Santa I

Santa I

9x12 Oil on Canvas Board 2018

Cheri Wollenberg

Santa I has already found a home; however, I wanted to tell about him.  As I painted him I felt he was in a "stew" to get somewhere...to accomplish something that was important and he needed to do it quickly.  This is probably why his beard became unruly and seemed to be blowing with the wind against his face like fighting impending forces of responsibilities.  Honestly, I think I was painting my feelings that day (LOL)!  I had not painted in a while because of our move, and I couldn't wait until I had a brush in my hand to begin my warm-up sessions.  I had painted small pumpkins earlier, but never seemed to accomplish much, so I chose whimsical Santas for subjects,  and I'm thinking I will have to leave them for a year now since I've acquired a few other paintings to do for others.   I'm hoping to get one more, Santa VI, finished before I do.  Thanks for dropping by.  I have a few of these fellows in my Etsy store.  They need a home as well:)

Santa Claus III

Santa III

9x12 Original Oil on Canvas Board

Cheri Wollenberg

Had fun doing this old world style Santa Claus.  Reminds me of the old Christmas greeting cards I would see as a child.  He is in my Etsy store.  Take a look here.

You can also buy prints here.

Whimsical Santa Claus IV

Santa Claus IV 

Playing Music In The Starry Night

16x20 Original Oil Painting

by Cheri Wollenberg

I've painted a lot of Whimsical Santa Clauses lately.  I've also painted more realistic ones.  The old world style of Santa Claus really intrigues me. These paintings have been a lot of fun to plan and begin the process of placing them on canvas.  I played Christmas music today as I painted.  I'm thankful for the season, for what it means to me spiritually and that I can in some way make others smile a little with my ideas or the execution of the idea on canvas.  This is listed in my Etsy store.  Just click here.  Also, to see other Santa paintings and demos follow me on FB at

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Santa #2 2018

Santa II 2018

18x24 Oil Painting on Artist Canvas Board

by Cheri Wollenberg

This is the second in a series of Santa paintings that I have been working on this year, 2018.  I love the whimsey of Santa Clauses.  No one has ever really seen him....at least adults haven't, but I dare say he has many faces.  So, my point is that since we may not have ever seen the "real" Santa Claus we can paint a picture of him, and we do not have to be afraid that he does not resemble the "real" Santa.  Years ago when I was getting degree in art education, I took several painting classes.  I remember the instructor once told us that we always paint a small portion of ourselves in the execution of painting others.  I do have almost white hair!!! (LOL) HoHoHo.  Take a look at him.  He is listed for sale on Etsy.

Pumpkin Gourd Painting II by Cheri Wollenberg

Pumpkin Gourd Painting II

Original Oil on Artist Board 2018

by Cheri Wollenberg

Today's small painting is another 6x6 painting featuring some autumn leaves with a striped gourd.  These little gourds fascinate me!  Every year I buy more.  They bring so much color and variety to decorations whether in or outside the home.  They add to the creation of a festive atmosphere to the season.  I'm very thankful today for the art principle of variety!  Entertainment for me is quite simple:)  Find it here!

A Pumpkin Just In Time

Whimsical Pumpkin Painting

With Pink Polka Dot Background

6x6 Original Oil Painting on Canvas

Cheri Wollenberg 2018

I suppose it's never too late to start again!  Life brings many diversions but time rolls on.  This small pumpkin will be a post starting again!  I haven't posted for a while now, but hopefully I'll make a habit of it again.  This small, autumn still life painting was a warm-up project you might say.  Sometimes when I've not been able to paint for a week or so I want to experience physical sensations of smell, touch, sight and problem solving to prepare me for a larger project (LOL).  This happens to be one of those.  It is listed in my Etsy store.  Take a look here.

Bird Nest Series - Bird Nest III

Bird Nest III

6x8 Oil On Wrap Around Canvas

Original by Cheri Wollenberg

This is the third of a series of six original oil paintings by me.  This one features two green bird eggs in a nest surrounded by colors that are complementary and analogous in the background. This series are copyrighted by me.  I hope you enjoy these fantasy themed items.  They are for sale in my Etsy store.  Click here for more information.