Breaking Clouds

Breaking Clouds

By Caroline Ratliff, Landscape Artist
16 x 20 Original Oil

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Across the Valley

Across the Valley
16 x 20 Original oil by Caroline Ratliff

Across the Valley was painted from the plein air small painting of the Hill Country Vista that I did several weeks ago.

Poppies, Original Oil Painting by Caroline Ratliff

Poppies
Original Oil Painting by Caroline Ratliff
24 x 30

I was cleaning out my studio and ran across this painting that I did sometime back. I reworked the whole thing and now like it much better. Sometimes a painting just doesn't work at first.
To view other paintings please visit my website:

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Texas Hill Country Vista

Texas Hill Country Vista
8 x 10 Oil Plein Air Study

By Caroline Ratliff

After the Marble Falls Paintout I discovered a spot over looking the valley not far from town. It is a perfect hill country view.
Please visit my website and blog to see more work.

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Brazos Bayou Original Pastel Landscape by Caroline Ratliff

Brazos Bayou
16 x 20
Pastel on paper

To view more of my work or to purchase, please visit my website.
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I am honored to have this painting juried into the Celebrate Texas Show sponsored by the Texas Pastel Society at the San Antonio Public Library. It will be on display until June 18, 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.
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Grazing - Original Oil Landscape by Caroline Ratliff

Grazing
24 x 30 Oil
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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

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

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
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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.

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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.
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Website: CarolineRatliff.com

Hill Country Farmland

Oil
9x12
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As the River Turns

Pastel on paper
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