One of my wife's homegrown tomatoes. One of the last few left on the vine. Painted outside on a nice sunny warm Saturday in October. I hope that you enjoy the painting.
I'm Steve Boggs, I am an artist from Tennessee. I have been painting for over 30 years, working predominately in oils and painting the things that I see around me everyday. Hopefully you will enjoy viewing my work. And of course please feel free to add comments, or select the link on any painting if you are interested in bidding on or buying. You are also welcome to contact me about purchasing or commissioning a painting.
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Original Art - Watercolor - Homegrown Tomato
Homegrown Tomato - 5 in. x 7 in. Watercolor on Paper
One of my wife's homegrown tomatoes. One of the last few left on the vine. Painted outside on a nice sunny warm Saturday in October. I hope that you enjoy the painting.
One of my wife's homegrown tomatoes. One of the last few left on the vine. Painted outside on a nice sunny warm Saturday in October. I hope that you enjoy the painting.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Original Art - Oil Painting - Shells and Storm
Shells and Storm - 20 in. x 24 in. Oil On Canvas
This is a big storm on the Gulf of Mexico from the back deck of the beach house we were staying in late this summer on a family vacation. The wind really had the waves up and the horizontal cloud and storm line was really amazing to see. This island has a lot of shells that wash up with the tides and the row on the window ledge were some that we had collected over the previous day. This painting makes me think of hope... All storms pass and the sun eventually shines again. I hope that you enjoy it.
This is a big storm on the Gulf of Mexico from the back deck of the beach house we were staying in late this summer on a family vacation. The wind really had the waves up and the horizontal cloud and storm line was really amazing to see. This island has a lot of shells that wash up with the tides and the row on the window ledge were some that we had collected over the previous day. This painting makes me think of hope... All storms pass and the sun eventually shines again. I hope that you enjoy it.
Monday, December 2, 2019
Original Art - Oil Painting - Cows and Bulls
Cows and Bulls - 30 in. x 40 in. Oil On Canvas
This is a fairly large painting 30in x 40in. When I found these cows (several are bulls) I was actually scouting around for something else, a stream or creek to paint. I was looking on the other side of the road and a large group of young cattle came running up to the fence. It was pretty obvious by the stern look on their faces that they weren't particularly excited to see me personally, it was my pickup truck parked near the gate which I'm certain usually means the food is about to be dropped into the feeders. But even though they weren't all that happy with my faux food delivery they posed very well for the painting I think.
This is a fairly large painting 30in x 40in. When I found these cows (several are bulls) I was actually scouting around for something else, a stream or creek to paint. I was looking on the other side of the road and a large group of young cattle came running up to the fence. It was pretty obvious by the stern look on their faces that they weren't particularly excited to see me personally, it was my pickup truck parked near the gate which I'm certain usually means the food is about to be dropped into the feeders. But even though they weren't all that happy with my faux food delivery they posed very well for the painting I think.
Monday, November 11, 2019
Original Art - Oil Painting - Pears - Green Brown and Red
Pears - 30 in. x 40 in. Oil On Canvas
The subject is six pears of various colors - red, green, and brown.
This is a fairly large painting 30in x 40in. It is always interesting to me to paint larger than life items. Pears have been a favorite subject of mine for doing this.
The setup for this painting was particularly interesting to me because of the lighting and bright colors of the pairs. To me the painting has an element of drama.
Pears - Green Brown and Red is an original oil painting by Steven Allen Boggs. I hope that you enjoy it.
The subject is six pears of various colors - red, green, and brown.
This is a fairly large painting 30in x 40in. It is always interesting to me to paint larger than life items. Pears have been a favorite subject of mine for doing this.
The setup for this painting was particularly interesting to me because of the lighting and bright colors of the pairs. To me the painting has an element of drama.
Pears - Green Brown and Red is an original oil painting by Steven Allen Boggs. I hope that you enjoy it.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Oil Painting - Hay Bale
Hay Bale 8 in. x 10 in. Oil On Panel
This is a hay bale in a Tennessee farm field near my home. This is a common sight especially in the Fall in a significant part of the country. What attracted me most with the scene was the beige brown colors contrasted against the bright blue autumn sky.
