Blair Goold Art

Middle of the Woods

2012-02-04T17:56:00.001-05:00

14 x 11 oil on canvas panel

For this one I went to Jakes Branch Park in Beachwood and went off the path into the woods. I came upon a small clearing and was surrounded by pine trees that stood quietly there as the falling sun peeked through their branches. It is peaceful and comforting in the middle of the woods, and when I need to be re-centered, this is where I go. Enjoy!

2012-02-02T08:49:00.003-05:00

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Packing House

2012-01-22T13:10:00.001-05:00

11 x 14 oil on canvas panel

This is my second plein air painting, started on site at Double Trouble State Park and then later completed in the studio. This is the packing house nestled amidst the cranberry bogs. It was a warm January day and the sun was melting away the ice. The sky changed several times, but I decided to go with the clear blue which is how it was when I first got there. Enjoy!

Cedar Creek at Double Trouble

2012-01-10T21:29:00.001-05:00

11 x 14 oil on canvas panel

This is my first completed plein air work. It was started on location at Double Trouble State Park and then finished in the studio from a reference photo.

Plein Air 1 & 2

2012-01-09T15:41:00.001-05:00

On location at Double Trouble State Park. We've been blessed with a very mild January here in NJ, which makes for great plein air opportunities.

Plein Air 2012

2011-12-30T13:19:00.003-05:00

I took my art box and added some pieces and now I have a homemade pleinart easel. The last time I painted outside was when I was in the 5th grade. I plan on getting out there as much as possible in 2012.

Camp Hill at the Mount

2011-12-27T13:42:00.000-05:00

16 x 20 oil on canvas

This is where my daughter Anna lives and works. It's Camp Hill at the Mount, located in Wadhurst, England.

English Castle

2011-12-27T13:38:00.002-05:00

16 x 20 oil on canvas

Thoreau

2011-12-27T12:30:00.000-05:00

11 x 14 oil on canvas panel

Why Not?

2011-12-02T11:32:00.000-05:00

A lady at the church asked me to paint a deer on an antique sled she is giving as a Christmas present. Hey, why not?

First Show

2011-10-28T11:11:00.001-04:00

These old friends have been framed and will be appearing in my first show ever: Small Works 2011 at LBI Foundation for the Arts and Sciences; Nov 4- Dec 19.

"Barnegat Wetlands"

2011-09-07T20:48:00.003-04:00

16 x 20 oil on canvas

Please enjoy this video showing the stages of the painting "Barnegat Wetlands".

Session 7: "The Change-Up"

2011-09-02T21:45:00.001-04:00

On the good advice from trusted friend and artist Dean Thomas (http://www.deanfthomas.com/), I curved the waterway to the right, into the middle of the painting to create a more pleasing composition. In the homestretch now with this piece.

Session 6: Further Details

2011-08-30T21:20:00.001-04:00

More work on the foreground that included some changes. Also, widened that opening in the tree line just a bit more.

Session 5: More Coloring and Detail

2011-08-28T17:31:00.000-04:00

Additional coloring and detail worked in. Also, decided to break up the tree line. I know better than to have taken it clear across the canvas without a break. I think I'll open it up even more in the next session.

Session 4: More Coloring

2011-08-24T22:11:00.000-04:00

Adding coloring from the background forward. And starting to get more details in the water.

Session 3: the "Coloring" begins

2011-08-23T22:11:00.000-04:00

And now the fun begins as color gets added.

Day 2: the "Dead Layer"

2011-08-21T20:12:00.001-04:00

Tone values have been further developed and the "scaffolding" of the painting has been set. Next step will be to add the coloring.

Day 1: The "Underpainting"

2011-08-21T12:14:00.002-04:00

On to a new painting. Composition has been worked out, general tone scheme has been layed in and the underpainting executed.

