Fountain of Hope

"Fountain of Hope"

Does she raise the light of hope for the departed... or for those who remain?

It was painted during a cold morning outing with the GVPAP. I painted along with two other gals. Brilliant blue sky and glow on the snow. This fountain is a wonderful sculpture in its own right.

It is painted 16" x 20" on canvas already stretched for easy standard size framing. $189.00 + $6 shipping to the USA.
Foreign Buyers contact us for shipping and payment options.

Artist retains all copyrights of the artwork.

GVPAP recently had articles published in American Artist magazine.

Prints, coffee mugs, coasters, puzzles, etc of selected artwork by Gordon van Vliet may be purchased through dA Gallery. Just click on the art you like and look in the left column at dA to see what is available and the purchase price.

Daily Painters Gallery is advertising in American Art Collector magazine. This is a gallery I am once again active with.

I have redone some of the blog listing in the left side bar. Click on HOME PAGE to see the whole blog site.

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"Jason"

"Jason" SOLD

Ah, Jason. Well he modeled for us on a Monday night and as you can see, he works out at the gym. I did 25 years ago and now have begun again on his inspiration.

I thought, "Am I a mouse or a man." So now I have been working out again since October. Slow but steady progress. Feels good. A little less fat and a little more muscle and general feeling of well being. Wish me luck in continuing.

This little painting measures 8 1/8" x 10 3/8" and can easily be cropped to 8 x 10 for a standard frame. Painted oil on canvas and also signed and dated upper right.





"Blood City", by Gordon van Vliet
coyright November 2005 all rights reserved
This piece was displayed in an art show during the spring of 2006. It is signed, dated and titled at the bottom. The work measures 5"w x 14"H inches oil on 1/4" hardboard. Available framed as shown with my own hand crafted solid mahogany frame.

$129.00 + $8.00 shipping to the USA. Foreign Buyers contact us for shipping and payment options.

Thank you for looking. Artist retains all copyrights of the artwork.

Blood is a metaphor of life flowing through our veins. Likewise, the life blood of the city are the individuals who inhabit it and are the city's motive force. First works are for survival, when secured, time and energy are spent on larger , more complex ideas. These ideas are represented as buildings and towers, finally a pinnacle soaring upward. As the towers are illuminated in the sun so too may an Individual reach great heights. All people are benefited from the such success.

Also represent here is the idea of the city as the center or natural result of separate individuals need of fellowship, society. This is a mix from those just surviving to those able to achieve further goals. I have always viewed the tower as an inspiration of what can be accomplished through productive thought and work.


SOLD "Wisdom of the Northwest"

This is a painting of a mask used in tribal ceremonies of the Indians along the upper Pacific coast of North America. This particular mask was once worn by a "medicine man" or "man of wisdom". In the old legends the bird was a symbol of hidden knowledge and mystery. The image is set against a dark background made with Raw Sienna, Black, and Ultramarine Blue.

Painted sold is on 16"w x 20"H triple primed canvas with 3/4" hardwood stretchers. The edges are stapled but painted like the background. It could be hung the way it is. I have also shown the framed example to give you an idea of how it could appear in a frame. I think a gold or dark gold "plein-air" type frame would suit it best.

I am considering additional works with this motif. Perhaps a triple canvas with multiple bird images that intersect for a nice 48" x 20" image or mounted separately as 3 distinct 16" x 20" images. Also a background with an abstract but geographically appropriate imagery.

Now Showing:
"Angelina" oil on canvas 16"W x 20"H. At the show.

This painting is available for $400.00. Contact me.

I will be at the opening reception of the Student Art Show at:
Steve Carpenter's Studio
176 Anderson Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
585-758-1410

on Friday, March 28, 7 to 10 p.m.
The show runs March 28 – April 4, 2008 Gallery Hours: 1- 4 p.m. (closed Tuesdays)
There will be works by over 60 artists will be displayed.

Gallery directions on mapquest.

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"Tower over Schoen Place"

SOLD "Tower Over Schoen Place", bye Gordon van Vliet is a view from Schoen Place in Pittsford, NY (pronounced "Shane"). You can see the Coal Tower across the Erie Canal behind the shops on the towpath. Painted in the evening while enjoying the company of my friend Enrique and his lovely wife.

Painted on a canvas wrapped board with oils, painting will be signed and varnished. It measures 14"W x 11"H

If you are interested in this painting it is available at the BCC Gala in Rochester, NY. Being auctioned to help the children's chorus.

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"Winter Sky Over Honeoye Falls" by GJ van Vliet

"Winter Sky Over Honeoye Falls" by Gordon van Vliet

Here is the painting I did a couple of weeks ago at Honeoye Falls. It measures 16" x 20". If you are interested in this painting it is available for $100.00 + $6.00 shipping to the USA. Just email me if interested.

Thank you for looking. Artist retains all copyrights of the artwork.

Foreign Buyers contact us for shipping and payment options.

To the left is a shot I took of the scene I am painting in Honeoye Falls, NY. Here is a satellite view. The brick building with the tower is the old 19th century fire station. It was about 15deg. F and quite cold standing next to the old mill falls with the mist blowing over. I joined Corinne Avery from the GVPAP who hosted this fun time. I need to do a few touch ups to the painting and then I will show it to you.

I have been getting active on the "deviantArt" site. Big worldwide internet presence over there. Check it out.

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"Rochester Market" by Gordon van Vliet

"Rochester Market" is a departure for me in painting style. I consider it nearly uni-tonal in that all the tones are toward the mid-range without much separation. It makes an interesting exercise.

It was windy and cold that autumn day in Rochester, New York. There were lots of people walking by and traffic too. I only had a moment to notice them and decide which ones to put in. The truck was there for 15 minutes or so unloading.

I like the sign commanding, "STOP!", take a moment and notice the beauty of your surroundings.

Painted on canvas and measuring 11" x 14" and painted in oil as usual. I decided to offer this here to my readers first. $79.00 + $6 shipping USA or $20 Intl. NY state residents add 8.25% sales tax. If it doesn't sell then I will offer it on Ebay for this as a minimum. I hope everyone enjoys it.

I am painting there on Saturday again if it is not too cold. Here is a link to a satellite photo. Back in the early 1980's I used to work in the old Noah's Ark building as it was know. One day a train derailed and a box car came right through the wall about 5-10 feet into the building. Very exciting day and luckily no one was hurt.

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"West from the Porch", by Gordon van Vliet

This image is painted on paper from my sons notebook. I forgot my canvas so it was the best I could do. I tell you... I love the medium. The paint soaks in the first layer and drys almost immediately, then progressive layers give more working time with the oil paint.

I am painting under the water works canopy at Cobbs Hill, a granite structure about 100 years old, looking westward at the end of the day. This water works controls the city of Rochester's largest reservoir. Click here for a satellite view from Google.



"West from the Porch"
oil on paper, 9" x 11.5"
$129.00 + 6.00 shipping in the USA.
Add 8.25% if NY state resident for sales tax.

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