I hope that you enjoy the painting.
This is a hay bale in a Tennessee farm field near my home. This is a common sight especially in the Fall in a significant part of the country. What attracted me most with the scene was the beige brown colors contrasted against the bright blue autumn sky.
I hope that you enjoy the painting.
Oil Painting - Cinderella Pumpkin and Squash
Cinderella Pumpkin And Squash 8 in. x 10 in. Oil On Panel
The subject is a group of pumpkins and squash.
This is a Cinderella pumpkin that is kind of hard to find where I live. I thought that the setup with all of the other colorful small pumpkins and fall squash made for an interesting color scheme. This painting makes me feel ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving.
I hope that you enjoy it.
The subject is a group of pumpkins and squash.
This is a Cinderella pumpkin that is kind of hard to find where I live. I thought that the setup with all of the other colorful small pumpkins and fall squash made for an interesting color scheme. This painting makes me feel ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving.
I hope that you enjoy it.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Flowers In A Pewter Cup
Flowers In A Pewter Cup 5 in. x 7 in. Watercolor On Paper
The subject is Zenia's from my wife's flower garden in an old pewter cup.
The painting is 5x7 in and is matted on a 11x14 in mat and is ready to frame.
The subject is Zenia's from my wife's flower garden in an old pewter cup.
The painting is 5x7 in and is matted on a 11x14 in mat and is ready to frame.
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Peonies In A Ball Jar
Peonies In A Jar 11 in. x 14 in. Oil on Canvas
The subject is three of my wife's Peonies. The jar is an old Ball Jar with the blue tint. It is actually one of the two jars that I use for water for my watercolors.
I've mentioned before in my painting descriptions that I typically paint still life chiaroscuro with the subject emerging from darkness but this year I've been somewhat enamored with painting a lot of things in full light. I really like the stark gray-white background with the detailed subject. I hope you like it.
The subject is three of my wife's Peonies. The jar is an old Ball Jar with the blue tint. It is actually one of the two jars that I use for water for my watercolors.
I've mentioned before in my painting descriptions that I typically paint still life chiaroscuro with the subject emerging from darkness but this year I've been somewhat enamored with painting a lot of things in full light. I really like the stark gray-white background with the detailed subject. I hope you like it.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Landscape - Field and Post
Field And Post 5 in. x 7 in. Watercolor on Paper
The subject is a gate and farm field in Gallatin, TN
The town that I live in has grown to the point that there isn't a lot of country left. But about 10 miles from me is the area surrounding Gallatin, TN. and there are still a lot of interesting things to see and paint.
This is a gate and field that caught my attention particularly because the grass had turned an interesting shade of yellowish green. It was a little early for that to happen but we didn't get a lot of rain in September. I found the scene to be pleasant and comforting. I hope that you enjoy it.
The painting is mounted on a white mat (11 x 14 in with mat) and is ready to frame. Or of course you can have it remounted.
The subject is a gate and farm field in Gallatin, TN
The town that I live in has grown to the point that there isn't a lot of country left. But about 10 miles from me is the area surrounding Gallatin, TN. and there are still a lot of interesting things to see and paint.
This is a gate and field that caught my attention particularly because the grass had turned an interesting shade of yellowish green. It was a little early for that to happen but we didn't get a lot of rain in September. I found the scene to be pleasant and comforting. I hope that you enjoy it.
The painting is mounted on a white mat (11 x 14 in with mat) and is ready to frame. Or of course you can have it remounted.
Monday, September 30, 2019
Watercolor Painting - Plum Plum Peach
Plum Plum Peach 8 in. x 10 in. Watercolor on Paper
The subject is two plums and a peach.
I have used the straight horizontal composition many, many times because it allows for direct contrasting of things. In this painting I was really after the different colors. This was a fun piece for me and I really liked it after I finished. I ended up using it as the wallpaper on my computer monitors too.
The painting is mounted on a white mat (14 x16 in with mat) and is ready to frame. Or of course you can have it remounted.
The subject is two plums and a peach.
I have used the straight horizontal composition many, many times because it allows for direct contrasting of things. In this painting I was really after the different colors. This was a fun piece for me and I really liked it after I finished. I ended up using it as the wallpaper on my computer monitors too.
