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Along the Raspberry Path

One of my favorite views of the forest preserve. Getting a good photo of originals takes patience and practice. I’ve added a bunch of new prints to my James Tipton Originals print shop: https://james-tipton-originals.printify.me. oil on linen, 8 x 10 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore purchasing…

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Envision3 Nature Preserve

In a business park nearby, a string of lakes and marshes run behind buildings and warehouses. I did this plein air piece on a Saturday, setting up just off the parking lot of the Envision3 warehouse. oil on linen, 10 x 10 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore purchasing this piece or discuss a…

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Acrylic and ink on paper 

Just trying out ink over acrylic. Ink would make a good writing medium, I think. Acrylic on paper, detail, 9 x 12 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore purchasing this piece or discuss a potential commission. First Name(required) Warning Email(required) Warning Message Warning Warning. SAY…

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Deep Quarry Lake and Field

During a run yesterday, I stopped a couple of times to take in the view. This is from the southern tip of the lake, looking west. Graphite almost feels like paint as I work it onto the paper. With a squint and a little imagination, color is optional. Graphite on paper, 9 x 12 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would…

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Tree Talk

From a spot at St. James Farm Forest Preserve. A full-sun day. Tree leaves waved in the wind, shimmering. oil on canvas, 8 x 10 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore purchasing this piece or discuss a potential commission. First Name(required) Email(required) Message SAY HI Δ To learn more about…

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Cottonwood is floating through the air now like snow, and it gets in your eyes.

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I was thinking of a book I have that highlights some of the work of J. M. W. Turner.

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Sumacs Rise Up

This is from a spot in the forest preserve, looking south, where a grassy path heads toward the river. Sumac trees in the foreground are beginning to mature.  oil on canvas, 8 x 10 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore purchasing this piece or discuss a potential commission. First…

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The Far Field

From a spot off the main trail in the forest preserve, this view is near the west branch of the DuPage River. Not a spectacular vista but one I’ve long ago come to love. oil on canvas, 8 x 10 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore purchasing this piece or discuss a potential commission. First…

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Waterway Aerial | Acrylic on paper

I started this with a brayer to work with complementary colors and translucent white layers. The paint dries very fast when I mix with a medium—good for layering to create depth. Acrylic on paper, 9 x 12 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore purchasing this piece or discuss a potential…

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Looking West, plein air

Over the weekend I painted this one other piece while near an old schoolhouse. “Peace came dripping slow.” oil on canvas, 8 x 10 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore purchasing this piece or discuss a potential commission. First Name(required) Email(required) Message SAY HI Δ To learn more…

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Looking East, plein air

Over the weekend I painted this little piece while in the forest preserve. Some good quiet time. oil on canvas, 8 x 10 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore purchasing this piece or discuss a potential commission. First Name(required) Email(required) Message SAY HI Δ To learn more about the…

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I always glance toward the blue house when I pass by.

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Dunham Road Field

I’m getting a little ahead of the season by imagining a full-blown summer field. Hurry up and wait! I have learned to like acrylics all over again for quick drying time that allows for multiple transparent layers. I kept piling on sky layers over the blue and purple underpainting. Acrylic in paper, 9 x 12 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via…

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The storm passed over but left me with a good source photo to work with.

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On to a New Home

I’m happy to say that these three oil landscapes are now on their way to the Cherokee Nation as part of a call for traditional and contemporary artwork. The piece on the far right was a little hard to let go of because it was one of my first works in oil from late last summer. I’ll have to make more! Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form…

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Over Woodlake, Looking West 

A late afternoon scene from the neighborhood. Since I was running out of linen panels, I painted this over an old painting done in acrylic. I have to say that I like the random feel of linen over the uniform weave of canvas. Oil over acrylic on canvas, 9 x 12 in. Interested in this piece? Feel free to contact me at tiptonartdaily@gmail.com or via the form below if you would like to explore…