Friday, November 14, 2014

Little Pictures at the Providence Art Club

It is that time of year again, and here are my six 5x7 inch paintings for the Providence Art Club 110th Little Pictures Show.  The public opening reception is Sunday, November 16th from 12-4pm.  All paintings below are priced $275 and are beautifully framed.  Hope to see you there!

Frosty Friends Forever, 5x7 Acrylic on Board by C.M.Hannon 2014

Chilly Couple in Love, 5x7 Acrylic on Board by C.M.Hannon 2014

Luna and the Moonflower, 5x7 Acrylic on Board by C.M.Hannon 2014

Tea for Two, 5x7 Acrylic on Board by C.M.Hannon 2014

Peek A Boo, 5x7 Acrylic on Board by C.M.Hannon 2014

Under the Lilies, 5x7 Acrylic on Board by C.M.Hannon 2014

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farms

This summer I was commissioned to paint a portrait of a wedding location to be given as a wedding gift.  These types of projects are a bit nerve-wracking since I must please three people, the client, the recipient and their new spouse.  Happy to say, the gift was well received and I had a great time painting this RI landmark.


Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farms 2014
12 x 24 inches Acrylic on Gessoboard

In a silver plein air frame

Original photo using the panoramic function on my iPhone

Monday, September 8, 2014

Vintage Plank Wall Installation



It was a summer project that challenged both Joe and myself, from salvaging the vintage planks in a junkyard in Woonsocket, RI, to designing a 3 panel interlocking wall hanging, with pieces of all different lengths and widths.  Then there was the refinishing, glazing and preserving of the aged wood, with the fun part of making each one look like a part of an old salvaged sign.  All of the logos and words were hand painted by me, then distressed to match the vintage feel.  The initials of each child in the family were added as dimensional elements and even the clients had their initials carved into a plank.  The final part was learning to do wood burning...because I always wanted to try it.  The anchor and compass rose were both burned in designs, leaving my hand pretty cramped for a few days.  I don't think I will be revisiting that craft any time soon:-)


Protected from years of "vintage" dust

A commission such as this is a very collaborative one with the client.  It becomes full of family symbols & memories, things that are valued and things that are passed on to a new generation.  We were quite blessed to be entrusted with such an assignment and I hope to be given the opportunity to create a similar piece in the future.


The unfinished wood planks



Installed in a New England sports loving family room

Thank you for your interest!  I wish you much joy in these last few days of summer.
Christine



Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The Boat at Chelos on the Waterfront

This winter I was asked to transform a Fiberglas boat which was mounted into the wall at a restaurant in East Greenwich, RI.  The restaurant was renovating the space to be used as a wedding and banquet room and the 1980s styled boat was not blending in with the up scaled surroundings.  Since a classic wood Chris Craft would be more appropriate, I set out to woodgrain the boat, and paint the bottom in a classic color.  Below are the transformation steps for the 25 foot vessel.  Special thanks to Harrison Painting for the excellent prep work and base paint.  

The original with vinyl stripes

Base painted

Wood planks with first coat of flogging glaze

Remaining planks with first coat of flogging glaze

Second coat of graining glaze and polyurethane

Gold leaf vinyl registration number

Completed bottom of the boat

Top cabin stained to match

Completed

Completed






Tuesday, March 11, 2014

A nice honor

I would like to share a very nice honor that the RI State Council of the Arts gave me by selecting my painting of Pt Judith Lighthouse as one of three images to be used on their new ad campaign for tax free art sales in RI.  It was quite a surprise to get the new brochures in the mail.

Remember to support living artists... the dead ones don't need the money :-)
Christine


Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Poppies

Today's Project...

In my attempt to become proficient with watercolor, I decided to give Yupo paper a try during a class taught by Gail Armstrong at the Providence Art Club.  Yupo is a polypropylene sheet which is acid free and great for abstracts and loose impressionistic work.  As a control freak, I was challenged by its constant movement of color while drying, but once I learned to layer the colors quickly so that I did not "lift" them off the sheet, it was a lot of fun.  Enjoy!