The painting is mounted on a white mat (14 x16 in with mat) and is ready to frame. Or of course you can have it remounted.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Watercolor Painting - Pumpkins and Tool Barn
Pumpkins and Tool Barn 11 in. x 14 in. Watercolor on Paper
These are pumpkins in front of a tool barn on my parents home property.
Over the years I have painted pumpkins numerous times. It is always a joy for me from an artists perspective when late Summer and Fall gets here for several reasons. The change in the light is definite, shadows get better, the weather is a little kinder in Tennessee, and I get to paint a few pumpkins. It is something very familiar to me.
This year I really re-kindled my love for watercolor. I'm painting on Windsor & Newton paper now and working with that paper and that medium is really clicking with me. And I think it is the perfect medium for these types of paintings.
The painting is mounted on a white mat and is ready to frame. Or of course you can have it remounted.
These are pumpkins in front of a tool barn on my parents home property.
Over the years I have painted pumpkins numerous times. It is always a joy for me from an artists perspective when late Summer and Fall gets here for several reasons. The change in the light is definite, shadows get better, the weather is a little kinder in Tennessee, and I get to paint a few pumpkins. It is something very familiar to me.
This year I really re-kindled my love for watercolor. I'm painting on Windsor & Newton paper now and working with that paper and that medium is really clicking with me. And I think it is the perfect medium for these types of paintings.
The painting is mounted on a white mat and is ready to frame. Or of course you can have it remounted.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Watercolor Painting - Pink Flowers In A Glass Vase
Pink Flowers In A Glass Vase 11 in. x 14 in. Watercolor on Paper
The flowers are from my wife's garden. What struck me most when I was setting this up to paint was the reflection and magnification in the vase of the table top and cloth background. I also really liked the minimal composition with the lone vase and the larger mostly empty background.
The flowers are from my wife's garden. What struck me most when I was setting this up to paint was the reflection and magnification in the vase of the table top and cloth background. I also really liked the minimal composition with the lone vase and the larger mostly empty background.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Still Life - Orange Tulips
Orange Tulips 11 in. x 14 in. Oil On Canvas
The flowers are some of the tulips that my wife grew in the yard this year. The glass vase was picked up by her a couple of years ago on one of her junk shopping safaris.
I typically paint still life chiaroscuro because I like the drama of the subject emerging from darkness. But when I was setting this up the starkness of the plain gray background and the light on the flowers reminded me of photos that my father used to take of things back in the 60's. I can't put my finger on it exactly but from my American perspective it reminds me of something European from the 60's or 70's. I don't know why.
I really like the painting (my wife does too). I hope that you enjoy it too. In the end I really like the painting. I hope that you enjoy it!
The flowers are some of the tulips that my wife grew in the yard this year. The glass vase was picked up by her a couple of years ago on one of her junk shopping safaris.
I typically paint still life chiaroscuro because I like the drama of the subject emerging from darkness. But when I was setting this up the starkness of the plain gray background and the light on the flowers reminded me of photos that my father used to take of things back in the 60's. I can't put my finger on it exactly but from my American perspective it reminds me of something European from the 60's or 70's. I don't know why.
I really like the painting (my wife does too). I hope that you enjoy it too. In the end I really like the painting. I hope that you enjoy it!
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Still Life - Three Bears
Three Bears 11 in. x 14 in. Oil On Linen On Panel - $250
When my daughter was young she was a stuffed animal fanatic. These are three of them that I pulled out of her permanent archive. I thought that it would be an interesting challenge to see what I could do with the subject. One of my goals was to not make it too cutesy, but I also did not want a creepy painting either. In the end I really like the painting. I hope that you enjoy it!
When my daughter was young she was a stuffed animal fanatic. These are three of them that I pulled out of her permanent archive. I thought that it would be an interesting challenge to see what I could do with the subject. One of my goals was to not make it too cutesy, but I also did not want a creepy painting either. In the end I really like the painting. I hope that you enjoy it!
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Still Life - Flowers And Silver Creamer
Flowers And Silver 6 in. x 8 in. Oil On Linen On Panel - $91 Starting Bid.
