Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Chloe" - Xmas gift

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,animal portrait

" This was a surprise portrait for my daughter in law.
Chloe is one their little "children".

Montana Boys

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Montana Boys" - commission - private collection

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 8"x 10 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban art,museum

" Thought you might enjoy seeing a commission I
just completed for the Holidays."

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Vintage Victorian" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 8"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban art,museum

" I found this gentleman viewing some historical
Victorian paintings the other day at the art museum.
I must admit, he did have a remarkable resemblance
to a few of them."

"I wanted to finish out this year with one of my art museum
series. This is my card to you this year.
I WISH YOU ALL A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY!!"

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Reviewing the Renaissance" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 8"x 8 x1.5 deep" (larger format)
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban art,art museum

This is the renaissance room at the museum. The
walls are filled from top to bottom with magnificent
paintings of lush landscapes, portraits of famous
people of the era, marble busts of nobles and glorious
religious visions.

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Wondering" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,art museum

She looked at this painting for a very long time and
I just tried to imagine what she might be thinking.
Any ideas?

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Doorway to Mona Lisa" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban realism

On the side of an old building, in a back alley, of the art district
you can find Mona Lisa with a small hidden passageway into her mind.

Winter Blues

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Winter Blues" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban realism

"Gentleman walking past a construction site on a cold,
clear winter day.
I wanted to create something strong and simple,
playing with color and shadows.

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Seeing the Details - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 6 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,urban realism,art museum

Young man viewing a photo exhibit.

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Sharing" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 6 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,urban realism,art museum

Special moments together to share thoughts.....
"priceless"

German Brick Houses

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Bit of Germany" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 11"x 14 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,urban realism,landscape

"Three little brick houses on a late fall day. I love this area of
the city...originally built in the 1800's by German immigrants.

Hello everyone!
There is a review of my work on EMPTY EASEL today.
Was very surprised ..... Great fun to read what someone else
thinks about my work.
Just go here: http://emptyeasel.com
and type in Linda Apple in search box

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Seeing the Details" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 6 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban realism

"Man viewing the details at the art museum.

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Quiet Elegance" - Not For Sale

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,urban art, museum of art

"Small regal busts are set in between the classic portraits that fill the walls of this room.
It is my special place I like to go to in the museum.
This painting is a study for a larger piece...11 x 14 and is also the cover work for
my new book of paintings."
If you are interested in the larger piece that will be available later, send me an email

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Viewing Monet" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban art, museum of art

"Mother & Daughter discussing works by Monet."

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Speed Bumps Ahead" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban art,columbus,ohio

"Just a sweet lady, dressed in white with her pink coat & purse,
waiting for the bus.

I thought I would add a bit of my warped humor for you today-
Haven't we all experienced a few speed bumps?

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Up Close & Personal" - art Museum, columbus, ohio - SOLD

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban realism,columbus,ohio

"It was a nasty, cold Sunday... a good day for the museum. As
usual I happened to be sketching when I noticed this young man-
Sometimes one just has to get really close to see the details."

NOTICE: I am changing my posting policy in order to benefit the
loyal patrons of my blog. You will be the first to have the opportunity
to purchase the paintings directly from the blog. Blog members
will now have 48hrs. to purchase @ set price before they go

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Under Watchful Eyes" - art Museum, columbus, ohio - SOLD

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 6 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban art,columbus,ohio

"I happened to catch this couple in an intimate moment at
the art museum. I don't often see kissing at the museum.
It reminded me of Gustav Klimt and his famous painting -"The Kiss".
I was not the only one to view this affection?"

NOTICE: I am changing my posting policy in order to benefit the
loyal patrons of my blog. You will be the first to have the opportunity
to purchase the paintings directly from the blog. Blog members
will now have 48hrs. to purchase @ set price before they go
to auction!

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Mud Boots" - farmers market, columbus, ohio - SOLD

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 6 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,still life,urban art,columbus,ohio

"On one of my market days, I happened to find this pair of
well used rubber boots. I wanted to create a strong and bold
design on this one. I found a certain kind of beauty in the
simplicity of their shape and contrast to the sidewalk."

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Posh Pets" - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 8"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,urban art,columbus,ohio

"On one of my art outings, I happened to find this guy
standing under a sign for a local pet store. He stood there for
a long time grooming his little goatee. I thought his
heart tattoo added to his "pet" character. To me it was just
one of those funny moments."

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Jukebox Lunch" - cafe, columbus, ohio - sold

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 10"x 10 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,figurative,columbus,ohio

"Two men caught in a lunchtime conversation at a local cafe.
I love the old buildings in this area. I thought it was an
interesting contrast of the dark cozy setting inside and the
reflections of the bright city street in the window."

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Bonnie" - Beagle
Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 6"x 6 "
A Painting A Day - One of a Kind - urban realist,animal art

"I met Bonnie and her master walking on a street in my neighborhood.
I stopped to ask about her and see if he would allow her to pose a bit
for me. He was so proud of Bonnie. He just beamed as he lovingly held
her in his arms."

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Viewing Giverny" - art museum, columbus, ohio - SOLD

Collectible Fine Art - oil on canvas - 8"x 8 "
A painting A Day - Contemporary,art museum,columbus,ohio

"At one end of a long hallway at the art museum were two beautiful

pieces painted at Giverny, France. It was fascinating to sit at the far

end of the hallway and watch the different ways that people
stood while viewing them."

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Understanding Art" - art museum, columbus, ohio - Sold
Contemporary Fine Art - oil on canvas - 10"x 10"
A Painting A Day - One of a Kind - figurative,art museum,americana

"It was a lunch time visit at the museum when I sketched this
mother with her son. I thought it was really wonderful that
she had him there to experience great art. What also interested
me was the fact that he seemed to be explaining the work to her."

I wanted to post this information to all :
As a tribute to the life of John (Jack)Wade Piper (artist)
and his encouragement to other artists, his son
John Piper(Jr.) has created a beautiful website
to continue his fathers desire of an artist community.
A place for ALL people, to connect, write comments,
exhibit their art, and share their thoughts.
You are invited to continue his legacy of -
"Love All, Serve All" - : just click here

"Art Studies" - art museum, columbus, ohio - SOLD
Contemporary Fine Art - oil on canvas - 10"x 10"
A Painting A Day - One of a Kind - figurative,art museum

"I thought this was a fun experience at the Art Museum..
I was sitting in the next room sketching this woman who
was doing sketches of the paintings.
I imagine she was a student of the nearby art college."

"Viewing Somali " - SOLD

Painting A Day - October 17, 2007
Oil on canvas - 8"x 8"
contemporary fine art - art museum, figurative

"I went to the Art Museum to see an exhibit titled-
"Stories of Somali Diaspora": Photographs by Abdi Roble.
An amazing collection of photos. These women were just
two out of many that were very moved by the power of
these photos."

"The Abstract Man " - Sold

Painting A Day - October 16, 2007
Oil on canvas - 6"x 8"
contemporary fine art - art museum, figurative

"I often go to the Art Museum. I find it inspiring to see
some of the old masters work and of course there are also
the new exhibits. I can sit and sketch people as they ponder
what is before them. This man stood for a very long time in front
of this fabulous piece...to me he almost became part of the
painting."