Original Painting Dreamscape Tree River Moon

"Dreamscape"
ACEO 2.5"x3.5"
Acrylic on fine canvas panel.
10% of final sale to support Mercy Corps.
Sold to a collector in Australia.


Another painting done on an extra fine handmade canvas panel. Unfortunately the scanner did not pick up the correct blue and more graduated shades of the sky, and subtle color variations in the river. I think the actual painting is much nicer than the image here, with more detail and depth than I was able to capture with the scanner. :)

Original Painting Landscape Tree Meadow Crescent Moon

"Sweet Dreams Tree"

ACEO 2.5 x 3.5
Acrylic on canvas panel
10% of final sale to support Mercy Corps.
Sold to a collector in the U.K.

A sweet dreams tree stands happily against a star-filled deep blue sky with a crescent moon, and is surrounded by a lush green meadow filled with wildflowers.

I found these wonderful handmade extra fine canvas panels in ACEO size! I couldn't wait to try them. This is painted on a canvas panel. I love it! :)

Original Painting Water Lilies Dragonfly Wood Magnet

Dragonfly Among Water Lilies
3" x 1-1/4" x 3/16" thick

Original Miniature Landscape Painting Tree Moon Meadow Hill Magnet

"Between Night and Day"
Size: 3" x 1-1/4" x 3/16" thick

This original miniature landscape is painted on wood. It is varnished and signed. I've attached a magnet to the back to make a lovely one-of-a-kind refrigerator magnet. I think I will paint a larger painting similar to this on canvas.
Currently up for auction on eBay.

Miniature Floral Garden Paintings on Wood Magnets

"Through The Arbor"



"Flower Pots"


Original Miniature paintings on wood.
Size: 3" x 1-1/4" x 3/16"
I have attached a magnet to the back to make decorative refrigerator magnets. Each painting is protected with a clear acrylic coating or varnish and is signed on the front and back. The copyright/watermark on the top is on the image only and is not on the the painting.
These magnets can currently be purchased on eBay.

Cows In The Pasture Pastoral Landscape Painting

"Cows in the Pasture"
8 x 10
Acrylic on canvas.

This pastoral landscape painting is of cows grazing in a lush green pasture, with tree-covered hills in the background. In the foreground are a weathered wooden gate, an old stone wall, and wildflowers. My inspiration for this painting is a beautiful pasture along a scenic country road in Chichester, New Hampshire where Holsteins are grazing in the spring, summer and fall.

I now have prints, framed prints, canvas prints, and greeting cards available of this painting, on my new website: Sandra Estes Fine Art .

New Original Painting New Hampshire White Mountains Swift River

"Swift River"
8" x 8" Acrylic on canvas.
Commission.

This original acrylic painting is the Swift River which runs along the Kancamagus Scenic Highway, located in the White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire.

About The Swift River:
There are beautiful, scenic whitewater cascades and waterfalls as the Swift River runs through the towns of Livermore, Waterville Valley, and Albany. The Swift River drops more than 2,400 feet in elevation along it's 26 mile journey from Livermore, through Waterville Valley, and Albany, New Hampshire. It joins the Saco River in Conway, which runs into the Atlantic Ocean in Maine. There are two covered bridges along the Swift River, the Swift River Bridge in Conway and the Albany Covered Bridge in the town of Albany.

"Moon Dragonfly" Tranquil Pond Waterlilies Original Painting

"Moon Dragonfly"
Acrylics 9 x 12 canvas
Commission
Sold.

This was a commissioned painting done last year, of a similar ACEO that I painted. A tranquil evening water scene with a dragonfly hovering between the moon and the reflection of the full moon over the peaceful water of the pond. The light of the moon catches and highlights the translucent, iridescent wings of the dragonfly, as well as the tall grasses and waterlilies.

I decided to post this even though it isn't a new painting, due to the recent interest and comments on this painting on Facebook.

