A Gentle Grandeur - Hudson River School by Connie Tom Autumn Landscapes Sunsets

A Gentle Grandeur by Connie Tom

This is a panaramic view from on top of a hill overlooking miles and miles of country bathed in a beautiful sunset. The nearest hill was adorned with these beautiful pink flowers which made a striking contrast to the forest green folage.

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"Oh that men would praise Him for His goodness and for His wonderful works to the children of men." ~ Psalms

"A Time of Reflection" ~ Autumn Landscape A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

"A Time of Reflection" ~ Autumn Landscape  A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

This is a painting of a sunset off the coast in California. In my own reflection upon this painting.... I see that I’m painting more and more sunsets and sunrises and that my favorite colors to paint are these yellows, oranges, reds and raspberries. Sunrises and sunsets signal a change coming in the day. To me it offers hope, beauty, glory and grace. I loved the sky colors reflecting in the water and on the rocks.     ~ Enjoy!

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Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." ~ Isaiah 26:3.

"Morning Has Broken" Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School

"Morning Has Broken" Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School

There is a beautiful song that had the lyrics in it, "Morning Has Broken". There are few songs in life that absolutely move me the way this song did. So I painted this painting while thinking of that song. I hope you enjoy the painting as much as I enjoyed painting it.

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"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." ~ Isaiah 26:3.

"Sundown on the Rio Grande" Autumn landscapes Hudson River School by Connie Tom

"Sundown on the Rio Grande" Autumn landscapes Hudson River School by Connie Tom

"SUNDOWN ON THE RIO GRANDE" is a work of color and light, mood and atmosphere. This work pictures a view of the Rio Grande River at sundown. The colors are very romantic...reminding us of those skies where the cowboy rides off into the sunset. This clouds and sky are vibrant with colors and compliments the western flair. The sun and sky colors are softly reflected on the water.


COLORS

The music of the eyes

In his journals, Delacroix said that colors are "the music of the eyes," that they "combine like sounds" that create harmonies rivaling those produced by the great composers with great orchestras. In fact, he says: "Certain color harmonies produce sensations that even music cannot achieve." This artist tries hard to produce color harmonies that create positive and uplifting sensations.

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"A Wintery Wonderland Retreat" by Connie Tom Original Oil Painting Hudson River School

"A Wintery Wonderland Retreat" by Connie Tom Original Oil Painting Hudson River School

The sun is going down and twilight is here. It’s a delightful, quiet snowy evening with this lighted cabin welcoming in all who travel this snow covered path to it’s door. With the smoke coming out of the chimney of this cozy cabin, there’s sure to be a cup of hot chocolate waiting for you and a fire in the fireplace for you to warm up to.
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"Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee." ~ Psalm 128:1-2.

"California Sierra's Peaceful Valley" Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Autumn Landscapes

"California Sierra's Peaceful Valley" 22"h x 28"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Available for Purchase!

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"Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause." ~ Psalm 25:1-3

"Canyon Outlook - Cougar" Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Wildlife Landscapes Portraits

"Canyon Outlook - Cougar" 24"w x 20"h Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Wildlife Landscapes Portraits

This cougar is on his favorite perch looking out over the canyon to see that all is well.

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"Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day." ~ Psalm 25: 4-5

Anthem of Praise! - California Sunburst ~ by Connie Tom Hudson River School Original Oil California Art

Anthem of Praise! - California Sunburst ~ 24"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Available for Purchase

This painting is of a glorious sunburst as seen from the shores in California. With the sunburst colors, the uplifting clouds and the wonderful color combinations of the reflections in the water and shore, this scene just resounded to me like a song of praise to God our Creator, which was the inspiration for the title of this work.

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"I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord." Psalm 104:33-34

"Sunrise for the Soul!" Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Sunset Landscape

"Sunrise for the Soul!" by Connie Tom Original Oil Painting ~ Sold

This painting is a scene from South Carolina’s Hunting Island State Park which covers 5,000 acres of pristine salt marsh, beach and maritime forest. I loved the contrast of the complementery colors of the deep reds and oranges in the sky against the light greens in the grasses. And of course I always love sunrises and sunsets. To me, they are both sunshine for the soul!

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"Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word." ~ Psalm 119:9
"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." ~ Psalm 119:11.

"Colors of Autumn II" ~ Autumn Landscape A Painting a Day Hudson River School by Connie Tom

"Colors of Autumn II" ~ 28"h x 22"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

Autumn is my favorite season of the year. I love the vibrant and cheer colors. They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Sometimes we see with our spiritual eyes...places we long to escape to. I hope with my paintings I can create beautiful windows on your walls of places you would yearn to be. Enjoy!


"For the Scripture saith, 'Whosoever believeth on Him (the Lord Jesus Christ) shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." ~ Romans 10:11-13.

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus." ~ Galatians 3:28.

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"Reflections of Autumn V" ~ 20"x16" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Autumn Tree Landscapes by Connie Tom

"Reflections of Autumn V" ~ 20"x16" Original Oil Painting  by Connie Tom

This work pictures a mid-view of water with two canoeists in a canoe in autumn. Autumn is in full array and it's exciting reds and wonderful colors are being reflected in the water. I thought about putting a horizon line or a ground line in the upper portion of the painting, but decided to leave the whole scene in view of the beautiful autumn reflections in the water. I liked the blurriness of the colorful reflections in the water in contrast to the distinctiveness of the canoeists and the canoe. ~ Enjoy!

