Lirpa

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Artist in the PNW oil pastels, watercolor, acrylic 🏳️‍🌈 studiolirpa.com 🚫AI, NFTs, crypto🚫

Oil pastel painting of cypress trees and seagulls. Italian Cypress Oil pastels 9x12 This is one of my favorite tress, I don’t know why it brings a sense of calm for me but they do. They make me feel like it’s a warm summer morning with a gentle cool breeze.
Picture of me in my studio wearing a purple bandanna and sweater
Watercolor painting of a bright lime green maidenhair fern. Or as my wife likes to call them, fuck you ferns. They die easily.
Unfinished watercolor painting of an orange and blue octopus. It reminds me of a Djinn with its glowing orange eyes. WIP Watercolor 12x16”
Watercolor and pastel painting of an elephant standing in a field, curiously looking at you while you stare curiously at her. Watercolor and soft pastel 5x7”
Watercolor painting of white ginkgo leaves falling in a diagonal in front of the outline of a full moon. Watercolor 10x10”
Watercolor painting of an orange and blue octopus. She reminds me of a djinn, with bright eyes full of mischief. WIP Watercolor 16x12
Watercolor painting of a pink jellyfish. Ice Jelly Watercolor 5x7”
Photo of my hand holding a heart shaped rock up to the sky. Behind it is the vast Pacific Ocean, with sunlight softening the sand. My wife and I love to visit #Manzanita on the coast, and when we do I always find a heart shaped rock for her. The bigger ones we photograph, and the smaller ones come home with us.
Colored pencil painting of a single heart shaped philodendron leaf. I Heart Philodendrons Colored pencil 4x6”
Loose watercolor painting of yellow flowers, with sprays of pollen and misty looking stems and leaves. To the right of the painting are two watercolor brushes. Equinox Blooms Watercolor 10x14” I saw someone post a thread about how naming your paintings is pretentious. I have to say, I don’t care. I name mine, I mean I brought them into existence, they’re mine. I’m going to give my pieces two names and a special nickname from now on. Keep running your mouth. Anyway, if you’ve read this far, you’re amazing and I appreciate you. Please leave me your favorite emoji in the comments.
Abstract watercolor painting of birch trees in the fall. The leaves are orange, yellow, and red. The shadows are full of purples. Birch, Please Watercolor 5x15”
My studio cat, Belle sitting on a tall stool behind my desk. In front of her are freshly laundered tea towels I use when I’m painting watercolor. Belle is gray and fluffy with adorable ears and large eyes. She always looks mad, but she’s really an affectionate angel.
Abstract oil pastel painting of a joyful feild of flowers under a rich blue sky. Joy Oil pastels 10x6”
Photograph of the sky from underneath a magnolia tree in full bloom. The sky above is a calm light blue while the tree is full of pink blooms and small green leaves. It feels like new life and new hope of Spring.
Abstract watercolor painting of trees in the Cascades on a foggy and misty day. To the right of the painting is a dark red watercolor brush resting on a small flat green rock. Cascades Rainforest Watercolor 8x10
Oil pastel painting of juicy ripe oranges and lush green leaves against turquoise blue skies. To the right of the painting are three oil pastels in green, blue, and orange. To the right of that is a palette knife, and underneath are color swatches. Say Orange Oil pastel, colored pencil 12x16”
Easter cactus plant cuttings in a closed jar on top of moist perlite. The jar is on top of one of my studio desks with art supplies and paper in the background. The moisture will help rehydrate them so they have a better chance of taking off.
Watercolor painting of an orange and blue octopus. It’s currently a work in progress or wip.
A close up view of my studio cat, Boo, peaking under my makeshift easel. He has gold eyes, pink nose with brown fur around it, and white cheekbones. His two front paws are closest to my camera making them look larger than they already are. His peets are resting on a white paper towel with dried turquoise paint on it. A bar holding up the easel on each side of his body. He thinks he’s helping.
