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My Wife Encouraged Me To Try My Hand At Painting One More Time. That Was One Year Ago

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I am a self taught artist, and have been drawing since I was old enough to hold a pencil. Many failed attempts at painting had convinced me I didn’t have a feel for it, but a few months before my fortieth birthday my wife encouraged me give it one last try. It had been nearly 24 years since I’d picked up a brush.

I completed my first official painting in March of 2017 and made the transition from acrylics to oils shortly thereafter. I tend to approach each piece as practice for the next, and am always trying to improve on my technique. The majority of the pieces shown here were done on commission; something I never thought would happen.

This post features “on the easel” photos of original works, presented in chronological order. I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I did painting them.

More info: mcphailfineart.com

Lonely Sentinel: The Sabine Bank Lighthouse; 12″ x 16″ Acrylic on Canvas Panel

My Wife Encouraged Me To Try My Hand At Painting One More Time. That Was One Year Ago

Ever On Watch: The Sabine Pass Lighthouse; 16″ x 12″ Acrylic on Canvas Panel

My Wife Encouraged Me To Try My Hand At Painting One More Time. That Was One Year Ago

Papa’s Solitude; 9″ x 11″ Oil on Canvas Panel

My Wife Encouraged Me To Try My Hand At Painting One More Time. That Was One Year Ago

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A Midnight’s Respite; 16″ x 12″ Oil on Canvas Panel

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My Wife Encouraged Me To Try My Hand At Painting One More Time. That Was One Year Ago

Racing The Sunset; 20″ x 16″ Oil On Hard Board

My Wife Encouraged Me To Try My Hand At Painting One More Time. That Was One Year Ago

An Evening At Sullivan’s; 16″ x 12″ Oil on Hard Board

My Wife Encouraged Me To Try My Hand At Painting One More Time. That Was One Year Ago

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Wesley McPhail

I am a self taught artist from Texas who favors a sort of idealized realism. While I've drawn my entire life, I didn't start painting until just a few months shy of my 40th birthday. Since then I've had the opportunity to connect with several professional artists, including one of my personal heroes. Each day has presented new challenges, and the newness has yet to wear off. My hope is that my artwork will bring some brightness to your day.

I am a self taught artist from Texas who favors a sort of idealized realism. While I've drawn my entire life, I didn't start painting until just a few months shy of my 40th birthday. Since then I've had the opportunity to connect with several professional artists, including one of my personal heroes. Each day has presented new challenges, and the newness has yet to wear off. My hope is that my artwork will bring some brightness to your day.

What do you think ?

Allen Gowdey 6 years ago

Awesome work. I checked out the website and bought a sailboat.

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artcatcms 6 years ago

These are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the beautiful work!!!!!!!

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Allen Gowdey 6 years ago

Awesome work. I checked out the website and bought a sailboat.

1point

artcatcms 6 years ago

These are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the beautiful work!!!!!!!

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