A moment suspended in time: a day floating down the Colorado with my family through the generosity of Brady (who did not accompany us on the trip he arranged for us). One needs to look twice for the light blue "raft", which easily held twelve people, to see the true size and grandeur of the canyon walls rising above us. This painting is dedicated, with thanks, to Brady. SOLD
A trip to the recently added butterfly house at the Potowatomi Zoo yielded this composition. First one, then two, then three of the inhabitants alighted on the fruit set out for their enjoyment. This painting won a Judge's Award at the Northern Indiana Artists Exhibit at Lake Michigan College. Watercolor. Framed to 11" x 14". $200
Each fall my family and I visit our favorite farm, known in Autumn simply as "The Patch". After a hayride and a tromp through the cornfield maze, we go out into the fields to select our Halloween pumpkins. In 2008 the St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society visited The Patch for a day of painting. This is one of my paintings from the visit. SOLD
A foggy morning in North Carolina inspired several paintings, including this one of the dam on Lake Susan in Montreat. As an exercise in creating depth and atmosphere, it was a perfect subject, with all detail and color disappearing into the mist. This painting is part of the NIA Juried Exhibit at the South Bend Museum of Art. Watercolor. Framed to 20" x 24". $500
This is another view of the sunset portrayed in "Sunset, Bryce Canyon", a painting shown elsewhere on this blog; the amazing end of a beautiful day. SOLD
The late-afternoon sun glows off the woodshed in the corner of Plum Ducky, Lopez Island, WA. Many family suppers in the summer months are enjoyed around the picnic table, watching the sun light sparkling off the water. Watercolor. Framed to 16" x 20" $400
For much of the past year, I, like many of you, have been self-isolating due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. During this time I have continued to paint. However, with galleries closed and exhibits cancelled, I have had little opportunity to show my work. Many of the new posts you are seeing here are being seen for the first time by anyone outside my immediate family. Enjoy, stay safe, wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
Daniel J. Slattery has worked in many mediums, including acrylic, oils, pen and ink, pastels and ink washes. Over the years he has gravitated towards watercolors, partly for their versatility and partly for their portability, which make any pleasant setting a good place to sit and paint for an hour or two. All images are copyrighted by the artist and may not be used or duplicated without written permission.