Annandale, on the Hudson

Hello, fellow art aficionados! On the eastern side of the Hudson River, about 100 miles north of New York City, is the peaceful hamlet of Annandale and the Bard College campus. This academic community enjoys many glimpses of the river that have been the subject of lovingly crafted Hudson River School paintings since the 1800s. I am Ellen Perantoni and I often paint the landscape in the manner of the Hudson River School;   it was with enthusiasm that I captured this westward-looking view at sunset. More of my paintings can bee seen in other posts on this blog and on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com This oil painting is on stretched canvas 9x12" and in its museum quality carved hardwood frame it measures about 17x20" on the wall. It is now in my studio and the purchase price is $750. I would consider a payment plan/fair offer from a sincere collector.  There are several fine art galleries that exhibit my art also;  contact me for the nearest gallery. If you purchase a painting from an internet photo without seeing the actual painting, you can return it within 30 days if you are not delighted. Most people feel my actual paintings look better than the digital photos because of their considerable depth and detail. Posts on this blog go back to 2007. To see more posts click on "Older Posts" at the bottom of this page. Have a great week! Ellen

Pines in Moonlight, a Group of Paintings

Hello, all. This is Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School. I recently completed and framed a group of small paintings that celebrate the purity and freshness of a pine forest in the evening, with moonlight shining over all. At right are photos of two of them that are now sold (I am revising this post on 11/22/13).  If you purchase my art through the Internet without first seeing the actual paintings, you can return them within 30 days if you are not delighted. Most people feel my art looks better in actuality for it has a lot of detail and glazing that cannot be appreciated from a digital photo. This blog goes back to 2007. If you would like to see more posts going back to that year, click on "Older Posts" at the bottom of this page. Have a great week. I would love to hear from you! Best, Ellen

Panorama after the Flood

Hi! This is Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School and the slightly later Barbizon School of the 19th century. To me there is no match for these art classics, and the loving detail with which they captured the fresh beauty of the Hudson Valley of new York State and the surrounding region. I have unbounded admiration for Frederick E. Church, Thomas Cole, George Inness and the other masters of this uniquely American school of art. I live and paint in the mid Hudson Valley about 90 miles north of New York City, and am lucky enough to be able to paint many of the same beautiful places. Thankfully, there is a great deal that hasn't changed much. When need be, I can flick away unwanted intrusions on the landscape's beauty with my brush. And I feel fortunate. You can see more of my art on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni and my e-mail address is eperantoni@ yahoo.com The painting at right is a large panorama, 24" high by 48" wide. It shows how the sunset might look in the wake of a drenching rainstorm that has turned a low-lying pasture into a pond. A solitary horse and her foal are in repose standing in the shallow mirrorlike water. (The foliage, animals and other features that are silhouetted here are blends of rich dark greens and browns.) This work is now drying in my studio.It is priced at $4800.. I can frame it to the taste of the purchaser. I would consider a respectful offer from a sincere collector. If you would like to see this work and some of my other art before purchase I will be happy to show it at my studio by appointment. The studio is about 2 hours from the NYC metro area and within a few hours of most points in New England, NJ and eastern PA. If you purchase a work of art from an internet photo without seeing the actual work, you can return it within 30 days if you are not delighted. Most people feel my art looks much better in actuality. If you prefer to view art in a gallery setting, I have paintings on display at fine galleries such as The Driftwood Gallery, Peekskill, NY; Kaaterskill Fine Arts, Hunter, NY; and Green, Saugerties, NY. In Rhinebeck, NY my friends and collectors Ginny and Charles have several of my paintings on display at their place of business, At The Top. For addresses and contact info on these exhibits, and periodic temporary art shows where I exhibit, please e-mail me at eperantoni@yahoo.com Well, I think I will now paint some more. It is early October and the fall foliage is delightful today in the crisp October air of the valley. I hope you enjoy this blog including the Older Posts you can see by clicking "Older Posts" at the bottom of this page. I would love to hear from you. Best, Ellen