Our cat Boo when he was a kitten two years ago. He’s a tabby with white markings, and his hair was a little longer. I placed my old glasses next to him to show his size. I often joke that he’s my biological baby because we share an amazing bond. 😻💛
Abstract watercolor painting of fire using yellow, orange and red to express rage. I really wanted to light things on fire, so I painted it instead. The painting is taped to gator board, having been freshly painted. To the right of the painting is a red/brown quilled watercolor brush. Above the painting are rags stained with paint, and my watercolor jars. Rage Watercolor 8x10”
Photograph of the forest floor in the foothills of the Cascades. Rising through a mat of pine needles are small green shamrock like plants. Behind them are more plants fading into the darker background. When sunlight hits oxalis leaves they close up to protect themselves, then pop back up when the shade returns. I found this little group at our campsite one morning in Estacada Oregon. Fun fact about our family: we won a camper in 2018. It’s adorable and yellow. If you’d like to see some pics of Dubby the camper, let me know.
Watercolor painting of a blue and orange octopus with a large orange eye that for some reason reminds me of a Djinn.
Watercolor painting of an orange and blue octopus. The octopus looks relaxed yet aware of its surroundings. There is a dark red watercolor paintbrush resting on the upper right corner of the painting. To the right of the painting is a piece of paper towel. Under the painting is a green cutting mat.
My watercolor palette with two big wells for mixing, and 17 smaller wells that hold different paint colors There is dried paint in different colors in the larger wells. Above the painting are two paint brushes, and a watercolor marker. Below the palette are four more watercolor brushes. All of it is resting on a Cotten tea towel stained with paint from previous paintings.
A watercolor painting of a blue jellyfish using only one blue paint. The jellyfish’s cap is transparent. Below its cap are beautiful ruffles. Delicate tendrils hang down around its body from the cap. Blue Jelly Watercolor 5x7”
Watercolor and gouache painting of mountains. The sky above is purple, filled with stars, and a full moon. The mountains above are snowpacked and icy, and there are four foothills. The hill farthest away is blue/gray, and has mark making that suggest a forest. The third hill is bright green with gold scales. The second hill is a less intense green with a lighter green waves running over it suggesting a river and falls. The closest hill is a dark green with gold lines running across it suggesting fencing for farm animals. Untitled Watercolor and gouache 9x6” About a year ago, I had art block that lasted for months, I decided to try something simple that I could then try some mark making on. It helped get me back on track. Highly suggest it.
Three red cardinals huddled together on a small tree branch for warmth as the snow storm starts. The snowfall just started, the air is still, hushed and soft, and it just started to stick, brightening up the darkness. I chose this piece for glue because of how I made the snowy scene. Once everything is drawn out, I use masking fluid, a type of glue to keep some of the pristine white of the paper while I lay down the background color. Once everything is 100% dry, I remove the masking fluid with a rubber pad. Fact about me: I saw a cardinal for the first time last year in April. All the cardinals I have painted came from my imagination after studying pictures and video. Card Party Watercolor mixed media 10x8”
Oil pastel painting of three alliums on a spring day against a soft blue sky. There is a bee floating above the flowers and she is about to land on the middle flower to collect her pollen. The painting is taped to the back of an old watercolor pad. To the right of it an oil pastel, colored pencil, and a blending stump. To the right of that are more oil pastels. Above the painting are paper towels and colored pencils.
A tiny succulent (Crassula ovata) in a tiny glass jar with a tiny amount of soil in the palm of my hand. The leaves are chubby, which is exactly how I like my succulents, fat.
An oil pastel pastel painting of five red capped mushrooms on a moss covered forest floor. Behind the mushrooms are fern fronds, and a fallen tree. The sky is dark and starless, and there are six tiny curious sprites with tiny antlers hiding among everything. To the right of the painting is a palette knife, and a purple oil pastel. They’re Friends Oil pastel and colored pencils 9x12”
Watercolor painting of a gold jellyfish in the deep cold black ocean. It looks like the jelly is lit from within, creating a beacon of light in the darkness. Let’s be that for each other. There is a red paint brush in the upper left hand corner. Gold Jelly Watercolor 8x10”
Photograph of a the bottom of a massive tree covered in moss and lichen. It is hallow underneath, like it’s heaving itself up from the earth, unburying its roots along with it. Ancient, and a bit cranky to be woken up quite honestly. Where is he going? New home? Slowly hunting whoever woke him? Or is he simply rising up to protect the creatures of the forest with a place of protection? Whatever it is, I wish him well.
A photo of an amber and brown speckled spider, still attached to its line of silk, sipping from a small bead of water from an unopened bloom of the Rudbeckia plant. Behind it are two more flower stalks, one bloom remains unopened, and the other is in full bloom. Behind them is an old brick wall with the paint peeling off, in a good way.
