Category Archives: oil

Creature of Habit

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Alix H. Travis

I have proved myself to be a real creature of habit. Mid January was the big move and I am only now working my way through that upheaval.  In March I moved into my new studio, straightened, arranged and straightened … Continue reading →

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Moved!

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Alix H. Travis

To make a long story short  I moved across the Hudson River and away from my wonderful studio in the Catskill Mountains in January, 2018.  I moved into a new studio, a former backyard garage lovingly redesigned by my daughter.  … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 11, 2013 by Alix H. Travis

Artist immaginative oil paintings of community life in the Catskill Mountains. Continue reading →

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Parade

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Alix H. Travis

Volunteer fire fighters participate in local parades. Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Alix H. Travis

Another in Travis’ paintings on life in a rural community in the Catskill Mountains. Particularly notice the many white steepled churches. Continue reading →

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Nativity Revised

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Alix H. Travis

A humorous painting of the Nativity with artists having arrived first and their setups blocking the wise men on their camels and animals from gathering around the baby and mother. Continue reading →

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“Lady Madonna, Children At Your Feet”

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Alix H. Travis

“Lady Madonna, Children At Your Feet”,  oil on canvas, 30x54in.?, originally uploaded by ahtravis. Longyear Gallery, Margaretville, NY opened a new show last week, with the reception on Saturday night.  I exhibited my “Lady Madonna, Children At Your Feet” to the … Continue reading →

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Swimming Hole

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Alix H. Travis

Swimming Hole, Oil on canvas, 36×52 in., originally uploaded by ahtravis. “Swimming Hole” is slowly drying in my studio.  It is apt that I completed the painting  just as the swimming season is coming to an end here in the … Continue reading →

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Swimming Hole, 1, in progress

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Alix H. Travis

Swimming Hole, 1, in progress, oil on canvas, 38×52 in.,originally uploaded by ahtravis. I am very excited about my current painting–“Swimming Hole, Fleischmanns“.  A recent plein air paintout in Fleischmanns, NY was spoiled by drizzle.  Instead of attempting to paint under … Continue reading →

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Finding Sweet William Blooming by Knob Creek

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Alix H. Travis

Finding Sweet William Blooming by Knob Creek, oil on canvas, 20×24 in., originally uploaded by ahtravis. Pat, This one is for you.  In this painting I am remembering the day we two youngsters were wading by ourselves at Knob Creek … Continue reading →

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