Shenandoah Valley

2011-08-17T18:03:00.001-04:00

16 x 20 oil on canvas

#6 Geronimo- Apache

2011-04-04T15:42:00.001-04:00

10 x 8 oil on canvas panel

I decided the best way to end this series was to paint the most infamous Native Amierican of all--Geronimo. It is from a photograph Edward S. Curtis took in 1905, 4 years before Geronimo's death. He was a ferocious Apache warrior who did all he could to fend off the encroaching settlement of land by outsiders. Eventually, he succumed and surrendered. Late in life he was reduced to travelling around to fairs making what he could off of his celebrity status.

Footbridge at Double Trouble

2011-03-22T14:58:00.000-04:00

8 x 10 oil on canvas panel

Took a break from the Native American series to work out this little landscape. Not far from where we live you'll find a serene place called Double Trouble State Park. Deep inside the woods you'll come across this wonderful footbridge that makes its way over a gently flowing river. The sound of the water and the glow of the sun will put you into a calm trance that will capture you and not let you leave the forest...ever.

#5 Eagle Elk-Ogalala (Sioux)

2011-02-24T09:37:00.001-05:00

10 x 8 oil on canvas panel

Eagle Elk was a warrior and hunter from the Ogalala tribe, a division of the Sioux, originating from Bad River in the South Dakota region. He was a cousin to Crazy Horse.

# 4 Apsaroke Mother

2011-02-14T21:20:00.001-05:00

10 x 8 oil on canvas panel

Behind every great Native American there is a great Native American woman; and behind every great Native American woman is the next generation. The Apsaroke tribe was a matrelinear culture whose generations were traced through the mother's side. It was also traditional upon marriage for the man to move in with his wife and mother-in-law. They were a northern plains tribe that eventually settled in the Montana region.

Assiniboin Man

2011-01-31T20:11:00.000-05:00

10 x 8 oil on canvas panel

Here is the third painting in the series; a man whose name we do not know. He was from the Assiniboin tribe that was located in Montana and southern parts of Canada. This tribe was known for its hunting prowess and fur trading.

New Chest-Piegan (Blackfoot)

2011-01-23T15:36:00.001-05:00

10 x 8 oil on canvas panel

This is my second painting in the series of Native Americans based on the photographs of Edward S. Curtis. This striking figure had the interesting name of New Chest and was part of the Piegan Nation (Blackfoot) in the Montana region.

Three Eagles-Nez Perce

2011-01-21T09:34:00.005-05:00

10 x 8 oil on canvas panel

I came across the awesome work of Edward S. Curtis who photographed thousands of Native Americans in the late 1800's and early 1900's. He wanted to capture a vanishing race. His work, I believe, stands as the best of his time in capturing the soul of the people who lived on this land for centuries.

So this is the first in a series of paintings I'm doing to honor Curtis as well as the people he photographed. It's an old Nez Perce cheif named Three Eagles.

The Barn

2011-01-20T15:54:00.001-05:00

11 x 14 oil on canvas

This is the barn at my parents house in Virginia. I painted it for my brother Marc who loves spending time there.

Mountain T.O.P.

2011-01-20T15:40:00.002-05:00

11 x 14 oil on canvas

This is a scene from Mountain T.O.P. Ministries, located in the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee. I painted it for my sister Sonja who ministers there on a regular basis.

Marc

2010-12-30T23:52:00.001-05:00

16 x 20 oil on canvas

A painting of my brother for my parents. He is sitting at the top of the hill looking down over their house in Virginia.

Geronimo

2010-12-26T12:23:00.000-05:00

16 x 20 oil on canvas

Knowing their love for the Native American I painted this for my son Matt and his girlfriend Kirby.

A Mother's Embrace

2010-12-26T12:19:00.000-05:00

11 x 14 oil on canvas

Recognizing her love for our children I painted this picture of Joan with our daughter Anna.

Psalm 8

2010-12-26T12:16:00.000-05:00

11 x 14 oil on canvas

Imagining when David composed Psalm 8, I painted this for my daughter Anna.

