Shirley Peters – Paintings

Dec 3, 2013

Luna Park near the Bridge

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An original, signed, painting on paper by Shirley Peters.

Image size is 22 x 30cm (paper is larger)

Artist watercolour on Arches Paper

Nov 29, 2013

Le Tour de France.

These two Le Tour de France paintings will soon be winging their way to USA. Replacements for two "lost in transit" paintings, which have mysteriously disappeared from the 'tracking' radar.

Nov 26, 2013

Old Sheds near Ball's Head Reserve, Sydney Harbour.

My new series of daily paintings will be based on views of Sydney Harbour.

Looking down from Ball's Head reserve, these old sheds reminded me of the 'hey' days of the northern side, when industry required water transport.

46cm x 35cm

Watercolour on Paper

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Nov 14, 2013

Fresh Air Painting again, this time in Sydney.

Such a lovely day! Warm but with a cool breeze. Bob agreed to come Plein Air painting this afternoon. We drove around and around looking for a special spot at North Sydney.

Up high, not too many passing people. Great view. Perfect!

My folder lies flat and holds the paper. Paints behaved themselves.

Only problem is that I had to bend over to paint as I forgot my "extended" brush.

Back at the car, Bob is waiting for paint to dry! "It's not going in MY Subaru while still wet."

After deciding that the painting could fit in the car without having to fold it, we headed for our latest, favourite restaurant for dinner. But we needed a loo, urgently.

We found these "self cleaning" ones are under the Harbour Bridge.

I had to take a photo: clean, free, and so convenient.

What every "plein air" artist needs!!!

Speaking of which.. the bridge looked very splendid in the setting sun.

Back at home, my painting rests on the living room floor while it dries.

Finished painting.

I'm not 'allowed' to touch it again. My rules :)

Except for removing the stones!

Nov 13, 2013

Racing Le Tour

During the European summer, I was busy painting scenes from Le Tour de France.

I was sitting up late at night (I live in Sydney, Australia) taking photographs of the TV screen as the race unfolded, and quickly sketching and painting the views. At the end of each night I would post the painting on eBay, and sell it after 5 days of (sometimes) competitive bidding.

I've been doing it for three years now. I have new buyers, and a group of 'collectors' who keep returning, and bidding. Many sales are to Americans and Canadians.

This year, I made contact with a gallery in Amsterdam, who wanted to show my work in their window spaces around the town. So I doubled my output, and had a selection of 21 works to send over in September. They were received very well.

Which brings me to eBay. I am now selling the paintings from that Amsterdam display.

They are 24 x 32cm (9.5" x 12.5")

There are five available at the moment, with more being added every few days.

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Nov 11, 2013

Autumn Red Lights Canal

After travelling around the south of France, I've been moved by the Impressionsists, especially Monet. He painted these canals, and made such beautiful paintings of the trees alongside.

I started this painting while on our barge in France, and finished it back home in Sydney.

30cm x 42cm (11" x 16")

Oil on Sheet Canvas (unstretched)

$300 (includes postage)

Oct 26, 2013

Sketch for larger work...

I do many sketchy paintings, with the intention of working over them in acrylic or oils,

or repainting the whole scene.

I will definitely re-do this sketch...

But it has a 'primitiv' feel that I like.

30 x 40cm Watercolour on Acrylic paper

Landscape

AUD $200 (free post)

Oct 25, 2013

Steps at Nikolai

• Watercolour 30 x 40cm

It's morning here (Thursday) and I was hoping for a sunny day, as it's our last full day in Berlin.

I love light and shadows, and the patterns formed.

Here is Bob walking up steps at Ephraim-Palais in Nikolaiviertel.

Oct 24, 2013

Berlin Shadows

A watercolour sketch of the Nikolai square near my hotel in Berlin.

I love the shadows that the large, medieval church throws during the rare moments of sunshine.

Watercolour Landscape 30 x 40cm

AUD $200 (free post)

Oct 17, 2013

The Arps&Co Gallery in Amsterdam

A unique gallery that specialises in window displays in and around the centre

of Amsterdam! This way the gallery is open 24/7.

At the moment Gabriela Hajzler is showing her whimsical, subtle art that reflects

the concept of peeking through windows, seeing glimpses of other people's lives.

Gabriela explained her concept to us artists from the Arps Gallery Win/Win Project.

Here is a link to the gallery and her work:

http://www.arpsgallery.com/index.php

Oct 13, 2013

Amsterdam Canal: a hint of autumn

Walking around the canals of Amsterdam today, I was taken with the colours of the city.

With the trees just beginning to turn, and the sun throwing warm rays ... unexpectedly, as it was pouring here yesterday.. I couldn't wait to get back to the apartment to do this watercolour.

Landscape

Watercolour

42 x 30cm

$200 (world post incl.)

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shirleypeters@me.com

Sep 29, 2013

From France

"Calm Waters"

Watercolour

15 x 20cm (approx)

"Autumn - Early"

watercolour

15 x 20cm (approx)

"Golden Promise"

Watercolour

29 x 42cm (approx)

I am on a barge in France, enjoying boating on a calm canal in warm autumn weather.

Occasionally painting, in between exploring the old towns.

I'm with two other artists (my sister and her husband) and my photographer husband...

so lots of fun being had in this region.

All watercolours: AUD$160 small, AUD$200 large

Oils: AUD$300

Free post worldwide

Sep 8, 2013

Dash in Haze

Slightly larger than the other Le Tour de France paintings.

30 x 40cm

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Aug 21, 2013

Short Sharp Sprint

Adrenaline, action, excitement!

My favourite part of every stage is the finish... I guess it's the rider's best bit too.

9 x 12"

Acrylic and watercolor on paper

This painting will be WON by a customer of the Daily Paintworks website next Friday.

All you need to do is to buy a work that is listed on that site (and there are some great paintings there!!) and then you'll be in the running to win this painting.

Cheers

Shirley