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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 8h

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 8h

Each day begins with a short lecture and full demonstration, followed by one-on-one instruction. My class is highly tailored for each individual, so beginners as well as advanced painters are welcome.

#art #fineart #artstream #patricksaunders #patricksaundersfinearts #paintingworkshop

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 8h

Artists will learn about composition, value, texture, color temperature and accuracy in paint application. While I demonstrate in oils, artists are welcome to use acrylic and pastels, as the approach and concepts are interchangeable.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 8h

I will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more energy and excitement to your painting.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 8h

Join me May 7th - 9th at the Booth to explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography. I can teach you to paint any subject, from the most simple to complex, with one approach.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 8h

PLEASE NOTE: This class is one of only five workshops I am teaching in 2026, and two of the five are already sold out, so if you want to paint with me next year, you need to secure your spot soon at a workshop near you.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 8h

Artist friends, my Booth Art Academy painting workshop next spring is filling fast. Go here for more information, and to register: patricksaunders.com/classes_pain...

“Unity”
• Oil on linen
• 9” x 12"
• Private Collection

Floral painting in oils of pink roses by American artist Patrick Saunders

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 2d

#contemporaryrealism #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #oilpaintersofamerica #portraitsocietyofamerica #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #catrinamakeup

Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 2d

This painting will be featured at the Granbury Arts Alliance's Coates Western Art Exhibition on October 24th & 25th.

#art #fineart #artstream #patricksaunders #patricksaundersfinearts #westernart #westernpainting #portraitpainting #figurepainting #figurativeart #representationalart #realistart

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 2d

At its core, Catrina makeup is a reminder of the impermanence of life. It serves as a “memento mori” or a symbol of death, encouraging us to appreciate the present and cherish our time with loved ones.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 2d

My latest painting. Traditional Catrina makeup is quite common around San Antonio this time of year for Día de los Muertos. I always find it incredibly festive.

"La Catrina"
• Oil on Linen
• 14" x 18"
• Available

Reference and painting photos by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social

Portrait painting in oils of a young woman in Catrina makeup and costume for a Day of the Dead parade by American artist Patrick Saunders

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 4d

Chase proves that there's no right or wrong way to use any material. All that matters is the final piece.

#art #fineart #artstream #patricksaunders #patricksaundersfinearts #artreview #artcritique #portrait #portraitpainting #representationalart #realistart #williammerrittchase #brooklynmuseum

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 4d

In this painting, the face has the look of pastels, while the pattern on the dress brings to mind the effects of gouache, a medium that Chase did not work with, although he did have extensive experience with watercolors.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 4d

While this piece was painted in oils, Chase was known to have worked in a number of other mediums. This piece shows how his experience allowed him to transcend the expected confines of any particular medium.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 4d

This week's #MuseumTourTuesday is a portrait by American painter William Merritt Chase from the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

"Girl in a Japanese Costume"
• William Merritt Chase
• Oil on Canvas
• ca. 1890
24 5/8" x 15 11/16”

Painting photo by @saundersfinearts.bsky.social

Portrait painting in oils of a young woman in Japanese garb by American artist William Merritt Chase, a piece from the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 7d

#realistart #contemporarypainting #oilpaintersofamerica #opamaster #coateswesternartexhibition #granburyartsalliance

Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 7d

This painting is less simplified than most of my work, as I felt that the subtle differences between each and every leaf were important to capturing the scene as experienced.

#art #fineart #artstream #patricksaunders #patricksaundersfinearts #stilllifepainting #hoya #representationalart

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 7d

This painting is a moment from our backyard. Looking out the kitchen window, we noticed how the light gave this simple hoya plant such a beautiful glow.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 7d

A still life I am sending to the Granbury Arts Alliance's Coates Western Art Exhibition on October 24th & 25th.

“Hoya”
• Oil on Linen
• 16” x 20”
• Available

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 9d

I find that with any subject, the more I look at it, the more variations of color I see. This was especially true of these roses. Every time I look, I see a different color, and with every stroke, I see even more.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 9d

A floral I am sending to the Granbury Arts Alliance's Coates Western Art Exhibition on October 24th & 25th.

"Multifaceted"
• Oil on Linen
• 9" x 12"

Floral painting in oils of a bunch of pink roses by American artist Patrick Saunders

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 11d

He went on to become one of the most renowned artists of the Russian Empire, traveling extensively throughout Europe. Following the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, Repin refused to return to the Soviet Union and settled in Finland, where he passed away in 1930.

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Patrick Saunders Fine Arts @patricksaunders.bsky.social · 11d

Born in the Ukrainian town of Chuhuiv in 1844, Repin was initially rejected from the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Saint Petersburg, but relocated to the city anyway and won admission a year later in 1864.

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