Saturday, April 30, 2011

Birmium Cat Pastel Portrait by Caroline Ratliff


Birmium Cat
16 x 20
Pastel and Gold Acrylic

This painting was a donation in an auction to raise money for teacher scholarships. The cat belongs to a friend. I have just a little more work to do on the rug. I am mainly a landscape artist but I enjoy doing animals also. If you would like a portrait of your pet you may contact me on my website.
www.carolineratliff.com

Monday, April 25, 2011

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Cascade - Pastel by Caroline Ratliff


Cascade
Original Pastel on Paper
12 x 16
Caroline Ratliff

I did this painting sometime back. It is available at Holland Street Gallery in Bellville, Tx.
Please visit my website and blog to see more works:
www.carolineratliff.com


Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Bluebonnets Landscape in Pastel by Caroline Ratliff


Bluebonnets
11 x 14 image
Pastel on paper

Because it has been so dry, the bluebonnets have been sparse this year. This is a scene on the way to Fredericksburg, Texas.

Please visit my website to view more works. www.carolineratliff.com


Monday, April 4, 2011

Storm Clouds Plein Air - Caroline Ratliff


Storm Clouds
8 x 10
oil

The clouds moved in fast but we didn't get the much wanted rain. I painted the clouds first to get the effect that they were moving and beginning to storm. In a short time the sun was out and it was a totally different scene.

Please visit my website to view more works.

Website: CarolineRatliff.com
carolineratliff.blogspot.com

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Plein Air Brazos Bend


Brazos Bend State Park
Oil Plein Air
8 x 10

Brazos Bend is a favorite place to paint. It has changed every time I visit. I was there last week and the colors were awesome. The changing light forces you to look carefully and paint fast.

To purchase, contact the artist
Website: Carolineratliff.com


Friday, April 1, 2011

Azalea Time Original Pastel Painting


Azalea Time
9 x 12 image
Pastel on Wallis paper

The azaleas were especially beautiful this year. This plein air pastel painting is from a previous year.
Please visit my website to view more works.

Website: CarolineRatliff.com