The Bay in Gold and Grey
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The Bay in Gold and Grey

I’m really excited about the way this painting came out. Another from an Instagram shot. I tried to keep it pretty loose… I definitely have a tendency to fuss until I bludgeon every ounce of freshness from the painting. I’m happy to note that I didn’t do that here. I kept the values lighter than…

Pink Moon
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Pink Moon

So this was a tricky painting. I’m not entirely sure that I feel like I pulled it off. I was driving up to go for a sunrise hike and saw the moon peeking over a hill – it was setting quickly. I barely managed to get this picture of it, but I wanted to try…

Puffy Clouds
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Puffy Clouds

Yesterday I needed a bit of a break from the real world, so I shut myself in my studio in my pjs and pushed paint around all day. I’ll share the results over the next few days, but what resulted were 3 very different seascapes based on Instagram photos I’ve taken. A friend suggested I…

A View from the Headlands
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A View from the Headlands

I started and finished this little painting last night. I got so wrapped up in the clouds that I didn’t realize it was 1am (way past my bedtime)! I snapped the source photo on a hike around the Bay. I can’t help by feel incredibly fortunate to be in such a beautiful place. I’m really…

Big Skies
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Big Skies

Several years ago, I was driving from Texas to Louisiana, and I remember feeling dwarfed by the weight of the skies. They seemed so huge and oddly heavy. Recently, a friend of mine was in Austin. She snapped a photo on her way to the airport that inspired this little painting. Available for purchase here.

We’ll Float, #3
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We’ll Float, #3

This little painting morphed a number of times before arriving at it’s final finished state. Getting the glow of the mist/fog in the background was a bit of a trick – sometimes getting white to be bright is a challenge. Also, switching around with mediums is also a challenge. I’ve been working with oils in…

40% off sale Feb 4, 2013, in my Etsy shop!

Looking to pick something special up as a Valentine’s gift? Or have you been coveting something for yourself? Today, starting now, February 4, 2013, and going through Midnight I’m offering 40% off everything in my Etsy shop: http://maggieshurley.etsy.com. Featuring select Herbert, Bittybots, and my This is Love series. Head on over, have a look, and…

Some Day…
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Some Day…

I’m going to try and paint a little painting every day. Nothing too complex, just something to keep my painting muscles a little workout. If you want to claim one for yourself, I’ll be listing them in my originals section. This little painting can be found here: http://maggiehurley.com/product-category/original-paintings/land-and-sea/

I’ve Curated A Show!
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I’ve Curated A Show!

Firehouse Art Collective Presents: Nostalgia, Summertime in the Good Ol’ Days, A group Show At Firehouse Gallery North Dates: July 13 – July 29, 2012 Reception: Friday, July 13, 7-9pm, Firehouse North Gallery, 1790 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709 Berkeley, CA, (July 9, 2012):  Opening this Friday, July 13th from 7pm – 9pm and running through…

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Flower and Betty

I’m happy to introduce you to my latest robots, Flower, the Gardener, and Betty, who has yet to reveal to me exactly what her area of expertise is, but I get the impression that she’s something of a flight attendant. Both will be available at the festivals I’ll be attending over the next couple months,…

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