Sunday, November 8, 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Woods, water and sand is my inspiration.  Looking back at my older works now, I see a pattern and I think I've found my latest niche'.  I have for some time now been wanting to work on wood panels instead of canvas. Our wood shop and finishing room is just about complete so I  can get in there and start trying a few new ideas.  I have a quick little clip with The Chi Chi girl (our feathered dog) saying hello in the background. Hope you like?  Cheers!!

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Seven Booty Salute

Just a few distractions at Highlands Studio - we have our lucky 7 fur babies who just turned a year old June 1st.  We have been upgrading their outdoor enclosure and I decided on a whim to paint their door.  I'm so glad I did.  I love how they rest completely sprawled out, all you see is belly, booty and feet.  haha















Thursday, April 2, 2015

HI FOLKS!! I'M HAVING AN EASTER WEEKEND SALE 20% OFF ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

Welcome to Highlands Studio. SALE!! EASTER WEEKEND 20% OFF ALL ORIGINALS, USE COUPON CODE: "EWORIGINAL2015". GOOD TIL MONDAY APRIL 6TH.

A modern mix of eclectic abstract paintings by Tia Marie McDermid. Prints are also available in a variety of sizes. Designers, commercial, and personal Welcome! Contact me, I would be happy to help.

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Practicing Abstract Realism

I was inspired so much by a video tutorial by Sam Durkin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-v8HIS-v4 , his persona and technique makes you willing to give it a TRY.  Check him out.  So much happening with this painting for me.  Just using primary colors is a first for me and I am really loving it.  You have way more control with your color palette.  Premixed can get muddy real quick.  The colors are more vibrant and true.  Next is working on depth, and lighting.  I think a bit more softening to go, but I'm really excited with this style of painting.