A Light for the Night

"A Light for the Night"

A Light for the Night is the title of this new 8x8" acrylic on canvas. This piece features a favorite theme of mine, the cardinal on a birch tree. This cardinal is backlit by the moon, and the blue sky and green leaves complement the colors and make for a colorful summer landscape. This piece is available at my new gallery called Lakeside Gallery in Duluth, or online at the following link until sold: http://www.aaronkloss.com/store/p68/A_Light_for_the_Night.html

If you'd like to commission me to paint a custom painting for you, please email me for a free quote, and visit  my website www.aaronkloss.com to view all my available originals in their respective galleries, and to view a wide selection of originals and prints in my online store.

Sienna Sky Cardinals

Sienna Sky Cardinals is the title of this 12"w x 4"h triptych painting, recently brought in to Siiviis Gallery in Duluth, MN. There's just something sweet about bright red and rich brown color combinations ... almost like a dessert, maybe chocolate covered cherries? Or apples and cinnamon? Whichever it is, I like it.

If you'd like to commission me to paint a custom painting for you, please email me for a free quote, and visit  my website www.aaronkloss.com to view all my available originals in their respective galleries, and to view a wide selection of originals and prints in my online store.

Living by the Lake Numbers 1 - 3

  Featured today are three pieces titled Living By The Lake (Numbers 1-3). These were brought in to Siiviis Gallery not too long ago, and are a few favorites of mine. I decided to title them individually as opposed to a triptych, as I felt they were strong enough to stand alone, or would make for a nice grouping. And at 9"w x 11"h each, they fill a horizontal space well when displayed together. And they include my favorite colors .. blue and gold .. and some of the reasons I live within walking distance to lake Superior .. the birch trees, the rocks, the lake, the sky .. just some of the reasons I love living by the lake.  If you'd like to commission me to paint a custom painting for you, please email me for a free quote. www.aaronkloss.com

I Will Remember You

Today's painting is titled I Will Remember You, and is a 20"w x 16"h special commissioned piece for a Duluth resident. Their realtor commissioned me to paint the house these folks had lived in for 40 plus years as a gift to them. So I thoroughly enjoyed painting this tudor style house, even if it was quite the challenge with it's architectural details. Prints of this painting are available on my online store, and yes, I paint house portraits ... feel free to send me an email if you'd like a free quote on a special painting of your own home.

Glensheen Memories

"Glensheen Memories" 8x8" acrylic on canvas

Today's post is titled Glensheen Memories, and is an 8x8" acrylic on canvas. This piece is the last in a three part series from the Plein Aire week last week. This painting is of a small building on the Glensheen grounds, and the building caught my eye with the unique architectural details and blooming hollyhocks on the right. Perhaps this is a front door I'd enjoy arriving home to every day, especially with it's close proximity to the lake. The Plein Aire week was fun, and I'd like to take another shot at painting outside, especially when not pressed for time. And after last's weeks devastating thunderstorms took out power in wide swaths across northern Minnesota, I have some catch up work to do but I'm thankful the power has been restored. Have a great week.  This piece is part of three new works on display at the Duluth Art Institute now through Sept. 9, 2016 in the upper gallery.

Glensheen Garden

"Glensheen Garden"  8"w x 10"h

Today's piece is titled Glensheen Garden, and is 8"w x 10"h. When you're at the Glensheen Mansion, at the back of the house you step out onto this patio that overlooks the expansive gardens and ultimately lake Superior. I was at the corner where you can see the fountain, and thought the fountain and the lake would help combine for a nice composition.  This piece is part of three new works on display at the Duluth Art Institute now through Sept. 9, 2016 in the upper gallery.

Glensheen Estate, Plein Aire, and blog update

"Glensheen Estate" 8"w x 10"h

After a quite lengthly hiatus from blogging, I'm back with a vengeance. Just kidding, I'm back with a nice piece from my plein aire week titled Glensheen Estate, 8"w x 10"h. This piece is part of three new works on display at the Duluth Art Institute now through Sept. 9, 2016 in the upper gallery. While I was quite busy running my new gallery (Lakeside Gallery) during the week, I was able to complete three pieces which I'm quite fond of for the plein aire event. Now that the gallery is all set up, I'll be back to blogging and updating my work on a regular basis. Please stop back soon, and visit my gallery and personal websites for more information on my work. All my best, Aaron