"River Bank Lupines" ~ Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Original Art Hudson River School

"River Bank Lupines" ~ Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Original Art Hudson River School

This original oil painting pictures a sunset over the evening tide of the ocean. This work is painted on a 24"h x 36"w stretched canvas.

Thank you for viewing my work!

For more information on this work or to purchase this and other works, please visit my website at www.connietom.com.

"Evening Tide" ~ Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Seascape Hudson River School

"Evening Tide" ~ Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School ~ Available for Purchase!

This original oil painting pictures a sunset over the evening tide of the ocean. This work is painted on a 30"h x 40"w stretched canvas and is available for purchase.

Thank you for viewing my work!

For more information on this work or to purchase this and other works, please visit my website at www.connietom.com.

"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!

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

"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

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.

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

"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

"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 

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.

"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.

"Autumn's Gold" ~ 24"x30" Chisholm Trail Art A Painting a Day Missouri Landscapes by Connie Tom

The first light of autumn makes any otherwise ordinary scene light up with such breathtaking beauty. This original oil painting by Connie Tom sold at a Fine Art Auction hosted by Manitou Galleries and The Couer d' Alene Art Auctions.

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. A-men. ~ Hebrews 13:21-22.

"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

"Monterey Cypress" ~ 36"x24" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes California Art by Connie Tom

"Monterey Cypress" was a fun to do. The ocean holds such an awesome, mezmerizing amazement for me. There's something about large panaramic views of the ocean that reminds me that some of the vast regions of the earth are yet unexplored by man and makes me appreciate the wonder and beauty of this created design... which always brings you back to the Creator. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~ Connie
"Oh that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men." Psalm 107:15.

"Captured by the Light III" ~ A Painting a Day Hudson River School Luminous Landscapes Paintings by Connie Tom

I absolutely love the luminosity of Light! When you think of "light", it's something light and airy, not heavy and burdensome. I think of purity, holiness, and rightousness, cleanliness, godliness, not dark, dreary, tainted, down and dirty, and filthy. Jesus Christ said, "I am the Light of the world". "He who cometh to Me, I will in no wise cast out." "Come unto Me, ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest unto your souls". I guess that's why I am soooo drawn to the light and thus want to paint it. I am fascinated and mezmerized by it. It cheers me up and makes me joyful. It reminds me of all the things I have to be grateful for. Just as I am, this lone boater seems to be "Captured by the Light". ~ Enjoy!


"The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof." ~ Psalm 50:1.

"Sailboats in the Sunset II" ~ 12"x24" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes Paintings by Connie Tom

This is the second in a series of paintings entitled the "Sailboats in the Sunset Series". This work pictures a beautiful sunset that is also reflected in the ocean. There are sailboats along the horizon and breakers are making their way to the shore. Sunsets and sunrises are my favorite time of day to paint because that's when you can see the most dramatic lighting. Enjoy!

"Then spake Jesus 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

"Ocean Waves" ~ 24"x36" Hudson River School A Painting a Day California Landscapes by Connie Tom

I love the look and the feel of the sunset on the ocean. The ocean itself is mezmerizing to me with the fascinating waves endlessly coming in and going back out. But when the sunset is upon it, the play of light is just Wonderful!!! You've got the light filtering through the mist and fog, and zillions of little highlights, causing prismatic colors to be realized. It makes me remember how Great is the God who created it and, as the Bible says, holds all the oceans of the world in the palm of His hand. I myself have never known a love so absolutely Pure and Wonderful and True as the Love of God. ~ Enjoy!

"For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it 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.

"Heavenly Sunshine" ~ 24"x 30" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Luminous Sunset Landscapes by Connie Tom

In painting this work, I was reminded the greatness of God...He is Omnipresent...present everywhere, Omniscient...all knowing, and Omnipotent...all powerful! He is above all... and over all in all these things... or He wouldn't be God. I was reminded also of His wonderful thoughts and of his infinite goodness and mercies toward us, and how He gives us all good things to enjoy, if we will just "put our faith and trust in Him and walk in His ways". His love is perfect toward us! ~ Enjoy!

"For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee." ~ Psalm 84:11-12.

"Autumn's Glories" ~ 24"h x 30"w A Painting a Day Hudson River School Luminous Autumn Tree Landscape Paintings by Connie Tom

"Autumn's Glories"
Autumn is such a beautiful, cheerful time of the year. People are settling in for the the winter and making preparations for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. As with the festive colors outside, we tend to want to bring some of that excitement and festive color inside our homes. ~ Enjoy!

"He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?" ~ Luke 16:10-11.

"Fall Oaks in El Capitan Meadow" ~ 30"x20" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes California Paintings by Connie Tom

This work pictures the fall oaks in autumn at El Capitan Meadow, Yosemite National Park located in California. This painting is sold last year in 2008 at the 13th Annual Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction located in Bellvue, Colorado.
Prints of this painting are now available in several sizes and options for ordering: Canvas or paper, Rolled in a tube or gallery wrapped, frames in several styles...All options are calculated for you. Click here!

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." ~ Matthew 7:7-8.

"The Pounding Surf Against the Rocky Coast" ~ 2/16/09 A Painting A Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

"The Pounding Surf Against the Rocky Coast" is another intense study I have done of the revered Hudson River School master Frederic Edwin Church. There is something so fascinating to me about the ocean.... it's massiveness, I guess. Completely out of man's control. Always moving with a thousand little glints of reflected light. Intriguing to me just to sit and watch what it's going to do next with the changing of the tides, the lights, the weather, the time of day. Enjoy!

"Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous." ~ Psalms 112:1-4

"California Napa Valley Vineyard" ~ 1/03/09 Hudson River School A Painting a Day California Landscapes by Connie Tom

This work pictures a scene of a winding road beside a vineyard in California's Napa Valley. There's an anticipation in the maritime climate here where every turn in the road brings yet another beautiful vineyard. Enjoy!

"...for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." ~ Matthew 12:34-37.

"CALIFORNIA'S BIG SUR COAST" LUMINOUS LANDSCAPES by Connie Tom

Click here to bid!


This delightful work pictures an oceanside view of a California Big Sur coastline. The overcast sky accentuates the colors of the rocks and wildflowers along the coast.

"Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness." ~ Psalms 48:1.

"The Turning of Autumn in Yosemite Valley" ~ 11/29/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

"The Turning of Autumn in Yosemite Valley" is another intense study I did of Hudson River Valley master artist Albert Bierstadt. All of the HRS masters concentrated very much on the light and the effects it has on producing the mood and atmosphere of the work. I too with my art am concerned with... does it produce the "right kind" of mood in the viewer. I take this as a very serious responsibility. Let me know what it produces in you by leaving a comment. I would love to hear from you! ~Connie

"Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him." ~ 1 John 5:1