Friday, August 17, 2012

"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.





Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Morning on the Land of the Lakes


"Morning on the Land of the Lakes" 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!
It's no secret that I love to paint sunrises and sunsets, because that's the time of day with the most beautifully dramatic colors. And at the lake, all those gorgeous sky colors are reflected in the water beneath which to me is just stunning. It's like a jolt to my senses. I find it absolutely captivating. I hope you will too!

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might..." ~ Ecclesiastes 9:10.

Autumn Glow 24"x30" Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Aspen landscape


"Autumn Glow" 24"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!
I have painted so many aspen tree paintings. I love the glow of sunlight in this autumn scene. Autumn has the colors of harvest. That's one of the things I love about autumn. It just like the flurry of leaves stirs the soul to get ready for the coming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Plus the many beautiful colors of autumn will complement just about any room in the home or office.

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .



"But the land, whither ye go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven: a land which the Lord thy God careth for: the eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year." ~ Deuteronomy 11:11-12.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

"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.






Monday, August 13, 2012

"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.

Monday, August 06, 2012

"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!

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .



"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

This work is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com.

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

"Table Rock Lake Sunset" 18"hx24"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School, Sunset Water

"Table Rock Lake Sunset" 18"h x 24"w  Framed
This is work by Connie Tom is Table Rock Lake Sunset located in Branson, Mo. There is something so peaceful about this lake setting with the beautiful sunset.

This work is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com .

"...in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength..." ~ Isaiah 30:15.

Sunday, August 05, 2012

"California Sunset Seascape" 20"hx30"w by Connie Tom Hudson River School California Seascape Daily Painters

"California Sunset Seascape" 20"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!
I love sunsets and sunrises because that's the most dramatic lighting of the day usually. And of course, I love the ocean. Who doesn't. It is mezmerizing with it's endless waves and tides rolling in. The sound of the ocean alone seems to stop all thoughts of stress and pressure and seems to soothe even the most worrisome soul. With a lot of moisture in the air, the colors are sometime prismatic. I loved how the colors in the sky are complemented by the cool aqua colors in the ocean waves. ~ Enjoy!

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .



"The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation." ~ Psalm 118:14 

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

God's Creation of a New Day! 36"hx48"w by Connie Tom Hudson River School Maui Hawaii Seascape Daily Painters

"God's Creation of a New Day" 36"h x 48"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!
The sun has just risen and broken through the clouds on this Hawaii seascape. The colors were so beautiful in the sky and in contrast to the ocean. It just reminded me of God's never ending creation process of  each new day. Each new day is a day to look forward to with joy and hope. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it.

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .


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

Saturday, July 28, 2012

"Sundown at Mount Hayden" - 30" x 24" Grand Canyon by Connie Tom Hudson River School landscapes mountains

"Sundown at Mount Hayden" ~ 30"h x 24"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Available for Purchase!

I love beautiful sunsets and sunrises because these are usually the times of the day with the most dramatic lighting. The burgundies and reds were complemented with the green of the trees and shrubbery. The lighting was just beautiful! I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it. ~ Connie Tom

This work is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com .

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

Friday, June 22, 2012

"Country Road, Take me Home...." 24" x 30" Hudson River School Daily Painters by Connie Tom



As we all grow up and grow older, our lives get busier and more complicated. More demands are made on us and life can become stressful and uncomfortable. It's times like these, that we think back to a time when we felt at ease.... at peace, happy... and loved just for who we are. Maybe it's a place. Maybe it's a person or a set of circumstances that is home to our souls. That our hearts yearn to be back in. If only in our minds eye, we sometimes need to get back on that country road and let it take us "home". To a simpler way of life. Where there was much joy and laughter. There's a richness of beauty there to behold. The country and western song from which this title was taken goes, “Country Road.... Take Me Home, to a Place I belong....”

