One More To Go

12" x 12"

Acrylic on Canvas

SOLD

This painting was done for Lela Stankovic's Paint and Draw Together Challenge to paint texture and to choose the best possible title for the painting. We were also challenged to imagine where the 2nd strawberry went. I guess I didn't leave too much to the imagination with that one. Although I posted this, I still have work to do on the mouse. The strawberry is painted bigger than life, but I wanted it to be the focal point of the painting. If you have any questions, contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com If interested in viewing more of my paintings, both representational and abstract, please visit my website at:

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Swamp Mallows- Abstract Acrylic Floral Painting by Pennsylvania Daily Painter Pat Koscienski

Swamp Mallows

6" x 4"

Acrylic on Canvas

SOLD

This painting was inspired by all the Swamp Mallows I painted at the Susquehanna River and Wildwood Wetlands last year. If you wish to see more of my paintings, both representational and abstract, please visit my website at:

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