Colleen Patricia Williams - Oil Paintings

Outrageous Orange: Wild Columbine

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:12:02 CDT

This work is of a wild columbine in the Rogue Wildrness, near the North Umpqua river. Bright and eyecatching, this painting lights up a room.

Butterfly Petals

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:12:02 CDT

This painting is a dance across the canvas, the blue petals fluttering in the wind like the wings of a butterfly. The movement of the stems in the background enhances the image.

Like a Wheel:Blue Daisy

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:35:29 CDT

This big, beautiful daisy rolls across the canvas like a wheel. The many shades of blue resemble spokes on a wheel with the fluffy yellow center as the hub.

Purple Daisy

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:35:29 CDT

This painting is mostly painting knife against a blue sapphire background. The background is textured with timeless circular designs.

Daybreak

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:35:28 CDT

This is a painting of the dawn breaking over the treeline of the Cascade Mountain Range in Oregon. The colors of the fading night are set off by the dramatic line of old growth trees that form the horizon.

Glowing Softly: White Flower

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:35:28 CDT

This painting is a mix of brushwork and painting knife. The velvety petals glow against a jewel-like background, and contrast well against the textured foliage.

Fruit of the Vine

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:34:22 CDT

These colorful grapes were painted from life in the Lookingglass area of Oregon. Note the shy little grape peeking through the transparent leaf.

Reticulated Primrose

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:34:22 CDT

Re·tic·u·late Resembling or forming a net or network: reticulate veins of a leaf. This primrose has reds that glow, with the bright yellow forming the reticulated pattern. The vivid reds and yellows are set off by the cool greens and yellows of the leaves in the background.

Like Curious Birds

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:33:04 CDT

Like a flock of curious birds peering out from their perch,these Oriental Lily stamen captured the eye of the artist.

Corona: Californa Poppy

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:33:03 CDT

This vivid painting is a close up view of a California Poppy. Bright and hot, this painting is reminiscent of the corona of the Sun.