Nature’s Essence by Krista Hasson Solo Show at Sunbury Arts and Nature Centre
My solo exhibit “Nature’s Essence” will be hung this upcoming Wednesday. You can see it at Sunbury Shores Art and Nature Centre in St. Andrews NB. I can’t believe how fast the time goes by. It has been a super crazy busy start to 2017, these...As an Artist you should never stop learning
I started taking a workshop on traditional methods of oil painting. The instructor, Cliff Turner is an excellent artist, he is also a great teacher with a good sense of humor (very important). I have painted with oils for some time now but I have never painted using...Great Media Coverage for my show on Grand Manan Island
Great media coverage for my show in Grand Manan. I was totally surprised with the media coverage I received for the opening of my show on Grand Manan Island at the Grand Manan Art Gallery. I was featured in our local KV Style paper and them one of my paintings was...30 paintings in 30 days Challenge comes to an end – oil paintings by Krista Hasson
It is the end of January and the Challenge has come to an end, it has been a productive month. I have learned so much by doing these small daily paintings. A big thank you to Leslie Saeta who leads this challenge, she is an inspiration! These are available for sale...Oil Painting 19, Day 19 Of 30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge
I was cutting it close today lol Finished this one just in time before my daylight ran out. I would like to thank everyone for their wonderful likes and comments on my facebook page, it is really encouraging. I am glad you are enjoying watching this challenge....Oil Painting 8, Day 8 of 30 paintings in 30 days challenge
This is such a great spot, just off the road on your way to Cambridge Narrows. I toned my canvas red for this little one. I like the little hints of red poking out. Maybe I will try red again tomorrow. Have an awesome weekend everyone!Finished Watercolor on Rice Paper (batik) Paintings
These are the watercolors that I finished back before Christmas. I thought I would give you a break from my 30 paintings in 30 days lol. I am in the process of finishing up more and will post then as soon as I am done. Thanks for looking. “Country Sojourn”...Oil Painting 5, Day 5 of 30 paintings in 30 days challenge
This painting is a picture I took of my good friend Dale painting Plein air, This was one of my first times painting outdoors, I was not overly prepared for outdoor painting. I love painting outdoors now, it is amazing how quickly you learn. This is the first time I...Oil Painting 4, Day 4 of 30 paintings in 30 days challenge
This is my painting for day 4, I really struggled with this one. I find it hard to photograph wet oil this time of year, there is snow on the ground outside (where I usually photograph my work) and I can’t use lighting inside because of the glare on the wet...Oil Painting 3, day 3 of 30 day painting challenge
My painting for day 3 is a small landscape 4×10″ in oil, I find it quite a challenge painting this small. I am already learning useful lessons. I am enjoying not worrying about the small details, it is quite freeing. Trying to add nice thick paint for...Update on 7 Watercolors on Rice Paper (batik) Works in Progress WIP
I have been working away layering wax and paint and more wax and more paint …. I LOVE IT!! These paintings are starting to look like something other than just blobs of color. Hope you enjoy my update, don’t forget to leave a comment and tell me what you...Seven Watercolors on Rice Paper (Batik) Started WIP
So Excited! I started 7 new paintings today. I have one layer of paint and one layer of wax on. This is the second layer of paint pictured below. They are hanging to dry waiting for another layer of wax. These paintings are all treed landscapes, two of which have old...My Favourite Part of Summer – Rice Paper and Watercolor
Flowers are the thing I look forward to the most in the spring and summer, they always brighten my day. It all starts early in the spring when I go out to the garden every morning to see how things are growing and year after year I am excited to see the first...New Gallery Representation in Saint John NB
I am pleased to announce that I am now being represented by the Trinity Galleries in my home town of Saint John New Brunswick. You can view and purchase the following artwork through the gallery....Fun! With My New Printing Press–Buddha and hay by Krista Hasson
This is my new printing press. It was a Christmas gift from my husband. He bought me the cabinet underneath last week, it was a perfect fit. I was so busy getting ready for a show I did not have time to use it until now. I love it!! The prints above are the...Spring Walk – Watercolor on Rice Paper by Krista Hasson
I love the color of the new leaves and the smell of spring. I can’t wait!!This is one of the paintings you saw in my earlier post when they were hanging to dry. It is 20 x 16”. I love the simplicity of this one. I hope everyone is having a wonderful and creative...Art Show “Unconventional Watercolor” by Krista Hasson is Hung and Ready to Go
I just got done hanging my show in Moncton, NB at the Capitol Theatre Art Gallery. These are not very good quality (taken with my husbands cell phone) The artist reception is Jan 2 from 5 to 7 pm you can get more details here. I will take some better...Rice Paper Paintings for my Solo Art Show in Moncton, NB by Krista Hasson
Hooper’s Garden Shed – 24 x 12″Watercolor on rice paper by Krista HassonIrises – 24 x 12″Watercolor on rice paper by Krista HassonThese two paintings are going in my solo show (along with 25 others) at the Capitol Theartre Art...Solo Show in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada – Watercolor on Rice Paper by Krista Hasson
