"August Sunset"~ Hudson River School A Painting A Day Autumn Landscapes by Connie Tom

A beautiful sunset can bring out the most beautiful colors in the sky, landscape and reflections in the water. Enjoy

"If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established." ~ Isaiah 7:9.
"Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. ~ Isaiah 7:14.

"Happiness in the Adirondacks" ~ 18" x 24" A Painting a Day Luminous Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

This is another intense study of one of the Hudson River School Master artists, Frederick Edwin Church. He and Albert Bierstadt are my two favorites. I love their lighting effects. This work pictures a panaramic view of a lake in the Adirondacks Mountains located in upstate New York. This boater is out for a wonderful time taking in the spectacular beauty of God's creation. Enjoy!

"Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." ~ Psalm 37:4.

"Sierra Nevadas" ~ 24"x30" A Painting a Day Hudson River School California Landscapes Paintings by Connie Tom

This was another intense study that I did of one of the Hudson River School masters, Albert Bierstadt that painted back in the 1800's. He, Frederick E. Church, and Jasper Cropsey are my favorites had the most dramatic lighting, mood and atmosphere. I am very thankful for what I have learned from having done many of these studies. I now incorporate the techniques in my more contemporary paintings. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~ Connie

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." ~ Psalms 121:1-2

"Autumn's Hidden Sanctuary II" ~ 40"x30" Hudson River School A Painting a Day Autumn Landscapes by Connie Tom

I love the autumn woods with all it's brilliant, bright and beautiful colors. I love the colors of autumn, because it seems to have the colors of the other three seasons as well as the many colors unique to it's own season. ~ Enjoy!

"Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in anywise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth." ~ Psalm 37:7-9.
"The wicked plotteth against the just; and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The LORD shall laugh at him: for He seeth that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken." ~ Psalm 37:12-15.

"Reflections of Autumn II" ~ 20" x 16" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscape Paintings by Connie Tom

"Reflections of Autumn II" is an oil painting I did being inspired from the wonderful work of Elliot Porter. It pictures brilliant autumn colors reflected from the trees into a lively stream of water. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it.

"Offer unto God thanksgiving and pay thy vows unto the most High: And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me."
"Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God." ~ Psalm 50:14-15,23.

"Pathway of Life" ~ 16" x 20" Hudson River School Landscapes A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

This painting reminded me of the pathway of life we all walk on spiritually with all it's ups and downs, bumps and rocks, veering to the left or right, the end out of sight...fencing on both sides.... Like this is the path we're supposed to be on. Just keep on walking. So what if you don't see the end. Look for and enjoy the beauty all along the way and keep following the Light!

"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the Light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." ~ John 8:12.

"Branson Hills Autumn" ~ 12"x9" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Mountain Landscapes by Connie Tom

This is an original oil painting by Missouri artist Connie Tom picturing the beginning of autumn in the hills of Branson. The sun is shining through the trees. It's after a shower and the colors seem to come alive. The road entering at the bottom of the picture seems to invite the viewer into the picture. It would be nice to take a walk through the Ozark Hills and enjoy the sun shining on you, listening to all the little woodland animals and birds in the trees and enjoy the brilliant colors of autumn. With all the detail and beautiful colors it has a very cheerful feel to it.
~ Enjoy!

"For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." ~ Isaiah 55:10-11.

"Moonlight on the River" 16"h x 20"w ~ Up for Bid! Hudson River School A Painting a Day Landscapes by Connie Tom

I really enjoyed painting this one, trying ever so hard to get that luminescence of light in the sky. It was achieved layer upon layer of paint. I wanted it to be a fairly simple in composition, mostly just nature, so as to evoke a feeling of peace and tranquility and I think the cool green and blue colors are soothing also. There is something comforting about listening to the soft rippling of the running water of a river. Many times in the Bible, the word "river" is associated with peace and abundance. ~ Enjoy!
This painting with 12 other Connie Tom Original Oil Paintings will be Up for Bid! Watch for it on Fine Art With Barry Chappell. Watch this Fine Art Showcase Auction starting at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST Channel 223 on Direct TV or check your cable stations or you can watch it online at www.fashowcase.com every Thursday and either Friday or Saturday evening. Watch online for the times each week. Barry is a fun auctioneer. During the auction, you can call the number on your TV screen and put in a request for this one be shown and auctioned.

"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.

"Hidden Falls" 30"h x 24"w ~ Up for Bid! Hudson River School A Painting a Day Landscapes by Connie Tom

Located in Montana, Hidden Falls is a picture of such hidden beauty that can be found in rocky places. Like the joy we can experience when all is well in our own souls. Overflowing and abundant joy that maybe we think that only we know about, but which is perceived also by others as something different. Something that is very good.
I tried to put lots little subtle color changes such as many hues of blues, aquas, burgundys in the shaded areas of the water and yellow and orange tints in the highlighted areas of the water to add interest, beauty, variety and abundance. ` Enjoy!
This painting with 12 other Connie Tom Original Oil Paintings will be Up for Bid! Watch for it on Fine Art With Barry Chappell. Watch this Fine Art Showcase Auction starting at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST Channel 223 on Direct TV or check your cable stations or you can watch it online at www.fashowcase.com every Thursday and either Friday or Saturday evening. Watch online for the times each week. Barry is a fun auctioneer. During the auction, you can call the number on your TV screen and put in a request for this one be shown and auctioned.
"For as the rain cometh down and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. ~ Isaiah 55:10-11.