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." ~ Matthew 19:26

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"Tuscany Farmhouse" ~ 24"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Tuscany Italian landscape

"Tuscany Farmhouse" ~ 24"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

This is an original oil painting is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com.  

"Buffalo Among the Geysers" ~ 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Wildlife Landscape Yellowstone Wyoming

"Buffalo Among the Geysers" 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

I paint a lot of nature scenes and scenes of the wilderness. This scene pictures the buffalo among the geysers at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. I was reading an article in the Sunday paper about how fatigue can set in with too many decisions. It was suggested that we take a look at scenes of nature. it said that studies have shown that nature scenes can restore and regenerate attention. John Muir (b.21 April 1838) was a Scottish-born American naturalist and author and advocate of the preservation of wilderness in the United States. He petitioned the U.S. Congress for the National Park bill that was passed in 1890. Because of the spiritual quality and enthusiasm toward nature expressed in his writings, he was able to inspire readers, including presidents and congressmen, to take action to help preserve large nature areas. He is referred to as the "Father of the National Parks" today.


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"I waited patiently for the Lord: and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies." ~ Psalm 40:1-4

"O Give Me a Home, Where the Buffalo Roam" ~ 36" x 48" Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Western Wildlife Landscape

"Where the Buffalo Roam" 36"h x 48"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Available for Purchase!

A storm had just ended and the sun came out. With so much moisture in the air, the colors in the sky and clouds were just beautiful. You could see miles and miles of land. These buffalo were meandering... grazing their way across the land.

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"Blessed by the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him." ~ Psalm 28: 6-7.

"The Cowboy" ~ 30"x20" A Painting a Day Luminous Cowboy and Indian Western Landscapes by Connie Tom

"The Cowboy" ~ 20"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Western

I still love westerns on television and in the movies. Even the old ones. Our family watched them ever since we were kids. So the image of a cowboy stirs up the emotions of virtues of a hero of a sort. They were the ones saving the day, righting the wrongs, saving damsels in distress, living hard, but dedicated to their work. This cowboy was probably all cleaned up after a dusty trail ride, just sitting by the fire and relaxing and thinking. What is he thinking about? Maybe the hard days work, his love back home, maybe just about life. You decide.... Enjoy!

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"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." ~ Proverbs 23:7.

"Lanterns of Gold" ~ 20" x 16" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Autumn Tree Landscape Paintings by Connie Tom

"Lanterns of Gold" ~ 20"h x 16"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

It's exhilarating to me to walk through the woods after it rains or when the morning dew is still wet upon the leaves. As the sun begins to shine, the sunlight reflects from off the leaves and glistens like "Lanterns of Gold". This is the first painting I have done a series of autumn tree paintings called "Lanterns of Gold". ~ Enjoy!


"Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous: and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness." ~ Psalm 97:10-12.

"The Firmament" ~ 28"x22" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

"The Firmament" ~ 28"h x 22"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

Sometimes when I just want to get away from the busy-ness of life, I try to imagine myself somewhere far away from cities and crowded places. Somewhere where I can enjoy the quietness, sometimes in the mountains with water and fresh country air where nature is undisturbed. Waterfalls are mezmerizing to me. To feel the cool mist upon your skin.... Hear the rippling of the water and splash of the waterfall? Now that's living! I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed painting it. ~ Connie

"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handwork." ~ Psalm 19:1.

"Fishing the Rapids" 30" h x 40"w Original oil painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School fishing landscape

"Fishing the Rapids" 30" h x 40"w Original oil painting ~ Available for Purchase!

This lucky fisherman feels so blessed when he is getting to do what he loves to do on his days away from work. The sounds of the rapids going by him seem to wash all his troubles away... at least for these happy moments. ~ Enjoy!

You can purchase this 30" x 40" original painting from my website at www.connietom.com.

"This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." ~ Psalm 118:24.

"Early Morning River Mist" 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Daily Painters Morning River Sunrise landscape

"Early Morning River Mist" 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!

It's morning and the sun has risen on this rippling river. The early morning mist still hovers above the land. I love the dance of light on the rippling water. I love bodies of water period. They are just so relaxing? fascinating? mesmerizing? Each one seems to evoke different feelings and of course, sunrises and sunsets have the most dramatic and beautiful colors which creates mood and atmosphere. There's also something about a sunrise that's uplifting. It sets forth a fresh new day!

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"The entrance of thy words giveth light." ~ Psalm 119:130.

"So Glad You Came" 20"hx24"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Daily Painters Romantic landscape

"So Glad You Came..." 20"h x 24"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

This lovely young lady has been waiting for someone down by the river on this early autumn morn. Clearly from her look to the right and the smile on her face, whoever it is she is greeting has come. I'll leave it to the viewer to decide... who it was that she is greeting. Was it a lover? a friend? a sister? You finish the story. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it. ~ Connie Tom

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"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine..." ~ Proverbs 17:22.