Boo's Tree

2010-12-26T12:13:00.000-05:00

11 x 14 oil on canvas

Inspired by To Kill a Mockingbird this was painted for my daughter Rebecca.

Future Flute

2010-09-11T20:11:00.000-04:00

Papilio Polyxenes - Black Swallowtail

2010-08-21T22:40:00.000-04:00

Had to post some of the Creator's artwork. Saw these guys hanging on the parsely plants today. In the very near future they will be beautiful Black Swallowtail butterflies. Amazing!

Double Trouble Woods

2010-08-01T18:07:00.003-04:00

11 x 14 oil on canvas

Finally got around to finishing this painting today. Had to take a long break from painting because of other activities. After some advice from Dean Thomas I changed the composition slightly, adding some curve to the path. I love the woods and the mysteries held within it. I want to go further down the path and disappear into embrace of the forest. Who knows what is to be found in there.

Work in Progress

2010-02-20T01:28:00.002-05:00

This work in progress is an oil of a path in the woods in the nearby Double Trouble State Park. Just a few more details to go and it should be done.

Picking Cranberries

2010-02-02T22:58:00.012-05:00

9 x 12 oil

And so here it is; my first oil in ages was completed tonight. What an adjustment from watercolor. It all seemed to go much faster. I'm fairly happy with it. Hopefully, it dries quickly so I can get it framed and shipped to Mom by next Tuesday for her 84th birthday.

Progress

2010-01-29T22:16:00.002-05:00

Day 2 of my adventure into oil painting. It's a work in progress called "Picking Cranberries".

Oil!

2010-01-29T00:03:00.003-05:00

Decided to let my freak flag fly today. After painting in only watercolors for the past 3 years I went out today and bought some oil paints and a canvas. For the first time since around 1983 I'm grooving on the smell of linseed oil. Very satisfying.

First oil painting; work in progress

Christmas 2009

2009-12-26T20:41:00.001-05:00

Here is the series of Christmas gifts I did this year. I hope you like them!

Neil Young

2009-12-26T20:36:00.003-05:00

7" x 5" watercolor

Painted for Matt.

Boots Over Cleopatra

2009-12-26T20:35:00.001-05:00

7" x 5" watercolor

Painted for Anna.

Pointe Shoes

2009-12-26T20:33:00.001-05:00

7" x 5" watercolor

Painted for Rebecca.

Hankie

2009-12-26T20:31:00.001-05:00

5" x 7" watercolor

Painted for Kirby.

Music Together

2009-12-26T20:27:00.002-05:00

5" x 7" watercolor

Painted for Joan.

Christina's Plow

2009-09-02T14:24:00.009-04:00

10-1/2" x 13-1/2" Watercolor

Just finished a tribute painting to my favorite artist Andrew Wyeth. It's based upon Wyeth's "Christina's World" along with inspiration by a photograph by Stephen Baird.

If You'e Going to San Fransisco...

2009-08-11T09:43:00.011-04:00

9-1/2 x 7-1/2 Watercolor

If you're going to San Francisco

Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair

If you're going to San Francisco

You're gonna meet some gentle people there

Scott McKenzie

First reaction: This challenge from Karin Jurick at DSFDF is going to kick my butt.

Next thought: This is the kind of subject that John Salminen masters and I happen to really like his work.

Finally: As the painting came near to being finished I remembered that song from way back when about San Fransisco and it put me in a good mood.

Neighborhood Watch

2009-07-27T11:05:00.008-04:00

12 x 7-1/2 Watercolor

This is my first time taking on Karin Jurick's challenge at DSFDF. I took her advice and did some sketching of the figure before starting the actual painting which helped in getting the figure right. I tried to focus on his weight as it settles into the chair.