"Creek Retreat XIV" 20"h x 24"w ~ Up for Bid! Hudson River School A Painting a Day Landscapes by Connie Tom

Autumn to me is one of the most special times of the year. A time full of activity and energy with all the brightly colored leaves floating through the air. Changes in the foliage and landscape are happening all around us.
High in the Rocky Mountains area, this little creek meanders it’s way quietly through the trees. The festive leaves seem to be setting the stage for the holidays seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas with such radiant colors of Harvest. As we view the flurry of leaves, they seem to be saying, Get ready... Winter is coming! The holidays are just around the corner. Better get done what you need to get done to be ready for joyous times of warm hospitality, family gatherings, love, laughter and lots of good food and fond remembrances of all we have to be thankful for. Truly a time of Harvesting all that “Good” is.
The tall stately tree trunks remind me that as they stand straight and tall and continue to grow through many seasons, they are a picture of faith that we human beings can be content and stand straight and tall with the same strength, stability and dignity through all the seasons of our own lives.
This painting with 12 other Connie Tom Original Oil Paintings will be Up for Bid! Watch for it on Fine Art With Barry Chappell. Watch this Fine Art Showcase Auction starting at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST Channel 223 on Direct TV or check your cable stations or you can watch it online at www.fashowcase.com every Thursday and either Friday or Saturday evening. Watch online for the times each week. Barry is a fun auctioneer. During the auction, you can call the number on your TV screen and put in a request for this one be shown and auctioned.

"Seek ye the LORD while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD; and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. ~ Isaiah 55:6-7.

"Sacramento Mountain Sunset" 24"h x 30"w ~ Up for Bid! Hudson River School A Painting a Day Landscapes by Connie Tom

I wanted to paint a very dramatic sky and light in this painting. This is a place in the Sacramento Mountain Range located in the South Central State of New Mexico, where many of the old western movies were filmed. This was a place where passions and emotions ran high, but without which is a very serene setting. ~ Enjoy!
This painting with 12 other Connie Tom Original Oil Paintings will be Up for Bid! Watch for it on Fine Art With Barry Chappell. Watch this Fine Art Showcase Auction starting at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST Channel 223 on Direct TV or check your cable stations or you can watch it online at www.fashowcase.com every Thursday and either Friday or Saturday evening. Watch online for the times each week. Barry is a fun auctioneer. During the auction, you can call the number on your TV screen and put in a request for this one be shown and auctioned.

"The LORD hath prepared His throne in the heavens: and His kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the LORD, ye His angels, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His word. Bless ye the LORD, all ye His hosts; ye ministers of His, that do His pleasure. Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul. ~ Psalms 103:19-22.

"Peaceful Waterfall" 36"h x 24"w ~ Up for Bid! Hudson River School A Painting a Day Landscapes by Connie Tom

I love to take what might be an ordinarily simple scene that’s so clean, and fresh and pure and that exonerates all it’s little nuances of beauty and light. The Swedish painter Anders Zorn said basically that great music is great because of simple melodies augmented by layers of complexity. This simple scene is enhanced by a beautiful sunset and the striking play of autumn light. As the deep rich colors of the sky and landscape seem to pay homage to the focus of the painting, the peaceful waterfall, there becomes something almost spiritual about it. ~ Enjoy!
This painting with 12 other Connie Tom Original Oil Paintings will be Up for Bid! Watch for it on Fine Art With Barry Chappell. Watch this Fine Art Showcase Auction starting at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST Channel 223 on Direct TV or check your cable stations or you can watch it online at www.fashowcase.com every Thursday and either Friday or Saturday evening. Watch online for the times each week. Barry is a fun auctioneer. During the auction, you can call the number on your TV screen and put in a request for this one be shown and auctioned.

"Autumn's Hidden Sanctuary IV" 28"x22" ~ Up for Bid! Hudson River School A Painting a Day Landscapes by Connie Tom

I love the feel of the autumn woods. To me, it's somewhat of a sanctuary with the huge trees and the canopy of autumn leaves. There's an intimacy in the solitude of nature. I love the colors of autumn, because it seems to have the colors of the other three seasons as well as the many colors unique to it's own season. Enjoy!
This painting with 12 other Connie Tom Original Oil Paintings will be Up for Bid! Watch for it on Fine Art With Barry Chappell. Watch this Fine Art Showcase Auction starting at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST Channel 223 on Direct TV or check your cable stations or you can watch it online at www.fashowcase.com every Thursday and either Friday or Saturday evening. Watch online for the times each week. Barry is a fun auctioneer. During the auction, you can call the number on your TV screen and put in a request for this one be shown and auctioned.

"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation." ~ Psalm 68:19.