Friday, April 25, 2014

DRAMA QUEEN

"DRAMA QUEEN"
Original
14" x 11"
Charcoal Wash on Strathmore paper
$225
©Nancy Tokos 2014

Original.  If you like sailing, there isn't too much more I need to say about being out in real weather. Sailing at it's best !


This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil on gesso'd masonite.  Safely packaged and ready to frame but please allow 1-5 days for shipping.  Seascapes are very handsome in a wooden frame, my favorite is barnwood found at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.

* colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photogrsph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *




RED SOLO CUP



"RED SOLO CUP"
Original
Oil on Hardboard
14" x 11"
$325
©Nancy Tokos 2014

Original.  The painting is photographed in handmade frame, which brings overall dimensions about 3" larger overall.  If you are looking to add a great accent to your beachhouse, this is the painting.


This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil on gesso'd masonite.  Safely packaged and ready to frame but please allow 1-5 days for shipping.  Seascapes are very handsome in a wooden frame, my favorite is barnwood found at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.

* colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photogrsph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *


YOU'LL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU

"YOU'LL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU"
Original
14" x 11"
Charcoal Wash on 400 lb. Bristol Plate
$195
©Nancy Tokos 2014

Original.  I love the charcoal wash technique, especially when it is necessary to splash water all over the room !  "Squirt" is  what I originally titled this then I thought, hmmm, too obvious.  These two kids would still be friends, eh ?


This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil on gesso'd masonite.  Safely packaged and ready to frame but please allow 1-5 days for shipping.  Seascapes are very handsome in a wooden frame, my favorite is barnwood found at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.

* colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photogrsph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *






C'EST LA VIE

"C'EST LA VIE"
Original
24" x 18"
Oil on Stretched Canvas
$ 225
©Nancy Tokos 2014

Original.  A serene sunset.  Or the perfect sunrise.  You decide.


This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil on gesso'd masonite.  Safely packaged and ready to frame but please allow 1-5 days for shipping.  Seascapes are very handsome in a wooden frame, my favorite is barnwood found at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.

* colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photogrsph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *





MILES FROM NOWHERE

"MILES FROM NOWHERE"
Original
24" x 18"
Oil on Stretched Canvas
SOLD
©Nancy Tokos 2014



Original.  The title is from an old Cat Steven's song.   His album was playing the first time I went sailing.  Clearly, the song has stayed with me for a few years !


This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil on gesso'd masonite.  Safely packaged and ready to frame but please allow 1-5 days for shipping.  Seascapes are very handsome in a wooden frame, my favorite is barnwood found at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.

* colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photograph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *




SITTING PRETTY

"SITTING PRETTY"
Original
18" x 14"
Oil on Hardboard
$295
©Nancy Tokos 2014

Original.  This painting was originally done for our Southwest kitchen.  It has not photographed the colors as lovely as when you are in person.  But it's vibrant with the cad yellow sunflowers.  I love it however it's time for these flowers to brighten a new kitchen.  I know you will enjoy it, we sure did !


LONG TALL SALLY

"LONG TALL SALLY"
Original
10" x 8"
Oil on Canvas Panel
SOLD
©Nancy Tokos 2014

Original.  Snowy egrets are seen all the time on southern California beaches.  They continues to fascinate me, perhaps it is because they are pure white and against the blue Pacific Ocean. Endless beauty !


This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil on gesso'd masonite.  Safely packaged and ready to frame but please allow 1-5 days for shipping.  Seascapes are very handsome in a wooden frame, my favorite is barnwood found at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.

* colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photogrsph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *





BEACH ROBE

"BEACH ROBE"
Original
14" x 11"
Graphite on Toned Paper
$225
©Nancy Tokos 2014

Original.  Maybe Marilyn.  Simplicity in a beach robe, whoever you might want her to be.  


Monday, April 21, 2014

LA MER

"LA MER"
Original
Oil on Hardboard
14" x 11"
Price $325
©Nancy Tokos 2014

Original.  Okay class, en Francais: La Mer.  The French Riveria is very beautiful, moreso if your mode of transportation is a 300' yacht trolling the Costa Azzurra.  The sea is a distinctive blue, like in this painting.  You can imagine, along with me, how lovely it would be to be a child just playing in the sun.


This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil on gesso'd masonite.  Safely packaged and ready to frame but please allow 1-5 days for shipping.  Seascapes are very handsome in a wooden frame, my favorite is barnwood found at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.

* colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photogrsph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *

Friday, April 18, 2014

SANGRIAS

"SANGRIAS"
Original
Oil on Hardboard
14" x 11"
SOLD
©Nancy Tokos 2014

Original.  We spend a bit of time on the beach in Southern California.  Although, the canvas and wooden chairs are something you would see in the south of France, I thought, hey, why not imagine how wonderful it would be to sit at La Jolla Shores and look at the sea in a really cozy chaise lounge !  I sit and gaze at this painting while I am one the phone.  I promise it will work in your favorite room too ...


This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil on gesso'd masonite.  Safely packaged and ready to frame but please allow 1-5 days for shipping.  Seascapes are very handsome in a wooden frame, my favorite is barnwood found at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.

* colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photogrsph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

THE HAPPY PLACE

"THE HAPPY PLACE"
Original
Oil on Masonite
24" x 18"
SOLD
©Nancy Tokos 2014




Original.  Sometimes, the title says it all.  My Nikon does a good job recording the colors in this photograph but there is a slight "shine" at the top which is the work of a light source somewhere in the room and not my paint brush.


If you are wondering, commissioned oil paintings are a great gift.  EVERYBODY loves a portrait or loves to surprise someone.  Contact me for details or click the BUY NOW button $495 oil painting.  You may come to my studio for a photography session.  I will also work with your favorite photograph.

This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil paint on masonite.  Safely packaged and shipped via FedEx but please allow 1-5 days for shipping. Oil paintings + drawings dealing with the sea or nautical theme are very handsome in their "barnwood" frame, my favorite available at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.
* colors, values, may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photograph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *






Friday, April 11, 2014

STEVEN SEAGULL

"STEVEN SEAGULL"
Original
Charcoal Wash on Strathmore
14" x 11"
SOLD
©Nancy Tokos 2014


Original.  My studio is very near the water, therefore, these guys are flying overhead and outside my window constantly.  I could paint them all day long.  There was a time when ducks, mallards specifically, used to visit our garden.  They eventually made a nest and we observed them as their 9 nine chicks hatched.  Then, the next day, they marched out the garden door.  Towards the Thames.  They used us for bed and breakfast.  Then split.  However, they brought us many hours of entertainment, so, no bad juju going on.  They have personalities, they are monogmous, territorial and protective of whoever they decide to mate with.  In comparison, the seagulls have personalities of cardboard.  Do you care.  The seagull is nice, even better in person, and ideal as an oil painting or charcoal painting, which this one is.  Buy it.


This is an original work of art by California artist, Nancy Tokos, member American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America.  Oil on gesso'd masonite.  Safely packaged and ready to frame but please allow 1-5 days for shipping.  Seascapes are very handsome in a wooden frame, my favorite is barnwood found at Frame USA http://www.frameusa.com/.

* colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your computer due to my digital camera settings, time of day the photogrsph is taken and the monitor you are looking at right now. *