This is the web announcement I just finished for my upcoming solo show in Moncton, NB, Canada. I have been so busy getting ready for this. I will try to give you a peak at some of the paintings soon.Hope everyone is having an awesome weekend!Fall Shadows Watercolor on Rice Paper by Krista Hasson
“Fall Shadows” Watercolor on Rice Paper30x30″ by Krista HassonThis is one on my latest paintings. It is 30″ x 30″ , this is the largest I have ever worked with the rice paper. I liked working big, for some reason I found it easier...Hopewell Rocks NB – watercolor painting on rice paper
Hopewell Rocks II by Krista Hasson 12×24″This is another one I have completed recently, there are many more I just need to find more hours in the day lol.Solid Roots – Watercolor on Rice Paper Painting
This is another one I recently finished, it is 18″x 18″. I really love the square format.Maritime View – Watercolor Boat Painting on Rice Paper
Maritime View 12×24″by Krista HassonHere is another one from the five, normally I would be finished these quicker but I have been busy doing lesson plans for my new students.In The Forest – Watercolor Painting on Rice Paper
This is another one from the five I removed the wax from the other day. It is 16×20 and again it is much more saturated in real life. I really like the bits of debris on the forest floor in this one. Thank you for looking have a great day!Spring Thaw – Birch Tree Painting Watercolor on Rice Paper
Spring Thaw 14×20″Watercolor on Rice Paper by Krista HassonHere is one of the paintings finished, still working on the other 4. I have been very busy, hoping to get them all finished up soon. This one is 14×20″. The painting is actually a little...Just Removed the Wax off of 5 more Watercolor Landscape Paintings
So this is what happens after I remove the wax, I attach them to a board so I can set them in my front room. I will look at these for a few days, figuring out what I want to change or touch up (or not) then I will adjust, and go through the process again....3rd Landscape on Rice Paper – Watercolor Painting
This is the last one of the 3 I just finished, it is 12×24″ and watercolor on rice paper. I can not believe how excited I get about these paintings. I don’t think I will ever be able to paint realism again lol. Oh and again I have no name :...2nd Landscape on Rice Paper – Watercolor Painting
This is the second of the three watercolor paintings I just finished. It is 16×20 and also done on rice paper. Again I am having a hard time naming these paintings. Maybe it is because I just named 30 for my show, I must be all named out. Help! lolLandscape on Rice Paper – Watercolor Painting
This is the first of three watercolors I have just finished. It is on rice paper and is 11×14″. I am having a hard time naming this, if anyone has any suggestions please feel free to share : ).Hope every one has a wonderful and creative day!A Closer Look – Tall Trees Watercolor on Rice Paper
This is one from my Show at the Imperial, it is on the announcement so I thought I would share a closer look. It is 12×20″. I have 30 paintings at my show, I will post some of them once the show is closed. Thank you for looking, now off to paint for...UNCONVENTIONAL WATERCOLOR show at the Imperial
My solo show was hung on the 19th of March and runs from the 20th of March until the 27th of May. There will be a reception on the 14th of April from 2pm to 4pm. The artist’s reception is a little later, but hey..better late than never. I look forward to...Landscape Watercolor on Rice Paper
This is another Watercolor on rice paper. It is 12×24 and is for my upcoming show at the Imperial. I have done many others, I have been painting like a mad woman lol . Once I am finished all the work for my upcoming show mid march I will have time to post the...My First Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper
Here is the first batik I did. it is 11×14 on rice paper. As you can see I was able to get much more light in my second one below. It is a great experience and process for me because you cannot help but loosen up. Excited about starting my next one. I will keep...90 minute Landscape Painting Acrylic changed WIP update 1
I had a chance to work on my painting from last week a little. After looking at it for days I made some compositional changes, lowering the horizon line and moving the road so it was not so close to center. Hopefully I will get a chance to work on this some more soon....90 minute Painting done in Acrylic Work in Progress
On Tuesday nights I have a couple of friends over to paint, we decided to try to paint as much as we could in 90 minutes. I thought this would be good for me to try to loosen up and stop over thinking :). Here is what came out of the 90 minute session, I am hoping to...My First Landscape Painting Attempt in Acrylic – Finished
OK I am calling this one done :), There are things I really like about it and there are things I might do differently if I painted this again not that I am going to do that) Over all it was a great experience with acrylics, I am still working away at my others, I will...My First Landscape Painting Attempt in Acrylic – Work in Progress Update 2
I worked some more on this one as well. I feel it still needs some finishing touches. I am hoping to have this one finished by tomorrow. Still working away on my commissions as well, I will share them with you after they have been completed and are in their new homes....Old Barn Acrylic Painting I Am Also Working On – Update 1
I did some more work on my paintings last night. Here is the barn so far, this still needs a lot of work. There are a lot of things I feel still need to improve, but it is getting there 🙂Old Barn Acrylic Painting I Am Also Working On – Work in Progress WIP
I also started this one of a barn I took a picture of the other day over on the Kingston Peninsula. I find even with the acrylic I need more than one to work on. This still has a very long ways to go. I am really starting to enjoy the acrylics, I feel I can be a...
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