Jan, 2026 Virtual Hike - New York City & Analogous Colors

The Virtual Hike's destination for January 2026 was New York City. I searched  Google Street Views and found this interesting photo of somewhere in Brooklyn.

Here is my Google Street View photo and my initial underpainting

in black & white acrylic on a red toned canvas.

The finished painting.
Autumn in New York, 6x8 oil on canvas panel

 

As you can see, I seriously edited the orginal source photo. I'm also working with a very limited palette - 5 tubes of paint. My colors were - Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Lt Red, UM Blue and White. Then at the very end I added a few spots of bright turquoise as a relief color. 

This is called an analogous color scheme. (A color, its two neighboring colors and its complement, plus white, with a bit of a discord color added as a relief.)

There are many color combinations available in an analogous color scheme and I enjoyed the discipline. I plan to explore it further.

This painting is available in my eBay Store. And, as always, you can purchase this painting, or any of my paintings, directly from me if you prefer. Just email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com for more information or if you have any questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you.

How about joining our painting group - The Virtual Hike. We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. You can interpret the scene anyway you wish and work in any medium... All in the comfort of your own studio and at your own time schedule. Check us out here - The Virtual Hike Painting Group.

Thank you and happy painting,

Celene

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My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist
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Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

November 2025 is Oaxaca, Mexico

In November our painting group, The Virtual Hike, visited  Oaxaca, Mexico.  Another fun painting and exploring adventure.

Oaxaca, Mexico, 5x7 oil

Oaxaca, Mexico 8x10

I was a bit late in sharing this adventure. Time just got away from me. Our painting group is on vacation for the month of December but our admin gave us a heads up on our January destination - New York City, all 5 boroughs. I've done a bit of early exploring and found my scene already. After the Christmas rush, I'll be ready to start. It really is a fun concept. This is my second virtual painting group and I always look forward to a new destination and the new surrounds to explore.

You are invited to join us on our painting adventures. We'd love to have you. It's free, fun and no strings attached. And no judging. Check us out here - The Virtual Hike Painting Group.  

You can always contact me with any questions.

These paintings are available in my eBay Store.  And, as always, you can purchase any of my paintings directly from me if you prefer. Just email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com  if you have any questions or for more information.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - and a wonderful New Year! 

Celene

My Website -  CeleneFarris.com

My eBay Store -  Celene Farris, Maine Artist

My Facebook Page - Celene Farris, Maine Artist

Email me at - mail@CeleneFarris.com

Small Stuff

When I found these sweet frames, I knew I just had to paint some miniatures. The paintings are on 3x3 canvas panel and the overall size with the frame is a mere 4.25 x 4.25 inches.  

I painted some for my daughter-in-law's shop, Patchwork Plus, but these will be added to my Ebay Store. And I'm going to keep shopping for these little frames. What fun!

Lilacs, 3x3, oil   SOLD

Lilacs and Forsythia, 3x3, oil   SOLD

Geraniums, 3x3, oil   SOLD

Thanks for visiting,
Celene


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www.CeleneFarris.com

Small Paintings

This is such a busy time of the year. Here are three small paintings that I have just finished and framed. They are now available in my Ebay Store.

I have been busy painting other small pieces for my daughter-in-law's shop that has just re-opened for the season. Patchwork Plus, in Searsmont, Maine.

 Another box of small frames just came in this morning's mail and that means. "Get to work!"

Clearing Skies, 5x7, oil, SOLD

Summer Gold, 5x7, oil, SOLD

Wash Day, 5x7, oil,  SOLD

Thanks for visiting. Happy Spring!

Celene


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(or just type my name in the Ebay search box)

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