Category: Art by Madison Woods
All of my paintings feature Ozark pigments I’ve collected by hand and processed into paints. I use titanium oxide pigment to make white for adjusting and blending oil paints made from the Ozark pigments.
When I travel, I also gather rocks from those locations. When I make paint with rocks from other locations, the scene will be one from the homeland of the pigment, and the pigment sources will be specified in my process page or product listing if they are not Ozark colors.
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The posts below are from my blog and have to do with my art-making.
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Ozark Autumn Morning
I managed to get this painting’s final touches put on Saturday while at the art market, before the wind became problematic. It’s a landscape on a 10 x 10″ cradle board of an Ozark autumn morning with mist on the … Read the rest “Ozark Autumn Morning”
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My mind is on art, even while digging ditches, it seems
Even while doing sweat-inducing work totally unrelated to being creative, my mind is on art. Look at the color I found while I was digging a ditch 🙂 Needless to say, I had a pocket full of rocks by the … Read the rest “My mind is on art, even while digging ditches, it seems”
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Selective weed-eating, moth, and painting
Yesterday morning, while it was still cool, I did more weed-eating. This morning, I moved to a different section and weedeated some more. I don’t clear cut everything because there are some things that grow in the edges that I … Read the rest “Selective weed-eating, moth, and painting”
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Ooops! I Accidentally Hit Publish.
Earlier today while working on a draft for a project I am thinking of doing, I accidentally hit the Publish button when I meant to hit Save Draft. So, if you’re a blog subscriber, you got a notice of a … Read the rest “Ooops! I Accidentally Hit Publish.”
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Progress on a Painting, or Two
Yesterday at the studio, I worked on two different paintings. One I needed to begin, and the other needed progress towards finished. Painting to Start The first one I worked on is the one I needed to begin. It’s a … Read the rest “Progress on a Painting, or Two”
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What Makes the Art My Own?
I’ve been struggling with a decision about whether to purchase blue pigment or continue using the indigo. While I can source local indigo or grow my own, it isn’t a permanent pigment. Does it matter if I use outsourced pigments? … Read the rest “What Makes the Art My Own?”
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A Pastoral Scene in Progress
There’s something magical about the way it looks on a misty Autumn morning in the Ozarks. Several years ago, I took a photo of my neighbor’s field towards the bridge for Felkins creek that’s near our house. While going through … Read the rest “A Pastoral Scene in Progress”
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Seeking Nature and Biodiversity?
Everything about my life is influenced by the nature and biodiversity out here. When it comes to real estate, properties with soaked with both are my favorite ones to show. I’m probably the biggest tree-hugging nature lover in our office.… Read the rest “Seeking Nature and Biodiversity?”
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A Skink in Ozark Pigments
Last week in my garden, all of the reptilian (and one amphibious) creatures were out and about. This handsome skink came out to pose for me, so I figured I’d paint his portrait. A Little About My Paint-making Process Since … Read the rest “A Skink in Ozark Pigments”
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Gone to Ground
‘Gone to ground’ usually means someone has gone into hiding. The phrase originally referred to a fox going into his hiding hole when he was being chased during a hunt. From this perspective, it seems more like seeking the safety … Read the rest “Gone to Ground”
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Going Down Rabbit Holes
I’ve got several small panels in 4 x 6” size, and I want to get a few of those painted before the June art festival in Bentonville. So, I think I’ll paint this plant, and some of my other favorites … Read the rest “Going Down Rabbit Holes”
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Busy Times at Wild Ozark
Spring ushers in busy times at Wild Ozark. I’ve got a host of things I’m working on, and Rob does too. Most of mine are real estate, art and garden related, and most of his are solar and homestead tasks.… Read the rest “Busy Times at Wild Ozark”
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Felkins Creek, Madison County AR | Ozark Pigments in Oil
The beautiful Felkins creek is located in Madison county AR. These rocky shores supply me with many of the rocks I use to make my paints. This photo is one of the favorites I’ve ever captured at a particular spot … Read the rest “Felkins Creek, Madison County AR | Ozark Pigments in Oil”
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Bentonville Fine Art Festival | Nov 9-10
I’m really happy to announce that I was accepted to the new Bentonville Fine Art Festival. Many thanks to the jurors! Since I only submitted to the oil painting category, I won’t have watercolors with me. Location & Date Nov … Read the rest “Bentonville Fine Art Festival | Nov 9-10”
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Cooper’s Hawk | a Blue-eyed Juvenile
Currently on my easel is a portrait in progress of a gorgeous blue-eyed juvenile raptor. It’s a painting of a Cooper’s hawk. As he matures, his eyes will change to yellow, orange, or red. The blue in the painting itself … Read the rest “Cooper’s Hawk | a Blue-eyed Juvenile”
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Art on the Border
I’m thrilled and honored to have been accepted into the Art on the Border art fair in Fort Smith. This event is juried, and a percentage of sales are put toward donations to charitable organizations that serve the local area.… Read the rest “Art on the Border”
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A Tipi Painting for Karter
My granddaughter Karter’s birthday is coming up soon, and this year she wants a painting of a tipi. I love the evolution of subjects the kids choose as they grow up and I hope they never grow tired of getting … Read the rest “A Tipi Painting for Karter”
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Homestead Memories
Recently I went to a friend’s family property to gather some rocks for a painting. They’re selling the farm that’s been in the family for a long while. I offered to create a painting from the local pigments as a … Read the rest “Homestead Memories”
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Bald Eagle | Ozark Birds of Prey series
Art by Madison Woods, Inspired by Nature, Laws of Nature, My Earthy Painting Process, Nature, Ozark Birds of Prey, Ozarks, Science and NatureOriginally posted in 2020. I’m going through some of the older posts on my blog and refreshing them. This one really doesn’t need any changes, but it’s been a while since I’ve showcased my bald eagle painting. Prints are … Read the rest “Bald Eagle | Ozark Birds of Prey series”
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Four of Wands
This is an example of the imagery that arises when I let my imagination guide my artwork. It’s one of the earlier paintings I did after finding out I could make paint from the rocks here, titled “Four of Wands”. … Read the rest “Four of Wands”
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Broad-wing Hawk #2 | Dinner Time
I’ve begun broad-wing hawk #2, using the same sized canvas and a similar background as the first one. Since this one has just nabbed a frog, the title is ‘Dinner Time’. My reference is a photo by the excellent … Read the rest “Broad-wing Hawk #2 | Dinner Time”
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New Business Cards
This year I needed two separate business cards for two separate businesses. One for real estate and one for artwork. front and back of both cards for both businesses But I can’t believe I forgot to put an email or … Read the rest “New Business Cards”
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Montgomery Whiteley Realty | It’s Official 🙂
I’m officially on-board now with Montgomery Whiteley Realty. There’s still some admin to do so I have access to the special databases that sales agents get to use, but the contract is signed and my license is framed 🙂 Roxann … Read the rest “Montgomery Whiteley Realty | It’s Official :)”
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Painting a Branch, Pouring Water from Pigment
Today I’ll be painting a branch, the one my hawk is perched upon. But before I do that, there’s one feather I forgot to add. It’s on the tail and it’s making everything look off to not see it there. … Read the rest “Painting a Branch, Pouring Water from Pigment”
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Painting on a Rainy Day
The weather outside is unsuitable for doing much else, but it’s perfectly right for painting on a rainy day. I’ve also been making paints for my 2024 Soul of the Ozarks watercolor collection. But that involves little more than waiting … Read the rest “Painting on a Rainy Day”
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