Watercolor painting of fat and happy bees collecting pollen from lavender just before sunset. One of the bees is flying away, with only her cute little bee but and wings visible. It feels calm, and it’s quiet with gentle buzzing on the breeze. Untitled Watercolor mixed media 8x10
Watercolor painting of delicate gold and magenta ginkgo leaves falling and puddling at the bottom of the painting. Gilded Ginkgos Watercolor 10x14”
Watercolor painting of a purple octopus with soft brown accents happily and lazily floating through the gentle current of the ocean. Three of her tentacles are curled up like she’s showing off her muscles. To the right of the painting is a black watercolor brush resting on a piece of white coral. Octopurple Watercolor 10x8”
Watercolor painting of a vibrant blue and orange octopus, her tentacles gently flowing around her in the current. The painting is matted and on a wood desk. Peek-a-Boo Watercolor mixed media 10x8”
Watercolor painting of forest of birch trees in the fall. The top half of the painting is bright orange, yellow, and red leaves, and the bottom half is pale trunks shadowed in purples. Birch, Please Watercolor 5x15”
Painting of a blue and brown octopus sleeping with her tentacles floating about her. Eyes closed, bubbles flowing around her, it’s tranquil and safe. Deep Sleeps Watercolor 9x12”
Abstract oil pastel painting of a field of flowers against blue sky. Joy Oil Pastels 10x6
Abstract watercolor painting of low and heavy purplish clouds about to unleash a storm on the parched red earth below. Horizons Watercolor 4.5x5.5”
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Watercolor painting of a turquoise blue jellyfish. Untitled Watercolor 5x7”
Oil pastel painting of juicy ripe oranges and lush green leaves against turquoise blue skies. To the right of the painting are three oil pastels in green, blue, and orange. To the right of that is a palette knife, and underneath are color swatches. Say Orange Oil pastel, colored pencil 12x16”
A Bob Ross doll is standing, holding a paint brush and palette, while facing his painting on a metal easel. He’s on a plant shelf surrounded by three different plants, an airplant, and glass vase, two other plants hang from above giving it a jungle vibe.
Watercolor painting of a whale swimming towards the surface to get air during the day. There are swirls and dots of faint blue running diagonal with the whale, bottom left to top right. Untitled Watercolor 10x8”
A fishbowl terrarium filled with plants, ferns, and airplants. They are planted in a layers of coarse sand, sphagnum moss, soil, and decorative moss.
Picture of text on a white circle with a pink edge on a black background. Text reads: You've been thrown a FRIENDSHIP BALL Throw it to someone who is special to you! A ball is a circle, no beginning, no end. It keeps us together, like our circle of friends.
Watercolor painting of Queen Anne’s Lace flowers in tall grass with the sunset glowing in the background. Queen Anne’s Lace Watercolor and gouache 5x7
Abstract watercolor painting of a misty day in a temperate rainforest. To the right of the painting is a dark red watercolor paint brush resting on a flat rock. Cascades Rainforest Watercolor 8x10”
Watercolor painting of three Amanita muscaria mushrooms. To the right of the painting are three watercolor brushes. It’s Fall Y’all Watercolor 7x5”
Painting of blue jellyfish on a white background. Queen Blue Watercolor 5x7”
Watercolor Painting of Birch Trees in the Fall. The leaves are a rich mixture of gold, orange and red leaves, while the light colored trunks below are peeking out from the purple shadows. Birch, Please Watercolor and Ink 5x15”
A watercolor painting of a gold jellyfish against black paper. A red paintbrush is in the upper left hand corner. Gold Jelly Watercolor 8x10”
Watercolor painting of copper ginkgo leaves falling in a soft diagonal across the paper. Falling Copper Gingkos Watercolor 7x14”
Watercolor painting of a purple and light red octopus. The head looks like a galaxy, while everything inside the tentacles is a soft light red. Galaxy Jelly Watercolor 8x10”
A painting of two red/orange/gold octopus tentacles entwined in the shape of a heart on a blue/green background. To the right of the painting is a watercolor brush, green water soluble crayon, a pan of gold paint, and a tube of orange paint. A piece of coral rests at the top right hand corner. Big Red Watercolor mixed media 5x15”
Two red cardinals facing away from each other on a tree branch. It’s sunrise and snow is gently falling. Snowy Cardinals -SOLD- Watercolor 7x5”