Showing posts with label Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Resilience, Contemporary FIgure Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse



11" x 14" Monoprint, $125

As I approach a brand new career
in teaching art to elementary and middle school students,
I am encouraged by the resilient women I know.
Fortunately I have quite a few role models ~
older, younger, same age as I am ~
to inspire me.
This is part of my
Strong Women Series.

LMK if interested

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Saturday, June 27, 2015

Surf Spray, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


16" x 20" x 1.5" Oil, $300

Though I reside in Arizona, it's pretty clear that
my heart resides at the coast.
Either one, it doesn't matter.

I travel to my home state of Florida as often as possible
to get my fix, and to visit family and friends.
I travel to California whenever the opportunity arises.
I would go to Hawaii once a year if I could.

When I do make it to an ocean, I really enjoy the experience:
I immerse myself in the sound of the waves,
the mesmerizing sight of the tides,
the feel of the sand and salt water on my skin.

I never tire of painting ocean scenes,
probably because it helps me "go" there 
at least for a little while.

This painting was completed over several months,
and thus has several layers of oil paint.
There is the most texture at the focal point,
the breaking wave.
Lots of foam and spray make me happy.

If interested in purchasing this piece,
LMK.
The sides are painted in wrap-around style,
so it's ready to hang,
no frame needed.

Friday, June 26, 2015

Cello, Contemporary Musical Instrument Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse



18" x 24" x 2" Acrylic, $700

This contemporary painting of a musical instrument, specifically
a cello,
has painted 2" sides and is ready to hang as is.

I used several layers of paint during the creation of this one,
often thinking of the layers of stain and varnish that a luthier applies
when making his or her instruments.

If interested in purchasing please contact me at

To see more of my artwork, please visit


Monday, June 22, 2015

Beach Time, Contemporary Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


12" x 12" Oil, $150

This highly textured painting of the beach has 1.5" sides painted 
wrap-around style, so it's ready to hang with no frame needed.
I'm back in Florida just for a few days, then back to the Valley of the Sun.

If interested in purchasing this painting please let me know:

To see more of my artwork please visit

Monday, June 8, 2015

Thunderstorm, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


Oil, 11" x 14" $500

This latest work was completed two days ago.
It's one of my favorites from this past year.
I used a very large brush to lay in the composition and
large areas of color, then refined it with a medium-sized brush.
The thickest areas of Brilliant White oil paint were applied 
primarily with a palette knife.
The beach and ocean provide endless interpretations, 
expressions, feelings, and art opportunities all-around.

If interested in purchasing, please contact me at

To see more of my art please visit

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Summer Breeze, Abstract Seascapes by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


6" x 6" Acrylic, $95

The iridescent blues and golds are impossible to capture in a photo,
but the translucent layers of these paints are what make this one interesting
and dynamic.

This painting of an abstract seascape is done on heavy-duty watercolor paper.
If interested in purchasing, please contact me at

To see more of my artwork please visit
AmyWhitehousePaintings.blogspot.com

Friday, May 29, 2015

Afternoon Reflections, Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


6" x 8" Oil, $125

Fresh off the easel this morning,
this contemporary beach painting is full of color and texture.
Painted with pure pigment oil sticks, the vibrancy stands out.
I hope I captured the many reflections seen on the beach
when the tide is out, and the day is coming to its end.

To purchase this one please contact me

To see more of my artwork please visit

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Spring Flowers, Contemporary Floral Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


8" x 10" Oil, $150

Several layers of pure oil pigment went into this composition over the last few weeks.
I wanted to express the lightness of spring, even as the Valley summer heat encroaches.

If interested in purchasing this painting please contact me

To see more of my artwork please visit

Monday, May 25, 2015

Trees, Miniature Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


6" x 6", Oil, $95

This miniature landscape was started over a year ago 
while visiting Pine Top in Northern Arizona.
I finally finished it today.
I like the abstract/realistic tension and balance;
such makes for more interesting art to me.

If interested please contact me

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Sunday, May 3, 2015

Beach Path, Contemporary Beach and Ocean Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


10" x 10" x 1.5" Oil, $125

Heading to my annual beach vacation,
have shipped art supplies ahead,
all packed, and ready to go!

This contemporary beach path scene was painted over several weeks
with several layers of pure pigment,
so it has depth and light.

If interested in this one, it has painted edges
and is ready to hang ~ no frame needed, but
will easily fit standard frames or custom.


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Friday, May 1, 2015

Breaking Surf, Abstract Seascape Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse



6" x 6" Acrylic on Heavy W/C Paper, $65

A contemporary take on my ever beloved ocean theme,
this painting has transparency and texture.

If interested in purchasing please contact me:

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Flower, Contemporary Floral Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


6" x 6" Acrylic, $125

I developed this flower over several days with layers of acrylic paint.
The crisp edges of the front petal brings it forward,
while the softer edges of the petals in the back, give it dimension.

If interested in this little floral painting,
contact me

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Monday, April 13, 2015

Abstract Seascape, Contemporary Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


9" x 12" x 1.5" Acrylic, $150

This contemporary, abstract seascape is dynamic and colorful.
The texture and colors continue on the wrap-around gallery wrap canvas.
It has the wire already attached in the back so ready to hang.

If interested in this painting, please LMK

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Saturday, April 11, 2015

Saguaro Conversation, Contemporary Southwest Landscape Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse



16" x 20" Acrylic, $195

This mixed media exploration of saguaros communicating
is a riot of color and pattern,
and was great fun to develop.

If interested in this piece, please contact me

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Bloomin Cactus, Contemporary Southwest Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


16" x 20" Acrylic, $600

These last two weeks I have worked on five
saguaro cactus paintings,
exploring different compositions,
color combinations,
textures,
and different mediums
such as pastes, gels, glazes.

Now I'm kind of obsessed with how many
different concoctions I can come up with.

If interested in purchasing 
please contact me:

More art:
AmyWhitehousePaintings.blogspot.com

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Beach Dunes, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse



24" x 30" Acrylic, $400

Walking up through the dunes to get first sight of the ocean
is always a thrill for me,
especially having lived in the desert the past 21 years.
I hope this contemporary landscape captures a feel
for the dunes, the air, the sea life, the water.
This scene was painted on a stretched canvas, has painted edges,
and is wired in the back for hanging.
So ready to display!

LMK if interested

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Monday, April 6, 2015

Untitled Landscape, Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


8" x 10" Acrylic $125

I have been teaching a landscape class weekly,
and am trying to incorporate the principles I present
in some small landscape paintings of my own.

If interested in this one, please let me know:

To see more art please visit

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Fruit Bowl, Contemporary Still Life Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


12" x 16" Acrylic, $195

This vibrant contemporary still life painting was a blast to create.
I worked on it just a little bit at a time, 
slowly building up the color and points of interest.

If interested in purchasing this one, please contact me at

To see more of my artwork please visit

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Mother's Day Bouquet 6, Contemporary Floral Paintings by Arizona Artist Amy Whitehouse


9" x 9" Acrylic on W/C Paper, $75

There is some luscious thick paint on this one.
I like the composition and the almost-complementary colors 
with the neutral background.
This was a fun one to paint.

If interested in purchasing please let me know

To see more art please visit