Joseph Blanford
Painting Gallery, Page 2

Bea's Bait Shop

I have always been drawn to the water. Rockport, Texas is a frequent destination given its proximity to Austin. The scrimp boats and their environment reveal a different side of Texas that I love to paint.

Oil on Board 16 x 20

Acanthus

The Corinthian column’s capital is adorned with a stylized version of this plant I found scattered throughout Italy on a recent trip to study Renaissance art.

Watercolor 15 x 20

Cruising Lake Como

Lake Como is one of my favorite places in the entire world. The scenery speaks for itself but what I hope to convey is the sense of peace and tranquility that I felt as I explored the many lake front towns, each with its own, distinctive feel.

Watercolor 30 x 20

Loggiato Vasariano

I spent seven weeks studying in Tuscany. Most mornings would include expressoand a pastry at a cafe' off this piazza in Castiglion Fiorentino. I am currently working on an oil on canvas version.

Watercolor15 x 20