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Wow! It’s already been five years since I’ve been painting full-time. I’m incredibly blessed for this opportunity to have been able to dedicate so much time to creating art. It’s been a life-changing experience. If you’d like to help me continue doing what I’m so passionate about, please support me by buying a painting, or commission me to do a larger painting of one of my smaller ones. Thank you for your support of the arts, and my personal journey.
INSTAGRAM FEED
Whether I’m on the road or in the studio, I try to publish content on a regular basis. Many of the paintings you’ll see below haven’t had a chance to find their way into the store yet. If there’s a painting you just need have, give me a shout as chances are you can have it before anyone else. Be sure to click the “Load More” button at the bottom of the feed to view more paintings.
Two more paintings off to new homes! Thanks for buying original art and supporting artists. Also, leave a comment below if you’d like to continue seeing regular posts from me!
Pools Gruel Trail, Mount Baldy.
9 x 12 in Oak floater frame.
Sun Oka Fall Colors
9 x 12 in Birch floater frame.
Dec 2
Two more paintings off to new homes! Thanks for buying original art and supporting artists. Also, leave a comment below if you’d like to continue seeing regular posts from me!
Pools Gruel Trail, Mount Baldy.
9 x 12 in Oak floater frame.
Sun Oka Fall Colors
9 x 12 in Birch floater frame.
Sun Oka Fall Colors. 30 x 40.
That’s a wrap! Finished this 30 x 40 #commission for a friend in Calgary. Hit me up if you’d like a custom #landscape oil #painting. Can still get it in before Christmas if you msg me ASAP!
Nov 29
Sun Oka Fall Colors. 30 x 40.
That’s a wrap! Finished this 30 x 40 #commission for a friend in Calgary. Hit me up if you’d like a custom #landscape oil #painting. Can still get it in before Christmas if you msg me ASAP!
That’s a wrap! Finished this 30 x 40 #commission for a friend in Calgary. Hit me up if you’d like a custom #landscape oil #painting. Can still get it in before Christmas if you msg me ASAP!
Sun Oka Fall Colors. 30 x 40.
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Nov 29
That’s a wrap! Finished this 30 x 40 #commission for a friend in Calgary. Hit me up if you’d like a custom #landscape oil #painting. Can still get it in before Christmas if you msg me ASAP!
Sun Oka Fall Colors. 30 x 40.
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Sun Oka Fall Colours - in progress.
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Nov 23
Sun Oka Fall Colours - in progress.
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Sun Oka Fall Colors, option 1 enlargement.
PS. There’s a dog at the end of the video. She’s cute.
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Nov 17
Sun Oka Fall Colors, option 1 enlargement.
PS. There’s a dog at the end of the video. She’s cute.
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Finally figuring out social shopping, so available paintings are slowly being added to Instagram!
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Jan 10
Finally figuring out social shopping, so available paintings are slowly being added to Instagram!
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Mount Baldy Snow Shadows
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Jan 2
Mount Baldy Snow Shadows
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South of Salinas.
Sometimes I take a sabbatical from my sabbatical. And sometimes that second sabbatical lasts a year. Mostly I wanted to see if I could remember how to mix and apply oil paint.
Dec 10
South of Salinas.
Sometimes I take a sabbatical from my sabbatical. And sometimes that second sabbatical lasts a year. Mostly I wanted to see if I could remember how to mix and apply oil paint.
Point Reyes Clouds #2
It’s been a while since I’ve painted. Been missing it a lot lately, so time to get back into it. Getting my feet wet with these two bangers. Thanks for still following me through the year of radio-silence.
May 18
Point Reyes Clouds #2
It’s been a while since I’ve painted. Been missing it a lot lately, so time to get back into it. Getting my feet wet with these two bangers. Thanks for still following me through the year of radio-silence.
Point Reyes Clouds #1.
It’s been a while since I’ve painted. Been missing it a lot lately, so time to get back into it. Getting my feet wet with these two bangers. Thanks for still following me through the year of radio-silence.
May 18
Point Reyes Clouds #1.
It’s been a while since I’ve painted. Been missing it a lot lately, so time to get back into it. Getting my feet wet with these two bangers. Thanks for still following me through the year of radio-silence.
White tree in Princeville, Kauai.
Any chance somebody knows what the name of this tree? It was on the island of Kauai. You’ll be helping me name this painting properly if you do. Thanks!
Jun 29
White tree in Princeville, Kauai.