Snowy Day Original Impressionism Pastel Painting

Snowy Day
Original ACEO (2.5 x 3.5)
Pastel on sanded paper
10% of final sale to support Doctors Without Borders who are working in Haiti

An impressionistic snowy day painting, with a bush covered in snow and the sun barely visible beneath the stormy clouds and snowy haze.

Early Morning Sunrise Meadow Tree Original Painting

"Early Morning Meadow"
Acrylic ACEO (2.5 x 3.5)
10% of final sale to support Partners In Health currently working in Haiti
Sold.

Winter Landscape Painting To Support Earthquake Relief in Haiti

"Blue Moon in January"
5 x 7 Acrylic on canvas board
20% of final sale to support the American Red Cross.

On January 14, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. It has caused mass destruction and devastation. Tens of thousands of people were killed with many still trapped beneath the rubble. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering of these people. It has been 4 days and most survivors have still not had food, water, or received medical care. My heartfelt prayers go out to these people. May God bless the people of Haiti and may He bless the efforts of those who are there to help.

The American Red Cross helps victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, around the world each year. The American Red Cross, provides immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need around the world.

Afternoon Snow Storm Original Pastel Painting Snowy Winter Day

"Afternoon Snow Storm"
Pastels ACEO (2.5" x 3.5") on sand paper
Sold.

I was driving Friday afternoon during a snow storm. I was amazed when I saw the sun still visible in the sky, though it was shrouded in a snowy haze that dimmed it's light. It was surrounded by dark blue and purple clouds. The fine snow falling and blowing around faded all the details of the landscape. It was so atmospheric...so moody. I couldn't wait to get home and paint it! I thought pastels would be ideal to express the mood.

"The Light After the Storm" Original Seascape Pastel Painting

"The Light After The Storm"
ACEO Pastels
10% of final sale will support Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Sold.

Last summer, my daughter and I had planned a drive along the coast. It turned out to be a stormy day. We decided to go anyway, despite the weather, as we would not have another chance for quite some time. It was warm and humid, and pouring rain with thunder and lightening. (Lightening is quite amazing at the ocean!) It was the kind of conditions where it is difficult to keep your windshield from fogging up. We continued on, hoping for a break in the rain and a chance to walk along the beach. When the rain finally did stop, the atmosphere was just magical! It was hauntingly beautiful, as if it were a dream or fantasy. It was humid but there was a sea breeze. It was dark and it was light at the same time like being on a dark stage under a spotlight. It seems to have left a permanent impression in my memory. I wonder if it always looks that way on all stormy days at the beach or if it was just that particular day. In this painting, I tried to capture the atmosphere of a warm summer day after a storm.

Original Pastel Painting Winter Morning Landscape

"Winter Morning"
Original ACEO (2.5" x 3.5")
Pastels on sanded paper.
10% of final sale to support New Hampshire Audubon.
Sold.

January days are so cold and short in New Hampshire. Most days are overcast or cloudy, but the light reflects off the clouds so there are some amazing skies, sunrises, and beautiful winter scenery!

New Original Painting for 2010, Blue Moon Reflection Quiet Winter Night Landscape Snow Trees

"A Blue Moon in January"
Acrylic 5"x7" on canvas panel

Happy New Year to everyone! How exciting! A blue moon on New Years eve! I hope you were able to see it. The moon is not actually blue in color. It's called a blue moon because it's a rather rare occurrence to have 2 full moons in one month. It's even more rare to have a blue moon on New Years Eve. The next blue moon on New Year's eve will be in 2028! That makes it feel like a huge event! It was such a blessing! Perhaps it signifies the year ahead will be filled with other amazing blessings, rare events and opportunities.

My first painting of the New Year, was inspired by the Blue Moon on New Year's Eve. Looking out my window, it was a quiet winter night. The trees were kissed with snow and the light of the full moon reflected on the snow and frozen pond. Winter in New England is not my favorite season, but I have tried to capture the beauty and stillness that I saw on that night...a Reflection of Grace! :)