For me this painting is about the silver creamer and the color contrasts of the flowers and wooden table top. Silver and metal objects are one of my favorite things to paint. This one took a little time to finish because of the need to paint in layers to get the effect that I was after on the creamer. In the end I really like the result and enjoyed creating the painting. I hope that you enjoy it.
For me this painting is about the silver creamer and the color contrasts of the flowers and wooden table top. Silver and metal objects are one of my favorite things to paint. This one took a little time to finish because of the need to paint in layers to get the effect that I was after on the creamer. In the end I really like the result and enjoyed creating the painting. I hope that you enjoy it.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Still Life - Plums And A Ladle
Plums And A Ladle 5 in. x 7 in. Oil On Linen On Panel - $99
This is an antique silver ladle that my wife has with three plums. I always enjoy painting shiny metal and I thought that the deep red of the plums made a nice contrast with the shine and colors in the ladle. I hope that you enjoy the painting.
This is an antique silver ladle that my wife has with three plums. I always enjoy painting shiny metal and I thought that the deep red of the plums made a nice contrast with the shine and colors in the ladle. I hope that you enjoy the painting.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Still Life - Dads Glove
Dads Glove 8 in. x 10 in. Oil On Gesso Board - $230
This was my father's baseball glove from when he was a kid. It is a 1936 Joe Gordon Model 4205, It still has my dads name and address written in ink on the wrist strap by my grandmother. Pretty cool in my opinion to still have this and to be able to paint it. I hope that you enjoy it!
This was my father's baseball glove from when he was a kid. It is a 1936 Joe Gordon Model 4205, It still has my dads name and address written in ink on the wrist strap by my grandmother. Pretty cool in my opinion to still have this and to be able to paint it. I hope that you enjoy it!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Still Life - Pears And A Paper Bag
Pears And A Paper Bag 5 in. x 7 in. Oil On Gesso Board - $175
This is my first posted painting in a while so I thought I would start out with rather familiar subject matter for me. I've painted pears many times and in this instance I really enjoyed painting the golden yellow and red colors of them. Paper is always a challenge to paint. I hope that you enjoy it!
This is my first posted painting in a while so I thought I would start out with rather familiar subject matter for me. I've painted pears many times and in this instance I really enjoyed painting the golden yellow and red colors of them. Paper is always a challenge to paint. I hope that you enjoy it!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Daily Painting - Landscape - Rythmn (Wild Flowers At Cades Cove)
Rythmn (Wild Flowers At Cades Cove) 4.5 in. x 6.5 in. Watercolor On Paper - $60
This is a group of wild flowers along the loop road at Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains. This valley in the park is an incredibly beautiful place, the whole area is full of amazing flowers, plants, wildlife, etc. I thought that these kind of run-of-the-mill white flowers by the gravel road had an interesting pattern to them with the mountains in the background. I hope that you enjoy the painting!
With 'Rythmn (Wild Flowers At Cades Cove)' the artist reserves the print and reproduction rights to the painting.
This is a group of wild flowers along the loop road at Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains. This valley in the park is an incredibly beautiful place, the whole area is full of amazing flowers, plants, wildlife, etc. I thought that these kind of run-of-the-mill white flowers by the gravel road had an interesting pattern to them with the mountains in the background. I hope that you enjoy the painting!
With 'Rythmn (Wild Flowers At Cades Cove)' the artist reserves the print and reproduction rights to the painting.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Daily Painting - Still Life - Only The Lonely
Only The Lonely 5 in. x 7 in. Oil On Panel - $110
These are three orange peppers against a wood panel. I thought that they looked somewhat like people, maybe a couple with the guy on the right left out. I really liked painting the variances in the orange tones on the peppers. I hope that you enjoy the painting!
With 'Only The Lonely' the artist reserves the print and reproduction rights to the painting.
These are three orange peppers against a wood panel. I thought that they looked somewhat like people, maybe a couple with the guy on the right left out. I really liked painting the variances in the orange tones on the peppers. I hope that you enjoy the painting!
With 'Only The Lonely' the artist reserves the print and reproduction rights to the painting.
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