Commissions

The beauty of having a fine art abstraction piece commissioned is that is often wish it can be based upon a treasured object or colors in the home which inspire its owners. This residence is streamlined and contemporary, and the wish was for the painting to reflect the the feel of the room.

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Just as it is ~

"One day you will ask me which is more important, my life or yours?  I will say mine and you will walk away not knowing that you are my life" - Khalil Gibran

In the middle of creating this painting, the individual who commissioned it came through the door: “Oh-my-gosh I just love this - it is perfect!”  I laughed explained I had not taken it to the place I was heading; a little punch up here, and a delicate movement there, and a splash of accent color there, etc. is where I was headed.  “No, don’t I love it just as it is!”  So I put down my brush.  :-)

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From the House of Edward

One of the most charming blogs I've ever come across is hands down From the House of Edward  by Pamela Terry.
If you are not yet familiar with Pamela and Edward stop everything now and check out this beautifully enchanting blog; you will definitely wish  to join the throngs of people who follow this gifted writer.  Pamela is one of those rare individuals who received an extra dose of grace and talent when she came into this world, and we are so thankful she shares her gifts with us.  Art abounds on this blog, and so does Edward.  Edward?  Edward, too, is heaven sent.

Victor Denfrey Steele Impressionism ~ No Hard Edges

Victor Denfrey Steele

Next time you are in a gallery or museum take pause when viewing Impressionistic portraiture.  If you are not an artist and new to viewing art, here is an example of what to look for in this style painting. 

Click on this first image, it will enlarge and you will easily see what Impressionism is all about, there are no hard lines. 

Note the edge of ballerina Buffy Miller's leotard;  soft, not a hard line against the light blue background.  Note her skin against the background; soft, not a hard line against the background.  Paint is applied gently by rocking the edge of the loaded paintbrush back and forth along an edge.  

Victor Denfrey Steele

 Next view the lower image and note how the entire painting views at a distance.  Clearly there are no hard edges in the entire painting, including where the floor in the background meets the wall. 

I adore this painting, one by my dad, for its great examples of composition, value and ~ soft edges. 

Tina Steele Lindsey on Drawing Leslie Neilsen

Tina Steele Lindsey

I always considered the perfect neighborhood as one filled with comedians to keep things lively. 

Leslie Neilsen would have to live in that neighborhood, not a week goes by I don't say, "~and don't call me Shirley."    I was thinking about Leslie Neilsen today and knew I just had to draw him. Laughter is the best medicine.Thank you, Leslie, for your good medicine.

For more information on Leslie and his wonderful

career, click HERE

Pencil and charcoal on paper. 

Honoring Hironori Kawabata

As our hearts and minds are focused upon Japan and its people I wish to highlight sculptor, Hironori Kawabata. There is no denying the timeless Japanese tradition of care and dedication to any task, great or small. I've made a habit whenever I've felt careless in my work to remind myself of their excellence in all things, and doing so is a great equalizer. Thank you, Hironori, for your gift to us all in your inspiring work, our thoughts and prayers continue for your country and its honorable people. 

Tina Steele Lindsey A Summer's Eve - Pastel

Tina Steele Lindsey

Longing for a summer's eve where the sky is darkened, and the breeze is gentle, and all things good in the deep south.

pastel blotted with damp paper towel
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AH&L Issue

 

 

Thrilled this painting, Orange Mallow - 36x60, was included in the beautiful pages of the February 2011 issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine via the fabulous master bath created by Capella Kincheloe who invited me to do a painting for the space. 

(photography Erica George Dines for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine)

 



A Painting by the late Victor Denfrey Steele - A Christmas Wish

Victor Denfrey Steele

May joy and peace be yours and surround you and those you love this Christmas. 

Oil painting by my late father,  Victor Denfrey Steele

Tina Steele Lindsey - Secret Garden

Secret Garden - Tina Steele Lindsey

When I visited the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House a red painting was hanging in one of the beautiful rooms which reminded me of an older painting of mine, Secret Garden (ABOVE)   Look closely there really is a secret garden in this painting!  Due to crowds and having to keep moving I am at a loss to recall which room it was in, or know who the fine artist is that created it, but it was lovely, wish I had a photo to show you. 

Just a note that the last day of the Christmas House is tomorrow, Sunday the 12th, so if you haven't made it yet, make plans to attend, a lot of wonderful art pieces are hanging everywhere, so enjoy! I would love to hear from anyone who has been and what your thoughts were, and if you met Capella, Niki, or any of the other fabulously gifted designers! SOLD

Tina Steele Lindsey on A Journey Beyond

Journey
24x48 on stainless steel