"For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it." ~ Proverbs 8:11.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

"Love is in the Air" ~ 30" x 20" A Painting A Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

"Love is in the Air" ~ 30"h x 20"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom



I painted this painting in February. I must have had Valentine's Day on my mind. A day in which we celebrate our love for another. Love has so many different levels and moods. Rich deep thoughtful ones and others light, airy, happy, playful ones. I tried to capture a variety of moods and feelings in the different areas of the foliage and trunks. I hope the viewer can see and feel these too. The painting reminded me of another song, "Love is in the Air" was the theme song for the television series "The Love Boat". ~ Enjoy!

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .


We are taught from the Bible that there are many good characteristics. But these will abide... faith, hope and love, these three; but the greatest of these is Love. ~ 1 Cor 13:13.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012

"First Light in Yosemite Valley" 36" x 48" Oil Landscape Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School landscape A Painting a day



The sun is just coming up lighting all the little dew drops on this autumn adroned massive tree is Yosemite Valley. The atmospheric colors created by the light defused in the mist rising above the water adds interest.

This work is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com .

"The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not want: He maketh me to down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. ~ Psalm 23.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

"Fishing at First Light" ~ 24"h x 36"w ~ A Painting A Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom



Again... another panaramic views of wide open spaces. With a beautiful sunset and at the lake. What a way to start a morning. I can only imagine the sounds those two fishermen are hearing right now. A gentle rippling of the water. A fish break the water now and then. The woodland areas coming alive with the morning. Birds, frogs... a gentle breeze in the trees. Watching the sun through the morning fog still hazing across the water. I love to wach the effects of light in atmospheric conditions. Mercy!!! ~Connie

"He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him."
"In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death" ~ Proverbs 14:2,26-27.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

"Sunset Over Jackson Lake and the Grand Tetons" ~ 24"x36" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Western Landscapes


This work pictures a beautiful sunset over Jackson Lake and the Grand Tetons located in Wyoming. As I have confessed before, an artist I am... a photographer I'm not. The easel light over the painting during the photographing has washed out the colors in the sky area and the photos just do not render justice to the actual painting. But I hope you enjoy anyway! ~ Connie

"Bless the LORD, O my soul, O LORD my God, Thou art very great; Thou art clothed with honour and majesty. Who coverest Thyself with light as with a garment: Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: Who layeth the beams of His chambers in the waters: Who maketh the clouds His chariot: Who walketh upon the wings of the wind: Who maketh His angels spirits; His ministers a flaming fire." ~ Psalm 104:1-4

Monday, May 28, 2012

"A Place of Refuge" ~ A Painting a Day Chisholm Trail Art Autumn Tree Landscapes by Connie Tom

"A Place of Refuge" was a delight to do. I seemed to have retreated into my own private little sanctuary and found comfort and peace and delight in the beauty and freedom in nature. ~ Enjoy!

"If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." ~ 1 John 5:9-11

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Spring Has Sprung! A Painting a Day by Connie Tom Hudson River School Landscape

Spring has definitely sprung! So many changes in the air, in the colors, the smells and temperature and landscape. It’s good to see “green” again and new life and the activity of gardeners planting fruits, vegetables and flowers. But these natural places are so intriguing with wildflowers springing up everywhere. I loved this scene with the fog and mist in the air, the flowers seemed brighter than usual. I hope you enjoy this painting.

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .



"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." ~ John 3:16

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

"Awakening" by 24"x30" Oil Painting Connie Tom A Painting a Day Hudson River School Western Texas Landscape

There is something so magical about how a sunset or sunrise as in this case... lights up the trees, especially autumn colored trees. A scene from the top of the hills is awesome too. You can really get a panaramic view of the wonderful majesty of nature. ~ Enjoy!

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .




Saturday, May 19, 2012

"Autumn in the Catskill Mountains" by 30"x40" Oil Painting Connie Tom A Painting a Day Hudson River School New York Landscape



Autumn is my favorite season to paint because of all the vibrant and beautiful colors. And I love the water. I think viewing bodies of water helps to evoke a feeling of refreshment, peace and serenity. John Muir was a man who was so instrumental in getting our National Parks System established because he knew what a treasure scenes of nature is to us. I like what he said: "Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." This resonates soooo much with how I feel and how I paint. I hope you enjoy this one!