3 Dutch Girls

3 Dutch Girls- 8" x 8"; Oil by Greg Newbold

In 2009, I drove cross country with a friend to my final summer session of graduate work. On our way to Hartford Connecticut, we made a few fly by stops, including Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This is the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country and it was interesting to see some of the Amish farms and get a glimpse of the horse drawn buggies that populate the roads there. I also took a pit stop to photograph these cows on a local dairy farm. The painting's name, 3 Dutch Girls,  comes from the location and not the breed, but I liked the ring of it. I painted this one in oil on MDF panel- over the top of another failed plein air attempt. I sanded off the most obnoxious texture, but some of it telegraphs through the paint and adds to the final look of this new painting. You can get this one at Meyer Gallery in Park City, UT.

Third Wheel

Third Wheel- 9" x 12"; Oil on board by Greg Newbold

Another small oil that I will be taking up to Meyer Gallery in Park City, Utah this week. Whenever I am out searching for subjects, I take tons of photos and never quite know what I have until I get back in studio. This is one of those cases where I didn't think there was a painting in there until I started looking at the photos. I decided that if I combined elements from several photos I could create an arrangement that I liked. It's a fun challenge to come up with a painting from seemingly nothing. It goes back to my assessment that picture making subjects are everywhere depending on your point of view. Almost anything can make a good painting if you apply principles of strong design, storytelling, color and value arrangement. The title refers to the horse on the left side who is about to awkwardly insert itself into the nice quiet lunch of the pair of horses.

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Descending Mist

Descending Mist- 8" x 10"; Oil by Greg Newbold

Our family was driving up Logan Canyon one spring morning when I caught a glimpse of what would inspire this painting. The sunlight had yet to burn off the canyon mist. As we rounded a turn nearing Cache Valley, I saw a few cows wandering down the grassy slope. Camera ever ready, I snapped off a couple of shots. The only problem was that it was blurry. Still I liked the atmospheric effect and figured someday I'd use it. And I did. I'll be taking this up to Meyer Gallery in Park City, Utah later next week.

Lunch Interrupted- SOLD

Lunch Interrupted- 19" x 11"- Oil on board by Greg Newbold

How now black cow? Cows are such strong graphic shapes. I enjoy painting them juxtaposed against the softer textures of the landscape. The proportion of this piece is a carryover from a previous painting I did while attending a Michael Workman workshop a few years back. This one WAS available at Meyer Gallery in Park City, Utah. For about a half a day. I'm not sure if it even made it on the wall before a collector bought it and shipped it back home to Maine. This is a  new record fast gallery sale for me!

Water Break

Water Break- 32" x 24"- Oil on canvas; 2014 by Greg Newbold

Here's another recent painting that I delivered yesterday to Meyer Gallery in Park City, Utah. The weather and blue sky up there was spectacular. If you get a chance, go up to Park City, breathe deep and check out my paintings as well as the other great Meyer Gallery artists. It's worth the trip. This one is one of my favorite paintings of the year so far.

Recent Sales- Meyer Gallery

The Sentinels- 16" x 20" Oil by Greg Newbold

Twins- 16" x 20"; Oil by Greg Newbold

Young Angus- 9" x 12" oil by Greg Newbold

Bales- 8" x 8" ; Oil by Greg Newbold

I was pleased to receive the news that four of my recent paintings have sold at Meyer Gallery in Park City. I particularly excited with the news since I joined Meyer just three weeks ago. I have some serious painting ahead in the next few weeks to keep the gallery stocked, but it is a good problem to have, so I am excited for the prospect. I am also looking forward to a long and profitable gallery association. Thanks Meyer Gallery!

I have Joined Meyer Gallery - Park City, UT!

I am thrilled to announce that I have joined Meyer Gallery in Park City, Utah. Meyer Gallery has been a cornerstone of the Park City gallery community for as long as I can remember and they were at the top of my list when I decided to expand my gallery representation, so I am pleased that they are as excited as I am to partner together. It is a privilege for me to be associated with such a prestigious galley and I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with them.

Autumn Dusting- 36" x 60" oil by Greg Newbold

Included in my offerings at the gallery is "Autumn Dusting", 36' x 60"; oil on canvas. Check out all of my paintings that are currently hanging at Meyer Gallery here.