Any chance somebody knows what the name of this tree? It was on the island of Kauai. You’ll be helping me name this painting properly if you do. Thanks!
Tuc el Nuit stormy view.
Was a doozy today. Had to sit out two rain sessions. I’ve learned that the small windows between the rain bursts are by far the most interesting. This was one of those tranquil moments.
Jun 21
Tuc el Nuit stormy view.
Was a doozy today. Had to sit out two rain sessions. I’ve learned that the small windows between the rain bursts are by far the most interesting. This was one of those tranquil moments.
Ryegrass Rd.
Thanks to those that have made recent purchases. Still have lots available to those that are kicking tires. Send a message to inquire about availability and prices. Thanks! 🙏
Jun 16
Ryegrass Rd.
Thanks to those that have made recent purchases. Still have lots available to those that are kicking tires. Send a message to inquire about availability and prices. Thanks! 🙏
McIntyre Creek Rd.
Had to pull the shoot on this one. Although I’m not dissatisfied with where it ended up. Storm was rolling in and I had a 20 min. Ride home. All in all, banged two of these out today. Love these cloudy/stormy days with no rain. Gotta be one of the best times of the year!
Jun 13
McIntyre Creek Rd.
Had to pull the shoot on this one. Although I’m not dissatisfied with where it ended up. Storm was rolling in and I had a 20 min. Ride home. All in all, banged two of these out today. Love these cloudy/stormy days with no rain. Gotta be one of the best times of the year!
Off Knippleberg Rd.
Back in the saddle after a small hiatus. It’s been a great beginning of summer despite all the shitty things that have been going on in the world right now. Hard to think that painting is of any importance in a time when a pandemic is happening a overdue protests around the globe are also simultaneously occurring. Perhaps there is not a better time to be painting. Standing alone on the edge of this windy hill in the Okanagan is where things seem to make most sense. I’ll continue doing this more often in the near future.
On another note, I hooked up a new way to explore some new painting areas. Swipe right to see what I’m talking about. I’m looking forward to painting and giving much overdue love to the Okanagan, the place we call home for most of the time. Thanks for reading, and be well, all.
Jun 11
Off Knippleberg Rd.
Back in the saddle after a small hiatus. It’s been a great beginning of summer despite all the shitty things that have been going on in the world right now. Hard to think that painting is of any importance in a time when a pandemic is happening a overdue protests around the globe are also simultaneously occurring. Perhaps there is not a better time to be painting. Standing alone on the edge of this windy hill in the Okanagan is where things seem to make most sense. I’ll continue doing this more often in the near future.
On another note, I hooked up a new way to explore some new painting areas. Swipe right to see what I’m talking about. I’m looking forward to painting and giving much overdue love to the Okanagan, the place we call home for most of the time. Thanks for reading, and be well, all.
Last light
11 x 14. Available.
Trying out a new frame. Swipe left to view it. What do you think of white frames? I’ve been liking a lot of paintings in white frames lately.
May 3
Last light
11 x 14. Available.
Trying out a new frame. Swipe left to view it. What do you think of white frames? I’ve been liking a lot of paintings in white frames lately.
SHOP PAINTINGS
Get right to the good stuff. See what's available right now as I am constantly adding new work to the store. If you would like a painting in a larger size, I'd be happy to do a commission for you.
FLOATER FRAME
New floater frames are now available. These modern and minimalist beauties are available in multiple sizes. You can now see framing options on the checkout page.
TRADITIONAL FRAME
Also stocked up – a long-time customer favourite. These fairbanks classic frames are available in multiple sizes and two colours: dark chocolate and gold.
SHOTS FROM THE EASEL
One of the most interesting aspects of how I create my art is that is all originates from being in nature. Being in and part of the landscape is without doubt where the energy comes from in my paintings. Here’s a collection of select photos of the paintings as they were completed, on the easel.
ABOUT ME
In 2014 after 12 years as an Art Director, I switched careers to become a full-time painter. I decided that I would spend the rest of my life fulfilling my lifelong desire to paint. It didn’t take long to realize that painting from life made the most sense…
MAP OF PAINTING LOCATIONS
Curious to see exactly where these paintings were created? Every winter, my partner and I travel to different parts of North America in our van. This year will be our fourth trip. I’ve made a map of pins on it of all the locations I’ve painted, from northern Alberta, to Hawaii, to Mexico. And almost everywhere in between. Well, not quite… yet.
GET IN TOUCH
Or email me at mark@markjameslucas.com
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