Christine
Poppies by C.M.Hannon 2014 - 9x12 inches

Saturday, February 1, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Tea Cup & Dogwood

The final project for my January daily watercolor challenge & I am relieved to be done for a while.  I was blessed to have so many family and friends help support this effort by sharing my work with others, and the many purchases as well.  The most important part of this challenge was the development of my new love of watercolor.  I am so excited to continue with this medium as I explore more delicate subjects and sweet still lifes in 2014.

Thank you again for everyone's appreciation and support of my work.  It does an artist good!

Christine

PS - This one was sold before it was painted, with two folks on the waiting list. More teacups are in my future for sure, so please continue to follow my blog.

Tea Cup & Dogwood by C.M.Hannon 2014

Thursday, January 30, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Tea Cup and Pink Roses

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Tea Cup and Pink Roses by C.M.Hannon 2014

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Tea Cup and Orchids

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Tea Cup and Orchids by C.M.Hannon 2014

Monday, January 27, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Tea Cup and Roses

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine
Tea Cup and Roses by C.M.Hannon 2014

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Lusterstone Finished Powder Room

Today's Project...

Lusterstone is a mica based, plaster type product which creates a soft shimmer and stone-like mottling to walls & ceilings.  This powder room was created in three layers of a skip trowel technique using two colors and took two days to complete.  It is an excellent example of how a sophisticated wall treatment can tie the other gorgeous elements of the room together.




Tuesday, January 21, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Bouquet

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Bouquet by C.M.Hannon 2014

Inspiration Photo

Saturday, January 18, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Red Rose

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Red Rose by C.M.Hannon 2014

Friday, January 17, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... White Petals

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine
White Petals by C.M.Hannon 2014

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Lusterstone Skip Trowel Finish

After a long, but enjoyable, day painting walls at my mother in law's new condo (Sage Tint by Behr is a very pretty, spa-like color) I came home and created some Lusterstone sample boards for a new client. The finish looks like a shimmering venetian plaster, and is very durable.  Below is the first of two coats in "Antique Parchment."  The client will be using this finish in an elegant powder room.

I am looking forward to getting into my watercolors again soon!
Have a nice night.
Christine

Lusterstone Skip Trowel by Hannon Art Works 2014



Tuesday, January 14, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Bunny in the Berries

Due to a very full day of painting to meet a deadline, I am sneaking in with this detail of a larger painting I am working on, soon to be released.  That said, it is not for sale, but I do accept & love commissions :-)

Have a good evening.
Christine

Bunny in the Berries by C. M. Hannon 2014

Monday, January 13, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... The Bocce Players

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

The Bocce Players by C.M.Hannon 2014

Sunday, January 12, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Goldfinch

I am cheating on my goal of a watercolor everyday in January.  This is an acrylic painting close up from a larger project I have been working on all day.  Sorry, but this little guy is already has a home.

Hope you have a great week!  More watercolors tomorrow :-)
Christine

Goldfinch by C.M.Hannon 2014

Saturday, January 11, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Hummingbird and Nasturtium

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Hummingbird & Nasturtium by C.M.Hannon 2014

Friday, January 10, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Hummingbird & Orchids

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Hummingbird & Orchids by C.M.Hannon 2014

Thursday, January 9, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Lotus

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Lotus by C.M.Hannon 2014

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Sunflowers and Cosmos

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Sunflower and Cosmos by C.M.Hannon 2014

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Hibiscus

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Hibiscus by C.M.Hannon 2014

Monday, January 6, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Autumn on Waterman Lake

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.


Christine

Autumn on Waterman Lake by C.M.Hannon 2014

Sunday, January 5, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Rose Island Lighthouse

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.

Christine

Rose Island Lighthouse by C.M.Hannon 2014

Saturday, January 4, 2014

30 Day Painting Challenge

Today's Project... Harwich Cove

6 x 9 inch signed watercolor, matted to fit a 9 x 12 frame, and shipped in the U.S. for $35.
Please email me if interested.  Thanks.
Christine

Harwich Cove by C.M.Hannon 2014