Cecil Irving - American Artist

One of my favorite artists--Michael Siegel--just released an incredible instructional DVD on Painting the Self-Portrait in oils. It blew my mind, and it opened me up to a new way of looking at pa...

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"Wabi-Sabi" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2011 Click HERE to PURCHASE

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"In Season" Oil on Masonite Panel 6"x 6" 2011 Click HERE to PURCHASE

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"May Flowers" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2011 Click HERE to PURCHASE

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"In Bloom" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2011 Click HERE to PURCHASE

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"Spring Bouquet" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2011 SOLD

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"Streaks of Light" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2011 $99.95 (Plus $5 Shipping)

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"The Eyes Have It" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2011 $99.95 (Plus $5 Shipping)

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"At Peace" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2011

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Hello, everyone! After an unfortunate hiatus, I'm back at the easel at last! I'm sorry I have been away, but I'm ready to make a new start of it and make the most beautiful paintings I can. ...

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"Celtic Maiden" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country #11: France The Breton culture in the northwest of the country is home to some of the oldest traditions in Europe. This graceful wom...

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"Huli Wigman" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country #12: Papua New Guinea Huli Wigman, Batman! These Wigmen from Papua New Guinea are known for their elaborate makeup and, of course, wi...

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"A Glance Back" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country #10: UKRAINE Some images are worth a thousand words, and I think this one qualifies. The strong light and dark concept has design, th...

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"All Aglow" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country #9: Czech Republic This radiant strawberry-blonde child from the Czech Republic looks like she belongs in an old European Cuckoo Clock!...

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"Of Thailand" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country #8: Thailand This elaborate headdress and traditional costume are common among the northern village dwellers in the mountainous Chiang...

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"El Torerito" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country #7: Ecuador If I know anything about Ecuador, it's that you are never too young to be a Matador!...or at least to dress like one. In t...

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"Bella of Belarus" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country #6: Belarus Belarus is also called White Russia. However, I resisted the urge to put vodka, Kahlua, and cream in this painting. I...

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"Immortal Beloved" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country #5: Nepal This beautiful Newar girl of Nepal is clad in a shimmering gold bridal dress. This is the day of her first marriage, th...

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"Thingyan" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country # 4: BURMA (Myanmar) Every year the Burmese celebrate their New Year as the Sun enters Aries. Known as "Thingyan" in Myanmar, the festiva...

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"Masala" Oil on Masonite Panel 6" x 6" 2010 Country # 3: INDIA All the colors and spices of India were the source of inspiration for this painting of a young boy at the market. Silk brocades ...

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"Passport to Croatia" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country # 2: CROATIA If you know my blog, you've probably noticed that I don't paint many landscapes. I'm usually drawn to people's fa...

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"Colors of Norway" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 Country # 1: NORWAY Perhaps when we think of Norway and art, the first thing that comes to mind is Edvard Munch's hellish nightmare "The ...

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Hello, all! Over the last months, while setting up my new studio in Los Angeles, an idea came to me for an exciting new project. What if I could take my audience around the world without asking t...

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"White Scarf" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 $89.95 FREE SHIPPING

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"Gold Crown" Oil on Masonite Panel 5" x 7" 2010 $89.95 FREE SHIPPING

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