Camille Engel Blog

“Beautiful Illusion” a new painting by Camille Engel

Every artist dreams of the collector whose commission is to “paint anything you like” — This was my commission for which I was handsomely paid… “Paint anything you like as long as it depicts stage magic.” Of course, my mind was filled with the possibilities as if someone said to me, “Here’s the world, choose something!” Since I am known for my bird paintings, my first thought was to paint a magician’s hands releasing a white dove. Or, I love to play games, perhaps a magician’s hands showing a reveal from a hand of playing cards. The more I thought of it, the more the ideas flowed. Then it hit me… I’ve always wanted to take the time to begin painting the human figure. This is the perfect commission to paint a figure and the Levitation Illusion had all the mystery and beauty my heart was trying to capture for this collector. So here is the final result of my “Magic Commission” titled: “Beautiful Illusion” a 20 x 30-inch oil painting on canvas. I truly...…

3 New Paintings for ART HOUSTON • Sat, July 12, 2014

These are my three newest bird paintings for ART HOUSTON – this Saturday, July 12, 2014. If you are in the area, view please swing by the Dean Day Gallery on Colquit to see the show! #265 Title: “Handsome Redhead” Artist: Camille Engel, http://camille-engel.com/ Size: 12 x 12 inches Medium: Oil on Panel Description: A Northern Cardinal male from the “Welcomed Trespasser” series of bird paintings. International Copyright © reserved #266 Title: “Well, Hello There!” Artist: Camille Engel, http://camille-engel.com/ Size: 12 x 12 inches Medium: Oil on Panel Descrip: A Red-Bellied Woodpecker from the “Welcomed Trespasser” series of bird paintings. International Copyright © reserved #267 Title: “Woodland Friend” Artist: Camille Engel, http://camille-engel.com/ Size: 12 x 12 inches Medium: Oil on Panel Descrip: A Dark-Eyed Junco from the “Welcomed Trespasser” series of bird paintings. International Copyright © reserved Located in Houston’s prestigious Museum...…

“€œFLOCK” Art Show Opens in Santa Fe This Weekend

“FLOCK” Friday, May 23 – Sunday, June 8, 2014. I am honored that my Santa Fe art gallery representation, Giacobbe Fritz Fine Art on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, NM, asked me to participate in a two-woman show… Camille Engel realism bird paintings hang with watercolorist, Mary Alayne Thomas in “FLOCK”. Birds are an integral part of my life and work. Surrounding my woodland Tennessee home are several birdbaths and bird feeders that attract a menagerie of wildlife. We live near the lake, so our feeders are also visited by unique flocks during migration, and we take lots of photos. With my oil paintings, I typically paint a single bird and hone in on its intricate colors, features and personality, while Thomas creates whimsical paintings. Our two styles of bird paintings complement each other, as you can see in these photos posted by the gallery. If you are in Santa Fe, NM, please drop by the gallery: giacobbefritz.com

I Won “Best Wildlife” at International Guild of Realism 2013!

I couldn’t be more excited right now! We just returned from the 8th Annual International Guild of Realism exhibition hosted by the Tempe Center for the Arts… a beautiful museum and arts center. The four-day weekend was filled with social opportunities, workshops, and two art openings for our exhibition. It was amazing! And, I’m excited to share that my wildlife oil painting of a Black Swan Cygnet won the International “Best Wildlife” award! It was a wonderful time getting to know more of my fellow realist artists during gallery walks and social parties. The workshops were informative and appreciated. I teach two workshops to various art groups… for this weekend, I had been asked to combine them during my workshop time: “How To Get Your Work Into Galleries and Keep It There” and “Conservationist Tips on Protecting and Shipping Your Art.” My workshop was last on the schedule… and, because others ran late, I had to cram 1–1/2 hours of info into 30 minute time...…

My first “Blog” — Woodson Art Museum 2013 “Birds in Art”

[caption id=“attachment_19” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] “Floating Between Two Worlds” 24 x 36 inches, prostate Oil on Linen[/caption] So many of my friends and collectors have encouraged me to begin a blog but as many of you well know, it is difficult to slow down a busy life to begin yet one more thing. I’m sure I’ll get the hang of this blogging thing soon enough, but please bear with me… and please let me know what you want me to share. I am very honored to begin my first blog with the announcement that my new oil painting “Floating Between Two Worlds” has been selected for the very prestigious “Birds in Art”€ 2013 exhibition at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. “Birds in Art 2013” Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Wausau, Wisconsin September 7 – November 10, 2013 The exhibition is amazing so I hope you’ll have the opportunity to visit. You’€™ll experience creative paintings, drawings and sculptures by talented artists from all...…