Everybody's Home

2009-07-15T22:00:00.001-04:00

14 x 11 Watercolor

Pieces of Amy

2009-07-10T00:44:00.003-04:00

9-1/2 x 7-1/2 watercolor

Work at the regular job has been demanding leaving little time to paint. But finally, I got the chance to sit down and get back to the passion with this painting. It's a gift for Amy Fread, an artist who makes beautiful pottery. These 3 pieces are gifts that she made for my family.

Cinder

2009-02-18T17:26:00.002-05:00

5 x 7 Watercolor

This old guy is now 14 years old and has cheated death at least 2 times in the last year. He's fragile and scraggly, but still has bright eyes and is loved by all in the house.

The Path to a Man's Heart

2009-02-15T23:46:00.001-05:00

5 x 7 Watercolor

Last fall I found out my cholesteral level was over 300. Fending off perscribed medication the doctor agreed to letting me give diet and exercise a try. My wife Joan kicked right in and made sure I started eating the right kinds of food. That together with regular bike riding brought the number down by 60 pts. in just 3 months. Joan continues to make sure that I eat all kinds of healthy food and take my vitamins. I gave her this painting on Valentine's day to let her know that she has won my heart and made it stronger.

To immediately reduce your cholesteral level I reccommend oatmeal every morning with blueberries and wheat germ. Add strawberries for additonal flavor.

Zeus

2009-02-09T11:31:00.001-05:00

11 x 14 Watercolor

Zeus was a great dog. He belonged to Betty McMillan, my sister-in-law's mother. He's gone now, but Sonja wanted me to paint a picture of him for her mom. I finished it last night.

In an effort to get his likeness right I was a prisoner to the reference photo. It was only when I put the photo away and just painted that it started to look like anything good. Nevertheless, I still wish it was looser.

44

2009-02-08T15:26:00.003-05:00

4 x 6 Watercolor

Hopelessly self destructive, F. Scott Fitzgerald died when he was only 44. Eight years later his wife Zelda died at the age of 48. Last year we made the pilgrimage to Rockville, MD where they are buried. Fitzgerald is my daughter Anna's favorite writer; she plans to visit other notable places connected to his life as time goes on. But her journey began at the place where his ended. I did this little painting last night for her to treasure the moment.

Cardinal

2009-02-06T12:29:00.002-05:00

This guy visits every couple of days just outside our front window. I decided to capture him in a small 4 x 6 watercolor. I'm sending it to my mom for her birthday. She is 83 on February 9.

Double Trouble Bog

2009-01-29T13:03:00.005-05:00

Here's a painting I did in the summer of 2007. It's part of the cranberry bogs at Double Trouble State Park in New Jersey.

7-1/2 x 9-1/2 Watercolor

"The Mill"

2009-01-27T00:49:00.010-05:00

7 x 10 Watercolor

December 2006

This old mill still stands in Middleville, NJ a quarter mile down the road from the house I grew up in at Swartswood Lake. In this painting I began to understand the importance of light and the interesting effects of shadows.

I gave it to Mom and Dad for Christmas.

"Lady on the Hill"

2009-01-27T00:42:00.010-05:00

10 x 7 Watercolor

January 2007

A painting of a sculpture of a painting. Seward Johnson brings paintings to life with his inspiring scultures which can be found at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. So I in turn stole this image back into a painting.

I gave it to my sister for her birthday.

"Anna"

2009-01-26T14:32:00.004-05:00

7 x 5 Watercolor

December 2008

"Matt"

2009-01-26T14:26:00.004-05:00

7 x 5 Watercolor

December 2008

2009-01-26T14:15:00.006-05:00

"Lambert's Castle"

8 x 10 Watercolor

2008

"Johnson's Lear"

11 x 14 Watercolor

December 2008

"Red Horse Lake, Canada"

2009-01-26T12:11:00.004-05:00

8 x 10 Watercolor

2006

11 x 14 Watercolor & Color Pencil

2006

8 x 10 Watercolor

2006