"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.

"Shenandoah Valley Sunrise" ~ 16” x 20” A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

The morning fog still hovers over the earth and the sun is beginning to rise unto a brand new day. Autumn has started coloring her beautiful hues in the leaves of the trees here in Shenandoah Valley. Enjoy!

"And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul; And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; The God of my rock; in Him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; Thou savest me from violence. I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies." ~ 2 Samuel 22:1-4.

"Old Man and the Beagle Pups" ~ 24" x 30" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

Several years ago, I had the privilege of riding with some friends to visit their friend... the one in the painting.He was 91 years of age and full of wit and wisdom. I tell a funny story about him on my website. He must have loved his wife, he spoke of her often even though she had passed away five years prior. Now these beagle hounds filled the gap. Even though the pups he tenderly holds are yapping, clamoring for attention, he is still the main attraction. There was such a kindness about him. He's passed on now, but memory of him still remains. Enjoy!

"A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel." ~ Proverbs 12:10

"Fall Oaks in Yosemite" ~ 40"x30" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

This work pictures the autumn oaks in El Capitan Meadow, located in Yosemite Valley National Park. The sun is shining brightly showing off the beautiful myriad of colors of autumn. Enjoy!

"Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;" ~ Colossians 1:11-12.

"Fishing in the Hudson River" ~ 20" x 16" A Painting a Day Hudson River School New York Landscapes by Connie Tom

I was debating on whether to call this one 'Fishing Buddies' or not but chose the this title. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it! Connie

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

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"Along a Country Road" ~ 16" x 20" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Autumn Tree Landscapes by Connie Tom

As I was painting this, I was reminded me of leisurely walks along country roads in early spring and early autumn. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~ Connie

"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.

"Fishing at First Light II" ~ A Painting a Day Hudson River School Fishing Boats Sunsets Landscapes by Connie Tom

I love to paint beautiful sunsets and sunrises and people out in nature having fun. This work pictures a panaramic view of two lucky fishermen up at the crack of dawn out in their boat on the lake ready to get their first catch of the day. Sunsets and sunrises often sets the mood and atmosphere of the terrain. Today this dramatic morning light only heightens the thrill, freedom and exhilaration of the beginning of their day. ~ Enjoy!
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"O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt. But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only." ~ Psalms 71:12-16.

"Autumn's Hidden Sanctuary III" ~ 24" x 30" A Painting a Day Hudson River School by Connie Tom

The gold of autumn leaves are laced with sunlight in this woodland sanctuary. I had a problem with the photography of this work. The actual painting is not quite so intense of yellow, and has a delicate lace of sunlight of white, tinted with just a little yellow that is not showing up in the photo. Almost like a very light cream colored lace. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~ Connie

"But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: He is their strength in the time of trouble. And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: He shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him." ~ Psalm 37:39-40.

"Summer's Beauty" ~ 20"x24" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes Oil Paintings by Connie Tom

This work pictures the deep rich masses of foliage in it's full fruition, typical of middle summer at the water's edge adorned with the beautiful lighting of a sunset. Please note the indepth detail in the vines curling up around the main tree, the haze from the sun that fades some elements in the scene, the grasses and wildflowers on the banks and the brushwork and colors in the sky and the clouds. Enjoy!

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

"Moon Over the Water" ~ A Painting a Day Hudson River School Luminous Landscapes Paintings 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 ~ Enjoy!

"Jesus answered and said untoA Painting a Day, Art, Connie Tom, Daily Painters, Hudson River School, landscapes, mountains, paintings, Sunrise, Sunset, trees, western him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh: and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." ~ John 3:3,6.

"Susquehanna River Sunset" ~ 18"x24" ~ A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

This was a fun painting for me with all these delicious colors. This is another intense study that I did of one of my favorite Hudson River School masters, Jasper Cropsey. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed painting it. ~ Connie

"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His Commandments; for this is the whold duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil." ~ Ecclesiastes 12:14.

"Geese in the Mist" ~ 24"x18" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

"Geese in the Mist" This work pictures a scene on the lake in the beginning of August. Autumn is beginning with subtle color changes. A morning mist hovering over the water and geese coming on ground. Enjoy!

"Ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another." ~ I Thessalonians 4:9
"...but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself; I am the LORD." ~ Leviticus 19:18.

"Fishing at First Light" ~ 36"x 24" A Painting a Day Hudson River School landscapes by Connie Tom

These lucky fishermen are up at first light, away from the business of life, out in the fresh air enjoying themselves. The morning fog is still hovering over the water and God's glory is filling the heavens. Enjoy!

"Thy mercy is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds." ~ Psalm 36:5.

"Autumn's Impression" ~ 20" x 16" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Autumn Landscape Paintings by Connie Tom

I guess you can tell.... there's no doubt that I love autumn. I love all it's many beautiful, bright and cheerful colors. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it. ~ Connie

"If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples." ~ John 15:7-8.

"Autumn's Hidden Sanctuary" ~ 30"x24" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Autumn New York Landscapes by Connie Tom

There's something about going for a hike in the autumn woods that is so relaxing and invigorating. It gets your mind off of the business of this world and on to the beauty of nature. Woodland animals seem to compete with each other... attracting your attention from one moment to the next. You look up and see how freely and easily the squirrels scamper from one limb to the next, the birds are singing and usually there's a breeze in the trees swaying the limbs causing a flurry of beautiful colorful leaves to cascade down around you. The air is fresh and wholesome and the sun glints light off the moisture on thousands of leaves like sparklers. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~ Connie
This work was chosen for the Calendar Art last year by the South Fork Natural History Museum located in Long Island in Bridgehampton, New York

"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come. Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." ~ Romans 8:37-39.

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"Paean of Praise!" ~ 24" x 20" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Luminous Inspiration Sunset Landscapes Paintings by Connie Tom

This lovely work pictures an oceanside view of a beautiful sunset. It captures one of those rare moments in time in which an awesome light display from the sunset graces our earth. All of the elements in the painting seem to give homage to the sun. This is a study from one of my favorite Hudson River School masters, Albert Bierstadt. Enjoy!

"Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God." ~ Psalm 50:23.

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"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.

"Sacramento Mountain Sunset" ~ A Painting a Day Hudson River School Autumn landscapes by Connie Tom

This is a 24"h x 30"w original oil painting on stretched canvas. 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. ~ Enjoy!

"Hitherto hath the LORD helped us." I Samuel 7:12

"Silvery Blue" ~ 20"x16" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

I thought these colorful autumn birches stood out in a pleasing manner to the eye in contrast against background of the silvery blue waters of this mountain lake in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Enjoy!

"For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth: so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations." ~ Isaiah 61:11.

"Trail to Oregon" ~ 24"x30" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Luminous Landscapes Paintings by Connie Tom

This is another intense study that I did of Hudson River School Master, Albert Bierstadt, who painted back in the 1800's. I love to try to imagine what it must have been like for these pioneers who blazed the trail westward, their hardships and trials and seeing the country as it was back then. Sometimes it's good to return in thought to our grass roots. Otherwise, we'll forget to be thankful for the many blessings and conveniences we had today, although I wonder if they weren't closer in family relationships and core values back then. ~ Enjoy!

"The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all." ~ Psalm 34: 15-19