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Hello All, An artist is often asked “why did you paint this subject matter?” And this is the “why” of “Beavertail Lighthouse at Dusk.” By the way, this painting recently sold! Inspiration for “Dusk” came about on a very blustery … Continue reading →

Morning all, “Summer Stroll by the Sea” Oil Painting by Daniel S. Dahlstrom, Artist “Summer Stroll by the Sea” happened by accident. Dan and I had to make a trip to Massachusetts, and heading back we took a wrong turn. … Continue reading →

Hi all, It is almost Christmas, and a cold snap is coming our way. It snowed the other day, and was very seasonal. Oil Painting “Winter Wonderland” (Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Connecticut) by Daniel S. Dahlstrom Little bit of information about … Continue reading →

“Manhatten Mist” an oil painting by Daniel S. Dahlstrom And what is the story and inspiration for this piece of art? It was a very early misty, December morning in Manhatten, and the city looked surreal, as if it was … Continue reading →

“The Maggie P” (Old Saybrook, Connecticut) — Fine Art Oil Painting by Daniel S. Dahlstrom, Chester, Connecticut Artist Hi all, Interesting story to Dan’s painting “The Maggie P, Old Saybrook”. The “Maggie P”started out its’ life as a tugboat, and … Continue reading →

The composition of “Reflecting” is an October late afternoon scene of Wickford, RI. Dan and I were on our way home from visiting Wickford. As we were leaving town, the late afternoon sun caught our attention, and Dan’s artistic eye. … Continue reading →

“Hydrangeas in Blue Pot” — Fine Art Oil Painting by Daniel S. Dahlstrom I felt that Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The Glory of the Garden” would be a good choice to compliment the paintings–both were composed in our garden. “Hydrangeas in … Continue reading →

A Fine Art Oil Painting by Daniel S. Dahlstrom–a Connecticut Artist Inspiration? What was the inspiration? We headed out for a Sunday drive and before we knew it, we were enroute to the Connecticut River and the Old Lyme/Lyme, Connecticut … Continue reading →

Fine Art Oil Painting by Daniel S. Dahlstrom, Chester, Connecticut Artist “End of Day” (Old Saybrook, Connecticut) What was the creative process for “End of Day”: Dan had been out painting “en plein air” (in the open air or outside)in … Continue reading →